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Friday, July 1
Thunder Road (Heartland Rock)
5:00 p.m.
Armed with a deep song list and an authentic stage show, Thunder Road sought to bring an explosive, arena-rock experience to the club level. The band filled a void with long-time Springsteen fans and quickly became a favorite on the local scene. Thunder Road enjoyed regular bookings in the areas top clubs and on the festival circuit. |
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Friday, July 1
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.,
Wedding Banned has become the hottest party in the Midwest; playing all your favorite hits from the 80's, 90's and beyond. Wedding Banned picks two members from the audience to become the "bride" and "groom" and turns every show into the ultimate wedding reception. Whether it's the bride and groom on stage during the garter toss, or beautiful ladies from the audience rocking with the band, you can throw the rules of a traditional rock show out the window. If you want to have one of those, "you should have been there nights," come and see Wedding Banned!
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Saturday, July 2
Tanglewood (Classic Rock)
2:30 p.m.
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Saturday, July 2
Chicago Afrobeat Project (Funk/Jazz/World Beat)
6:00 p.m.
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Saturday, July 2
Lynne Jordan & The Shivers (Soul/R&B)
9:30 p.m.
This lady can sing it all and she does so with such power and ability that she captures every soul in the house. Lynne Jordan is a skilled songstress and a riveting performer. And because of her incredible talent she has attracted some of the best musicians working today.
Each member can stand alone as a dynamic solo performer. Combining this extraordinary band, humor, a commanding stage presence (inherited from her preacher grandfather and honed while a theater major at Northwestern University) and "that voice" – Lynne Jordan and the Shivers has been a premier act in Chicago for over a decade. Their appeal has gone world wide with audiences from Russia to Rio to Waikiki being brought to their feet by the magic of Lynne Jordan & the Shivers. Whether a corporate event, a night club, a festival, a private party or singing the national anthem at a major league ballgame, this Diva brings the house down with every performance.
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Sunday, July 3
Rendition (Pop/Rock)
2:30 p.m.
RENDITION is one of Chicago's most entertaining cover bands.
RENDITION plays hundreds of shows each year, from clubs and colleges, to festivals and private events. Mixed with a HIGH ENERGY stage show and an extensive song list, RENDITION appeals to a wide range of audiences. From Alternative to Dance, Country to Rock or Classic to Rap, RENDITION does it all. If you have not seen them yet, you are in for an amazing event!!!
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Sunday, July 3
Kimi Hayes Band (Rock)
6:00 p.m.
Live performances are high energy, explosive, gritty, and loaded with lush harmonies, intricate guitar work, rock solid rhythm section, and expressive true-to-life lyrics.
Mike Aquino/guitar and Kimi Hayes are magic together, trading vocals and guitar solos in perfect sycronicity. This is a band that wows audiences at every festival, concert venue, showcase, and club. Every live performance is tailor made to suit their audience, playing an exciting blend of classic rock and modern country covers as well as original compositions from all five of Kimi's releases.
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Sunday, July 3
The Boat Drunks (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)
9:30 p.m.
The Boat Drunks are NOT your typical "bar" band; we're a special event band that caters to a special group of people–those who love the music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett.
At our shows, you'll ONLY hear the songs Jimmy's performed and our own originals, all written in the Buffett/tropical vein. After countless bar shows, private parties, special events, and Jimmy Buffett concerts, we know what it takes to satisfy the ParrotHeads and have discovered a few tricks that will make your bash one they won't forget!
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Monday, July 4
Black Cadillac (Pop/Rock)
2:00 p.m.
Black Cadillac is the culmination of 4 musicians from the south-Chicago area that would love to bring you an entertaining evening of music, and an awesome live show. The band started in Feb'08. Keith, Kari, Matt and Trevor are all very experienced musicians. Each have been rocking for 10+ years. Each have graced hundreds of stages in dozens of towns. They know how to entertain. So the plan is to play to as many people as they can. They have the skill, the talent, the musical prowess, the voices and the on-stage mojo that guarantees every person in every club to be rocked to the floor. You get shotgun in this ride. Let's do it! |
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Monday, July 4
Your Villain My Hero (Dance Pop)
5:30 p.m.
Your Villain My Hero combines pop, club, and dance music with a sexy, high-energy stage show.
