Summer Dog Days

Saturday, July 27th - 2024 - The third straight Friday/Saturday back to back gigs was another success. Friday, the duo performed Girl In The Park in Orland Park, followed by a private party on Saturday in Three Rivers Michigan. The three hour road trip provided ample time to work on some new tunes: Five O'clock Somewhere, Hotel California, My Church and Authority Song made debuts. Not counting the rehearsal on the drive up, the duo performed a solid 87 songs over the weekend! Check out the vid below >

Summer 2024!

Saturday, July 20th 2024 - It was a busy weekend featuring back to back shows at Hailstorm Brewing Co. in Tinley Park and Matt’s Barbecue in downtown Lemont. It was actually the second of four weekend a Friday/Saturday back to back gigs.

Matt’s Barbecue, in downtown Lemont on Saturday July 20th, 2024

Hailstorm Brewing Co, in Tinley Park on Friday, July 19th, 2024

Doc's Victory Pub

Saturday, April 27th, 2024 - We continue a stretch of new venues, this time it’s Doc’s Victory Pub in Elmhurst.

Chrissy and Neal at Doc’s Victory Pub in Elmhurst

Alter Brewing

Thursday, April 26th, 2024 - Our first time at Alter Brewing in Downers Grove!

Palmer Place

Sunday, March 17th, 2024 - Our first ever Shamrockfest in LaGrange! We’re back at Palmer’s on Saturday April 6th!

Neal and Chrissy at Shamrock Fest at Palmer Place

Hailstorm Brewing Co.

Saturday, January 20th, 2024 - With every table full, we kicked off 2024 in style at Hailstorm Brewing Co.

Capri By Gigi's - Celebrating 300 Gigs!

Saturday, October 7th, 2023 - Who knew back in 2015 that we would passing the 300th gig milestone eight years later! Not factoring the Covid disruption, we have been averaging 50+ gigs a year the the last six plus years! This is not possible without the support of family, friends and fans!

Matt’s Barbecue

Saturday, August 26th - 2023 - Back at Matt’s Barbecue in downtown Lemont.  Feels like we just did this last Saturday!  Check out some video of Hurts So Good and Proud Mary:

Matt's Barbecue

Saturday, August 19th, 2023 - Matt’s Barbecue is a fantastic family run Texas Style Barbecue Joint in downtown Lemont. Oklahoma Smokeshow made it’s debut Checkout Dobie Gray's Drift Away

Three Rivers Michigan

Saturday, July 29th, 2020 - Friends invited us up to their summer home in Three Rivers Michigan to perform for a birthday party. Last Night, and I Need a Favor debuted.

Round Barn

Saturday June 3rd, 2023 - Our first trip to Baroda Michigan this summer was unusually hot for the early part of summer. The patrons and staff at the Round Barn Estate are fantastic as always.

C.K. and The Gray at Round Barn Estate

DJ's 30th Anniversary

Saturday, May 27th 2023 - DJ’s, celebrating it’s 30th year in operation pulled out all the stops with a huge tent next to the pub. The pub is too small for performances, but we did sneak a few in over the covid years when they tents and outdoor social distancing was a thing. I Saw Her Standing There and Proud Mary made debuts.

Matt's Barbecue

Saturday, May 20th, 2023 - It was a beautiful sunny day for a patio debut at Matt’s Barbecue in front of a giant smoker. Check out videos below:

A Night Out for Nancy

Friday, May 12th, 2023 - Chicago Gaelic Park, Oak Forest - We had the honor to perform a benefit in support of Nancy Gade who passed away this past February after a 15 month battle against a fast moving cancer. A Night Out For Nancy was a fantastic event. Learn more about Nancy’s story here >

Roadhouse 71

Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 - First time out to Roadhouse 71 in Oswego!

Hughie McClafferty's

Friday, March 10th, 2023 - Chrissy and Neal were back at it performing Hughie’s, a nice Irish pub in the heart of downtown Lemont. Flowers, Son of a Sinner and newly created mashup Acoustic Megamix all made debuts. The Megamix which features short clips of artists like Jimmy Buffett, The Who, Eagles and Neil Diamond clocked in at over 9 minutes!

Chrissy Karl and Neal Rudnik at Hughie McClafferty's in downtown Lemont, IL

Lizard's Liquid Lounge

Sunday, February 5th, 2023 - We had another private party, this time on the north side at Lizard's Liquid Lounge off Irving Park Rd on the city’s north side.

The Sock Bar

Friday, February 3rd, 2023 - A private party invitation for a 30th birthday had us at The Sock Bar in Hickory Hills for the first time.

Franklin's Public House

Saturday, January 28th, 2023 - Another nice evening of acoustic music over at our friends at Franklins Public House.

Neal Rudnik and Chrissy Karl of C.K. and The Gray performs at Franklins Public House in Palos Heights