Fest, Taste of Glen Ellyn 2009! 400 Main St. (parking lot), Downtown, Glen Ellyn, (Outdoors),
http://www.glenellynchamber.com/taste.html http://taste.glenellynchamber.com/Entertainment.php
Fri 5-11p, Sat 12N-11p & Sun 12N-7p, |
| Fri 5/15 |
5:30-7:30p Local Favorite http://www.localfavoriteband.com
Classic and Southern Rock, 8:30-10:30p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com
(Uses a Music Track Machine) old favorite to newest hits, |
| Sat 5/16 |
12N-3p The Drive WDRV 97.1 FM http://www.wdrv.com
radio broadcasting live from Taste!
12:30-4p Waiter’s Race, followed by a Hot Dog eating contest, 5:30-7:30p Tin Horse http://www.tinhorseband.com
Southern, classic and country rock, 8:30-10:30p The New Invaders: http://www.newinvaders.com http://www.myspace.com/thenewinvaders
Covering Sixties rock 'n roll hits! |
| Sun 5/17 |
12N-4p Family Day! 12N-12:30p Glen Ellyn Park District Dance Team, 12:40-1:10p Magician Paul Lee, 1:20-1:50p
Unicyclist/Stiltwalker, 2-2:30p McNulty School of Irish Dancers, 2:40-3:10p Magician Paul Lee, 3:20-3:50p Unicyclist/Stiltwalker,
5-7p The Dain Bramage Band: http://www.dainsworld.com |
| Fest, 13th Annual Lakeview Mayfest 2009! Big-Top Tent! 3100 N. Ashland Ave. at Barry (S of Belmont), Lakeview,
Chicago, http://www.starevents.com/mayfest.html
All ages. Under the Big-Top Tent corner of Ashland & Barry, $5 Benefits the Lakeview
Chamber of Commerce, |
| Fri 5/15 |
5p TBD, 7p Hairbangers Ball: http://www.HairbangersBall.com 80's, Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Heavy Rock! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 5/16 |
11a Kids Day America, 2p Rock Candy: http://rockcandychicago.com http://www.myspace.com/rockcandychicago (w/ of Juleah Barrettsmith from American Idol), 5p Too White Crew hip-hop, 8p 16 Candles 80's, |
| Sun 5/17 |
11a Pet Parade! 2p Catfight: http://www.catfightband.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Rock Band,
5th Best Dance Band! http://www.nitelife.org On Guitar:
Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 3rd Best
Acoustic Solo, 5th Best Solo Performer! http://www.nitelife.org
5p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com (Uses a Music
Track Machine) old favorite to newest hits, 8p Mike & Joe http://www.mikeandjoe.com
(New Rock), |
Fest, 23nd Irish, Chicago
Gaelic Park, 6119 West 147th St (2 M W of Cicero Ave, 1 blk E of Ridgeland Ave), Oak Forest, 708.687.9323,
Adm: $15 Includes all day access and unlimited carnival rides (1/2
price: Fri 3-4p)
You'll enjoy Irish Music, Dancing and Theatre, Activities for the Family, carnival Rides and More!!
Plenty of free parking is available on-site just east of the festival grounds. http://www.chicagogaelicpark.org/Irish_Fest/2009_schedule.pdf
http://www.cgp-chicago.org http://www.chicagogaelicpark.org/Irish_Fest
All other shows Gaelic / Irish / Celtic |
Fri 5/22
(1/2 price: Fri 3-4p) |
(TARA Stage) 7p Denny Diamond: http://www.dennydiamond.com
9:30-11p "Elvis" Rick Saucedo:
http://www.ricksaucedo.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Solo Performer, '06 Best Solo Performer! http://www.nitelife.org
w/ Change of Habit Band:
http://www.changeofhabitband.com performs with
the top Elvis tribute artists and other tribute artists across the U.S. providing authentic musical recreations
of Elvis's magical career.
(CELTIC Stage) 8p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Rock Band! http://www.nitelife.org 9:30p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08 Winner as the Best
Tribute Band, Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band, '07 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org |
 Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer 2009! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparks.org/soundofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
| Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates specified.
Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken strips, salads, strawberry
shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers, chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries,
cheese curds, ice cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber Genesis
SP-310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets are $1
each or 6 for $5 and are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E.
Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Thu 5/28 |
6:30p Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School Jazz Band, Towne Square, Palatine Road & Smith St, |
 Fest, ORLAND DAYS 2009!
(Tent) Lions Club Fundraiser!
 
NEW LOCATION: Metra Station at 153rd St, East parking lot, Centennial Park, Orland
Park, Map,
http://www.orlandparklionsclub.com http://orlandparklionsclub.com/orland_days.htm
mailto:tlc5868@aol.com Wed - Sun, Pay one price ride bracelet $16, Wed, Thu: 5p-Close, Sat 12N-5p, Sun $20 All Day! |
| Wed 5/27 |
6-10p DJ Sound Sonic - Karaoke Contest |
| Thu 5/28 |
6-10p DJ Sound Sonic - Karaoke Contest, 6:30-9:30p The Neverly
Brothers: http://www.theneverlybrothers.com
(Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly) |
| Fri 5/29 |
6-10p DJ Sound Sonic - Karaoke Contest, 5-8p Epic http://www.epic-rocks.com
80's rock, 8:30p Libido Funk Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com |
| Sat 5/30 |
1p PARADE “A Salute To The Super Seventies” 1:30-2:30p Janus http://www.myspace.com/janusband,
3-4p On The Front http://www.myspace.com/onthefront,
5-8p Jack and Jill http://www.myspace.com/jackandjillmusic,
8:30-11:30p Dot Dot Dot: http://dotdotdotonline.com Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Original Band, Adam
2nd Best Male Front for Band! http://www.nitelife.org Back from FOX TV The Next Great American Band! http://nextgreatband.msn.com |
| Sun 5/31 |
2-5p Johnny and Coax Duo Oldies http://www.johnnyandcoax.com/home.html,
7-10p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com (Uses a
Music Track Machine) old favorite to newest hits, |
Blarney Island, Port O' Blarney,
27843 W. Grass Lake Rd (3.5M W. of 59), Antioch, 847-395-4122, http://www.blarneyisland.com
In 1992, Haley expanded to what is now the land base of operations for Blarney Island known as Port
of Blarney. The Port of Blarney is a year 'round restaurant and during the summer is an active marina, plus the
home to the Blarney Island's shuttle service. |
| Blarney Island is located in the middle of Grass Lake, one of the many lakes on the Chain-O-Lakes, in Antioch,
Illinois. However, don't worry if you don't own a boat or don't know anyone who does. Blarney Island operates a
Shuttle Service to and from The Island. Depending on the day the Shuttle Service departs from the Port of Blarney
to Blarney Island at the top of the hour. If you are at Blarney Island the shuttle normally departs to return to
the Port of Blarney at the bottom of the hour. We provide this service for nominal fee and that
fee varies depending on the day of the week. Normal shuttle hours: Mon-Wed: 12N-8p, Thu-Sat: 12N-11p, Sun:
12N-9p, |
| Fri 5/29 |
The Romantics: http://www.romanticsdetroit.com
"What I Like About You" Private concert at the Island. This is a ticketed
event, so you must get tickets at the Island or from XLC radio to enter. |
| Sat 5/30 |
ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band!
http://www.nitelife.org |
 Fest, 25th Annual Belmont - Sheffield Music 2009! $5 gate donation, Sheffield from Belmont to School St, Chicago,
http://www.chicagoevents.com http://www.chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=140
Beneficiary - Central Lakeview Merchants Association |
| Sat 5/30 |
12N Hooked on Sonics, 1:30p Stache, 3p Dot Dot Dot: http://dotdotdotonline.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Original Band,
Adam 2nd Best Male Front for Band! http://www.nitelife.org Back from FOX TV The Next Great American Band! http://nextgreatband.msn.com 4:30p
Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com
(U2 trib), 6:30p Modern Day Romeos playing only the best in modern rock and beyond. 8:30p Trippin Billies, |
| Sun 5/31 |
12N Sugarbeats, 2p Mr. Blotto, 4p Mike & Joe http://www.mikeandjoe.com
(modern rock/alternative from the 80’s to today), 6:30p Rock
Candy: http://rockcandychicago.com
(w/ of Juleah Barrettsmith from American Idol), 8:30p Sixteen Candles 80’s, |
Concert in the Park, Family Summer Concert
Series 2009! Fishel Park Bandshell,
Grove St (downtown, 1/2 blk W of Main St), Downers Grove, Map,
 
http://www.dgparks.org http://www.dgparks.org/finditem.cfm?itemid=117528
Tuesday Evening Concert Series: Bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket for an evening of FREE entertainment
Pizza, ice cream and soda are available from Downers Grove’s own Aurelio’s Pizza and Every Day’s a Sundae.
