Our 4th Featured Artist in the Singer Songwriter Showcase is the lovely Karen Shook! We just adore this very talented soul. April 25th she’ll be singing her heart out for you in the swanky Lou’s Lounge, The Historic Dole’s prohibition-era Speakeasy!

Karen was born on Chicago's south side, the second of eleven kids. Her roots are planted in blues and soul. She was set afire by Sarah Vaughan, The Indigo Girls, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Brandi Carlile, and Cyndi Lauper.

She spent time working as a kids music teacher at the famed Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, collaborated on various recording projects, and variety shows, commercial spots for radio and has fond memories of starting it all on a kids music variety television show on what was WCFC Chicago.

Karen plays heart opening original songs and hundreds of cover songs from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley, Dolly Parton to The Beatles... all The Feel Good Songs.

If you’re attending NMP 4th Friday Art Show, entry fee is included. So come on down to the underground for this fabulous performance! If you can’t make it to the Art Show, NO Worries! You can purchase a ticket to just Lou’s Lounge here! You don’t want to miss it!

Please Note: When purchasing tickets, Zeffy will ask for a donation to their platform. This is OPTIONAL. It is NOT a Dole Donation. If you prefer not to donate, just click on “Other”, then add a zero “0” to proceed.

Spring is in Full Flight!

Join us for an evening of Live Jazz and Small Bites.

Flight options are available- Choose Bourbon, Gin, Tequila or Wine

The Groove McSmith ORGANization, is a four-piece ensemble that features the Hammond organ sound that was popularized by artists such as Groove Holmes and Jimmy Smith (hence the name) in the 1950's and 60's. The band consists of organ, guitar, sax and drums. The repertoire ranges from Brazilian Bossa Nova to Jazz standards to 60's "boo-ga-loo" grooves and even the occasional blues or pop song. 

You don’t want to miss this exciting evening! 

Please Note: When purchasing tickets, Zeffy will ask for a donation to their platform. This is OPTIONAL. It is NOT a Dole Donation. If you prefer not to donate, just click on “Other”, then add a zero “0” to proceed.

Doors Open at 7:00pm

Event time: 7:00-10:30pm

Small Bites Included in Ticket Price

Hand-Crafted Cocktails/Flight Options Available

Must be 21+ to enter

Welcome to BB & The Honey's Album Release Party for Reckless Heart!

Join us in Lou's Lounge at the The Dole for a night of live music. You'll be the first to hear our originals and we'll play your favorite covers too. We've been working hard and can't wait to share our Reckless Heart album!

Don't miss out on this special event - Mark your calendars and come party with us!

Lou’s Lounge is 21+ to Enter. More Details coming soon!

Please Note: When purchasing tickets, Zeffy will ask for a donation to their platform. This is OPTIONAL. It is NOT a Dole Donation. If you prefer not to donate, just click on “Other”, then add a zero “0” to proceed.

Mark Sengstock is the 10th of 10 artists to be featured in our Showcase Series!

About Mark:

Although Mark grew up in the Chicago suburbs playing bluegrass with his father and friends, many of his influences come from the South after moving to Atlanta when he was a teenager. Bands like the Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Widespread Panic, and The Black Crowes are just a few of his influences. Mark toured the Southeastern US as lead guitar for bands Stone Soup and Hobo Lingo until eventually moving back to Chicagoland in 2005, where he currently frequents bars and coffee houses as a solo acoustic performer.

Singer/Songwriter Showcase is in conjunction with NMP 4th Fridays Art Show, which begins at 6pm-9pm. If you attend the Art Show, you will receive a ticket into Lou’s Lounge as well.

The Doors to Lou’s Lounge open at 8pm. If you are only attending the Singer/Songwriter Showcase, tickets can be purchased for $5, just click the link below!

Mark Sengstock is the 9th of 10 artists to be featured in our Showcase Series!

About Mark:

Although Mark grew up in the Chicago suburbs playing bluegrass with his father and friends, many of his influences come from the South after moving to Atlanta when he was a teenager. Bands like the Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Widespread Panic, and The Black Crowes are just a few of his influences. Mark toured the Southeastern US as lead guitar for bands Stone Soup and Hobo Lingo until eventually moving back to Chicagoland in 2005, where he currently frequents bars and coffee houses as a solo acoustic performer.

Singer/Songwriter Showcase is in conjunction with NMP 4th Fridays Art Show, which begins at 6pm-9pm. If you attend the Art Show, you will receive a ticket into Lou’s Lounge as well.

The Doors to Lou’s Lounge open at 8pm. If you are only attending the Singer/Songwriter Showcase, tickets can be purchased for $5, just click the link below!