Lead vocalists J. Lee and Mig share an electric chemistry on stage, exchanging pop melodies and the occasional old school rhyme over a backdrop of party favorites as played by the rest of the band. With a set list that includes a mash-up of hits by Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Ludacris, Outkast, Britney Spears and many more, Your Villain My Hero is far from just a cover band. They are exceptional performers, as well as entrepreneurs, that boast a business savvy that is in a class of its own, and they complete their set with a few of their danceable originals, such as "I Don't Need a Boyfriend", "Don't You", and "Hello Goodbye".
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Wednesday, July 6
Bauer To Royal (Rock/Funk)
4:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 6
Libido Funk Circus (70's Disco/Pop)
7:30 p.m.
Originally formed as an over-the-top tribute to the Disco music of the 70's, Libido Funk Circus has been relentlessly entertaining a wide range of audiences since it's inception in 1996.
While they continue to play your favorite Disco hits, the addition of hundreds of dance & rock songs, spanning from the 60's through today, has quite literally turned LFC into a human jukebox. From the hits of the good ole' Motown days to the bass-thumping beats of today's dance music; from the always danceable Disco grooves to the new wave rock of the 80's… LFC has it "covered". Take one look at their ever-expanding song list and you will be sold!
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Thursday, July 7
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
Your host and DJ Brian Starr (BSTARR) wants nothing more than to make everyone a part of the party! Join him every Thursday at the Landshark Beer Garden at Navy Pier this summer for music, dancing, karaoke, prizes, and special All-Starr guests including break dancers, Jazzercizers, Indian dancers, jugglers, tap dancers, hula-hoopers, go-go dancers, and more! With his skyward hair and trademark short-shorts, BSTARR will supply you with the tools you need to build yourself a smile you can wear all week…until NEXT Thursday. There will be awards for the most fun karaoke songs and dance contests almost every hour. Come to the party at the Pier where EVERYONE is an All-Starr!
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Friday, July 8
The Handsome Devilz (Smiths/Morrissey Tribute)
5:00 p.m.
Tired of not being able to go anywhere in the Chicago area to enjoy The beautiful sounds of The Smiths and Morrissey, vocalist, Joseph De La Mora and his band Terraforma decided to give it a shot in 2008. Originally just for an ICON show with other bands paying tribute to the likes of DM, the Cure and Joy Division. The Chance to emulate the Smiths and Moz was just too addictive and honorable to only do just once. Thus The Handsome Devilz were born. To bring to life the Live sound that was once the Smiths and still is Morrissey. Striving as time passes to Resurrect as many songs as possible from the Catalog of The Smiths and Moz. For all to Enjoy. |
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Friday, July 8
Mr. Myers (Tropical/Beach Rock)
8:30 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.
The magic of Mr. Myers' trademark sound stems from Bandleader Todd Donnelly's use of steel drums or steel pans, which Mr Myers was one of the first Midwestern Bands to make use of. Mr. Myers also pulls its sound from its highly talented and diversely educated members, all having strong backgrounds in Jazz, Classical, Rock and World music. Featuring wailing sax, searing rock guitar, colorful steel drums, powerful percussion and strong vocals, Mr. Myers succeeds at playing its blend of Caribbean Rock to enthusiastic mainstream audiences everywhere.
Instrumentation
Todd Donnelly – Lead Vocals, Steel Drums, Percussion
Rich Fulfs – Guitar, Background Vocals
Greg Kulma – Drums,Percussion
Kevin Flanagan – Saxophones, Flute, Background Vocals
Wally Hustin – Bass Guitar
www.mrmyers.com
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Saturday, July 9
Sunfallen (Pop/Rock)
2:30 p.m.
With the release of their debut EP, SunFallen has firmly planted their boots on the Chicago music scene.
The vintage feel of their rock and roll has been compared to that of the Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, and Led Zeppelin. You could feel the energy and excitement of the packed room as the band debuted their tracks live at their release party at Chicago's famed Double Door in February. Since then, audiences, big and small, have received the EP favorably across Chicagoland. SunFallen has been fortunate enough to take the stage at some of Chicagoland's premier venues, including Joe's Bar, 115 Bourbon St, The Cubby Bear, The Abbey Pub, Blue Chip Casino, Ballydoyle, McGee's, and plenty of other bars throughout the Midwest. Johnny B even played on of their songs on his popular morning show on 97.9, The Loop. The band has sold hundreds of copies since the release. They also want to note that they intend to add "of thousands" to the last sentence.
