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SUMMARY:PSYCHEDELIC FUNK & SOUL NITE with ROSE & VET STONE - A FAMILY RETROSPECTIVE
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS THE RESCHEDULED SHOW PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10\, 2026 \nSly & the Family Stone featuring Rose Stone and Vet Stone proudly present The Sly Stone Memorial Celebration Tour\, honoring the groundbreaking music and cultural impact of Sly Stone. Led by Rose Stone — a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee as a member of Sly & the Family Stone — and her sister Vet Stone\, the show continues the legacy of the legendary band that helped redefine funk\, soul\, and rock music. Backed by an ensemble of musicians who have performed with Sly & the Family Stone throughout the years\, the band delivers an authentic and electrifying celebration of the timeless music that continues to inspire audiences worldwide. \nLegacy of Sly Stone: Few artists changed modern music the way Sly & the Family Stone did. Blending funk\, soul\, rock\, gospel\, and psychedelic sounds\, the band created a revolutionary style that influenced generations of artists including Prince\, George Clinton\, and countless others. Today\, Rose Stone and Vet Stone carry forward that\nmusical legacy in a powerful live show celebrating the sound\, spirit\, and cultural impact of one of the most influential funk bands in history. Recognized Worldwide For Classic Hits Including: Dance to the Music\, Everyday People\, Family Affair\, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)\, I Want to Take You Higher\, Stand!\, If You Want Me to Stay\, Hot Fun in the Summertime\, Sing a Simple Song\, You Can Make It If You Try and MORE!!! \nBuy Now
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/psychedelic-funk-soul-nite-with-rose-vet-stone-a-family-retrospective/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Funk,Gospel,Rock Music,Soul
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SUMMARY:BOURBON 'N BRASS SPEAKEASY: LIVE JAZZ with MICHAEL ROSS BAND
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy\, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre\, for an evening of Jazz with Michael Ross Band! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. There is a $10 entertainment fee which helps us pay the performer. No RSVP required.  Seating is first-come\, first-seated.  Doors will open at 6:30PM – Music will begin at 8:30PM.\n\n\nMichael Ross\, a native of Chicago\, IL. was encouraged at an early age to take private guitar lessons at the Chicago School of Music. While advancing his studies in music at Loop Jr. College and Chicago Conservatory of Music\, Michael performed at several of Chicago’s local jazz clubs. He soon later became the staff guitarist for the first New York Broadway National Touring Company’s production of “The Wiz\,” that toured across the United States. Michael’s sound is true to the heart – filled with emotions\, style\, technique. His creative abilities allow him to compose his own original music\, which allows him to tell a story – going beyond normal boundaries and giving his listeners only the best!!! Michael’s style and artistry have enabled him to perform with a number of great artists\, that included Ramsey Lewis\, Najee\, Ronnie Laws\, Angela Bofill\, and Jonathan Butler\, Maysa\, Candy Dulfer\, Hank Crawford\, Jimmy McGriff\, Wayne Newton.
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/bourbon-n-brass-speakeasy-live-jazz-with-michael-ross-band/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Bourbon 'N Brass,Folk,Funk,Jazz,Opera,Pop
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SUMMARY:BOURBON 'N BRASS SPEAKEASY: LIVE BLUES with the DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN BAND
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy\, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre\, for an evening of Blues with Downtown Charlie Brown Band! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. Happy Hour pricing available all night ($5 Beer | $6 Wine and Call Level Cocktails). There is a $5 entertainment fee for this event. No RSVP required.  Seating is first-come\, first-seated. Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm.\n\nDowntown Charlie Brown plays a mixture of R&B\, Delta\, New Orleans and Chicago style Blues as well as well as Jazz and a taste of Rock and Roll. The rugged bluesy voice of Charlie Brown will keep the house rocking all night long. The band’s unique sound and style provide a night of fun and entertainment that cannot be beat. They have played with headliners like KoKo Taylor\, Eddie Clearwater\, and many other Chicago greats. When you attend a performance of the Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band you become a part of the show – audience participation becomes a must! It is an experience you do not want to miss. 
