All roads, all parties, all crawls lead to Bourbon on St.Paddy’s Day. So, that means just one thing, Brickhorse is bringing the green, bringing the luck-o-the-Irish, bringing the party. Never a cover for 21+ and just $5 for 18-20. Head downtown for parades, green beer and shenanigans. Doors at 6pm, show at 10pm
Join host, Alxeis Chaparro for eight weeks of indoor putting league fun. Weekly payouts, cash added by the venue, drink specials, all for $5. All ages welcome. Holes change weekly and some other surprises. Please bring along a parent if you are under 18.
You have things to say, songs to sing, music to play…we got you! Joining the Emporia First Friday Art Walk with this fun stop on your walking passport. Open mic at 5pm; jam session at 7pm; and it’s Friday so that means Karaoke at 9pm. Message the bar on FB or Insta for sign up details or just drop in and grab the mic. Your hosts, Lucas & Julie will get you in the rotation. No cover all night. 18+ always welcome. Please bring along a parent if you are <18.
Over the last 25 years, singer/songwriter, and Shenandoah, Iowa, native Matt Cox has been writing songs, recording, and performing at venues all across the United States while developing his signature road-worn vocal, guitar, and harmonica style. With a song catalog consisting of more than ten full-length studio albums, Cox blends the traditions of classic country, folk, rock, rhythm and blues, both as a solo artist, and with an ever-changing lineup of the area’s top talent known as The Marauders. Now residing in Omaha, Nebraska, Cox is a nine-time Omaha Entertainment and Arts Award winner for Album Of The Year, High Places (2018), Best Country/Folk/Americana (2009-2014, 2021, 2022), and Best Blues (2008). Since the start of his career, he has shared the stage with dozens of well-known artists including David Alan Coe, Elizabeth Cook, Son Volt, Drive-by Truckers, Greg Brown, and Willie Nelson.
Doors at 6pm, show at 10pm. Never a cover for 21+ and 18-20 always welcome;$5
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