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Saturday, July 9
The Right Now (Neo-Soul/R&B)
6:00 p.m.
Home is the feeling that bubbles up irrepressibly inside of you when you arrive exactly where you belong.
Coincidentally, the feeling that you get when you listen to The Right Now is awfully similar. The Right Now plays soul music, and soul music is all about feeling; not style, not fashion, but emotion. The band's 2010 debut Carry Me Home lives within the four walls erected by the arresting lead vocalist Stefanie Berecz, the stellar songcraft of Brendan O'Connell, the spot-on horns and layers of back-up vocals, and a solid bedrock of rhythm.
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Saturday, July 9
This Must Be The Band (Talking Heads Tribute)
9:30 p.m.
Fans know them as "This Must Be the Band," and they surely are; shows can last up to 5 hours, packed tight with all the strange funk that Talking Heads junkies have been missing for almost twenty years.
The performance usually starts with 4 members on stage and builds to a crescendo of 10 to 15 people, playing all the favorites: Psycho Killer, Naive Melody, Burning Down the House, Take Me to the River, Girlfriend is Better, Making Flippy Floppy, Once in a Lifetime, Life During Wartime, Cities, Born Under Punches. Make sure you're at the next show!
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Sunday, July 10
DJ Papi Chulo (Pop)
1:00 p.m.
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Sunday, July 10
The National Museum of Mexican Art presents Ely Guerra (Rock)
6:00 p.m.
Monterrey, Mexico-born alt-rocker Ely Guerra is one of the most original and arresting musicians Mexico has produced and one of the most intriguing songwriters in Mexican rock.
Ms. Guerra sings about passion: gazing at it from a distance, then plunging into the turbulence. Her songs incorporate rock, electronica and the torchy emotion of Mexican pop in a shifting balance of poise and obsession. Her songs are magnificently unpredictable. She sings long nonverbal passages that seem to ponder things she cannot say. Amid volatile desires, Ms. Guerra’s songs seek not calm but equilibrium, a shifting harmony. She balanced contemplation and ardor, poise and clout, in songs that could be serene or fiery within moments
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Wednesday, July 13
SummerDance at Navy Pier
Dance Instruction by Kimosha P. Murphy (African Dance Diaspora)
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Live music by Ghannata International (African Soukous/Highlife Music)
6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dance to the tropical sounds of Chicago's premier West African/Ghanaian dance band: Ghanatta International. Led by Dan Boadi, the group merges the traditional music of Ashanti and the cosmopolitan sounds of modern Africa, including Zairean's soukous and hi-life, with a sprinkle of jazz and reggae. |
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Wednesday, July 13
Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press (Pop/Rock) (Following Fireworks)
9:40 p.m.
Honestly, there's not a whole lot to say. We could go with the whole "We were just 4 guys, from Chicago IL..." angle, but that'd be lame as well as inaccurate.
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The whole point of ROTC & The BP is for YOU to have a GOOD/GREAT TIME. As such, we focus on playing songs that will make you do things like: hug; enjoy a beverage; air-guitar; air-drum-solo; high-five someone; say, "Ohhh! Awesome!"; etc.We are very-literally a "Party Band." When you see us, you will see-a-party/start-to-party.
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Thursday, July 14
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
Your host and DJ Brian Starr (BSTARR) wants nothing more than to make everyone a part of the party! Join him every Thursday at the Landshark Beer Garden at Navy Pier this summer for music, dancing, karaoke, prizes, and special All-Starr guests including break dancers, Jazzercizers, Indian dancers, jugglers, tap dancers, hula-hoopers, go-go dancers, and more! With his skyward hair and trademark short-shorts, BSTARR will supply you with the tools you need to build yourself a smile you can wear all week…until NEXT Thursday. There will be awards for the most fun karaoke songs and dance contests almost every hour. Come to the party at the Pier where EVERYONE is an All-Starr!
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Friday, July 15
Gina Glocksen Band (Rock) - 2008 American Idol finalist
5:00 p.m.
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Friday, July 15
Mr. Blotto (Roots Rock)
8:30 p.m.
Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each others playing but were in different bands at the time. The only rule was that they would only play what they absolutely loved to play. That philosophy continues to this day and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations.