Time: 7p, Admission: Free, 630-963-1300, Rain: Lincoln
Center, 935 Maple Ave, Weather updates after 5:30p: 630-963-0575, |
| Tue 6/2 |
Soda: http://www.sodarocks.com Classic Rock, 80's New Wave, Reggae, Altern. (Rob Loar
of The Only Sons: http://www.onlysons.com) This all star line up captures the heart and soul of one of the most diverse play list anywhere.
From Johnny Cash to Dave Matthews, from Styx to John Mayer, this band can do it all. Get a little taste of Soda
and you're sure to come back for more. |
| Concert in the Park, 11th Anniversary! Big Band Series in Town Square 2009!
Town Square Park (Nr Fountain), Schaumburg Rd & Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, http://www.stdl.org
http://www.stdl.org/musically.htm |
Concerts are held in Town Square in the seating area near the park pond. Families and friends are welcome to
attend. Please consider bringing your lawn chairs and come early. Priority seating is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Snacks can be purchased from various locations in the square. 13 great music events!
Please thank Barbara R. Marik mailto:bmarik@stdl.org
for all the hard work that goes into persenting this great music series! - DZM
If you have news or questions you want to share with other Musically Yours subscribers, just drop me a line at
mailto:bmarik@stdl.org . I welcome all comments |
Mon 6/1
Rescheduled
Thu 6/4 |
6:45-8:15p Rescheduled Tweet from: http://twitter.com/STDLAV Due to inclement weather, The New
Colony Six Town Square performance
has been rescheduled for Thu 6/4 6:45-8:15p
The New Colony Six: http://www.newcolonysix.com
Rain date: 6/4. |
Midwest Ballroom with John Russell Ghrist 90.9 FM WDCB Public Radio
WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station
is known for its diverse music programming: jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and "Midwest Ballroom."
Now in its eighth year, "Midwest Ballroom" is hosted by John Russell Ghrist. It is heard Saturdays at
5 p.m. over 90.9 FM WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned
by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the
Internet by going to http://www.wdcb.org . Liste ners m ay contact
John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, Il. 60118 or via e-mail at mailto:midwestballroom@yahoo.com
. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at http://www.yorkvillebigband.com
FYI: John Russell Ghrist Interveiws Fans & Performers at the concerts
for his show! |
 Concert
in the Park, Summer Concert Series 2009!
Richard A. Rock Amphitheater, Settlers’ Park, Lockport St & Van Dyke Rd, just S of the Village Hall, Plainfield,
http://www.plainfield-il.org
All of the concerts will be held in Settlers’ Park at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater. Settlers’ Park
is located in downtown Plainfield, southeast of the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road and just
south of the Village Hall. http://www.plainfield-il.org/visiting/documents/ConcertFlyer2009.pdf
Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road.
Terraced seating is available. Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will
be sold by MainStreet Plainfield, Inc. at the new Settlers’ Park Concession Facility.
