Yngwie Malmsteen’s career has spanned over 40 years with over twenty albums to his name. Drawing influence from classical composers such as Bach, Paganini, and Vivaldi, Yngwie is responsible for birthing the neo-classical genre to the world of rock.
With a collection of 21 albums it’s no wonder Gary Hoey is listed as one of the top 100 guitarists of all time. In 1995, Gary started a trilogy of “Ho!Ho! Hoey,” a collection of instrumental Christmas classics that continues each year in his Rockin Holiday shows. Gary Hoey is a fiery, charismatic player who...
Dedication to excellence is what separates U.S. metal heroes THE FOUR HORSEMEN from the ocean of ‘tribute’ bands. The only album-quality Metallica tribute band on the planet, they deliver the unforgettable, note-for-note perfect experience that is guaranteed to surpass even the wildest dreams of Metallica aficionados. The speed, the precision, the signature riffs, and the...
That Arena Rock Show is the ultimate high energy tribute to “Classic” Rock N’ Roll. Performing legendary rock anthems that ruled the airwaves in the 70s and 80s. Including artists like: Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses to name a few. This show will take you on a trip back in time,...
Ask Josh Todd about the inspiration behind Warpaint, Buckcherry’s eighth studio album–and indeed, the frontman’s goal in making music–and he’s got a ready response: “I want to connect with people, host the party, and give people a night they’re never going to forget,” Todd says. As he sings in Warpaint’s title track, “I wanna have...
Heavy starts with Vanilla Fudge. There was nothing, even in 1967, like the 10-ton shock of this Long Island quartet’s cover of the Supreme’s You Keep Me Hanging On, with the lava-flow sustain of Mark Stein’s Hammond organ and Carmine Appice’s rapid-cannon-fire drum fills. Beginning in 1967, Vanilla Fudge rocked the world with a new...
Robby Krieger, guitarist, singer-songwriter, and member of The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, is best known as the guitarist of The Doors. Krieger co-wrote many of the Doors’ songs, including the hits “Light My Fire”, “Love Me Two Times”, Touch Me”, and “Love Her Madly” After The Doors dis-banded, Krieger continued his performing and...
The “Motor City Madman” makes his debut at the Des Plaines Theatre for a night of All American Rock! The show is all about the music with five decades of multi-platinum hits! Classics including “Stranglehold” (ranked in the Top 100 Classic Rock Songs and #1 Guitar Lick), “Cat Scratch Fever,” (32nd Best Hard Rock Song of All Time) Damn Yankees...
As the founder, lead singer and songwriter of the metal rock band RATT, Stephen Pearcy is credited with having been a pioneer of the early 80’s Sunset Strip rock scene. Having led his creation to Mega Multi-Platinum Success Year after Year from 1984 to 1991. Capturing critical acclaim for his performances, style and uniquely salacious...
Michael Schenker laid the foundations for one of hard rock’s most glorious solo careers of all times. And while nobody expected anything less from a former guitarist for Scorpions and UFO, it’s close to impossible mentioning everything Michael has built over the past 50 years, or the countless people he influenced or played with. This,...
Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras is the latest musical passion project of actor, model, and restaurateur, Tom Sandoval. For 10 seasons, Tom has starred on the hit Bravo reality series, Vanderpump Rules. There is nothing Tom does on a small scale, and this band is no different. Tom has gathered an eclectic group of...
Black Sabbitch has been selling out shows and wowing even the most difficult to please Sabbath worshipers, gaining a rabid fan base and the respect of critics, fans, and musicians alike. Black Sabbitch were hand-picked by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne to open the inaugural Ozzfiesta and by Dave Grohl to play Cal Jam with Foo...
Tom Keifer remains a resilient, relevant figure in the rock world through constant reimagination and renewal. His story begins as the singer-songwriter, guitarist and front man of hard rock heavyweights Cinderella. His signature voice and guitar, and bluesy, no-BS arena-shaking songwriting, were integral in moving 15 million records worldwide. The band will be celebrating many...
Heavy metal fans, prepare for the most electrifying tour of the year! Heavy metal frontrunners KK’S PRIEST – featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) – and Teutonic metal originators ACCEPT will join forces this fall 2024 for an unmissable North American tour! KK’s PRIEST’s...
