Digital Underground is a Grammy nominated multi-platinum hip-hop group. This Legendary act is best known for their hit’s “The Humpty Dance”, “Same Song”, “Freaks Of The Industry”, “Kiss You Back”, “Doowutchyalike”, and “I Get Around” with 2 Pac. The group is noted for introducing Tupac Shakur to the music /entertainment industry in 1991. Money B,...
No one can argue BS&T invented a new style of music. Blood, Sweat & Tears is not the first band to ever use a horn section, but they are the first to fuse it with rock, jazz, and some blues thrown in for good measure. Blood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its 50 plus...
In 2024, Jay Beckenstein and band observe the 50th anniversary of what started as a diversion, something that was just for fun (and twenty-five cents at the door). It began inauspiciously when Beckenstein and a few musician friends in Buffalo NY organized a get together on their shared night off from working in bands that...
Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the golden era of psychedelic blues and the seeds of the ‘jam band’ scene as Live Dead and Brothers takes the stage. Comprised of actual and legacy members from the extended Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers families, this exceptional ensemble is set to revive the timeless magic...
YYNOT was the coming together of award winning-Grammy ballot nominated Guitarist/Songwriter/Producer Billy Alexander (John Waite, FEEL, Ron Blair-Tom Petty) and Virtuoso bassist Tim Starace. After being inspired from the last ever Rush R40 concert Alexander wrote and recorded an instrumental piece entitled “YYNOT” that captured tinges of early Rush music that had inspired him as...
LIVE TODAY LOVE TOMORROW TOUR MMXXIV presents a phalanx of British music artists who first came to prominence in North America during the original MTV music television era when The Alarm, Gene Loves Jezebel and Belouis Some all broke onto the scene with music that collectively blurred the lines between new wave, alternative rock and pop music as we know it....
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...
Peter Noone was a part of the original “British Invasion” as lead singer of the legendary Sixties pop band Herman’s Hermits. He is returning to the Des Plaines Theatre stage with his fun, comedic show and classic hits including: “I’m Into Something Good” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “There’s...
Come spend an incredible evening with GRAMMY® winning musician Shawn Colvin and multi-platinum selling artist KT Tunstall as they share the stage as a duo sharing their songs and stories from their lives. In her nearly 30-year career as a solo recording artist, Shawn Colvin has won three GRAMMY® awards, released twelve albums and written a critically acclaimed memoir. KT Tunstall...
This amazing ROCK SHOW is kicking off Spring with The Chicago HITMEN and Moe Jo’s Jukebox. This will be the Premier Show for The Chicago HITMEN, which is lead by Nick Psyhogios and includes John Erst, Jack Skalon, Chris Minardi, Ken Modaff and Stefanie Lemmon Brinegar. They play a wide variety of ALL HIT SONGS from...
“We are saying what HE said,” laughs Matt Vee referring to the one and only Neil Diamond. Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, local music scene veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. ...
From the hauntingly ethereal Scarborough Fair to the upbeat and unforgettable Mrs. Robinson… from the mysteriously provocative Sound Of Silence to the anthemic Bridge Over Troubled Water, THE GRADUATES is an energetic and heartwarming salute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel. “Paul & Art” escort us through an evening filled with beautiful renditions of some of the most beloved folk...
Firehouse is taking the stage to give you a long dose of metal. Get pumped for a night of wild rock n roll that will leave your ears ringing for days to come. You’ll hear all of your favorites like, “Don’t Treat Me Bad”, ”Love of a Lifetime”, “All She Wrote”, “When I Look Into...
The adventures of Old Bill and his friends Bert and Alf in the trenches of the first World War. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
Meet Traci! A long time Swiftie and our leading lady. Traci does her best to recreate a fun, family friendly experience that Swifties of all ages can enjoy. Her favorite TS songs are “All Too Well”, “Out of the Woods”, “Paper Rings”, and “Mirrorball”. Traci has been a professional singer/performer for over a decade and has...
Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues and Rock n Roll. The five-time Grammy winner has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and earned the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance. The Robert Cray Band has released over...
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The Wailers emerged as a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae band noted for songs such as “Simmer Down”, “Trenchtown Rock”, “Nice Time”, “War”, “Stir It Up” and “Get Up, Stand Up”. Experience their timeless classics and incredible cuts from Bob Marley’s vast repertoire in a set that is truly unforgettable. And speaking of Bob Marley…...
After a sold-out night in 2023, live boxing is back! Support the NIASHF and enjoy 10 rounds of LIVE boxing with entertainment by The Jersey Girls. The perfect sporting night out with food and drinks available for purchase. Tables of 10, VIP, main floor, and balcony seating available.
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s The Red Hot Chilli Pipers...
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...
Who says #Throwbacks are reserved for Thursdays? The Pop 2000 Tour delivers the TRL moments that will bring you right back to the early 2000s. POP 2000 TOUR features Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMak, Ryan Cabrera and LFO! About the Artists: Chris Kirkpatrick is an American singer, dancer, actor, and voice actor who is...
British rock band Sweet rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s as a prominent glam rock act. Their musical style followed a marked progression from their pop hits to the Who influenced hard rock style supplemented by the striking use of high-pitched vocals. Sweet achieved notable success with 39 #1 singles worldwide including – Ballroom...
A legendary night in rock and roll history is recreated this spring at Des Plaines Theatre with The Mad Dogs & Englishmen Concert Tribute. Hear the music and stories in this one-of-a-kind show produced by Soundtracks Of A Generation. An all-star 10-piece band pays tribute to the historic 1970 The Mad Dogs & Englishmen concert with...
MWA presents a great night of Pro Wrestling. Don’t miss all the havoc that comes with the MWA.
Announcing Wednesdays and Thursdays LIVE at Bourbon ‘N Brass in Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Local musicians will be invited to perform in the intimate Speakeasy, allowing them to showcase their talent in this brand-new Speakeasy. These events are FREE with food and hand-crafted cocktails available...
A Broadway matinee idol famous for his black-face portrayals anonymously joins an amateur acting troupe and falls in love with the leading lady. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
Elton Dan’s rapport and stage presence is second to none and his magical piano playing has a way of engaging you in the full ELTON experience. Before you know it, you’re captivated by his incredible band and thrilled with the over-the-top costumes and high-energy performances just like ELTON in days past. Today, Elton Dan and...
Join us in our Speakeasy for an evening of Magic, Mischief, and FUN!!! This special night also includes a free pizza from Des Pizza and the show ticket! Doors open at 7PM. Cash bar available. Show begins at 8PM. Magician, The GREAT BOUTELLI will AMAZE & AMUSE you with an ADULTS ONLY performance of his...