If inclement weather is forecast, the concert will be held in the Village Hall or rescheduled. Please call the
Settlers’ Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124 or visit the Village web site, www.plainfield-il.org, for updates
after 4:00 p.m. on the day of the concert. |
| Thu 6/4 |
7:30p Soda: http://www.sodarocks.com Classic Rock, 80's New
Wave, Reggae, Altern. (Rob Loar of The
Only Sons: http://www.onlysons.com) |
Fest, St. Fabian's 27th Annual Family
Fest & Carnival 2009! 8300 S. Thomas (83rd
& Oketo, W of Harlem Ave), Brideview,
  
http://www.saint-fabian.org,
http://www.saint-fabian.org/carnival.htm, Map,
Wed-Sun (Under the Big Tent) Poster: http://www.saint-fabian.org/carnflyer08.htm
Unlimited Rides: $16, Print out $1 off ride coupon: http://www.saint-fabian.org/carnivalC.htm |
| Wed 6/3 |
7p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com (Uses a
Music Track Machine)  Fireworks Display |
| Thu 6/4 |
$2 Beer Night! 7p Pink Freud |
| Fri 6/5 |
8p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
(Beatles Trib), |
| Sat 6/6 |
1p The Legacy Dancers (Beauty & The Beast), 3p Network, 8-11p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd
Best Rock Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sun 6/7 |
1p Downtown Sound, 6p Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones Polkas |
| Fest, St. Joseph's Parish,
7240 W. 57th, (Nr I-55, 1/2 blk W of Harlem & 57th - One way
the wrong way) Summit, 708-458-0501, 708-458-0501, Map, |
| Thu 6/4 |
?? |
| Fri 6/5 |
9p-12M ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 6/6 |
9-12M American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com (Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band, '07
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd Best
Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sun 6/7 |
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Fest, 49th ANNUAL
Lions Club Rose 2009! (in a Tent), Behind the Roselle Train Station, Irving Park
Road & Maple Ave, Roselle, (north commuter lot adjacent to Lawrence Ave) Lions: (630)
980-2000 630-289-6021,
http://www.roselle.il.us Fest Chairman:
Bob Jilke http://www.roselle.il.us/index.aspx?NID=290
Hours: Thu: 6p-11p; Fri: 6p-12M, Sat: 12N-12M, & Sun: 12N-10p, |
| CARNIVAL RIDES: Special 10 Ride: $15 per person wrist bands Thu 6-11p, $20
All you can ride, Sat & Sun 12N–5p, |
| Thu 6/4 |
8p J.P. and the Cats: http://www.concertproductions.com/JPNew/index.html |
| Fri 6/5 |
8-10p HAZZARD COUNTY Country and Western show. |
| Sat 6/6 |
1-5p BINGO! 8p Howard & The White Boys:
http://howardandthewhiteboys.net |
| Sun 6/7 |
1-4p BINGO! 4:30p The Volcanoes:
http://www.thevolcanoesband.com Classic Rock, Oldies, |
Sun 8a 15th ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ROSES
Mark Drugs Roselle, The Roselle Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Roselle are sponsoring the 13th Annual 5K
and Youth 0.6K Run for the Roses benefiting the Tourette’s’ Syndrome Association. The 5K begins at Roselle’s Park
District Clauss Recreation Center at 8:00 a.m. Please call (630) 529-3400 for an application form or check out
www.markdrugs.com – please indicate if you are a CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association) member. The race includes
several age divisions and prizes are awarded http://www.markdrugs.com |
Sun 2p ROSE PARADE Step of at Turner Park, Devon Ave & Roselle Rd,
The Roselle Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 47th Annual Rose Parade on Sunday, June 3, 2007, starting
at 2:00 p.m. The 2007 Rose Parade Grand Marshal is Andy Maglio of Action Lock & Key, 2006 Business Person of
the Year, representing the Roselle Chamber of Commerce. The Rose Parade features a variety of entries, sure to
entertain adults and children, including professional floats, marching bands, color guards, pageant winners, dancers,
racing cars, fire trucks and police vehicles, specialty entries, and of course, many walkers passing out candy
for the children. For more information, please call the Chamber Office at (630) 894-3010 or visit http://www.rosellechamber.com |
Fest, Summer in the Center 2009!
