We are so proud of our open mic musicians and feel so lucky that these musicians feel comfortable trying out new material and supporting each other here. our generous, fantastic host, Aaron Kelly, will be ready to make everyone feel welcome and sound their best.

So, bring those songs you've been tinkering with at home to a friendly audience. Come early if you want to be sure you get a spot on the list.

Come on over to enjoy the local talent or share this with someone who SHOULD be playing for us and tell them you'll accompany them over!

Award-winning guitarist Jack Wilson is one of the most versatile musicians you'll hear. A jazz and classical guitarist who went on to win the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Jack moves effortlessly between folk, jazz, blues, rock and intricate acoustic arrangements.

Enjoy an early fall evening on the "Fox Valley's Best Patio."

Andi has been performing for 25 years and over a decade as lead singer of the Shoop Dogs.

With powerhouse expressive vocals and rhythmic guitar, she covers an ever widening range of classic and new rock as well as time withstanding folk and blues traveling through decades of music including Janis Joplin, Teddy Swims, Eric Clapton, Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, Weezer, Bonnie Raitt

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With his textured vocals and blues-infused rock, Ed Gershon is a singer-songwriter who brings heart and soul to his live performances. His performances blend the storytelling of The Beatles, the improvisational spirit of Dave Matthews Band, and the raw energy of The Black Crowes, taking audiences on a dynamic musical journey.

The Chicago-based artist co-founded and led the eclectic rock band Butterfly In Traffic for over a decade. Now performing as a solo artist, Ed's intimate 2024 EP Solo & Acoustic features the single Street Lights. The album showcases the raw energy and emotional depth honed on stages like Chicago's famous Cubby Bear and Milwaukee's Summerfest.

Liv and Michael are fantastic musicians and entertainers in their own right, but get them together and they are greater than the sum of their parts!

They are the perfect pairing for a Sunday Funday. You will hear some New Orleans sound, some Americana, and hopefully some Michael and Liv originals too - Like this song of Michael’s “My best day now”

We are so excited to have Jack's duo out here. They knocked the socks off of Sidecar when they played there this summer with their Blues, Roots Rock, Folk Funk.
Expect acoustic and electric, slide guitar & harmonies.

You'll want to soak up every minute you can on the "Fox Valley's Best Patio."

This young firecracker is a super talented singer who will regale us with some of his faves like Coldplay, Hozier, Chris Stapleton, John Mayer and even some Elvis.

There’s no better place to be on a Sunday afternoon than the “Fox Valley’s best patio.”

We are so proud of our open mic musicians and feel so lucky that these musicians feel comfortable trying out new material and supporting each other here. our generous, fantastic host, Aaron Kelly, will be ready to make everyone feel welcome and sound their best.

So, bring those songs you've been tinkering with at home to a friendly audience. Come early if you want to be sure you get a spot on the list.

Come on over to enjoy the local talent or share this with someone who SHOULD be playing for us and tell them you'll accompany them over!

Rozzie is another rising star in the Fox Valley. She plays a mix of her indie originals and classics from beloved artists such as The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Feist, David Bowie, and The Cranberries just to name a few.
Come savor an early Sept evening and support our young talent!

Welcome for the first time to the Preservation stage: Angus Macaskill! Angus is a singer-songwriter from Scotland. He does mainly original music - folk/country/pop-ish. You'll hear some covers from the likes of Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters and he'll introduce us to some UK/Scottish bands too!

Enjoy an early fall evening on the "Fox Valley's Best Patio."

You are right to savor a fall evening on the “Fox Valley’s best patio.”

Now read on about Pete…

IT IS NOTHING OTHER THAN THE CHARISMA-COLORED COOLNESS PETE BRINGS TO EVERY PERFORMANCE.
HE'S BEEN DESCRIBED AS "HONEST AMERICANA THAT TAKES ME BACK TO THE MID TO LATE 70S"

SO DO YOUR SOUL A SOLID, LACE UP YOUR DANCE SHOES, BOOGIE ON OVER, AND EXPERIENCE AN AMERICAN FLAT-PICKING CLASSIC CROONER.

We’re you’re oasis from the Festival of the Vine festivities. Stroll the Fest, and then come for the best wine in town on the “Best Patio in the Fox Valley.”