Mr. Blotto takes the Jam band asthetic into areas unfamiliar to the standard Jam Scene. They have been known to cover entire albums by Led Zepplin and The Who as well as perform entire shows of Country and Reggae. Artists as diverse as the Grateful Dead, the Flaming Lips, Willie Nelson and The Velvet Underground have seen their material interpreted by Mr. Blotto in the 2100+ shows the band has performed in the last 17 years.
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Saturday, July 16
Farraday (Pop/Rock)
2:30 p.m.
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Saturday, July 16
Stockwood (Beatles Tribute)
6:00 p.m.
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Saturday, July 16
Hi Infidelity (70's/80's Arena Rock)
9:30 p.m.
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Sunday, July 17
Hurricane Gumbo (New Orleans Zydeco)
2:00 p.m.
Hurricane Gumbo is an eight-piece, Chicago-based band that combines zydeco, rhythm & blues, jazz and funk to produce a sound that can only be called one thing – Louisiana party music.
Featuring the music of Dr. John, Neville Brothers, Funky Meters, Chubby Carrier, Edgar Winter, Terrence Simien, Bobby Rush, Little Feet, Radiators, and so on. not to mention some tasty originals."Hurricane" Bill, an energetic "Mexi-Cajun" born in the steamy swamps of Louisiana's Bayou country, leads the band with his fiery vocals and rockin' accordion. Hurricane Gumbo's smokin' rhythm section consists of "Sleepin' Jesus" on bass, the "Lunchbox" on drums, "Kenny-E" on guitar, and "Zydeco" Joe on rubboard, conga drums and percussion. Finally, the Hurricane Horns – a.k.a. "Wif" on alto sax, "Brez" on tenor sax and "Le Lip" on trumpet. Tight riffs and tasty harmonies thrown in the pot and Hurricane Gumbo becomes one of the tastiest Louisiana-style bands north of the Crescent City.
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Sunday, July 17
Domingos Latinos Salsa Series: Grupo Afinca'o
5:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 20
Josh Holmes Band (Rock)
4:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 20
Rock Candy (Pop/Rock)
7:30 p.m.
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Thursday, July 21
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
Your host and DJ Brian Starr (BSTARR) wants nothing more than to make everyone a part of the party! Join him every Thursday at the Landshark Beer Garden at Navy Pier this summer for music, dancing, karaoke, prizes, and special All-Starr guests including break dancers, Jazzercizers, Indian dancers, jugglers, tap dancers, hula-hoopers, go-go dancers, and more! With his skyward hair and trademark short-shorts, BSTARR will supply you with the tools you need to build yourself a smile you can wear all week…until NEXT Thursday. There will be awards for the most fun karaoke songs and dance contests almost every hour. Come to the party at the Pier where EVERYONE is an All-Starr!
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Friday, July 22
Maggie Speaks (Pop/Rock)
5:00 p.m.
Chicago's Maggie Speaks has been changing what people think of cover bands since 1997.
Drawing off a huge range of music, Maggie Speaks cranks out an incredible non-stop high-energy show that leaves people breathless. You'll know every song, but you won't believe how this band delivers them one after another. Think of it as your favorite mix come to life. Come see Maggie's ever-changing show and see what cover bands should be.
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Friday, July 22
The Boat Drunks (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)
8:30 p.m.
The Boat Drunks are NOT your typical "bar" band; we're a special event band that caters to a special group of people–those who love the music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett.
At our shows, you'll ONLY hear the songs Jimmy's performed and our own originals, all written in the Buffett/tropical vein. After countless bar shows, private parties, special events, and Jimmy Buffett concerts, we know what it takes to satisfy the ParrotHeads and have discovered a few tricks that will make your bash one they won't forget!
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Saturday, July 23
Josh & The Empty Pockets (Classic Rock)
2:30 p.m.
Josh and the Empty Pockets are out to rock the world. We are a rock and roll band.
We are a group of friends who have a great time together musically and in life. We are four people stuck in a dirty van circa 1977 for 15 hours from Chicago to New York... straight. We are high school friends, friends of the family, and nice people you meet in life. But seriously, we are friggin' rockstars.
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Saturday, July 23
OD TAPO IMI (Beach Party Spectacle)
6:00 p.m.
OD TAPO IMI is powerful vocals accompanied by steel drums, percussion, guitars and horns playing all genres of popular music with a unique tropical twist.
