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LOU GRAMM, FORMERLY OF FOREIGNER and 2024 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME MEMBER

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

LOU GRAMM – founding member of Foreigner – one of the greatest singers in Rock music, LOU GRAMM’S unique vocals and hit songs have placed FOREIGNER, among Billboard’s Top Artists of all time. Their 16 Billboard Top 40 Hit Songs defined an era.

“I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS”
“DOUBLE VISION”
“COLD AS ICE”
“HEAD GAMES”
“JUKE BOX HERO”
“BLUE MORNING”
“HOT BLOODED”
“FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME”
“URGENT”
“SAY YOU WILL”
“I DON’T WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU”
“WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU”

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THUNDERSTRUCK – AC/DC CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUEST SABBATH – TRIBUTE TO BLACK SABBATH

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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CHRISTMAS WIZARDS…A NIGHT OF TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA AND MORE STARRING INFINITY

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

Who We Are…A Classic Rock Holiday Experience. Christmas Wizards was created to be a holiday experience for all; featuring the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and telling the story of Christmas around the world. This is done with a musical ensemble second to none, an angelic choir, and a light show that is state of the art. Of course, it would not be complete without snow machines and other surprises that come along with this fantastic production. To go beyond that, Christmas Wizards take it to another level by playing many holiday favorites and more. This is an experience for everyone young and old at heart. Our goal is to include the entire theatre in its performance. There are choir members and band members alike in the aisles while performing to spread the holiday spirit. 

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JAZZ IS DEAD – THE MUSIC OF GRATEFUL DEAD

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

The legacy all-star instrumental ensemble, famous for interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs with jazz influences, has (re)assembled a killer line-up to immense critical and fan acclaim, and box office success. To celebrate Mars Hotel 50th Anniversary, original bassist Alphonso Johnson joined by Steve Kimock, Pete Lavezzoli & Bobby Lee Rodgers, will perform songs from...

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ONE VISION OF QUEEN FEATURING MARC MARTEL

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

Marc Martel is the ideal match for One Vision Of Queen, an explosive, attention-commanding tribute where some of the most iconic rock anthems of all time collide with a theatrical performance style and eye-popping production. At its core, the riveting show focuses on the extremely diverse body of the band’s greatest hits, from the grandiose...

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ANTHEM’S GRAND ILLUSION, TRIBUTE TO STYX with RICHRATH, TRIBUTE TO REO SPEEDWAGON

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

Anthem‘s Grand Illusion is a tribute to the legendary progressive rock band Styx and their classic Progressive Rock masterpieces through the decades. Performed by the members of Anthem Classic Rock & Beyond, and matching every detail of the Styx musical style, combined with exceptional lead vocals, and four-part vocal harmonies, Anthem’s Grand Illusion is now...

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SANTOS TEQUILA NITE WITH BAD MOTOR SCOOTER, TRIBUTE TO SAMMY HAGAR with SPECIAL GUEST ELECTRIC PHASE, TRIBUTE TO UFO

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

Bad Motor Scooter is the Midwest’s #1 Tribute to the music of Montrose, Van Halen and Sammy Hagar – with exciting live performances. Bad Motor Scooter recreates all the great Sammy Hagar Classics from Montrose to his solo career with other great hard rock hits.  “I Can’t Drive 55”, “Right Now”, “Rock Candy”, “Finish What...

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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY WITH INFINITY! MUSIC OF BOSTON, JOURNEY & MORE!!! SPECIAL GUEST ABBEY ROAD UNPLUGGED: ALL BEATLES HITS BAND – PLUS FREE SLIDER BAR! DANCE FLOOR WILL BE OPEN

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

Ring in a Rockin’ New Year!  Say goodbye to ’24 and say hello to ’25 at The Des Plaines Theatre with one of the most popular rock bands around, INFINITY!   Set One…Zeppelin, STYX, BOSTON, REO and more! Set Two…JOURNEY Recaptured!    Set Three…A Midnight Dance Set from Elvis to Bruno Mars! With Special Guest: Abbey...

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IRISH HEARTBEAT PERFORMING VAN MORRISON’S MOONDANCE & OTHER HITS

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

Soundtracks Of A Generation presents “Irish Heartbeat” performing Van Morrison’s entire MOONDANCE Album Featuring Catfood Records Artist Derrick Procell! The show includes a crack 10-piece band that will play all the Van Morrison hits, but almost more importantly, span the musical genres represented during the man’s 55-year career including The Belfast Cowboy’s complete understanding of...

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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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