The TARNATIONS re-unites two critically acclaimed Chicago-based DIY songwriters in Gregg Yde & Dave Ashdown joined by bassist/vocalist Ron Lasken (Jimmy Burns) and drummer John Holoman (Mitch Easter), a transplant from the North Carolina jangle pop scene. 

The Tarnations bring a mix of earthy originals & old school rootsy covers by such artists as Taj Mahal, J.J. Cale, The Rolling Stones, Eric Claption, Jimmy Cliff & more. The Tarnations are dynamic and can play acoustic or go full-band electric. 

We’re your oasis from the Festival of the vine festivities. WE have the best wine And the best tunes.

We definitely recommend grabbing a reservation https://www.exploretock.com/preservation

She’s Wearing Plaid is the acoustic duo you didn’t know you needed. Tim Swann and Claire Chmielewski blend powerhouse vocals, sometimes smoky harmonies, and an ever-present chemistry overall, they cover everything from country storytellers like Tyler Childers, Johnny Cash and Chris Stapleton to pop/funk/rock & soul favorites like Daft Punk, Eddie Vedder, The Killers and Post Malone.

Their setlists are built for anyone who loves good music, no matter the genre. From smooth ballads, gritty southern rock, pop hits with a twist, and foot-stomping country anthems.  

She’s Wearing Plaid isn’t just a name. It’s a bit of an experience. Come for the music, stay for the stories & banter, and leave with a few new favorite original songs or re-imagined covers!!

Dan brings a fun mix of classics and favorites that pair perfectly with a sunday funday on the all-weather patio. He is known to be hard to stump. So, request whatever your heart desires.

Dan describes himself as "a campfire singer/songwriter playing songs spanning multiple genres over the last 50 years," he has a sweet spot for 90s music.

.Find out why we were voted “Fox valley’s best patio”

Reservations are recommended at the link provided https://www.exploretock.com/preservation

We are so proud of our open mic musicians and feel so lucky that these musicians feel comfortable trying out new material and supporting each other here. our generous, fantastic host, Aaron Kelly, will be ready to make everyone feel welcome and sound their best.

So, bring those songs you've been tinkering with at home to a friendly audience. Come early if you want to be sure you get a spot on the list.

Come on over to enjoy the local talent or share this with someone who SHOULD be playing for us and tell them you'll accompany them over!

James Paul's big Pres debut!!!

Don't let his age fool you—James Paul is a rising talent who's been soaking up inspiration at local open mics and learning from some of the area's best songwriters. He’s well-respected in the local songwriter community.

His set blends folk, bluegrass, Americana, and country, with favorites from John Prine, Johnny Cash, John Hartford, Billy Strings, and local favorite Aaron Kelly.

Come enjoy a fall evening on the all weather patio. Voted the "best in the Fox Valley."

Welcoming back Brandon Reisdorf, a songwriter and fiddler from Carpentersville, IL, for an afternoon of heartfelt originals and covers of legendary songwriters like John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark, Joni Mitchell, and more.
Come out for thoughtful songs and stories, familiar favorites, and Preservation's signature warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Nate has become one of our favorite musicians around here. What’s his angle?

Straight from Nate himself: I play acoustic rock/country/alternative/folk, originals and covers. My covers span several genres and decades. I purposefully try to be as eclectic as possible.

Don’t be surprised if you hear Noah Kahan followed by Collective Soul, then a Simon and Garfunkel/Bruce Sringsteen/Foo Fighters mashup.

Come enjoy a fall evening on the all-weather “best patio in the fox Valley!”

We’re so excited to have Ernie back on the patio!

We love his tunes on spotify, his most recent album was described as “a crunching riff-rocker in the tradition of John Mellencamp or Bruce Springsteen, with touches of Todd Snider evident in its sardonic approach.”

He’s Americana and specifically Midwest but definitely influenced by his time in Nashville too.

Join us for an early fall evening on the all-weather patio. We’re ready to fire up the heaters if need be.

Dennis is one of the most generous musicians in the Fox Valley. You'll find him backing up musicians all over the place.

