Chicago! We’re playing a show with Naomi Ashley and Jon Williams on November 15 at Art Makers Outpost in Evanston. It’s the last show with the full band of 2026, and we have some surprises for you. The cover gets you beer and food too!

“Stories I Only Tell My Friends” (Blackbird Record Label) is out on vinyl, CD, digital download + streaming!

Order album on Bandcamp:
nikkioneill.bandcamp.com/album/storie...

Get album on streaming:
smithmusic.ffm.to/662582183528

"Excellent artist, great voice and strong melodies.”
Americana UK

I just learned that my upcoming album has entered the Americana Music Association’s Top 100 chart in my first week of going for airplay! It’s also #6 on their Bubblin Up chart for albums on the rise!

Special thanks to Joe Estrada, radio promoter
Photo: Justina Lee Photography

Tonight Sat 11/16 at Nick’s Beer Garden in Chicago. 9 pm - midnight. No cover. 1516 N Milwaukee Ave

Join us for a soulful night of Americana, rhythm & blues, and gospel with The Nikki O'Neill Band! #chicago #livemusic

Tomorrow Friday 11/15 at 6-8 PM, we’re excited to play our first show at Bobby’s Eastside (adjacent to Robert’s Westside)! No cover. Address: 7321 Madison St, in Forest Park, Chicago

I’ll be joined by Rich Lackowski (drums), Teddy Myers (keys) and Andy Mirsberger (bass). nikkioneill.com”

Woohoo!! 🙌🏻 I’m very excited to tell you that my album, Stories I Only Tell My Friends, will be funded by the Illinois Arts Council. Rich and I recently learned that I’m their Creative Catalyst Grant 2025 recipient! ❤️🙏❤️

It will be released by Blackbird Record Label on March 14, 2025.