OD TAPO IMI is more than just music, they're a Broadway/Tropical musical revue with dancing, singing, drumming & high energy fun!! OD TAPO IMI is most definitely a one-of-a-kind show. Steel drums, guitars, assorted percussion, drum set, horns and vocals with four part harmonies power this exultant, wild musical show/review. Complex layering of sonorous ringing steel drums and boiling percussion grabs you immediately and doesn't let go. You'll hear "Conga," "Day-O," "Jump in the Line," "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," and even "Twist & Shout" with energy, chops & humor.
OD TAPO IMI plays traditional island music and today's current & world hits.
OD TAPO IMI is "Summertime, Anytime!
By way, the band's name is actually an acronym…
OD TAPO IMI =
Oil Drums -
That Are Pounded Out -
Into Musical Instruments
The five CDs produced by the band at Butch Vig's (of Garbage/Nirvana fame) Smart Studios are the top-selling tropical/steel drum CDs in the U.S.
Home of OD TAPO IMI Tropical Pop & Steel Drums! www.FunConcert.com
"When you hear the music, dance!"
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Saturday, July 23
Infinity (Arena Rock/70's/80's)
9:30 p.m.
Formed in 1985, Infinity grew from being not only a Journey Tribute band, but one of the top drawing cover - bands in the Midwest.
Two-plus decades rocking the hundreds of local music festivals lighting up the Chicago suburbs each summer have put Infinity in front of hundreds of thousands of fans. Consequently, the band has built an incredible following, making them the Top most successful cover bands in the nation’s third-largest metropolis. Infinity continues to break attendance records at Clubs and Festivals across Chicago and the Midwest. But more importantly, Infinity maintains the intangible ability to include the audience and make them feel as if they are part of the show. A quote from the Lead singer Bob " this is not our show, it's yours" Infinity enjoys thousands of fans young and young at heart, who sing along and become the chorus to their music. This is the difference between performers and genuine entertainers. Perhaps this is the reason for the perpetual following and return to area Festivals and Clubs across the Midwest year after year after year.
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Sunday, July 24
94.7 WLS FM presents August (Rock/Soul/R&B)
1:00 p.m.
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Sunday, July 24
Weber Band (Acoustic Pop/Rock)
3:30 p.m.
Weber Band released their second EP, titled "Sidewalks", in May 2010 to a near-capacity crowd at Chicago's historic Double Door.
"Sidewalks" was recorded at IV Lab Studios in Chicago with producer Jay Marino, and exhibits a full and developed sound sure to please new and old fans alike. Since being formed by singer/songwriter Al Weber in 2005, Chicago-based Weber Band has performed at many notable venues and street festivals (Lincoln Hall, Schubas, Double Door, Park West, Metro, House of Blues, Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party, Sheffield Garden Walk, etc.). They have toured the Midwest, and performed at Milwaukee's Summerfest and Indianapolis' Midwest Music Summit.
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Sunday, July 24
Domingos Latinos Salsa Series: Rica Obsesion
5:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 27
Almost Famous (Pop/Rock)
4:00 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.
Hit after hit from decade after decade, there is music for everyone performed by five musicians who have worked with some of the very artists whose songs they cover. ALMOST FAMOUS has garnered rave reviews everywhere they play, and have quickly become music-fan-favorites at corporate events, casinos, municipalities, private events and large clubs. ALMOST FAMOUS incorporate many of Rock's greatest hits & biggest anthems in their performances including music from Journey, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, U2, Styx, The Beatles, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, The Cars, Foreigner, The Black Crowes, Def Leppard, Guns 'n' Roses, Rush, Boston, and many more. ALMOST FAMOUS is also happy to customize their set-list to match the needs of any event. They are an immensely talented group who create an electrifying atmosphere where fans can re-live the fun and excitement of live Arena Rock. They also bring excitement and energy to their performances while constantly interacting with the audience. An ALMOST FAMOUS show is "Nothin' but a Good Time"!read more |
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Wednesday, July 27
Hairbanger's Ball (80's Hairband Tribute)
7:30 p.m.
