Dan Spielman is a bluegrass musician, singer, and teacher. He performs solo and with a rotating cast of stellar musicians, all around the Chicago area and beyond.

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Dan is also available for hire, on guitar and fiddle.

 
 
 

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Dan plays with a number of projects including The Hogmires, Dank Hollow, The Woolly Buggers and Dan Spielman and Friends. Scroll down for more info on each of those projects. Check back for the latest shows and please feel free to get in touch with any questions.

 
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Friday, May 3
The Hogmires
Private Event


Friday, May 24
The Hogmires
Two Way Street Coffeehouse
Downers Grove, IL, 8 - 10 p.m.


Saturday, May 25
The Hogmires & Slap Dash Bluegrass
Billy Stings Afterparty
Richie’s Restaurant and Sports Lounge
Schiller Park, IL, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m.


Saturday, May 26
Hosting the Bluegrass Jam
Bubblehouse Brewing Company
Lisle, IL, noon - 2 p.m.


Sunday, June 9
The Hogmires
Madame Zuzu’s Teahouse
Highland Park, IL, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.


Friday, June 22
The Hogmires
Private Event


Saturday, June 23
Hosting the Bluegrass Jam
Bubblehouse Brewing Company
Lisle, IL


Sunday, June 30
The Woolly Buggers
Bluegrass Sunday at Side Car Supper Club
Saint Charles, IL, 5 - 8 p.m.


Saturday, July 14
with Andy Miller and the 145’s
Frankfort Bluegrass Fest
Frankfort, IL


Sunday, July 15
The Woolly Buggers
Bluegrass Sunday at Side Car Supper Club
Saint Charles, IL, 5 - 8 p.m.


Friday, July 19
The Hogmires
Tighthead Brewing
Mundelein, IL, 7 - 10 p.m.


Saturday, July 20
With Tank and the Beez
Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association Festival
Sandwich, IL


Sunday, July 21
Hosting the Bluegrass Jam
Bubblehouse Brewing Company
Lisle, IL, noon - 2 p.m.


Saturday, August 3
The Hogmires
Fat Shallot at Gilson Beach
Wilmette, IL, 7 -9 p.m.


Sunday, August 4
The Hogmires
Madame Zuzu’s Teahouse
Highland Park, IL, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.


Saturday, August 10
The Hogmires
Private Event


Saturday, August 17
The Hogmires
Private Event


Tuesday, August 20
The Woolly Buggers
Naper Settlement Farmers Market
Naperville, IL, 4 - 7 p.m.


Saturday, August 18
Hosting the Bluegrass Jam
Bubblehouse Brewing Company
Lisle, IL, noon - 2 p.m.


Saturday, August 30
The Hogmires
Bubblehouse Brewing Company, Lisle, IL

 

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The Hogmires

The Hogmires make a big old sound, whether playing as a duo or with the full stringband. Firmly rooted in Bluegrass with branches of Classic Country, Old-Time, Western Swing, and more. Formed by Dan and Alex Greenberg in 2015.

 
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The Woolly Buggers

The Woolly Buggers are the fishing and bluegrass picking duo featuring Mark Messer on mandolin and vocals, and Dan Spielman on vocals and guitar. Appearing at bars and breweries in Chicago and the Western Chicago Suburbs.

 
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Dan Spielman and Friends

In addition to playing in various duos and groups, Dan also performs solo and with a rotating cast of great Chicago musicians in Dan Spielman and Friends.

 
 
 

Dan is always more than happy to chat about anything music related, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions.