live music all summer at

• TUES/WED | BJMF Satellite Series
• FRIDAYS | Isabella Maria Reyes
• SUNDAYS | DJ Brunch

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 ​Tuesdays & Wednesdays
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Line Up Details:

 Each week a different Bitter Jester Music Festival artist will be featured as a part of the BJMF Satellite Series. Our rotation of talented performers includes Matt Keen, Kathleen Lane, Mark Walters, Drew Doepke, and Dan Peters. 

Learn more about the performers and Bitter Jester Music Festival by clicking on the drop-down menu below.

M A T T   K E E N

P E R F O R M I N G:

MAY 29 & 30 • JUNE 27 • JULY 25 & 26 • AUG. 22 & 23

A b o u t   ​M a t t   K e e n:

Matt Keen is a multi-genre musician from Chicago, IL who has been honing his eclectic style for years. When playing with his rock and roll band Rebel Soul Revival, Matt Keen (Band) or working around the country as a solo acoustic artist, Keen brings an unparalleled honesty and grit to his every performance. As he begins to gain notoriety around the Midwest and cities he’s visited, this one of a kind performer is trying to bring a renewed passion to live and original music. His debut solo album 'Restless Days' - released in April of 2020 is an 8 track southern rock renaissance with nods to early Skynyrd and Allman Brothers Band. With hints of John Mayer and Santana style songwriting throughout 'Restless Days' is a confident step forward in a new chapter of Keen's career.

IG: @mattkeenmusic  /  FB: @MattKeenMusic

K A T H L E E N   L A N E

P E R F O R M I N G:

JUNE 6 & 7 • JULY 4 & 5 • AUG. 8 & 9 • AUG. 29

A b o u t   ​K A T H L E E N   L A N E:

Kathleen Lane is a professional Vocalist and Composer based out of Chicago. Lane has written and performed her own music since a young age and now holds a degree in Vocal Performance with a focus in Jazz repertoire from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She blends classic rock and indie influences to create her heartfelt, melancholic sound within her original music. Her debut album, ‘Fat Chance,’ was released in March 2023. Lane has performed as part of previous groups and solo at various Chicagoland venues including Foundation Room, Wire, Pierogi Festival, Rockopelli Music Festival, Elbo Room, Beat Kitchen, Underground Lounge, and Cubbie Bear. She now has a full band to collaborate and perform her music with. Kathleen Lane’s music is available on all streaming platforms.

IG: @thekathleenmachine  /  FB: @thekathleenmachine
​ LINKTREE: @KATHLEENLANEMUSIC

M A R K   W A L T E R S

P E R F O R M I N G:

JUNE 13 & 14 • JUNE 20 & 21 • JULY 11 & 12 • AUG. 1 & 2 • AUG. 30

A b o u t   ​M A R K   W A L T E R S:

Mark Walters has been playing music around the Northern Illinois area in a variety of capacities for the last 20 years. A multi instrumentalist, Mark has played drums, guitar, bass, and sang in multiple bands, both cover and original. As an Illinois native, nothing makes him happier than getting to the city to play for the people of Chicago.

IG: @KRAMSRETLAW  /  FB: @MARK.WALTERS.1426
​ Bandcamp: @krammusic

D R E W   D O E P K E

P E R F O R M I N G:

JUNE 28

A b o u t   D R E W   D O E P K E:

Drew Doepke is a young, well-rounded, classically trained blues/soul/rock-with a twist of pop-guitarist and singer-songwriter. He has experience in live and studio situations, and has played with multiple bands, including Bobby Wooten, The Red Delicious, and Strange Love.

