Friday Night in the Sidebar w/ OTTER PETTER! at FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR – Berwyn, IL
Friday Night in the Sidebar w/ OTTER PETTER! at FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR – Berwyn, IL
Get your tickets to see Friday Night in the Sidebar w/ OTTER PETTER! in Berwyn, IL. Happening on Friday, February 6, 2026 at FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR. Doors open at 8:30 PM.
LIVE IN THE FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR:Friday Night in the Sidebar w/ OTTER PETTEROn their latest EP Cobwebs, the Chicago, IL quartet Otter Petter charms with a beguiling blendof chiming, soaring classic mid-aughts indie rock buoyed by a measured dose of engaging popanthemics. Fittingly, the record exhorts us to search for hope withing the darkness of daily life; theundeniable melodic optimism playing perfect counterpoint to the deeply human lyricism. Shortly after inception, Otter Petter brothers Michael (guitar, vocals) and William Pritchard(drums), and Nate Lindsey (bass) was chosen by the Chicago Tribune to compete in theMetromix Rock n Vote contest. Readers voted with their hearts, and Otter Petter was chosen asone of four winning bands to play a show at Metro in Chicago.In 2008, the bands first full-length album Fireflies and Lamplights was greeted with glowingreviews. The 2010 follow up Nice Night for a Knife Fight was similarly lauded, breaking intothe CMJ Top 200 and being selected by Huffington Post as one of the top Chicago records of theyear. Following the release of the 2018 single Movies, the band began work on new material with thehopes of a new release not too far down the horizon. Though slowed by the global pandemic,Michael continued writing songs quietly in his basement. As vaccines spread and fear began tofade, the occasional fully masked jam session moved things along at a slightly less glacial pace.Soon enough, the band moved into a practice space in Ft. Knox Studios in Chicago. It was then thatthe arrangements and vibes for many of the new songs started to come into form. In 2022 the trio met Hillary Stone (keyboards) at a gig she was playing with another band. She was agreat fit right away, filling a void wed had at keyboards and vocals says Michael. The new quartetdove into the work of crafting new arrangements and was soon ready to head to the studio. To track the record, the band headed to Transient Sounds Studios and producer / engineer StevenGillis (Filter, Los Lobos). Steven really helped the band grow, particularly from a productionstandpoint tells Michael. He encouraged us to try new approaches and parts to help fully realizethese songs potential. Things like experimenting with alternative tunings, unique drum fills andparts, and vocal arrangements. He was amazing to work with. From those sessions Otter Petter is proud to bring you Cobwebs. A concise collection of undeniableearwigs, flecked with bittersweet introspection, ready to bring both joy and companionship. So, leaninto the jubilant melodies and the oohs and ahhs because thats kind of what life is.FREE SHOW! Click Book Now to reserve a table. We always leave room for walk-ins so if you cant find a reservation, dont sweat it, cmon over!Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***ALL AGES
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Thank you for purchasing a ticket to FITZGERALDS! If you selected Will Call, you’ll check in at the entrance when doors open for the show. Please have an ID ready. If the event is General Admission, there is no Reserved Seating. Under 21 ok if accompanied by parent or guardian. Tickets are NOT mailed to you unless you select delivery. All Tickets are Non-Refundable. All Tickets are Non-Transferrable. A NON-REFUNDABLE service charge will be added to the purchase price of each ticket – in the instance of a show cancellation, this fee will not be returned. Parking is available on the street with no permit restrictions or meters; DO NOT park in business or mini-mall lots or you will be towed. NO Filming or Audio Recording without written consent from the performing artist Outside food and/or drink is not allowed. Enjoy dinner at our restaurant BABYGOLD BARBECUE before the show or inside both The Club & Sidebar. Place a reservation here: https://resy.com/cities/brwy/babygold-barbecue – view the menu here: https://www.babygoldbbq.com/
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