Andrew Diehl grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, picked up the harmonica when he was nine, and spent his teens wearing the grooves out of Little Walter records. After moving north to Chicago at seventeen, Diehl fell in love with the guitar, and it hasn’t left his hands since.
Working as both a bandleader and sideman, Andrew has performed throughout the Midwest with blues greats Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Eddie Taylor Jr, Lurrie Bell, Kenny Smith, Aron Burton, Rob Stone, Rick Kreher, Joe Nosek (Cash Box Kings), Gerry Hundt, Beau Sample, Morry Sochat (Special 20s), Renaldo Domino (The Heavy Sounds), Illinois Slim, Johnny Burgin, Del Moroccos, Jason Moynihan, Jim Belushi, and many more.
5 reviews
Jill R.
September 10, 2025This was our first blues band at our festival and they didn’t disappoint!
Looks like a road trip to Chicago is in order!
Hired as: Blues Band
Bryan M.
November 27, 2022We had the 3 member version of the band for our wedding with Andrew Diehl on guitar and they were fabulous. I’m sure the full band would have been even better, but the space we had for the band to play was limited. The wedding guests I talked to all thought they were great.
Hired as: Blues Band
Mark L.
August 7, 2021This band was great and just perfect for the birthday celebration. Everyone commented on how good they were. Andrew was easy to contact and work with on the front end – with a nice party vibe on the performance end. Completely relaxed and fun! Hire them!
Hired as: Blues Band
Jason W.
July 19, 2021The band was great. Arrived on time, solid performance. Would definitely use again.
Hired as: Blues Band
Jill O.
June 16, 2021The Nightmen were awesome! Great tunes, super communicative, punctual, stayed an hour later for a nominal fee. We had an amazing first work event (ever, thanks to COVID!) with them! Recommend 10/10
Hired as: Blues Band, Singing Guitarist
Price range: $450 - 8000
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Insurance Canopy
We offer everything from Andrew Diehl solo, to a swinging trio playing background jazz for dinner, to a five piece Chicago blues band tearing it up and keeping your party dancing. We aren’t your typical wedding or cover band, we play Chicago blues, some swing, jump and roots rock n’ roll.
Andrew Diehl grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, picked up the harmonica when he was nine and spent his teens wearing the grooves out of Little Walter records. After moving north to Chicago at seventeen, Diehl fell in love with the guitar and it hasn’t left his hands since. You can catch The Nightmen performing all over the midwest, delivering a heavy hit of electric blues and vintage rock n’ roll.
Sunday
Fundraiser
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Burlington, WI
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:30am - 8:30am
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Chicago, IL
Thursday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Chicago, IL
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
7:30pm - 11:00pm
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Elmhurst, IL
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Schaumburg, IL
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Evanston, IL
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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North Barrington, IL
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Pretty Baby – Junior Parker
Crosscut Saw – Albert King
My Babe – Little Walter
Just Like A Fish – Rusty Zinn
That Ain't It – Jimmy Rogers
Never Make Your Move – BB King
Going Down Slow – Little Walter
Down Home Girl – Coasters
Sweet Little Angel – BB King
Come Love – Jimmy Reed
Rockin' – George Smith
Rich Woman – Thunderbirds
I'm Ready – Fats Domino
Heads Up – Freddie King
She's Tough – Jerry McCain
Sloppy Drunk – Jimmy Rogers
That's What You Do To Me – Rosco Gordon
Just A Feeling – Little Walter
Shoot From The Hip – Diehl
T–Bone Shuffle – T–Bone Walker
Just A Little Bit – Rosco Gordon
As The Years Go Passing – Otis Rush
Hip Shake – Slim Harpo
Tore Up – Hank Ballard
Comin' Home – Booker T
Walking By Myself – Jimmy Rogers
Yonder Wall – Freddie King
Rock This House – Jimmy Rogers
Woke Up This Morning – Otis Rush
Long As I Have You – Little Walter
Born Blind – Sonny Boy II
Sen–Sa–Shun – Freddie King
Blues Before Sunrise – Muddy Waters
Freddie King, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Otis Rush, Sonny Boy Williamson, Magic Sam, Albert Ling, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Rosco Gordon, Fats Domino, and B.B King.
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