Get ready for a Friday night blowout at Smoke on the Water with CJ Wilder—Nashville’s soulful troubadour and one-man country-rock hurricane! Arrive early for fish fry and cocktails on the deck!
Musically, CJ Wilder blends rootsy country storytelling, bluesy guitar riffs, and a raw, heartfelt vocal style that pulls from his years supporting big names and carving his own solo path. Whether ripping through originals or reviving Nashville covers, he brings energy, soul, and a sense of community to every stage.
Originally from Half Moon, Arkansas, CJ landed in Music City in 2007 and quickly became a go-to sideman for country stars like Daryle Singletary, Bo Bice, and Krystal Keith—even contributing to tracks by Josh Thompson and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply . After releasing his debut EP Imaginate in 2012, he’s been a fixture across Nashville’s legendary honky‑tonks: Tootsies on Music City’s famed Broadway strip, Legends Corner, Fiddle & Steel, The Stage, AJ’s Goodtime Bar…and now, gracing Smoke on the Water .
Tootsies—right in the heart of downtown Nashville on Broadway—is one of the city’s premier live‑music destinations. It’s where CJ has sharpened his stagecraft and earned his stripes as a fierce performer.
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🎉 Why You Can’t Miss This Show
• High-energy solo set that highlights his guitar and bass virtuosity
• A Nashville-born sound shaped by years playing Broadway’s hottest spots
• Local favorite alert: a genuine Tootsies regular bringing honky‑tonk attitude to Okauchee
• Great vibes, cold drinks, and stunning waterfront views—perfect Friday night combo
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📅 Date & Time: Friday, July 18 • 8 PM
📍 Venue: Smoke on the Water, Okauchee Lake, WI
Bring your boots, your friends, and your appetite for authentic Music City magic. Doors at 7 PM—come early to snag the best seats, soak in the lake view, and get ready for CJ’s honky‑tonk thunder to roll in.
Tag a friend who needs to be here — this is the kind of show you’ll talk about till next summer.
🔥 Let’s make this night smoke!
You may also like the following events from Smoke on the Water BBQ Okauchee:
- This Wednesday, 16th July, 07:00 pm, Trivia Night in Oconomowoc
- This Sunday, 20th July, 04:00 pm, Sunday Live Music with Eric Barbieri & The Rockin' Krakens in Lake Country in Oconomowoc
- Next Tuesday, 22nd July, 05:00 pm, BBQ, Bourbon and former Packers Gilbert Brown and Santana Dotson at Smoke on the Water on Okauchee in Okauchee
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