Complete with monster hair, tattoos, leopard print spandex, pyrotechnic masterpieces and all the make-up you can handle, Hairbanger's Ball delivers powerful live shows and the wildest, never-ending party straight from the "Decade of Decadence." This tribute band taps into the nostalgic energy of the original '80s rockers like no other, performing Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Twisted Sister, Warrant, Skid Row, Mötley Crüe and more for an unforgettable 80's hair band experience. |
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Thursday, July 28
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
Your host and DJ Brian Starr (BSTARR) wants nothing more than to make everyone a part of the party! Join him every Thursday at the Landshark Beer Garden at Navy Pier this summer for music, dancing, karaoke, prizes, and special All-Starr guests including break dancers, Jazzercizers, Indian dancers, jugglers, tap dancers, hula-hoopers, go-go dancers, and more! With his skyward hair and trademark short-shorts, BSTARR will supply you with the tools you need to build yourself a smile you can wear all week…until NEXT Thursday. There will be awards for the most fun karaoke songs and dance contests almost every hour. Come to the party at the Pier where EVERYONE is an All-Starr!
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Friday, July 29
Expo '76 (Classic Rock)
5:00 p.m.
Expo'76 is made up of four lifers who don’t need to be in another band, but still can't quite help themselves. Their weakness is your gain, and on any given night you'll hear them gleefully careening from '70s AM radio ear candy into walloping road house beer guzzling dance tunes; they'll chime their way through a New Wave nugget with the same exuberance that they slap around a swinging, jazzy blues number or a folk revival sing-along. Irrepressible, unstoppable, 100% unironic, and actually quite unbelievable at times, Expo'76 won’t take your requests, because they’re already playing them. But you can still shout them out. |
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Friday, July 29
Chicago Dueling Pianos (Top 40)
8:30 p.m.
You have entered the world of the hottest entertainment act in the country.
When you hire Chicago Dueling Pianos you'll get a world class Piano Duo, a night of comedy, Top Forty hits, oldies, dance tunes, and novelty songs all in one show. Even if you have seen us before, you will find each performance to be new and unique. That's because you tell the pianists what you want to hear, you get to sing along and you get to hop on stage and be part of the show!
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Saturday, July 30
Safe Haven (Country/Rock)
2:30 p.m.
We play some covers. Mostly originals. We are high energy, but also very dynamic and quite versatile. We play blues, funk, jazz, bluegrass, and any kind of rock. Can play a slow song and then punch in the mouth with some heavy metal. You never know what's going to happen when we play out. |
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Saturday, July 30
The Beach Bum Band (Beach Rock/Buffett Tribute)
6:00 p.m.
Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band combine the tropical sounds of Caribbean rock, reggae, and calypso by pouring great original music along with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Paul Simon, Sublime, Jerry Jeff Walker, Zac Brown Band and many more into a musical blender to create a strong concoction direct from the lower latitudes! From steel pans to blaring horns, strong percussion to driving bass to skanking guitars, the Beach Bum Band has a fun and danceable sound that appeals to all ages. |
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Saturday, July 30
Dr. Bombay (Pop/Rock)
9:30 p.m.
A party band with a heart as big as its sound, Dr. Bombay rocks the house on behalf of non-profits throughout Chicago.
Specializing in cover tunes from every era on your FM dial, Dr. Bombay is a regular at many of Chicago's largest fundraising events – donating its services to worthy causes while cranking tunes and shaking behinds. The band is comprised of local business professionals (with secret rock 'n' roll backgrounds) who understand the value of a party in generating charitable donations. The band's goal is to add to the fun and atmosphere of an event, while adding money to the bottom line by eliminating the typical cost of live entertainment. Oh, and did we mention that they rock?
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Sunday, July 31
Suburban Cowboys (Country)
2:00 p.m.
Suburban Cowboys is a new venture featuring 5 of the Chicago areas most noted and accomplished players.
Hailing mainly from the Lake County and McHenry County areas, there is a very authentic feel to this quintet. The group will cover hot country music mainly from the modern era with a few throwbacks to the old school. The group features Paul Wenzel (Naked – Bodeans Tribute, Voices, IRS) on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Susan Rudny (Mellencougar, Lonesome Jubilee) on fiddle and bkgd vocals, Cliff Kuhlman (Voices, IRS) on lead guitar and bkgd vocals, Aron Van Cleave (Sixteen Candles, Rubber) on bass and bkgd vocals and Joey D’Eccliss (D'zyre, The Volcanoes) on drums and bkgd vocals.
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Sunday, July 31
Domingos Latinos Salsa Series: Carpacho & Su Super Combo Sexy
5:30 p.m.
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