Big things are afoot: Connie Cipher has joined the Trailer Park Twisters, one of Chicagoland’s most fun country-rock bands. She still regularly plays solo and duo gigs, which will continue to be listed below. Follow Connie on Facebook (and the Twisters, too), and we look forward to seeing you real soon.

NEWS: Connie contributed vocals to a half-dozen tracks…
… on Slow to Take a Hint, the new Vernam Cipher album that’s now streaming on all major services and available for download on Bandcamp. 

GIGS: Trailer Park Twisters shows in 2026
The Twisters are playing at a club or festival near you! See the UPCOMING section below and visit the band’s SHOWS page for all the latest.

VIDEO: Trailer Park Twisters at Carol’s Pub in Chicago
Here’s a recent sample of the Twisters’ wares.

 

UPCOMING GIGS
Unless otherwise noted, the following are solo Connie Cipher shows.

CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME COLD: JANUARY 23 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

JANUARY 31 (Saturday) Trailer Park Twisters at Carol’s Pub (4659 N Clark St, Chicago), 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

FEBRUARY 20 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

MARCH 20 (Friday) Trailer Park Twisters at Uptown Tavern (12 W Burlington Ave, Westmont), 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

MARCH 21 (Saturday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

MAY 2 (Saturday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

PREVIOUS 2025 GIGS

DECEMBER 13 (Saturday) the Trailer Park Twisters at Stadium Club at the Max (4740 Vernon Ave, McCook), 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 22 (Saturday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 15 (Saturday) private event.

NOVEMBER 1 (Saturday) the Trailer Park Twisters at Pub 78 (3733 Grand Blvd, Brookfield), 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 26 (Sunday) at Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm (13341 W 151st St, Homer Glen), 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 27 (Saturday) at Church Street Brewing (1480 Industrial Dr Unit C, Itasca), 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 27 (Saturday) at Downers Grove Farmers’ Market (Main Street Train Station, east end), 9:00 a.m. to noon.

SEPTEMBER 26 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 19 (Friday) Trailer Park Twisters at Ballydoyle Irish Pub Downers Grove (5157 Main St, Downers Grove), 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 12 (Friday) Trailer Park Twisters at Carol’s Pub (4659 N Clark St, Chicago), 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 6 (Saturday) Trailer Park Twisters at The Chill House (7905 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort), 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 6 (Saturday) at Downers Grove Farmers’ Market (Main Street Train Station, east end), 9:00 a.m. to noon.

SEPTEMBER 3 (Wednesday) featured artist at Shanahan’s Food & Spirits ‘Shan-Acoustic Jam’ (1999 75th St, Woodridge), Connie’s set begins at 7:00 p.m. & open jam begins 8:00 p.m.

AUGUST 23 (Saturday) the Trailer Park Twisters at Carol’s Pub (4659 N Clark St, Chicago), 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

AUGUST 22 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

AUGUST 15 (Friday) at Whiskey Bend for the STC Live! series (222 W Main St, St. Charles), 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

AUGUST 9 (Saturday) at 93 Octane Brewery (1825 Lincoln Highway, St. Charles), 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

AUGUST 2 (Saturday) Trailer Park Twisters at Uptown Tavern (12 W Burlington Ave, Westmont), 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

AUGUST 1 (Friday) Trailer Park Twisters at Nash Vegas Saloon (61 Main St, Oswego), 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

JULY 25 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

JULY 18 (Friday) the Trailer Park Twisters at Carol’s Pub (4659 N Clark St, Chicago), 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

JULY 16 (Wednesday) with Michael McInerney at Alter Brewing St. Charles for the STC Live! series (12 S 1st St, St. Charles), 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

JULY 11 (Friday) Connie and Vernam Cipher at Downers Grove’s Friday Night Live (Main Street train station 5001 Main St, Downers Grove), 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

JUNE 27 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

JUNE 25 (Wednesday) at 93 Octane Brewery (1825 Lincoln Highway, St. Charles), 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

JUNE 20 (Friday) Trailer Park Twisters at Willow Springs Music in the Park (Lions Park 103 Park St, Willow Springs), 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

MAY 31 (Saturday) at Lisle Library District Summer Read Kickoff Party (777 Front St, Lisle) 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

MAY 17 (Saturday) at Downers Grove Farmers’ Market (Main Street Train Station, east end), 9:00 a.m. to noon.

MAY 16 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

MAY 10 (Saturday) the Trailer Park Twisters at Pub 78 (3733 Grand Blvd, Brookfield), 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

MAY 1 (Thursday) at Imperial Oak Brookfield for BEDS Plus Road to Independence Fundraiser (9526 Ogden Ave, Brookfield), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets $30/person

APRIL 18 (Friday) the Trailer Park Twisters at Carol’s Pub (4659 N Clark St, Chicago), 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

APRIL 11 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

MARCH 28 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

MARCH 22 (Saturday) the Trailer Park Twisters at Stadium Club at the Max (4740 Vernon Ave, McCook), 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 28 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 22 (Saturday) the Trailer Park Twisters at the Studio (900 S State St, Lockport), 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 21 (Friday) the Trailer Park Twisters at Pub 78 (3733 Grand Blvd, Brookfield), 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 1 (Saturday) Song Swap with Jason Benefield at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe (16108 Illinois Rte 59, Plainfield), 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

JANUARY 17 (Friday) at J. Fleming’s (18 N Cass Ave, Westmont), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

PRIOR YEARS’ GIGS (opens new page)