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 31 RIDE the Bull

Back to kick off the fall festivities in Emporia, Ride the Bull! Free rides all night. You got 8 seconds? Yeh, you do. Call up a few friends from the big city and show ’em how we roll. Be sure to mention this is a night to meet a real Flint Hills cowboy and maybe even a PBR rider who knows where to find the best small town vibes. Never a cover for 21+ and 18-20 are always welcome.

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.

July 22 La Revision Nortena

Coming from Topeka this seven member popular Nortena band will have you on your feet all night. No cover for 21+ and just $5 for our 18-20 guests. Bring your energy and your friends for some high summertime hot vibes. Doors at 6pm, show at 10pm This show is sponsored in part by Carlos Garate Ek/REMAX real estate. THANKS, Carlos!

May 13 Prairie Smoke

They only come around once a year. Here’s your chance to put on the dancing boots, kick up some peanut dust with Prairie Smoke and enjoy an evening with friends. Make a few memories and relax in Emporia – a true small town Saturday night experience. Doors at 6pm. Show at 10pm. 18+ always welcome, no cover for 21+

April 22 Tesoro Latino De Durango

For the first time on the BC Stage, help us welcome los Tesoro Latino de Durango. A five piece Norteno band out of Omaha, often described as Durango Latin Treasures, they will bring you some vibes to keep you dancing the night away. This show is sponsored in part by REMAX/EK Real estate, Carlos Garate, Realtor. Doors at 6pm. Show at 10pm. 18+ always welcome and never a cover charge for 21+

March 18 Brickhorse St. Paddy’s Traditions

Let’s drink some green beer, dance a jig, and toast the Irish. Find your luck-o-the-irish on St. Paddy’s with our friends, Brickhorse. 18+ always welcome, never a cover for 21+. And pro tip… the pub crawl always ends at Bourbon. 😉

March 4 Trent Crisswell Band

Help us welcome Trent back to the BC stage. Put on those boots and grab your beer drinking and dancing fool friends. Never a cover for 21+ and 18-20 always welcome. Doors at 6pm. Show at 10pm.