Town Center, Gary Ave & Lies Rd, Carol Stream, 630-665-7050,
Map,
 
http://www.carolstream.org http://onestientertainment.com
http://www.carolstream.org/ReferenceDesk/Forms/Administration/2009EventCalendar.pdf |
| Thu 6/4 |
6p Red Woody '70s-'90s, 8:30p Maggie Speaks, |
| Fri 6/5 |
6p Michael Heaton Band “country rock”, 9p Cross Country Junction, |
| Sat 6/6 |
1:30-3p Bagshot Row: http://bagshotrow.com
Blend of 50's & 60's "Power Pop" 3:30p Midnight performed in the Chicago since
1979, 5:30p Voyage classic arena rock of the 70’s and 80’s, 7:30p Tramps Like
Us (Springsteen Tribute Band), |
| Sun 6/7 |
4p South of Disorder (Tribute to Jimmy Buffet), 6p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
(Beatles Tribute), 8:15p ARRA:
http://www.arraweb.com Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band! http://www.nitelife.org
(Classic Rock), |
 Fest, Taste of Wheaton 2009! Memorial Park (Wheaton Ave, Union Ave, Hale St & Seminary Ave), 208 W. Union,
Wheaton, 630-260-6430, Wheaton Park District 665-4710,
http://www.wheatonparkdistrict.com http://www.wheatonparkdistrict.com/pdfs/taste_schedule09.pdf |
| Thu 6/4 |
6-9p Wine Tasting & Beer Garden, Karlskoga Ave, (Memorial Park Bandshell) 5:15–6:15p
Bopology: http://www.bopology.com,
8-9:30p Muncipal Band, |
| Fri 6/5 |
4-8p Craft Fair, Memorial Park, 4-10p Food Vendors Wheaton Ave, 5-8p Business Expo, Memorial Park, 7-9p (Wesley, between Main & Cross) Car Show! (Beer Garden Stage) 5:15-7:15p
Generations, 8-10p The Cryan' Shames: http://www.cryanshames.com
Featuring Dennis Tufano original lead singer of
the Buckinghams |
| Sat 6/6 |
7:30a Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals! Main Street & Seminary, 10a-10p Food Vendors Wheaton Ave,
(Beer Garden Stage) 10a–12N Post-Race Party! Person to Person: http://www.thep2pband.com (80's)
(Memorial Park Bandshell) 12N-12:45p Ken Schultz, 1-2p Leonardo, 2:30-3:30p
Navy Band, 4–5p Just 2,
(Parking lot at Main & Liberty) 5:30p Steve
McMichael former Chicago Bears player appearance!
(Beer Garden Stage) 5:15-7:15p Chi-Town Showstoppers, 8p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
Arlington Park Racetrack 2009! 2200 W Euclid Ave (Euclid & Wilke Rds),
Arlington Heights, 847-385-7500, http://www.arlingtonpark.com On Line: $6/Gate: $7, 17&-years: Free,
Schedules: http://www.arlingtonpark.com/visit/promotions/miller-lite-party-park,
http://www.arlingtonpark.com/visit/promotions/miller-lite-taste-summer,
http://www.arlingtonpark.com/visit/promotions/party-patio |
| Fri 6/5 |
2009 Miller Lite Party in the Park! Catfight: http://www.catfightband.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Rock Band, 5th Best Dance Band! http://www.nitelife.org
On Guitar: Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 3rd Best
Acoustic Solo, 5th Best Solo Performer! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Fri 6/5 |
7-10p $0 18+ Party on the
Patio! Arlington
Trackside Bar & Grill, 2000 W Euclid Ave (Nr Wilke), Arlington
Heights, 847-259-8400, http://www.arlingtonpark.com/calendar , http://www.arlingtonpark.com/calendar/party-patio-trackside-arlington-park
, http://www.arlingtonpark.com/visit/promotions/party-patio
The Fairlanes: http://www.thefairlanesband.com |
| Sat 6/6 |
2009 Miller Lite Taste of Summer! 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best
of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
 Fest, 9th Annual Taste of Des Plaines 2009! Library Plaza, along Ellinwood St. between Lee St
& Pearson, Des Plaines, 847-922-0556, http://www.TasteofDesPlaines.com
Poster: http://www.tasteofdesplaines.com/Community/PDF/2009TasteFlyer.pdf
http://www.tasteofdesplaines.com/Community/TasteOfDesPlaines.asp |
| Fri 6/5 |
6p The Safes, 8p Mike and Joe http://www.mikeandjoe.com
(90's, new stuff, Org. Rock-N-Roll, No Classic or Oldies - DZM) |
| Sat 6/6 |
1-2p Galina Dance Studio, 2-3p The Barefoot Hawaiians
http://www.barefoothawaiian.com Grass skirts! Hawaiian
conch shells! Authentic drums! Ceremonial headdress from Tahiti! Fire knife dance from Samoa! Hula from Hawaii!
ALOHA!, 3:30-4:30p TBA , 5-7p Heartache Tonight:
http://www.heartachetonight.com Eagles Trib,
Tom Carey is Back! A Tribute to the Eagles, 7:30-7:45p Chairman Linda Forman Welcome
Speech, 7:45-11p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic
rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best
Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave
Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sun 6/7 |
2-3p The Barefoot Hawaiians http://www.barefoothawaiian.com
Grass skirts! Hawaiian conch shells! Authentic drums! Ceremonial headdress from Tahiti! Fire knife dance from Samoa!
