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Brushfire

Wednesday, August 3
Brushfire (Pop/Rock/Country)
4:00 p.m.

Whatever you think a country band is…forget it! Brushfire isn't a typical stand-behind-the-mic and sing band. They are a young and ENERGETIC band that plays upbeat, ROCKIN' country a la Jason Aldean and Bon Jovi!! That's right, rockin' country mixed with upbeat rock. Their sound is so relatable, that they can play ANY venue.

Final Say


Wednesday, August 3
Final Say (Pop/Rock)
7:30 p.m.

Musical. Infectious. Non-stop. How do you energize a dance floor? It's all about the transitions. The seamless transitions between songs. Just ask any DJ. But what if a band could do that live?    read more

Brian Starr


Thursday, August 4
CHICAGO ALL STARR SPECTACULAR:
Brian Starr's Team Karaoke Dance Party and More

4:00pm - 10:00pm

THE CHICAGO ALL-STARR SPECTACULAR: Brian Starr's Team Karaoke Dance Party and More   

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Jeffrey David


Friday, August 5
Jeffrey David (Acoustic Pop/Rock)
5:00 p.m.

Singer-Songwriter Jeffrey David Goldford began his musical journey while attending the University of Kansas, playing in "frat rock" bands that led to opening slots for national acts like Blues Traveler and G Love & the Special Sauce.    read more

Mike and Joe


Friday, August 5
Mike and Joe (Pop/Rock)
8:30 p.m.

"Mike and Joe" is the name of the band and we LOVE this stuff! Yes, two guys' names, four people in the band.    read more


Saturday, August 6
Nellie "Tiger" Travis (Blues/Soul)
2:30 p.m.

Fortunate Sons


Saturday, August 6
Fortunate Sons (Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute)
6:00 p.m.

The Fortunate Sons are a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band formed to bring the Chicago area the ultimate CCR experience to the stage.    read more

The Hat Guys


Saturday, August 6
The Hat Guys (Pop/Rock)
9:30 p.m.

The Hat Guys are a Chicago based cover band that plays fun, popular, and danceable music ranging from Disco, Rock, Pop and Club.    read more

Train Company


Sunday, August 7
Train Company (Pop/Rock)
2:00 p.m.

Train Company is a rock & roll band formed in Chicago, Illinois.    read more

 


Sunday, August 7
Domingos Latinos Salsa Series: Orquesta Nabori
5:30 p.m.
The Walk-ins


Wednesday, August 10
The Walk-ins (Pop/Rock)
4:00 p.m.

The Walk-ins are a harmony driven cover / original band from Chicago's south suburbs. The band consists of Joe Matise (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar) Mike "The Deuce" Michor (Lead Guitar, Vocals) Mike Molinets (Drums, Vocals) and J.R. Entsminger (Bass, Vocals). The Walk-ins' set list spans the 50's through today, and their high energy live shows have been met with rave reviews across the Chicagoland area.

Spazmatics


Wednesday, August 10
Spazmatics (80s Pop)
7:30 p.m.

If you want to be sent back to the 80's the only band to do it with is the Spazmatics. The band lends its geeky charm to the tune of theme songs and hits that shaped the decade of decadence. read more

Brian Starr


Thursday, August 11
CHICAGO ALL STARR SPECTACULAR:
Brian Starr's Team Karaoke Dance Party and More

4:00pm - 10:00pm

THE CHICAGO ALL-STARR SPECTACULAR: Brian Starr's Team Karaoke Dance Party and More   

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Radio Live


Friday, August 12
Radio Live (Dance/Rock)
5:00 p.m.

RadioLive is an up-beat, energy filled band playing shows around most of the Chicago-land area.    read more

Spoken Four


Friday, August 12
Spoken Four (Pop/Rock)
8:30 p.m.

Musical. Infectious. Non-stop. How do you energize a dance floor? It's all about the transitions.    read more

Chris Buehrle Band


Saturday, August 13
Chris Buehrle Band (Acoustic Pop/Rock)
2:30 p.m.

The Chris Buehrle Band is a Chicago-based original rock band.    read more

Rico


Saturday, August 13
Rico! (Latin/Pop/Soul)
6:00 p.m.

Rico creates an immense fiery soulful sound through bass, congas, percussion, drums, timbales, keyboards, guitar, and pure passion.    read more

JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound


Saturday, August 13
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound (Contemporary Motown/Soul)
9:30 p.m.

Erupting with raw emotion, JC Brooks unleashes his soulful shouts and heart wrenching falsetto over the relentless rhythm of guitarist Billy Bungeroth, drummer Kevin Marks, and bassist Ben Taylor.    read more

 


Sunday, August 14
Safe Haven (Folk-Rock)
2:00 p.m.
 


Sunday, August 14
Domingos Latinos Salsa Series: Picorelli's Pa' La Rumba
5:30 p.m.
Stache


Wednesday, August 17
Stache (Pop/Rock)
4:00 p.m.

'Stache! takes this soundtrack and turns it into a high energy, crowd pleasing show that keeps fans coming back, over and over again.    read more

Sixteen Candles


Wednesday, August 17
Sixteen Candles (80's Pop)
7:30 p.m.

