Turn back time with the Midwest’s RADDEST retro dance party band. The 1985 is a TRIBUTE to the best of 80’s rock, pop, new wave, rap and metal, covering artists like Prince, Journey, Madonna, Poison, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Def Leppard, Blondie and more! Lights, videos, costumes and choreography all come together for...
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
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!
Announcing our Indie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and...
This show is so amazing, we are bringing back BOTH bands back because the crowd left the theatre just shaking their heads! “THUNDERSTRUCK”, returns for another incredible night of all AC/DC hits including “Highway To Hell”, “Hells Bells”, “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Back In Black”. Joining them will be SABBATH, the premier Black Sabbath tribute group that brings OZZY and the boys to life with hits like “War Pigs”, ” Paranoid”, “Iron man”, ” Sweat Leaf”, and more on The Des Plaines stage!!
Who We Are…A Classic Rock Holiday Experience. Christmas Wizards was created to be a holiday experience for all; featuring the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and telling the story of Christmas around the world. This is done with a musical ensemble second to none, an angelic choir, and a light show that is state of the art. Of course, it would not be complete without snow machines and other surprises that come along with this fantastic production. To go beyond that, Christmas Wizards take it to another level by playing many holiday favorites and more. This is an experience for everyone young and old at heart. Our goal is to include the entire theatre in its performance. There are choir members and band members alike in the aisles while performing to spread the holiday spirit.
Announcing our Indie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and...
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...
Announcing our Indie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and...
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL ASSIST IN THE HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY EFFORT IN ASHEVILLE, NC! Adrianne Blanks and the Oracles, from Asheville North Carolina, bring both the swankiest and the grittiest sounds of the 60s spotlighting songs with a spellbinding feel by The Zombies, The Turtles, The Beatles, Francoise Hardy, and Serge Gainsbourg. With...
Marc Martel is the ideal match for One Vision Of Queen, an explosive, attention-commanding tribute where some of the most iconic rock anthems of all time collide with a theatrical performance style and eye-popping production. At its core, the riveting show focuses on the extremely diverse body of the band’s greatest hits, from the grandiose...
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL ASSIST IN THE HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY EFFORT IN ASHEVILLE, NC! Adrianne Blanks and the Oracles, from Asheville North Carolina, bring both the swankiest and the grittiest sounds of the 60s spotlighting songs with a spellbinding feel by The Zombies, The Turtles, The Beatles, Francoise Hardy, and Serge Gainsbourg. With...
Bad Motor Scooter is the Midwest’s #1 Tribute to the music of Montrose, Van Halen and Sammy Hagar – with exciting live performances. Bad Motor Scooter recreates all the great Sammy Hagar Classics from Montrose to his solo career with other great hard rock hits. “I Can’t Drive 55”, “Right Now”, “Rock Candy”, “Finish What...
There’s nothing like it in the touring market today. An innovative comedy musical experience combining sensational stunts, acrobatics and music mashups. Whether it’s flying through the air with a Top Gun guitar, hand-standing on a hoverboard playing the bass or singing ventriloquism, there’s no limit to the creativity. Buy Now
The 5-piece, All-Star ensemble, quickly gained a reputation for flipping the ‘Tribute Band’ script on its head, with exploratory performances of iconic and deep cut Pink Floyd classics, David Gilmour-centric and solo compositions, and pulling other surprise classic rock masterpieces out of their hats. Their version of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ appeared in their sets, weeks ahead of its ‘Stranger Things’ buoyed resurgence to the top of the charts and worldwide press … making the band appear spookily prescient.
The Gilmour Project is: Jeff Pevar (lead guitar with CSN, David Crosby/CPR, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Phil Lesh & Friends, Ricki Lee Jones, Marc Cohn), Berry Oakley (bass & vocals with Allman Betts Band, North Mississippi All-Stars, Blue Floyd & The Doors), Mark Karan (guitar & vocals with Bob Weir, RatDog, The Other Ones, Dave Mason), Scott Guberman (keyboard & vocals with Phil Lesh & Friends, Keystone Revisited), and Angie Scarpa (drums with Black Sabbitch).
Announcing our Indie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and...
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
Announcing our Indie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and...
I Hear Thunder marks the long-awaited return of four-time Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit. Renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice, Benoit has been a captivating figure in the roots music world for over thirty years. Tab’s personal growth and advancement as a songwriter and musician have culminated in a benchmark recording. His new self-produced...
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...
Animals is a Dallas-based tribute to Maroon 5, one of the most successful recording and touring acts of the past two decades. Their faithfulness to and genuine love for Maroon 5’s music shines through in every note, giving audiences a high-energy, amazing homage to the band. Led by frontman David Gates, Animals performs songs ranging...
Tusk, The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, is the #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection including all your favorites like “Go Your Own Way,” “Don’t Stop,” ” Rhiannon,” and so many more! The five...
Arrival From Sweden has been selling out venues since 1995 in more than 70 countries. With a touring Broadway musical, two movies, a video game, a museum, and a recent hologram concert launching its new album “Voyage”, ABBA remains a world sensation for all ages. Today, ARRIVAL ensures ABBA’s stage legacy, carrying on the passion...
SABBATH is the premier Black Sabbath tribute group that brings OZZY and the boys to life with hits like “War Pigs”, ” Paranoid”, “Iron man”, ” Sweat Leaf”, and more on The Des Plaines stage!! Buy Now
George Michael Reborn, the incredible tribute to the late, great George Michael & WHAM! is a must see! With his live vocals (NO LIP-SYNCING here), Robert Bartko exudes the energy and passion of George in the 80’s and 90’s… getting the crowd on the dance floor for “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and prompting...
TOAST is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70’s hit band, BREAD! With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, their sound is often described as “spot on” to the original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about closely their live performances sound like the cherished records they listened to back...