Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s The Red Hot...
The songs of the BEE GEES are some of the most popular in pop music history…hear them all at this FABULOUS show! “To Love Somebody”, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”, “Stayin’ Alive”, “Night Fever”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Too Much Heaven”…It just goes on and on!
Last In Line was formed in 2011, when Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell, (Ronnie James Dio’s co-conspirators and co-writers on the “Holy Diver”, “Last In Line” – the album from which they took their name, and “Sacred Heart” albums) teamed up with esteemed vocalist Andrew Freeman. The debut album “Heavy Crown” was released in February 2016, landing...
The McCartney Years is the world’s number one Paul McCartney concert experience, recognized as the ‘best on the scene’ by former Beatles promoter Sid Bernstein. Note-for-note, harmonies and riffs– every song is played live with nothing pre-recorded and to the standard set by McCartney himself in the early 1970s.
The Gilmour Project was poised and ready to launch in April 2020, then the world hit the pause button. They re-emerge in 2021 pivoting to David Gilmour’s Pink Floyd repertoire. The songs that compel exploration & improvisation are mainly Gilmour’s and this rendition certainly does not dismiss the iconic contributions of all 5 historic musicians...
For founder Jock Bartley, Firefall is a 40 year labor of love. Their layered harmonies backed by driving rhythms transcends many genres from rock to country to AC and brought the band platinum and gold success with such hits as “You Are The Woman,” “Strange Way” and “Just Remember I Love You.” Other major Firefall...
7th heaven is an experience you just have to see and hear! 7th heaven has charted #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times. “Beautiful Life”, “This Is Where The Party’s At”, Stoplight”, “Better This Way” and “Sing”. 7th Heaven is also known for the famous “30 Songs in 30 Minutes” medley of songs from...
More than fifty years since their earth-shaking debut album, family members of that hallowed trilogy come together to pay tribute to Cream’s legendary four-album reign over the psychedelic frontier of the late 1960s. The Music Of Cream features family members Kofi Baker (son of Ginger Baker) on drums and Will Johns (Eric Clapton’s nephew) and...
Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960’s. Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, Byrds and Beach Boys, but also important to The...
One of our favorites, KASHMIR incredibly re-creates a true 1970s Led Zeppelin experience with special effects, vintage equipment and costumes, and musically, one of the most fabulous performances you will witness!
The Des Plaines Theatre will be rockin’ as Tony Ocean celebrates his 30th Anniversary!
Michael Jahnz started the REO connection when he became lead vocalist and front man for the legendary Gary Richrath, former lead guitarist and song writer for REO Speedwagon. They toured together for over a decade as the Gary Richrath Band playing the songs Gary had written for REO Speedwagon as well as original Richrath tunes...
The greatest rock opera ever created, The Lamb lies down on Broadway, the last collaborative effort between legendary Peter Gabriel and Genesis, is to be revived one last time… The end of an era. The Musical Box, the only group in the world granted a licence from Peter Gabriel and Genesis, will recreate in its entirety the original...
Shaun Cassidy is an American writer, producer, actor and singer. After making his name as a performer, Cassidy went on to create, write, and produce a number of critically acclaimed television series including AMERICAN GOTHIC (produced with Sam Raimi), ROAR (starring a then unknown Heath Ledger), COLD CASE, COVER ME, THE AGENCY, BLUE BLOODS, INVASION,...
This band Meet & Greet is a wonderful opportunity for fans to meet and interact with Leonid & Friends. Quantity is limited at each show. Shortly after the concert, attendees with a M&G wristband will be allowed to meet the band, have a group photo taken, and the opportunity to chat with band members and...
Leonid & Friends…all the way FROM RUSSIA!!! If the hits of CHICAGO, one of the most popular bands in history, aren’t enough, add to it a bunch of additional songs you wouldn’t normally hear at a tribute show…PLUS an energy very few bands have! These guys are incredible! A sell out every time!
Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, Badfinger featuring Joey Molland, and Denny Laine (formerly of The Moody Blues & Wings) This all-star band will be performing the greatest hits from The Beatles’ iconic Revolver and Rubber Soul albums, along with their own hits!
Thanks to their die-hard, loyal fan base and their younger generation offspring, TESLA continues to tour to sold-out crowds around the world. Celebrating 30+ years of Rock ‘n’ Roll gives their audience a musical journey that keeps the loyal fans coming back and has newcomers realizing, “Wow, I didn’t know they did that song!” “Modern...
School of Rock Park Ridge, Arlington Heights and Mokena are proud to welcome School of Rock on Tour: featuring House Bands from Bentonville AR, Eden Prairie Mn, Fayetteville AR, Huntington NY, Pearland Tx, Rockville Centre NY, Roslyn NY, and Syosset NY. The evening includes classic rock sets from each group, an All School Jam featuring...
Mickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled STARSHIP through the decade of the 80’s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, Mickey has established himself as one of Rock Music’s most recognizable stars. Expect to hear hits from STARSHIP and Jefferson Starship at STARSHIP’s live performances, as well as a few selections...
Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik has spent the past decade writing deeply personal songs that include social messages, invoke the human spirit and make an emotional connection. With the past six albums by Five For Fighting, the hockey moniker stage name under which he performs, Ondrasik has seen multitudes of successes. Five For Fighting’s breakthrough came in...
Named after the most successful Broadway Musical and Movie from the late 30’s and 40’s, Hellzapoppin is the world’s largest international touring rock-n-roll circus sideshow. This Super-Group vaudeville freak show of wonder has performed well over 3,000 shows and in 16 countries. They’ve toured with some of the biggest and most famous rock bands on...
It’s the feel-good event of the summer! The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) is excited to present a celebration of the on-air personalities and music of rock & roll radio of a generation with ‘ROCK RADIO REVISITED’. Former rock jock and WGN Radio’s Wendy Snyder steers this trip down memory lane as John Records Landecker...
SoundTracks of a Generation presents an homage to those in the late 60’s & early 70’s who pioneered a whole new genre of American music fusing Folk, Rock & Country. We’ve compiled the top music from those successful singer/songwriters who brought a fresh new sound heard on radio and home turntables all across America and...
Trouble Ahead is a Grateful Dead inspired group of seasoned Chicago-area musicians who blend harmonies, chord voicing and improvisation to offer faithful renditions of classic Dead tunes. Mining the Dead’s vast Americana catalog, along with songs by Bob Dylan and others the Dead covered, a Trouble Ahead show is like all Grateful Dead shows –...
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...
$99 Package includes: “HITs” 40th Anniversary Edition CD Holiday Harmony CD Specially designed America tour shirt America tote bag Set of America guitar picks America keychain bottle opener Exclusive America VIP merchandise item Commemorative VIP laminate Commemorative ticket Limited availability CONCERT TICKET NOT INCLUDED WITH VIP UPGRADE. Must have concert ticket to purchase VIP Upgrade.
Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” Fifty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and...
Twin brothers, eleven people on stage, incredible visual effects via a laser show, and some of the most amazing rock musicians ever to hit the stage. Echoes of Pompeii is a Des Plaines Theatre favorite! A true all-age rock ‘n roll experience with an amazing laser light show, paying tribute to Pink Floyd!
Hollywood Nights is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. This 10-piece New Jersey-based powerhouse has set out to re-create everything about Bob and his music right down to the smallest detail. Determined to leave no stone unturned, Hollywood Nights even tours with a baby grand piano. The band prides itself...