IG: @drewdoepke  /  FB: @STEVENANDREWDOEPKE

D A N   P E T E R S

P E R F O R M I N G:

JULY 18 & 19 • AUG. 15 & 16

A b o u t   ​D A N   P E T E R S:

Dan has recorded/performed with: Dan Peters Band, The West Side Winders, The Lovin' Spoonful, Dee Snider, Luminare, Lzzy Hale, Kristin Chenoweth, Jeff Pilson, Otis Rush, Jools Holland & Joe Piscopo. Theater: Broadway's Rock Of Ages, Dee Snider's RocknRoll Xmas Tale, Mamma Mia, School Of Rock The Musical, Grease & Blue Man Group NYC.

IG: @theshredabilly  /  FB: @daniel.peters.1656
​ website: Shredabilly.com

B I T T E R   J E S T E R   M U S I C   F E S T I V A L

A b o u t   ​B J M F:

BJMF is a well-established, professional, and highly respected summer-long music festival. Our goal is to provide young musicians with quality concert experiences, networking opportunities, valuable educational feedback (both written & verbal), and prizes including cash, MVP awards, music-related products and gear, studio recording time, audio mixing, and more!
BJMF is geared toward showcasing (and rewarding) the best, young, independent bands from across Chicagoland and the Midwest and beyond (Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, and Ohio. This Event fosters an atmosphere of supportive competition. It’s competitive, not combative.

IG: @bitterjester_musicfestival  /  FB: @bitterjesterbattle
​ website: BITTERJESTERfoundation.org​

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​Fridays
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

COUNTRY MUSIC. COLD DRINKS. BBQ.

Nothing says Summertime Chi like country music, cold drinks, and BBQ with a lakefront view. Start your weekends off right at Harry Caray's Tavern by kicking back & relaxing with a cold one and some delicious bites, while the talented Isabella Maria Reyes provides the perfect soundtrack for your summer night!

Learn more about Isabella Maria by clicking on the drop-down menu below.

Isabella Maria Reyes

P E R F O R M I N G:

EVERY FRIDAY | 7:00PM - 10:00PM

A b o u t
 i s a b e l l a   m a r i a   r e y e s:

A regular on the stage at Harry Caray's Tavern, homegrown Chicago singer & songwriter Isabella Maria Reyes brings her amazing voice and energetic stage presence to every performance.
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Both as a solo act or duo, she performs covers of todays top country hits by artists like Miranda Lambert, Lady A, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, and Lainey Wilson.

Isabella Maria's reputation as a charismatic, hi-energy vocal powerhouse has continued to grow her fan base and there has never been a better time to catch one of her live shows like the Country Friday series at Harry Caray's Tavern on Navy Pier.

IG: @isabellamaria1919  /  FB: @iSABELLAMARIA7292

Sundays
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

​Start your Sunday Funday at Harry's Tavern on Navy Pier!

​Join us for a lakefront brunch every Sunday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

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DJ BRUNCH MENU

Dig into delicious brunch food & beverage specials, and groove along in your seat or get up and dance along as DJ Marcus Carter spins all the best jams!

Learn more about DJ Marcus Carter by clicking on the drop-down menu below.

DJ Marcus Carter

P E R F O R M I N G:

EVERY SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 1:00PM

A b o u t   D J   M A R C U S   C A R T E R:

Chicago-born and raised, DJ Marcus Carter has a deep passion for creatively mixing and blending music of all genres. His talent and skill sets have helped him to develop a unique reputation for creating unforgettable musical moments at hundreds of events, festivals, and corporate functions throughout the city and the United States since 2012.  Marcus has DJed for some of Chicago's most iconic and notable brands/venues such as Navy Pier, Harry Caray's, Lincoln Park Zoo, 1871, Apple, Big Brother Big Sisters of Chicago, and countless more.

"Being able to control how people feel through music is a responsibility that I take seriously. Being able to transform my passion into breathtaking sets of turntablism, crowd control, sophisticated style, and contagious excitement has allowed me an opportunity to continue to develop a deep love for creating memories."

Marcus is also the founder, CEO, and lead DJ for HYE Demand Entertainment.

IG: @mc.mp3  / @hdechicago |  FB: @Iammarcuscarter

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