Upcoming Music Schedule
Thank you for your interest in joining us for our live music events. Because we expect a larger crowd for those events and many customers may stay to enjoy the full performance, reservations are recommended and there will be a $5/per person cover charge (except Open Mic nights – there is no cover charge and no reservation required).
We promise to bring in the very best in local (and not-so-local) Blues talent to The 21 for you to enjoy.
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR SOME GREAT BLUES, BREWS & BITES!
WEDNESDAYS with JIMMY ROGERS or ACOUSTIC BY CHAOS
Every Wednesday
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Every Wednesday is blues nights featuring either Jimmy D. Rogers and AcoustiChaos. These two blues powerhouses will alternate covering our Wednesday Blues Night.
Jimmy is a music lifer and has made his living playing music for most of his life. He plays the piano and sings the blues. A great combination.
Acoustic by Chaos is a talented local duo that plays your favorite tunes and more. You’ll enjoy them!
OPEN MIC NIGHT THURSDAYS w/Bob Dellaposta
7:00 - 9:00pm
Bob Dellaposta is a local Blues artist from Middletown, Ohio who has been performing locally for many years and is a songwriter and an inspiration to new blues artists.
The 21, Blues, Brews and Bites is honored to have Bob leading our Thursday Open Mic Nights starting July 27, 2023. Come out to The 21 for the best blues jam in the land. No cover charge and no reservation required!
LIL ED AND THE BLUES IMPERIAL with special guest Bob Dellaposta
Sat., March 29, 2025
8:00 pm
Wow! We are excited to welcome back Lil Ed and the Blues Imperial. Always great music and always a good time!
In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over 30 years. The band’s big sound, fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful vocals, is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. The Chicago Sun-Times says, “Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials are the hottest purveyors of bottleneck boogie to come out of Chicago since Hound Dog Taylor.”
We agree.
POPA CHUBBY AND THE BEAST BAND
Sat. April 12, 2025
8:00 pm
We are proud to partner with loyal customers and blues enthusasts Reed and Michelle Hughes, owners of Brookside Animal Hospital in Hamilton, to host Popa Chubby and the Beast Band.
Popa Chubby, born Ted Horowitz, has been hard rocking the blues in his fierce and soulful way for more than 30 years. Throughout his career, he has been a force to be reckoned with on the guitar, and his tempestuous, soulful playing has never been more powerful. An imposing figure with a shaven head, tattooed arms, a goatee and a performance style he describes as “the Stooges meets Buddy Guy, Motörhead meets Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix meets Robert Johnson,” Popa Chubby is an endearing character who is one of the genre’s most popular figures.
As a club dedicated to blues music it is our pleasure to offer this national and international blues act. The ticket sales will be sold through the club exclusively and will likely sell out quickly. Tickets should be available we hope by the Feb. 14th or so – check our Facebook page or call 765-253-1068.
CIRCLE CITY BANDIT
Fri. April 25, 2025
8:00 - 11:00 pm
The 21 is pleased to bring have the talented Circle City Bandit make his debut at the club Friday, April 25 . He is a singer/song writer who music ranges from genre pop, indie folk and rock.
The Naptown Bred-South-Louisiana Fed Folk-Americana Troubadour, Teller of Tales and Giver of All That’s Forgotten, the Circle City Bandit explores the depths of what it means to be human through the tradition of intuitive song.
A Indianapolis native, as a young boy he was introduced to the music of John Prine, Grateful Dead, Jim Croce and Tom T. Hall. He recalls, “We’d gather in the kitchen and the guitars would come out. Everybody would sing along. It was a magical indoctrination to music. You couldn’t participate without feeling it.” He picked up his father’s guitar at age 10 and began playing. His love for all music would find him in a punk band, hip hop group, R&B group and currently as, The Circle City Bandit.
We are excited to have the Circle City Bandit play at The 21! There will be a $5door cover for this event, call 765-253-1068 to reserve.
MAURICE JOHN VAUGHN BANDwith special guest FREDDIE DIXON
Sat. May 17, 2025
8:00 pm
Maurice John Vaughn is a true blues original. A triple threat on guitar, saxophone and vocals, Vaughn writes powerful, innovative and often humorous songs that spring directly from his vast musical experience.
Vaughn’s soulful and passionate vocals are convincing because they are earned — Vaughn means what he sings. Coming out of the streets of Chicago, Vaughn was raised on Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, black Top 40 and James Brown. Like the greats who have come before him, he has incorporated his various influences into a blues and R&B style that is completely his own.
This one may sell out folks! To make a reservation, call 765-253-1068.
BRANDON SANTINI (opening by JIMMIE ROGERS)
Sat., June 7, 2025
8:00 pm
Based in Illinois, Brandon Santini radiates raw emotion and infectious energy to audiences worldwide. Born in North Carolina and raised on historic Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee; Santini’s connection to the blues & American roots music fuels his high-energy blend of traditional blues with a contemporary twist.
Brandon has performed at festivals and venues throughout North America, South America, U.K., Europe, India, and Egypt. His near twenty years of touring and passion for the Blues shine through in every note, establishing him as a true torchbearer of the blues tradition. His soulful vocals and fire igniting harmonica style carry the torch,
Santini has performed on stage with the likes of Buddy Guy, Gary Clark, Jr., Beth Hart, Charlie Musselwhite, country music stars Randy Houser & Parmalee, as well as recording with 60’s rock & roll legend Sam The Sham, in 2010.
Reservations are required as demand may be high. To reserve, call 765-253-1068.
Stay tuned for more music ...
Our schedule is constantly changing. Check back often to see what’s new.
