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SUMMARY:PRE-SHOW MEET & GREET UPGRADE: TAJ FARRANT
DESCRIPTION:Taj Farrant Pre-Show Meet & Greet – $50\n  \nMeet & Greet to be held an hour before doors open. Fans are allowed to bring items they’d like to be signed by Taj and the band\, in addition to their photo opp with Taj and the band. \nThe M&G does not include show admission\, fans must purchase a ticket separately. \nBuy Now
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/pre-show-meet-greet-upgrade-taj-farrant/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Festival,Folk,VIP Experiences
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SUMMARY:BLUES FEST!!! GUITARIST TAJ FARRANT with SPECIAL GUESTS DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN and MILES MINOR
DESCRIPTION:Taj Farrant is an Australian guitarist and musician known for his remarkable talent at a young age. He gained recognition through social media platforms\, particularly for his impressive guitar covers and original compositions. Taj has been featured in various music festivals like Big Blues Bender in Vegas\, Telluride’s Blues & Brew and Australia’s largest Blues Festival Bluesfest to name a few. He has also collaborated with established artists such as Carlos Santana\, Buddy Guy and the Hendrix Experience team\, showcasing his skills in genres like rock and blues. His unique style and virtuosity have earned him a growing fanbase and accolades within the music community. Farrant’s debut album tour\, titled “Chapter One\,” marks an exciting milestone for this young Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter. Launched to coincide with the release of his highly anticipated first album\, the tour showcases his exceptional talent and eclectic musical style\, blending rock\, blues\, and pop influences. With electrifying performances and heartfelt songwriting\, Farrant captivates audiences as he embarks on this new artistic journey\, solidifying his place in the music scene and promising a bright future ahead. \nDowntown Charlie Brown\, a Chicagoland favorite\, is one of the hottest blues artist in the area. His rugged bluesy voice keeps the house rocking all night long. Musical influences are Muddy Waters\, Robert Johnson\, Billie Holiday\, Howlin’ Wolf\, Pine Top Perkins\, Sarah Vaughan\, Aretha Franklin and others. \nMiles Minor has played with almost everyone in the blues community. He has played with Legends like Buddy Guy\, Earl Slick\, Mike Wheeler\, Linsey Alexander\, Mojo Morganfield\, and so many more! Some say that he was made to play the guitar. Others say it was made for him. Miles loves walking around and playing to the audience as well as playing the guitar with his teeth\, a beer bottle\, or anything he can put his hands on. With the crowd involved\, he always pours everything he has out on the stage! \nBuy Now
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/blues-fest-guitarist-taj-farrant-with-special-guests-downtown-charlie-brown-and-miles-minor/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Festival,Folk
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SUMMARY:THE VAMPIRE CIRCUS: TIM BURTON meets CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
DESCRIPTION:Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre\, The Vampire Circus is a mysterious\, tantalizing\, fun\, dark\, cutting-edge production guaranteed to amaze the senses. The Vampire Circus has been called a mix of circus cabaret and theater and is the result of a fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque Du Soleil. Enjoy a phenomenal night of live entertainment\, based on the multidisciplinary skills of international performers showcasing theater\, dance\, and gymnastics. This amazing show pushes the physical boundaries of human performance and leaves audiences amazed\, astounded\, and astonished. Mortal spectators will experience horrific feats of Cirque acrobatics\, comical audience interactions\, contortionists\, jugglers\, acrobats\, and clowns. Tantalizing sounds\, and mesmerizing illusions catapult audiences into an emotional roller-coaster of fear and joy\, laugher\, and wonder with raving cheers for a “Mad Graveyard Clown.” The 90-minute production is an immersive ride through the Underworld and Vampires. The Vampire Circus was inspired by the magical\, captivating allure of legendary traveling carnivals — and a vision of Francisco Santos\, CEO founder and Cirque Du Soleil veteran performer. \nSet in Bohemia during the 19th century\, Count Dracula contemplates a plan for world domination\, when he decides to open a traveling circus with his gypsy bodyguards. The Vampire Circus is a perfect cover-up to travel unnoticed and begin his world reign of terror and turn all humans into an army of vampires for global dominance. The Vampire Circus is a journey that takes audiences into an immersive experience\, plunging guests into a deep hypnotic state while “breaking the fourth wall.” With Vampire Circus\, audiences are fully integrated into what is happening in front of them\, surrounding them\, and at times “inside” of them. The Vampire Circus will delight the senses and deliver the unexpected. As the moon comes out\, the magical mystique of the Vampire World begins. Come meet the Vampires. We will leave the lights off for you!! \nBuy Now
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/the-vampire-circus-tim-burton-meets-cirque-du-soleil-2/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Actors,Classic Rock,Festival,Hard Rock,Holiday Shows
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