Events

Live music, comedy, and good times at Smoky Valley Distillery. Grab a cocktail made with our handcrafted spirits and enjoy the show in our 140-seat venue.

Steel Skarecrow performing live
APR10

Live Music

Steel Skarecrow

Friday, April 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Steel Skarecrow brings high-energy 90s country to our stage. With three albums and multiple charting singles — including "Liquid Courage" which hit #32 on the Texas Regional Radio Chart — this four-piece band is known for skilled musicianship, strong lead vocals, and tight three-part harmonies. They've shared stages with Ricochet, Shenandoah, Tracy Lawrence, The Bellamy Brothers, Cody Canada, and Eli Young.

Savanna Chestnut performing live
APR17

Live Music

Savanna Chestnut

Friday, April 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Savanna Chestnut is a country singer-songwriter from Americus, Kansas. A small-town native from the Flint Hills, her voice is as clear and country as the prairie sky she grew up under. She began writing and playing music at 13, started performing at her grandparents' bar on karaoke night, and has since taken her talent all across the country — including Season 20 of The Voice on NBC, where she was chosen by Blake Shelton. Nominated 4 times for Female Vocalist of the Year at the Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards, Savanna has shared stages with Gary Allan, Sara Evans, Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, Reckless Kelly, Granger Smith, Tanya Tucker, and Jason Boland.

Fallis/Stockham Syndrome performing live
MAY16

Afternoon Music

Fallis/Stockham Syndrome

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Fallis/Stockham Syndrome brings their acoustic sound to Smoky Valley Distillery for a laid-back Saturday afternoon session. Grab a cocktail made with our handcrafted spirits, settle in, and enjoy live music in the tasting room. A perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Marquette.

Katie May performing live
JUN5

Live Music

Katie May

Friday, June 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Katie May is a singer-songwriter carving her place in country music with a feminine, pure voice. Born in Wisconsin and now rooted in Kansas, she blends elements of honky-tonk, classic country twang, rock, swing, and easy listening. Her songs are made for the new era of two-stepping on a lively sawdust dance floor. With 150,000+ monthly Spotify listeners and recent singles including "Domino," "My First Kiss," and "Toy Horses," Katie May has been earning fans across Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, and beyond.

Dusty Rust performing live
JUN19

Live Music

Dusty Rust

Friday, June 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dusty Rust brings his raw country storytelling and high-voltage rock energy to Smoky Valley Distillery. Hailing from Lewiston, Idaho and rooted in the Kansas City country scene, Dusty has shared stages with Dale Watson, Whitey Morgan, Hellbound Glory, and JB Beverly. Winner of the 2025 Pacific Northwest Country Music Association's Best Music Video award and runner-up for Favorite Regional Artist, his sound spans heartfelt country to swampy, high-octane rock. Currently preparing his fifth album, "V," Dusty Rust delivers electrifying live shows built on unflinching authenticity.

Morgan Wilk performing live
JUN26

Live Music

Morgan Wilk

Friday, June 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Morgan Wilk is a country music singer-songwriter from Hutchinson, Kansas. By day, she works as a radio personality at Country 102.9 FM (Hutchinson) and 92.7 FM (Manhattan), bringing 90s and 2000s country hits to central Kansas. By night, she writes and performs her own original country music. With three studio albums — "Life Wide Open" (2011), "Sunny Side" (2016), and "Hold My Heart" (2022) — Morgan brings authentic Kansas country to our stage.

The Soul Preachers performing live
JUN27

Afternoon Music

The Soul Preachers

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Soul Preachers are a Kansas-based trio who bring the best of classic rock from the 60s through the 90s to life. With a setlist spanning CCR, The Beatles, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, and more, these three musicians deliver a fun, high-energy afternoon of live music. Grab a cocktail made with our handcrafted spirits, settle in, and enjoy a laid-back Saturday afternoon at the distillery.

Steven Bankey & The Flatland Band performing live
JUL24

Live Music

Steven Bankey & The Flatland Band

Friday, July 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Steven Bankey & The Flatland Band bring their red-dirt, backroads country sound from Kansas City, MO to our stage. Heavily influenced by the grassroots country music movement of Texas and Oklahoma, they've earned opening spots for national acts including Whiskey Myers, Granger Smith, Whitey Morgan, Ray Wiley Hubbard, and Morgan Evans. Known for high-energy live shows built on rock-solid rhythm, gravity-defying guitar solos, and commanding vocal performance, The Flatland Band delivers an unforgettable Friday night.

Past Events

Jaron Bell performing live
APR3

Live Music

Jaron Bell

Friday, April 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Jaron Bell is a Salina, Kansas-based country gospel artist and clean comedian whose viral videos have topped 30 million views. Recently signed with CDX Records / The Orchard, Jaron combines stand-up comedy and country music into a show that's equal parts laughs and heart. Originally from Clyde, Texas, he's made central Kansas his home — making this a true local talent showcase. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Comedy & Country Show.

Live Music

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Combine the show with a distillery tour, tasting, and a stay at Preston House. Just a 30-minute drive from Salina.

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