Dan Whitaker and the Shinebenders are a band of honky tonkin’ Chicago boys that have been entertaining country music lovers since the early 2000s. Headed by singer, song writer, and guitarist Dan Whitaker the band has released three original albums while actively touring to promote their independent releases. The Shinebenders include fellow Chicago music veterans Tommy “Two Smokes” Mioducki on acoustic guitar and vocals, Earl “T-Bone” Powers on upright bass and Eric “Chase” Niffenegger on drums.

The Westerlees swing band plays both rare and popular tunes from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Their influences include Bob Wills, Cliff Bruner, Milton Brown, Lil Johnson, The Light Crust Doughboys, the Andrews Sisters, Louise Massey, etc. They also have many original tunes in the style. Come show off your dance moves! Listen to Steel Guitar, Clarinet, Fiddle, and Tap Dancing too!