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/bourbon-n-brass-speakeasy-live-blues-with-the-downtown-charlie-brown-band-5/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Bourbon 'N Brass,Folk,Funk,Jazz,Opera,Pop
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SUMMARY:BOURBON 'N BRASS SPEAKEASY: LIVE JAZZ WITH THE BOURBON 'N BRASS TRIO featuring Chicago's Very Own\, HOLLY McGUIRE
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy\, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre\, for an evening of Jazz with the Bourbon ‘N Brass Trio featuring Chicago’s Very Own\, Holly McGuire! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. There is a $10 entertainment fee for this event. No RSVP required. Seating is first-come\, first-seated. Doors open at 6:30PM | Show time is 8:30PM.\n\n\nHolly has performed in Chicago’s most famous jazz and blues clubs\, and now she is bringing her spectacular voice to our Speakeasy. Holly is a diverse artist covering a wide range of jazz classics from artists like Aretha Franklin\, Gladys Knight\, Tina Turner\, The Temptations and many more.
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/bourbon-n-brass-speakeasy-live-jazz-with-the-bourbon-n-brass-trio-featuring-chicagos-very-own-holly-mcguire-2/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Bourbon 'N Brass,Folk,Funk,Jazz,Opera,Pop
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SUMMARY:BOURBON 'N BRASS: LIVE BLUES WITH L'BARTONES - ECLECTIC VETERAN ROOTS ROCKERS
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy\, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre\, for an evening of Roots Rock with L’Bartones! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. There is a $10 entertainment fee for this event. No RSVP required.  Seating is first-come\, first-seated.  Doors open at 6:30PM  |  Show starts at 8:30PM.\n\nL’Bartones is a 4-piece band of veteran Chicago musicians playing a wide and varied assortment of upbeat accessible Americana\, Country and Classic Rock covers and original songs featuring tight harmonies\, great guitar work and a solid rhythm section. All four members bring their own unique vocal personality and energy to keep things fresh all night long!
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/bourbon-n-brass-live-blues-with-lbartones-eclectic-veteran-roots-rockers-10/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alternative Rock,Blues,Bourbon 'N Brass,Folk,Funk,Jazz,Rhythm & Blues,Rock Music
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SUMMARY:BOURBON 'N BRASS SPEAKEASY: LIVE JAZZ with THE BOOTLEGGERS featuring LAURA LOPARDO on VOCALS
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy\, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre\, for an evening of Jazz with The Bootleggers featuring Laura Lopardo on vocals! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. There is a $10 entertainment fee for this event. No RSVP required.  Seating is first-come\, first-seated.  Doors will open at 6:30PM – Music will begin at 8:30PM.\n\n\nBourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy is proud to present Laura Lopardo and The Bootleggers!! A mesmerizing blend of styles\, from hook-laden pop songs to moody\, introspective melodies to straight up anthemic rock and roll JAMS. Laura Lopardo and the Bootleggers offer up a refreshing take on rock music in today’s oversaturated world of cookie cutter bands. The Bootlegger members have been a staple in the Chicago & regional Music Scene for years and Laura Lopardo is a hidden gem among Chicago female vocalists. Together they are the most entertaining and up and coming group in Chicagoland! 
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/bourbon-n-brass-speakeasy-live-jazz-with-the-bootleggers-featuring-laura-lopardo-on-vocals-25/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Bourbon 'N Brass,Folk,Funk,Jazz,Opera,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T193000
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SUMMARY:BOURBON 'N BRASS: LIVE R&B and BLUES WITH THE CAT GADDIS PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy\, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre\, for an evening of R&B and Blues music with The Cat Gaddis Project Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. Happy Hour pricing available all night ($5 Beer | $6 Wine and Call level Cocktails). There is a $5 entertainment fee which helps us pay the performer. No RSVP required.  Seating is first-come\, first-seated.  We kindly ask for a two-drink or equivalent minimum. Doors open at 6:30PM  |  Show starts at 7:30PM.\n\n\nThe Cat Gaddis Project performs an incredible live show featuring performer and vocalist Cat Gaddis accompanied by an amazing rhythm section and 3-piece horn section. The Cat Gaddis Project live performance is a fun experience – with audiences tapping their feet\, dancing\, and grooving to the music. Cat has performed all around the world with Wayne Cochran and the CC Riders\, What The Funk\, the Chi-Town Showstoppers and many more!