Tonight he gets his own stage with the people he chooses to back him up.
You'll hear some country, Merle Haggard, Bluegrass, Rock ‘n’ Roll CCR and variety of country rock, folk, Americana and even some Swedish tunes!

Come for this momentous occasion, when Dennis makes his debut on the "Fox Valley's best patio."

If you're plugged into the Fox Valley music scene, you know Rick is one of the most generous musicians around--always available to back a fellow musician, we're giving him his own slot and letting him play all of his crowd-pleasing tunes. (He knows how to get you to sing along...)

you don’t have to go indoors yet! Our patio heaters are at the ready to take the chill off a fall Sunday. Come on over!

We are so proud of our open mic musicians and feel so lucky that these musicians feel comfortable trying out new material and supporting each other here. our generous, fantastic host, Aaron Kelly, will be ready to make everyone feel welcome and sound their best.

So, bring those songs you've been tinkering with at home to a friendly audience. Come early if you want to be sure you get a spot on the list.

Come on over to enjoy the local talent or share this with someone who SHOULD be playing for us and tell them you'll accompany them over!

Terry is back!! After a vocal Cord issue that had us all panicked, he rested up and is back to 100%.

Terry has developed quite a fanbase around these parts. We have always loved having Terry on the patio—one of our all-time favorite musicians! He’s basically a one-man band, playing incredible originals and a mix of covers that’ll keep you guessing.

The all-weather is ready for anything Mother nature doles out tonight.

Dave started this music program with us over 10 years ago, and yet every time he plays, it's new and different.

He has a style all his own. A little Bluegrass, a lot Americana and all Dave. Here in the Fox Valley, we claim him as one of our true original songwriters.

We're ready for anything Mother Nature can dole out. The all-weather patio is waiting for ya!

we’re so happy to have kristin back on the all-weather patio. She has an eclectic range of music from classic rock favorites Fleetwood Mac to Rush, Alan Parsons, Bonnie Raiit, Dolly Parton, White Stripes, The Police, Nirvana, Alanis Morrisette, The Cranberries, Florence and the Machine, The Killers, Bruno Mars, Adele, Elle King, Shania Twain..Melissa Etheridge, Johnny Cash, Sheryl Crow, Collective Soul, Pink Floyd... 80s guilty pleasures and one hit wonders to current as well as 90s and 2000s. With crowd pleasing original songs sprinkled in. She'll even take requests.

These guys are Fox Valley famous! 

An original dynamic blues rock fusion guitar & keys lead jam-band w/a solid funk rock rhythm section.

We know that we're BIG fans.

Make your reservations now with the ticket link to make sure you have a spot for this!

Grab your reservation NOW! Reso link> Our all-weather patio is ready for anything.

Aaron hosts our legendary open Mic mondays. Tonight is his night to play whatever his heart desires and bring whichever musician buddies he wants.

He’s A little country: a lot Folk, Americana & bluegrass and a Preservation VIP.
Come find out why we’re voted “Fox Valley’s best patio”

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What's a better Sunday vibe than a fella and his buddies making music on the all-weather patio.

Great Rain consists of Jim Vassilakis, Jeri King and Ralph Davis who have been playing together for 12 years.

They hope to bring the friendly vibes of their musical circle whose close-knit harmonies and chemistry bring warmth and unspoken connection to every song.

Their songs run the gamut from folk, rock and country.

From Velvet Underground to George Jones and everything in between (Dylan, Prine, Petty, Isbell, Stones, Dead, Beatles).

We are so proud of our open mic musicians and feel so lucky that these musicians feel comfortable trying out new material and supporting each other here. our generous, fantastic host, Aaron Kelly, will be ready to make everyone feel welcome and sound their best.

So, bring those songs you've been tinkering with at home to a friendly audience. Come early if you want to be sure you get a spot on the list.

Come on over to enjoy the local talent or share this with someone who SHOULD be playing for us and tell them you'll accompany them over!

Matt is one of our local musicians who continues to put out great original music. He also plays a really fun mix of covers. We never know where he'll go next!

He’s been cranking out terrific new music lately. Look him up on Spotify to check it out.

Our patio heaters are at the ready to take the chill off of a fall evening. See why we were voted the “Best patio in the fox valley!”