Grunge pays tribute to some of the most influential bands of the 80’s and 90s. Blending punk and heavy metal genres, paying tribute to The Music of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. Buy Now
Hard rockers UNITE! Glam Metal rockers REJOICE! It’s a night of Cinderella, Scorpions AND Guns N’ Roses! Night Songs is a local band with paying tribute to the legendary glam metal band, Cinderella! Big City Nights is a tribute band celebrating the music of the Scorpions, one of the best hard rock bands of all...
Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre, for a fun night of karaoke! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. This is a FREE event. No RSVP required. Seating is first-come, first-seated. We kindly ask for a two-drink or equivalent minimum.
Buckethead wears a KFC bucket on his head and is one of the most mesmerizing, super-fast guitar shredders ever! He has received critical acclaim for his innovative virtuoso electric guitar playing. His music spans several genres, including progressive metal, funk, blues, bluegrass, ambient, and avant-garde music. Buckethead was also a member of Guns N’ Roses...
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE WILL ANNOUNCE A RESCHEDULED DATE SOON. TICKETS WILL BE TRANSFERED TO THE NEW DATE. Tragedy takes disco, soft-rock and pop classics, and completely reimagines them as glorious, red-hot heavy metal. They’re sure to get your head bangin’, your booty shakin’ – and put a smile on your face and...
Sabbath will perform Black Sabbath’s greatest hits from the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio era. From iconic clothes to note-to-note precision, Sabbath will transport you back with albums like Paranoid, Sabotage, and more with hits like “War Pigs”, ” Paranoid”, “Iron Mn”, ” Sweat Leaf”, and more!! Powerslave is a powerhouse tribute band dedicated...
Dweezil Zappa is the son of the iconic musician Frank Zappa. Over the past three decades, Dweezil has carved out an eclectic and illustrious career that spans music, television, film, and entrepreneurship. A Grammy-winning guitarist, Dweezil has left an indelible mark on the music industry with over 2000 concerts performed worldwide. Known for his masterful...
Black Sabbath/Dio drummer Vinny Appice is now touring with his ultimate Black Sabbath /Dio show, called Sabbath Knights. They will be performing classic hits From Black Sabbath & Dio, along with some rare fan favorites. Vinny’s super band is: Jim Crean (Appice/Buffalo Music Hall Of Famer) Vocals. Jim Influenced by Ronnie James Dio, has the...
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A NEW SHOW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. PARALANDRA WILL PERFORM A FREE SHOW SATURDAY, JULY 19TH TO REPLACE THIS POSTPONED SHOW. Drowning Pool, a name etched in the annals of modern rock history, roars back into the spotlight with thunderous energy and uncompromising power. The band’s unmistakable sound, synonymous...
Since their 2013 inception, Paralandra has hit the ground running. 2014’s “Rise Up” launched the band into the forefront of the music scene attracting the attention of Legend Recordings. Under the umbrella of Legend, they have released multiple singles including “All Fall Down” and “Ascension.” Their stand alone single “Love Will Win” spawned a legion...
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of fifty countries. Geoff is regarded as one...
MICHAEL SCHENKER: Guitar legend Michael Schenker is bringing his iconic UFO classics back to the stage! Experience a night of rock history as he performs songs from his legendary years with UFO, celebrating the release of “My Years with UFO”. The world of rock guitar has always been illuminated by a few virtuosic stars who shine...
MICHAEL SCHENKER: Guitar legend Michael Schenker is bringing his iconic UFO classics back to the stage! Experience a night of rock history as he performs songs from his legendary years with UFO, celebrating the release of “My Years with UFO”. The world of rock guitar has always been illuminated by a few virtuosic stars who shine...
The ULTIMATE Halloween extravaganza. Experience the MUSICAL gathering of Freaks, Geeks and Fans of all things Horror and Halloween. Don’t miss ROCKTOBER’s biggest Halloween Party and Concert. Be There… If you love Halloween, you will love One Dark Night! One Dark Night is a brand new terrifying symphonic rock experience that mixes the best of...
For Great White to continue to thrive 40 years in the music business, the mantra must be, these songs are bigger than any one member. GRAMMY nominated hard rock legends, Great White, are adding onto that line with the saying: expect the unexpected. It’s rock and roll, baby. The peaks and the valleys haven’t stopped–...
That Arena Rock Show is the ultimate high energy theatrical tribute to “Classic” Rock N’ Roll. Performing legendary rock anthems that ruled the airwaves in the 70s and 80s. Including artists like: Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses to name a few. This show will take you on a trip back in time,...