Backyard Tire Fire with Aaron Kelly Live in The Barrel Room

Schedule

Sat Jan 31 2026 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

DESTIHL Beer Hall | Normal, IL

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Get ready for an unforgettable night in the Barrel Room at DESTIHL Beer Hall as Backyard Tire Fire takes the stage! Feel the energy as they light up the room with their signature sound, powerful rhythms, and crowd-moving tunes. The night kicks off with a stellar opening set from Aaron Kelly, setting the perfect tone for an evening of great music, craft beer, and good vibes. Doors open at 7:00pm. Showtime 7:30pm. Attendees must be 18+ to enter. 21+ to drink. Please have a valid ID ready. Advance tickets are available for $25, and at the door for $30. Limited seating and standing room, grab your tickets now because this show will sell out!
"These Midwesterners brandish a raucous live show and inventive studio albums."
-Paste Magazine
Backyard returns for their annual “Warm Yourself By the Tire Fire” winter show with special guest opener Aaron Kelly. BTF’s music rings with crisp guitar tones, tight harmonies and pointed lyrics. Longtime musical cohorts Edward David Anderson and Scott Tipping create the core vibe with skillful guitar work. Anderson’s brother, Matt, plays bass with new guy John Ganser on drums.
Known for infectious melodies & memorable messages, the veteran midwestern rockers were darlings of radio stations like Chicago’s WXRT-FM in the early 2000s, touring the US relentlessly before going on hiatus in 2011. Grammy Award-winning producer Steve Berlin of Los Lobos produced their critically acclaimed album, “Good To Be” and is on board to work with the band again in 2026.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardtirefire
Website: https://www.edwarddavidanderson.com/
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Aaron Kelly is a seasoned songwriter influenced by John Prine and Townes Van Zandt, writing tunes made to last.
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Website: http://www.mynameisaaronkelly.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronkellyband
Black Dirt Management presents DESTIHL’s live music, where every season is packed full of memorable musical moments. The Barrel Room primarily offers standing-room space. Limited seating is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For ADA accommodations, kindly contact [email protected].
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