• September and October Calendar

    Hello friends!

    I’ve got some cool stuff coming up, but first:

    1. The Lawrence Peters Outfit is up for the 2023 Chicago Music Award for Best Country & Western Entertainer! Please cast yer vote here for us by September 15th at www.chicagomusicawards.org/vote-40th

    2. Nominations are now open for the 2024 Ameripolitan Awards.
    Kindly nominate Lawrence Peters for Radio DJ Of The Year,
    and A Day In The Country for Festival Of The Year.
    Enter your nominations here www.ameripolitan.org/nominate-artists
    and please consider some of your other fave Chicagoans in these categories…
    Honky Tonk Female or Outlaw Country Female - Michelle Billingsley
    Outlaw Country Male - Dennis J. Leise
    Venue - Fitzgerald’s, Carol’s, the Hideout…

    3. The most recent issue of Honky Tonk Times is out, and available through www.thehonkytonktimes.com Grab a copy, or subscribe, and check out my regular column on Chicago country and roots music, “The Chicago Hustle”. The great Summer Dean is the featured artist. Alright!

    Okay, onward to the action:

    September
    Wednesday, September 6th- Turn yer dial to WLPN 105.5 FM for Country, My Way. It’s yer regular dose of country greatness, vintage and new, stubbornly curated by yer ol’ buddy L.P.
    Every Wednesday, 4 to 6pm CDT. www.lumpenradio.com.

    Thursday, September 7th- The Lawrence Peters Outfit brings the tonk to da ‘burbs for the Kickback at Kalk (260 Park ave, Glencoe, IL). The event starts at 5:30pm. We play from 6 to 7pm. No cover.

    Friday, September 8th- LP’s Happy Hour features good buddy Zachariah Parker. Zach is neither country, nor western, but he is one of my favorite singers, songwriters, and musicians.
    Catch his set at The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) 6 to 7pm, on the porch. $5 adv. $7 at the door.

    Wednesday, September 13th- Tune in for Country, My Way. WLPN 105.5 FM. Every Wednesday, 4 to 6pm CDT. www.lumpenradio.com

    Wednesday, September 20th- Don’t miss Country, My Way. WLPN 105.5 FM. Every Wednesday, 4 to 6pm CDT. www.lumpenradio.com

    Saturday, September 23rd- I’m spinning Country, My Way at the annual Irving Park Barber Shop party at Martyrs’ (3855 N. Lincoln Ave). Bands will play, beer will flow, and I’ll keep the country goods coming throughout the day 1 to 6pm.

    Sunday, September 24th- I’m back at Big Star (1531 N. Damen), for their monthly Cowboy Angels event. Tacos, Angel’s Envy bourbon specials, and all the great country vinyl action you deserve. 6 to 10pm. No cover.

    Wednesday, September 27th- It’s time for Country, My Way. WLPN 105.5 FM. Every Wednesday, 4 to 6pm CDT. www.lumpenradio.com

    Thursday, September 28th- Tune into The Mutant Hit Parade on WLPN 105.5 FM and www.lumpenradio.com. It’s my semi-monthly throwdown of krautrock, powerpop, post-punk, funk, psych, new weirds, and more. 4 to 6pm CDT. Get mutated!

    Friday, September 29th- Make yer way to The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) for LP’s Happy Hour. Local hustlers Zack Fedor & The Long Goodbyes will be doing their thing from 6 to 7pm. $5 adv. $7 at the door.


    October
    Sunday, October 1st- It’s a country two-fer:
    1. The Lawrence Peters Outfit at Honky Tonktoberfest. We’re stoked to be returning for the second year of this fine event. Fitzgerald’s Night Club (6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL). We start it off at 11:30am. Free with RSVP.
    And
    2. I’m spinning Country, My Way at Frank And Mary’s (2905 N. Elston) for their HEAVY HAWG’N van and chopper show. Food by Dixie Danks BBQ. 2 to 6pm.

    Wednesday, October 4th- Tune ‘er in to Country, My Way. WLPN 105.5 FM. Every Wednesday, 4 to 6pm CDT. www.lumpenradio.com

    Wednesday, October 11th- Don’t miss Country, My Way. WLPN 105.5 FM. Every Wednesday, 4 to 6pm CDT. www.lumpenradio.com

    Wednesday, October 18th- Set yer radio for Country, My Way. WLPN 105.5 FM. Every Wednesday, 4 to 6pm CDT. www.lumpenradio.com

    Friday, October 20th- It’s another dang country two-fer!
    1. LP’s Happy Hour- The Wildwood Flowers. 6 to 7pm. The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia). $5 adv. $7 at the door.
    And

    2. The Lawrence Peters Outfit returns to Carol’s Pub (4659 N. Clark) for a few bangin’ sets of primo honky tonk. Dance, drink, or just hang loose. 9:30pm to 12:30am. $5 cover. Can’t wait!

    Wednesday, October 25th- Crank yer dial to Country, My Way. WLPN 105.5 FM. Every Wednesday, 4 to 6pm CDT. www.lumpenradio.com


    Heads up for November:
    Sunday, November 5th- The Lawrence Peters Outfit kicks out the un-ruined country music for the country brunch at Fitzgerald’s Night Club (6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL). 1:30 to 3pm. No cover.

    That’ll do for now. Back in a bit with plenty more for the cooler months.

    See ya at everything!