Ron Cohler playing acoustic guitar on a Chicago rooftop at sunset

Chicago, IL

Ron Cohler

Singer, songwriter, guitarist — available for solo and band gigs.

Upcoming showsBooking & inquiries
Next showJul 25, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Mojo's

About

A Chicago lifer playing his favorite tunes.

Been performing in and around Chicago for decades, formerly fronting Blood On The Tracks, a tribute to Bob Dylan.

Now, with the same band, playing an eclectic mix of 90s bands, classics, and original songs, and solo shows featuring Counting Crows, O.A.R., Foo Fighters, Goo Goo Dolls and of course Dylan.

Photos

On stage, off stage, around town.

Grandpa playing Old MacDonald Had a Farm.
Grandpa playing Old MacDonald Had a Farm.
His #1 fan, dancing for Grandpa.
Performing in Amsterdam.
Rooftop show at sunset.
Rooftop show at sunset.
Playing his son's wedding party.
Playing his son's wedding party.
Front porch solo set.
Front porch solo set.
Telecaster and a Chicago sunset.
Telecaster and a Chicago sunset.
Acoustic night at the bar.
Acoustic night at the bar.
Backstage with Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra.
Backstage with Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra.
Channeling Dylan in the lyric tee.
Channeling Dylan in the lyric tee.
Deep in the song.
Deep in the song.
Stella in a Belgian café.
Stella in a Belgian café.

Listen

Stream the latest releases, original favorites, and cover tunes.

Latest release

Country Boy From New York

Music video

Bob Dylan Covers

Tangled Up In Blue

Simple Twist of Fate

Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight

Other Covers

First Day of My Life

On Spotify

Get in touch

Booking, festivals, private events.

Send a note with dates, venue, and what you're putting together.

r.cohler@att.net