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THE GILMOUR PROJECT – ALL-STAR BAND EXPLORING THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

The 5-piece, All-Star ensemble, quickly gained a reputation for flipping the ‘Tribute Band’ script on its head, with exploratory performances of iconic and deep cut Pink Floyd classics, David Gilmour-centric and solo compositions, and pulling other surprise classic rock masterpieces out of their hats. Their version of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ appeared in their sets, weeks ahead of its ‘Stranger Things’ buoyed resurgence to the top of the charts and worldwide press … making the band appear spookily prescient.

The Gilmour Project is: Jeff Pevar (lead guitar with CSN, David Crosby/CPR, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Phil Lesh & Friends, Ricki Lee Jones, Marc Cohn), Berry Oakley (bass & vocals with Allman Betts Band, North Mississippi All-Stars, Blue Floyd & The Doors), Mark Karan (guitar & vocals with Bob Weir, RatDog, The Other Ones, Dave Mason), Scott Guberman (keyboard & vocals with Phil Lesh & Friends, Keystone Revisited), and Angie Scarpa (drums with Black Sabbitch).

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SEALS & CROFTS 2

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

For Brady Seals and Lua Crofts, musical magic is all in the family. Brady is cousin to Jimmy Seals and Lua is the daughter of Dash Crofts. Together they are SEALS & CROFTS 2; with a repertoire of songs artfully re-imagined with a reverent nod to the past, and harmonies as sweet as a breath...

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JONI MITCHELL & CAROLE KING IN LAUREL CANYON – A CONCERT EXPERIENCE

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Joni Mitchell and Carole King’s music couldn’t be more different, but they had one very important thing in common: LAUREL CANYON. It’s where the two singer-songwriter legends landed in the early years of their careers, ultimately inspiring their most memorable albums. Lauren Fox weaves stories and songs to take us on a trip down memory...

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THE LENNON PROJECT: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN LENNON

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Experience the songs and the life of John Lennon in a chronological soundscape. Jay Goeppner, arguably one of the best Lennonesque singers on the planet, assumes the role of John Lennon. This 100-minute retrospective begins in 1966, when the Beatles made the momentous decision to stop touring and concentrate solely on music composed in the studio. That...

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KASHMIR : LED ZEPPELIN LEGACY with LASER LIGHT SHOW

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

KASHMIR is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of LED ZEPPELIN to their fans. KASHMIR seeks to re-create the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes, and special effects, with great attention to detail in a non pretentious way. Most importantly, KASHMIR does not take liberties on improving...

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THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO WITH DANNY SERAPHINE (ORIGINAL DRUMMER OF CHICAGO) AND JEFF COFFEY OF CTA with SPECIAL GUEST DENNIS TUFANO (FORMERLY OF THE BUCKINGHAMS)

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

In the beginning, there was Chicago Transit Authority. Danny Seraphine, along with his bandmates set out to change the face of Rock and Roll by creating a rock band with horns. During his tenure with Chicago, they scored 20 top 10 hits, (5 reaching #1) and 10 Grammy nominations. He is considered the father of...

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CLASSIC ROCK NITE WITH HI INFIDELITY with SPECIAL GUEST THE MESSENGERS

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Hi Infidelity bursts onto the scene, a cover band hailing from the vibrant heart of Chicago suburbs. Their repertoire resonates with audiences of all stripes, though they are renowned for their masterful renditions of 80s rock anthems. Think Journey, REO, Bon Jovi, and Boston – these are but a few of the icons whose music...

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THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS: BILL MEDLEY AND BUCKY HEARD

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers topped the charts in four decades.  Now, Bill Medley joins forces with one of the most versatile vocalists in America, Bucky Heard, to bring the Righteous Brothers back to the stage. The Righteous Brothers concert experience features a string of their biggest #1 hits, including You’ve...

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TUSK – A CLASSIC TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Tusk, The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, is the #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection including all your favorites like “Go Your Own Way,” “Don’t Stop,” ” Rhiannon,” and so many more! The five...

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38 SPECIAL with SPECIAL GUEST THE CAPRA BROTHERS

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

After more than four decades, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold...

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FOGHAT with SPECIAL GUEST PAT TRAVERS BAND

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

FOGHAT: Are you ready to take a ‘SLOW RIDE’? Just great Rock ‘n Roll/Boogie & Blues With the band as high energy and intense as ever, Foghat’s audience now consists of fans of all ages. Kids who learned about Foghat from Guitar Hero III, the ‘Dazed & Confused’ generation & the boomers who bought their...

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VIP MEET & GREET VIP UPGRADE: THE YARDBIRDS

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

THIS IS A MEET & GREET ADD ON.  Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Meet & Greet. The meet& greet will occur before the concert at approximately 6:30PM.  More details will be emailed to purchasers. Buy Now

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THE YARDBIRDS with SPECIAL GUEST BILLY J. KRAMER

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Co-founder of the Yardbirds, Jim McCarty, continues to lead this ground-breaking British Invasion Rock band that provides the crucial link between the Blues, British R&B, Psychedelic Rock, and Heavy Metal, while pioneering the use of innovations like fuzztone, feedback and distortion. This drummer, singer, songwriter, and producer is said to be one of the driving forces...

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THUNDERSTRUCK – AMERICA’S AC/DC TRIBUTE

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

This show is so amazing, we are bringing back BOTH bands back because the crowd left the theatre just shaking their heads!  “THUNDERSTRUCK”, returns for another incredible night of all AC/DC hits including “Highway To Hell”, “Hells Bells”, “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Back In Black”. Joining them will be SABBATH, the premier Black Sabbath tribute group that brings OZZY and the boys to life with hits like “War Pigs”, ” Paranoid”, “Iron man”, ” Sweat Leaf”, and more on The Des Plaines stage!!

