A MESSAGE FROM RON ONESTI: “The Rascals shows in St. Charles and in Des Plaines will go on as planned. However, we regret to inform that Gene Cornish had serious heart issues as he was about to board the plane to Chicago. Gene, is doing well in the hospital, but will not be able to...
Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy for a trip back to the 1920s amongst our vintage decor and over 300 antiques with hand-crafted cocktails, lite bites, and live music with Coco. There is no cover charge or entertainment fee for the evening. Seating is first-come, first-served. No reservation is needed. Doors open...
Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy for a trip back to the 1920s amongst our vintage decor and over 300 antiques with hand-crafted cocktails, lite bites, and live music with Coco. There is no cover charge or entertainment fee for the evening. Seating is first-come, first-served. No reservation is needed. Doors open...
The Cornerstones of Rock feature The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, The New Colony Six, and The Cryan’ Shames. Cornerstones of Rock is a multi-group concert series that’s been turned into a live production tour that brings together the Chicago area’s iconic rock groups of the 1960s and ’70s for this amazing musical spectacular! Buy Now
Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy for a trip back to the 1920s amongst our vintage decor and over 300 antiques with hand-crafted cocktails, lite bites, and live music with Coco. There is no cover charge or entertainment fee for the evening. Seating is first-come, first-served. No reservation is needed. Doors open...
Top Of The World is The World’s Premiere Tribute to The Carpenters! Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and...
The Last Waltz (A Tribute to The Band) Tickets are now on sale for SoundTracks of a Generations homage to the Iconic Rock group THE BAND takes a slight turn from when we performed at the Arcada in January of 2020 The Premise of the show has always and will always be built around the Martin Scorsese film that documents the final concert on Thursday, November 25, 1976. It was held at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom, the same venue where The BAND first performed back in April of 1969. Booked by legendary Impresario and Promoter Bill Graham who had promoted dozens of concerts in between those years! This Rockumentary shares the storied highlights of the concert weaving a multimedia show with LIVE MUSIC by some of Chicago’s finest musicians and singers. Covering Rock icons like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Dr. John, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell & this year we include The Staples Singers and Emmy Lou Harris’ contributions!
In the long rich history of Family Groups in American Roots Music, THE CHAPIN FAMILY has a special place. When these singers, songwriters and extraordinary live performers come together, magic happens. Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Jen Chapin, and The Chapin Sisters (Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin) are all powerful musical artists who have active careers...
Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy for a trip back to the 1920s amongst our vintage decor and over 300 antiques with hand-crafted cocktails, lite bites, and live music with Coco. There is no cover charge or entertainment fee for the evening. Seating is first-come, first-served. No reservation is needed. Doors open...
Join us for a heartwarming and unforgettable evening as rising star ALIX NATALYA FOGARTY takes center stage! Fresh off her standout performance as Mimi Márquez in the sold-out summer run of “RENT” at the Racine Theatre Guild, Alix is making waves in the Chicago/Milwaukee music scene. With her soulful voice and undeniable charm, she’s sure...
Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy for a trip back to the 1920s amongst our vintage decor and over 300 antiques with hand-crafted cocktails, lite bites, and live music with Coco. There is no cover charge or entertainment fee for the evening. Seating is first-come, first-served. No reservation is needed. Doors open...
Imagine Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis gathered around some yuletide and singing their legendary hit songs and also merrily singing everyone’s favorite holiday songs including but not limited to “Jingle Bell Rock,” “White Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland”, “Run, Run, Rudolph,” “Blue Christmas,” and many more. It’s 90 minutes of rockabilly, country,...
Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy for a trip back to the 1920s amongst our vintage decor and over 300 antiques with hand-crafted cocktails, lite bites, and live music with Coco. There is no cover charge or entertainment fee for the evening. Seating is first-come, first-served. No reservation is needed. Doors open...
Pop superstar Cher — synonymous with glamour, invention and re-invention for six decades – has done it again with the release of her first ever Christmas album — a #1 hit on the Billboard charts! The album’s hit single, “DJ Play That Christmas Song” has made Cher the first woman in history to chart a...
Antonio Duca is BACK FROM LA and joining us for a special evening of song and dance in our intimate Speakeasy. From Sinatra to Buble, Antonio’s vocal talent is like no other! This is a FREE event! Cocktails and Lite Bites will be available for purchase. Seating is general admission and is first come first...
Ronnie B. Elvis – Tribute Artist of the Year, Josie Music Awards 2020 & 2021, singing your Elvis hits and holiday favorites! This is one holiday show you won’t want to miss! Listen to the incredible lineup that will be backing up Ronnie B Elvis…Jeff Rutter’s “Scramble Band” made up of members of The Cryan Shames,...
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Phat Cat Swinger is the ultimate pop/hard-swing band led by leader, Marco Palos and his partner-in-crime, Blake Lewis (AMERICAN IDOL runner-up). Their unique blend of rock, swing, and jazz infused with modern sensibilities sets them apart. With a powerhouse 11-piece group, their performances are nothing short of legendary. The raw...
Ring in the New Year in our exquisite 1920s Speakeasy! We’ll be celebrating 2025 at our afternoon party in our Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre from 1pm to 4:30pm. Ticket includes Lunch and Dessert Buffets, Open Bar, Party Favors, Champagne Toast, and Live Entertainment with Vito...
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...
Join us in our intimate Speakeasy for an evening with Chicagoland Crooner, Stevie Swing. This is a FREE show, but we kindly ask for a 2 drink or food equivalent. Seating is first come first serve. No RSVP needed. Stevie Swing is a Popular Jazz Crooner, Top Frank Sinatra Impersonator in Chicago and acclaimed Legends Tribute Artist. Enjoy the...
Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy for a trip back to the 1920s amongst our vintage decor and over 300 antiques with hand-crafted cocktails, lite bites, and live music with Coco. There is no cover charge or entertainment fee for the evening. Seating is first-come, first-served. No reservation is needed. Doors open...
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...
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...
The Annual Windy City Elvis Tribute Artist Competition is back for its 13th year! From Joe Tirrito & Onesti Entertainment, the Windy City’s Elvis Tribute Artist weekend starts Friday, February 21! Gather with your fellow Elvis fans and tribute artists in the Des Plaines Theatre’s Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy Lounge as we kickoff the weekend...
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...
Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre, for Frankie Seta’s Dean Martin Nite! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. There is a $5 entertainment fee which helps us pay the performer. No RSVP required. Seating is first-come, first-seated. We kindly ask...
The Sixties Show is returning to the Des Plaines Theatre! This award-winning high energy and multi -media spectacle is playing to sold out houses and receiving rave reviews across North America. The show is about time traveling back to the 1960’s based around a live note for note recreation concert playing hits, B-sides and deep album...
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
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...
The Cryan’ Shames were the first Chicago rock group to sign and record with a major national label, Columbia. Their hauntingly beautiful compositions and intricate vocal harmonies helped shape the Chicago sound in the late 1960’s. When they learned another band was using their original name, they declared it a “cryan’ shame,” which became the...
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...