October 28 Halloween Party w/ BRICKHORSE

Wear a costume, don’t wear a costume, we’re not judging. No, literally, not judging. It’s a party and unless you’ve been under a rock for the past decade, you know, Emporia’s own Brickhorse brings the Halloween party to BC Nation. Spooky jello-o shots, spooky bartenders, spooky season done right. We suggest arriving a wee bit early on this night. Spooky season ends at Bourbon Cowboy.

November 11 Marc Baker & Untamed Country


Marc is a regular on the BC stage and maybe no other band makes such a personal connection as Marc. Spend the evening downtown celebrating our Veterans with the ESU SVA Honor Crawl then polish off the night small town country style. 18+ always welcome. Doors at 6pm, show at 10pm.

November 18 Banda Aguijon

From Topeka, Kansas, help us welcome Banda Aguijon. Put on your dancing shoes for an evening of hot music and cultural exchange. Never a cover for 21+ and $5 for 18-20. Show at 10pm, Doors at 6pm, a pretty good way to start the week of Thanksgiving, family, and friends. This show is sponsored in part by Carlos Garate – Ek/REMax Real Estate and the Emporia Spanish Speakers

December 16 Stolen Winnebagos


The Stolen Winnebagos are a trio based out of Kansas City. With over of decade of experience playing together, they have entertained people at venues ranging from dive bars to amphitheaters. Over the years they have tried to differentiate themselves from the “typical” cover band experience by playing songs not normally done by cover bands, yet remaining upbeat and fun. Their diverse catalog includes a wide variety of songs from the 1950’s until today. It is not uncommon to hear classic rock, new wave, grunge, hip hop, punk, alternative, classic county, and modern rock in a single set of The Stolen Winnebagos. You never really know what to expect with this band….except that you will have a great time! Doors at 6pm, Show at 10pm

October 14 RUN with IT

With a compelling and energetic alternative rock sound, Run With It catches the attention of its audience with powerful vocals, epic instrumentation, and authentic engagement with the crowd. With sounds similar to OneRepublic and Imagine Dragons, Run With It will have you dancing until the cows come home. Check ’em out HERE.

September 30 Johnny Woods

Johnny Woods is an American country music singer and songwriter hailing Yukon, Ok. With a rich, baritone voice and authentic storytelling, he has captivated audiences with an undeniable & unique sound. Beginning his career in late 2020, Johnny released his first single titled, “Hurricane” that landed in the top 40 on Country Music Radio along with his second single, “One Helluva Summer” debuting as the highest charting track for week one in Texas Country Radio. Johnny’s performances are infused with a raw emotion and an unmistakable country soul that transports listeners to a place where the air is thick with nostalgia and the spirit of the American heartland.

You had us at rich baritone! Doors at 6pm, show at 10pm. Never a cover for 21+ and 18-20 always welcome. Easy good times.

September 9 Jake McVey

Here’s what the promoter says…A compelling performer who combines his upbeat music and a youthful enthusiasm
with a seasoned eye for reading a crowd, McVey gives his all at every show. He’s shared the stage with some of country’s most acclaimed acts,including Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, and Dierks Bentley among others.

Here’s what we say… gonna be a great night of live music in downtown Emporia! Put on the boots, doors at 6pm, show at 10pm. Never a cover for 21+ and 18-20 are always welcome. Easy good times.

September 2 Halfway to Everywhere Music Festival

Kick-off Labor Day weekend with a day of live music hosted outdoors in downtown Emporia, Kansas. Shows are all ages. This event spans two city blocks and features over thirty bands performing on five intimate stages, fine art displays, vendors, food trucks, and tons of fun. No Cover charges and the BC stage will be rolling from 2pm to 2am. Take a nap and carb up cuz you won’t want to miss a single minute of music, art, food, and of course, beer.

August 26 BRICKHORSE

Can you think of any better way to say good bye summer and hello autumn? Or any better way to prep for the Labor Day weekend ahead? Yeh, we can’t either. A mainstay on the BC stage, local musicians extraordinaire, Brickhorse, will bring a night of high intensity vibes and wicked good musicianship. Doors at 6pm. Show at 10pm. Never a cover for 21+ and 18-20 are always welcome.

August 12 Lily B. Moonflower


Always a special day in August in Emporia. Spend the evening at the Lyon County Fair Demolition Derby and join friends at Bourbon Cowboy for the after party with Lily B. Moonflower. No stranger to the BC stage, Lily brings a happy high energy to our stage. She’s exactly what the doctor ordered for wrapping up those long summer nights in a small town. Show at 10pm. Never a cover for 21+ and 18-20 are always welcome.