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/bourbon-n-brass-live-r-b-and-blues-with-the-cat-gaddis-project-2/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Bourbon 'N Brass,Folk,Funk,Jazz,R & B,Rhythm & Blues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T203000
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SUMMARY:BOURBON 'N BRASS SPEAKEASY: LIVE JAZZ with MICHAEL ROSS BAND
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy\, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre\, for an evening of Jazz with Michael Ross Band! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. There is a $10 entertainment fee which helps us pay the performer. No RSVP required.  Seating is first-come\, first-seated.  Doors will open at 6:30PM – Music will begin at 8:30PM.\n\n\nMichael Ross\, a native of Chicago\, IL. was encouraged at an early age to take private guitar lessons at the Chicago School of Music. While advancing his studies in music at Loop Jr. College and Chicago Conservatory of Music\, Michael performed at several of Chicago’s local jazz clubs. He soon later became the staff guitarist for the first New York Broadway National Touring Company’s production of “The Wiz\,” that toured across the United States. Michael’s sound is true to the heart – filled with emotions\, style\, technique. His creative abilities allow him to compose his own original music\, which allows him to tell a story – going beyond normal boundaries and giving his listeners only the best!!! Michael’s style and artistry have enabled him to perform with a number of great artists\, that included Ramsey Lewis\, Najee\, Ronnie Laws\, Angela Bofill\, and Jonathan Butler\, Maysa\, Candy Dulfer\, Hank Crawford\, Jimmy McGriff\, Wayne Newton.
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/bourbon-n-brass-speakeasy-live-jazz-with-michael-ross-band-2/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Bourbon 'N Brass,Folk,Funk,Jazz,Opera,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T193000
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SUMMARY:GIPSY KINGS
DESCRIPTION:Pablo Reyes grew up in the vibrant Gypsy community of Arles\, in the south of France\, where he absorbed the art and passion of flamenco from childhood. With a unique style blending refined melodies\, guitar virtuosity\, and intense\, soulful vocals\, Pablo established himself as a founding member of the legendary Gipsy Kings. Together with the group\, he conquered the world with timeless hits like “Bamboleo” and “Djobi Djoba\,” which became true anthems of Gypsy musical culture. Marking the 38th anniversary of “Bamboleo\,” Pablo Reyes returns to the stage with a celebratory world tour that retraces his extraordinary career and pays tribute to the Gipsy Kings legend. It is a musical journey weaving together past and present\, tradition and innovation\, reigniting the flame that has made generations dance. To cap off this significant milestone\, Pablo Reyes received two prestigious awards during the 2025 Sanremo Festival: a Lifetime Achievement Award at Casa Sanremo and\, subsequently\, an award at the Monte Carlo Comedy Festival (November 2025). These honors pay tribute to his exceptional contribution to spreading Gypsy music worldwide. With his unmistakable voice and guitar mastery\, Reyes has created a unique sound that continues to thrill international audiences. On stage\, he is joined by a top-tier seven-piece band and an impressive stage production\, creating an emotional show that celebrates the history of the Gipsy Kings through a powerful\, immersive musical narrative. The setlist will sweep the audience up in a passionate celebration\, featuring irresistible dance rhythms and greatest hits—from “Bamboleo\,” “Djobi Djoba\,” “Un Amor” and “La Quiero” to celebrated renditions of “Volare\,” ” My Way” and Hotel California. \nBuy Now
URL:https://desplainestheatre.com/event/gipsy-kings-3/
LOCATION:Des Plaines Theatre\, 1476 Miner St\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Funk,Jazz,Pop
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