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YES EPICS & CLASSICS PERFORMED BY JON ANDERSON & THE BAND GEEKS

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Legendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson will be touring with The Band Geeks in 2025 for an 18-show tour! The evening will consist of YES epics and classics as well as songs from the band’s debut album “TRUE” which was released in August 2024 to worldwide critical acclaim. The ensemble will be performing classic YES tracks including...

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ALL 80s NITE WITH INFINITY and SPECIAL GUEST MEMBERS ONLY: THE CLASSIC ROCK EXPERIENCE!!

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

“Classic To Current: The Ultimate Rock Experience” – INFINITY has NO limits or boundaries. They have a following that makes them one of the most successful cover bands in the nation’s third-largest metropolis. INFINITY continues to break attendance records wherever they perform. They light up the stage with their unique vocals and instrumentals of hits...

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OUR HOUSE: THE MUSIC OF CSNY “LIVE AT FILLMORE EAST”

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as “OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY” assembles to perform the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young repertoire with an extraordinary ensemble of musical friends. What sets this apart is the stellar, historic lineup, featuring… Steve Postell (guitarist & musical director, David Crosby & The Immediate Family) Chris Pierce (handpicked...

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GEORGE MICHAEL REBORN

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

George Michael Reborn, the incredible tribute to the late, great George Michael & WHAM! is a must see! With his live vocals (NO LIP-SYNCING here), Robert Bartko exudes the energy and passion of George in the 80’s and 90’s… getting the crowd on the dance floor for “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and prompting...

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FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNER with SPECIAL GUEST ELIMINATOR: TRIBUTE TO ZZ TOP

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Feels Like The First Time is an American 7-piece rock band formed in 2017 as a tribute to the music of British/American rock band Foreigner. The band is made up of veteran musicians with decades of experience entertaining rock music fans at premier venues, festivals and concert events. The members of Feels Like The First Time,...

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LAUREL CANYON FOLKIES: THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL, CAROLE KING, JACKSON BROWNE & MORE featuring LAUREN FOX

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

A journey through a time and place where music legends would become legendary…From the mid-sixties to the early-seventies, something magical took place in Southern California. It all happened in a bucolic stretch of hills, just above the Sunset Strip, called Laurel Canyon. Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, The Eagles,...

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FREEBYRD TRIBUTE TO LYNYRD SKYNYRD with SPECIAL GUEST ROSE HILL REVIVAL: THE ULTIMATE ALLMAN BROTHERS EXPERIENCE

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Freebyrd performs all of the songs you know and love from Lynyrd Skynyrd. Each musician draws on their influences in the Southern Rock genre from bands like The Allman Brothers, The Outlaws, and Molly Hatchet. Freebyrd is committed to providing Skynyrd fans a shared vision to keep Lynyrd Skynyrd’s legacy alive. The band recreates the...

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THE 1985: TOTALLY 80s MIXTAPE LIVE! DANCE FLOOR OPEN!

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Turn back time with the Midwest’s RADDEST retro dance party band. The 1985 is a TRIBUTE to the best of 80’s rock, pop, new wave, rap and metal, covering artists like Prince, Journey, Madonna, Poison, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Def Leppard, Blondie and more! Lights, videos, costumes and choreography all come together for...

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POSTPONED: VOICES OF ROCK RADIO: JOHN ELEFANTE (formerly of KANSAS), KEVIN CHALFANT (performed as singer with JOURNEY/STORM), AND FRAN COSMO (former vocalist of BOSTON)

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. Comprised of rock n’ roll giants John Elefante (former lead singer of Kansas), Kevin Chalfant (performed as singer with Storm/Journey) and Fran Cosmo (former lead vocalist of Boston), this highly decorated artist collective is loaded with more Grammy Awards, Billboard singles, BMI Songwriting...

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THE RUSH TRIBUTE PROJECT

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

The RUSH Tribute Project is an homage to one of the most enduring and influential bands in rock music. Combining skilled musicianship with exciting performances, The RUSH Tribute Project (known as RTP to its dedicated fanbase) delivers the magic of Rush’s famous live concerts. Covering all 40-plus years of Rush’s amazing career, RTP painstakingly recreates...

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“THE BRITISH BASH”: DAVID BRIGHTON’S SPACE ODDITY, THE QUINTESSENTIAL DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE with QUEEN FLASH FROM CANADA!, A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

SPACE ODDITY is a live, theatrically-staged, multi-media spectacle that transports audiences on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of David Bowie – Rock and Roll’s most celebrated innovator, whose career was notable for constant reinvention and visual presentation in both his music and on stage. During his lifetime, Bowie’s record sales, estimated at...

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FROM CLASSIC ROCK TO CHRISTMAS! “YOU CALL IT SHOW” WITH MEMBERS OF INFINITY, JOURNEY RECAPTURED, BOSTYXX AND CHRISTMAS WIZARDS with SPECIAL GUEST B-SIDE BAND

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

Don’t miss a BRAND-NEW concept with all 4 bands (Infinity, Journey Recaptured, Bostyxx and Christmas Wizards) on stage! “You call it, they’ll play it”! Guests can choose songs from Journey, Boston, Styx, Classic Rock Anthems and TSO, shout them out and the band will play them. You don’t want to miss this show! What song...

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BOOGIE WONDER BAND – DANCE FLOOR OPEN!

Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States

After more than 3000 shows around the world, the Boogie Wonder Band has become the most celebrated DISCO band of our generation. If we didn’t know better, we’d say that the Boogie Wonder Band, arrived via a time machine because this 10-piece band busts out funk-a-licious grooves and disco-strutting jams like they are straight out...

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