Established in 2006, 16 Candles makes it their personal duty and pleasure to bring all the great 80's songs you love to life in full force. Their attention to detail and commitment to entertainment captivates audiences and inspires new ways of dancing and thinking (not to mention drinking). The members are 5 fun-loving guys with a simple love for the music of years gone by and a mission to fuse nostalgia and style to create a sight/sound spectacular unlike any other.

Brian Starr


Thursday, August 18
CHICAGO ALL STARR SPECTACULAR:
Brian Starr's Team Karaoke Dance Party and More

4:00pm - 10:00pm

THE CHICAGO ALL-STARR SPECTACULAR: Brian Starr's Team Karaoke Dance Party and More   

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Mr. Myers


Friday, August 19
Mr. Myers (Tropical/Beach Rock)
5:00 p.m.

Mr. Myers blends the sounds of calypso and ska, the rhythms of reggae and a touch of rock and roll with some favorite tunes to create their own special style of music – Caribbean Rock. Mr. Myers began producing its unique blend of music in 1981 and has since become a favorite dance band in clubs, at Summer Festivals, on college campuses as well as corporate and private parties throughout the Midwest.    read more


Friday, August 19
The Personnel (Pop/Dance)
8:30 p.m.

US Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble


Saturday, August 20
US Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble
2:30 p.m.

The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble is a group of 18 professional enlisted musicians whose repertoire ranges from traditional big band jazz, to bebop and swing, to modern jazz.    read more

Gizzae


Saturday, August 20
Gizzae (Reggae)
6:00 p.m. Hailing from the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica, the Ancient and Holy Lands of Ethiopia, and the South Side of Chicago, comes the award winning reggae music of Gizzae.

Rocket, Ruphael, Clem, Evans and Ralph have over 100 years of musical experience collectively and a combined 4 Grammy® awards playing and recording professionally with such acts as:    read more

Ramajay Intercoastal


Saturday, August 20
Ramajay Intercoastal (Trop Rock)
9:30 p.m.

Ramajay Intercoastal is the musical collaboration between Steel Drummer Quincy Yeates and Guitarist Tall Paul, featuring Michael Robertson (Percussion), Klee Liles (Bass) and Alonzo Lewis (Drums).    read more


Sunday, August 21
Jess Godwin (Soul/Pop)
2:30 p.m.

 


Sunday, August 21
Domingos Latinos Salsa Series: William Gomez Con Cache Orchestra
5:30 p.m.
SummerDance at Navy Pier


Wednesday, August 24
SummerDance at Navy Pier


Dance Instruction by Dawud Shareef and Lura Satterfield (Steppin')
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Live music by The Etcetera Band (Steppin')
6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Your Villain My Hero

Wednesday, August 24
Your Villain My Hero (Pop/Rock) (Following Fireworks)
9:40 p.m.

Your Villain My Hero combines pop, club, and dance music with a sexy, high-energy stage show. read more

Brian Starr


Thursday, August 25
CHICAGO ALL STARR SPECTACULAR:
Brian Starr's Team Karaoke Dance Party and More

4:00pm - 10:00pm

THE CHICAGO ALL-STARR SPECTACULAR: Brian Starr's Team Karaoke Dance Party and More   

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Friday, August 26
Afterglow (Pop/Dance)
5:00 p.m.

Wedding Banned


Friday, August 26
Wedding Banned (Pop/Rock)
8:30 p.m.

Skip the ceremony and start the party! Wedding Banned is a musical experience, a show, an event and something you will not forget. Like a bat out of hell from Gas City, In., read more

Tanglewood


Saturday, August 27
Tanglewood (Pop/Rock)
2:30 p.m.

Tanglewood is the story of 5 guys that created a fresh new sound of rock and roll. A little bit of blues, a little bit of pop, with soulful harmonies built upon the tried and true method of meaningful lyrics with a distinctive sound. What you will find with this band is something that you will not soon forget

Bumpus


Saturday, August 27
Bumpus (Funk/Pop)
6:00 p.m.

Based out of Chicago, Bumpus is a collective of 8 songwriters with diverse backgrounds and diverse tastes who share a love of soulful music in any form.    read more

Trippin' Billies


Saturday, August 27
Trippin' Billies (Dave Matthews Tribute)
9:30 p.m.

Having the luxury of living in a city called home to many great musicians, Trippin Billies is comprised of some of Chicago's best.    read more

Suburban Cowboys


Sunday, August 28
Suburban Cowboys (Country)
2:00 p.m.

Suburban Cowboys is a new venture featuring 5 of the Chicago areas most noted and accomplished players. read more

 


Sunday, August 28
Domingos Latinos Salsa Series: Angel Melendez & Su Orquesta
5:30 p.m.
Train Company


Wednesday, August 31
Train Company (Pop/Rock)
4:00 p.m.

Train Company is a rock & roll band formed in Chicago, Illinois. read more

Almost Famous


Wednesday, August 31
Almost Famous (Pop/Rock)
7:30 p.m.

ALMOST FAMOUS is The Arena Rock Experience that will have you clapping your hands, stomping your feet, and singing at the top of your lungs.read more



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