Freddy Jones Band has stood out as one of America’s most noteworthy and revered alternative rock acts for over three decades. In 2023, the band will mark the 30th Anniversary of their biggest hit, “In a Daydream,” which topped the Mainstream Rock Charts in the mid-90’s. Despite the band’s name, none of the members are named...
JUMP is a tribute to the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen. There are coming to recreate a classic concert experience and bring you back to one of the greatest moments in music history! Experience an embodiment of the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen. Playing the hits and deep cuts from the...
After more than four decades, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold...
FOGHAT: Are you ready to take a ‘SLOW RIDE’? Just great Rock ‘n Roll/Boogie & Blues With the band as high energy and intense as ever, Foghat’s audience now consists of fans of all ages. Kids who learned about Foghat from Guitar Hero III, the ‘Dazed & Confused’ generation & the boomers who bought their...
In a career spanning over 50 years, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame. He has performed for the Queen four...
"How Lucky Can One Man Get" is John Prine’s 2010 Proviso East Concert Film. John Prine gave Maywood Fine Arts “something to hold on to” with this benefit concert. In 2010, he performed for a second time at his alma mater, Proviso East, in what he called “the concert of his life”. This benefit concert helped...
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 your fist in the air. Tragedy’s concept, while subversive and humorous, goes beyond what many have done in satirical music –...
THIS IS A TICKET ADD-ON! Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Meet & Greet. Description of package: Meet & Greet and Photo with Al Di Meola Soundcheck Viewing Access One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate One (1) Exclusive Merch Gift Priority Merch Shopping Access All package elements will be rendered...
A bona fide guitar hero and perennial poll-winner, Al Di Meola has been recognized internationally over the past four decades as virtuoso of the highest order. A prolific composer and prodigious six-string talent, Di Meola has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of...
Mad In America is the most authentic tribute to the BIG DOG DADDY himself, Mr. Toby Keith. Their eleven-piece band recreates the energy, look, and feel of a Toby Keith concert. Chicago music scene veteran Paul Wenzel portrays Toby and has been honored to receive the award for Best Country Music Performer at the Chicago...
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...
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...
Our annual Pizza with the Easter Bunny is always a HOPTASTIC event for a family-fun afternoon with food, photos and memories to cherish! For just $17.50, enjoy delicious pizza, buttery popcorn and refreshing soda. It's the perfect way to celebrate Easter with friends and family! Pizza will be available at 12:00pm in Des Pizza, located...
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...
An unimpressive but well intending man is given the chance to marry a popular actress, of whom he has been a hopeless fan. But what he doesn't realize is that he is being used to make the actress' old flame jealous. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! Buy Now
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!!
Legendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson will be touring with The Band Geeks in 2025 for an 18-show tour! The evening will consist of YES epics and classics as well as songs from the band’s debut album "TRUE" which was released in August 2024 to worldwide critical acclaim. The ensemble will be performing classic YES tracks including...
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...
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...
Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to purchase VIP Packages. There are two packages being offered. Please read packages closely before selecting a package. You will receive an email with further details, including arrival time, closer to show date. VIP1 - Name of Package: Ultimate Experience Price per package: $215 Description...
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...
In 2024, Jay Beckenstein and band observed 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...
Feels Like The First Time is an American 7-piece rock band formed in 2017 as a tribute to the music of British/American rock band Foreigner. The band is made up of veteran musicians with decades of experience entertaining rock music fans at premier venues, festivals and concert events. The members of Feels Like The First Time,...
After a sold-out night in 2024, 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. Buy Now
A journey through a time and place where music legends would become legendary…From the mid-sixties to the early-seventies, something magical took place in Southern California. It all happened in a bucolic stretch of hills, just above the Sunset Strip, called Laurel Canyon. Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, The Eagles,...
Big Bam Boom is a Hall & Oates tribute that brings you the music you know and love – that fusion of true rock and roll with rhythm and blues. Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable and touring professional bands, BIG BAM BOOM presents the music of Hall & Oates with precision and smooth harmonies,...
Crooner Nick Pontarelli, with an 18-piece orchestra, is bringing his show to the Des Plaines Theatre stage. Nick is a crowd-favorite in our Club Arcada Speakeasy in St. Charles. Don't miss your chance to hear him perform the music of Frank Sinatra LIVE on stage. Opening the afternoon's show will be Close To Karen, A...
Comprised of rock n’ roll giants John Elefante (former lead singer of Kansas), Kevin Chalfant (performed as singer with Storm/Journey) and Fran Cosmo (former lead vocalist of Boston), this highly decorated artist collective is loaded with more Grammy Awards, Billboard singles, BMI Songwriting Awards, plus major soundtrack and touring credits than even the most spacious...
Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE is the most celebrated tribute to Prince in the world. The group was co-founded in the “Purple Mecca” – Minneapolis – by Marshall and Matt “Doctor” Fink (keyboardist from Prince & The Revolution) in 2011, an era where Prince closely monitored the use of his art. Their vision was...