Hula from Hawaii! ALOHA!, 3-4p TBA, 4:15-4:30p Chairman Linda Forman Closing Speeches, 5-7p BRITBEAT: http://www.britbeat.com
(Beatles Tribute Band) |
Fest, Summerfest 2009! Madison St, between Harlem & Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, C of C: 708-366-2543, http://www.forestpark.net/index-3.html
http://www.summerfestfp.com http://www.visitforestpark.com
Food Court • Beer &Wine Tent • Sidewalk Sale • Pony Rides • Giant Slide • Face Painting • Arts & Crafts
• Children's Music & Storytelling Sat., 12 to 2 • Skateboard & BMX Bike Demo • Breakfast by Louie's Grill
& Coffee by Blue Max Saturday Morning • Street Canoe Races |
CONSTITUTION COURT STAGE: 7422 Madison St, Village of Forest Park Parking Lot, Sponsored by:
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, KIDS STAGE: On Beloit & Madison, EAST END STAGE: On Elgin & Madison Streets,
Sponsored by: Marion Street Cheese Market |
| Fri 6/5 |
(KIDS STAGE STAGE) 10-11a DJs from "The Old School Records" http://www.theoldschoolrecords.com
, Local Kid's Entertainment All Day! 3-4p Dave Rudolf
(CONSTITUTION COURT STAGE) 5:30-7:30p Guitarra Azul http://www.guitarraazul.com/reviews.html
8-10/11p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com
(U2 trib)
(EAST END STAGE) 5-7p In Roads, 7:30-9:30p 1969:
http://www.music1969.com/theportal.cfm
From the Fillmore to Woodstock to Altamont |
| Sat 6/6 |
(KIDS STAGE STAGE) 5-11p DJs from "The Old School Records" http://www.theoldschoolrecords.com
(CONSTITUTION COURT STAGE) Locals, 2-3p Jesse
White Tumblers http://www.jessewhitetumblingteam.com
(EAST END STAGE) 1:30-2p St. Paul's Hope Tabernacle Choir, 2:30-4:30p Timing's Everything,
5-7p Gin Palace Jesters, 7:30-10p The Neverly Brothers: http://www.theneverlybrothers.com
(Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly) |
| Concert in the Park, 11th Anniversary! Big Band Series in Town Square 2009!
Town Square Park (Nr Fountain), Schaumburg Rd & Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, http://www.stdl.org
http://www.stdl.org/musically.htm |
Concerts are held in Town Square in the seating area near the park pond. Families and friends are welcome to
attend. Please consider bringing your lawn chairs and come early. Priority seating is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Snacks can be purchased from various locations in the square. 13 great music events!
Please thank Barbara R. Marik mailto:bmarik@stdl.org
for all the hard work that goes into persenting this great music series! - DZM
If you have news or questions you want to share with other Musically Yours subscribers, just drop me a line at
mailto:bmarik@stdl.org . I welcome all comments |
Midwest Ballroom with John Russell Ghrist 90.9 FM WDCB Public Radio
WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station
is known for its diverse music programming: jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and "Midwest Ballroom."
Now in its eighth year, "Midwest Ballroom" is hosted by John Russell Ghrist. It is heard Saturdays at
5 p.m. over 90.9 FM WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned
by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the
Internet by going to http://www.wdcb.org . Liste ners m ay contact
John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, Il. 60118 or via e-mail at mailto:midwestballroom@yahoo.com
. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at http://www.yorkvillebigband.com
FYI: John Russell Ghrist Interveiws Fans & Performers at the concerts
for his show! |
| Mon 6/8 |
6:45-8:15p Special Consensus bluegrass music Rain date: 6/11. |
| Rating: (Tops) PEACE :)>-, LOVE >:D<, ROCK'N ROLL \:D/,
& Great Food - DZM |
Concert in the Park, Summer "Park Fest" 2009! Village Green, Shermer Rd & Walters Ave,
Northbrook, 847-291-2985, Schedule: http://www.nbparks.org/html/park_fest_2009.html
http://www.nbparks.org/index.html
Bring your friends, family & lawn chairs or blankets. Food service begins at 6:30p, followed by concerts
at the Gazebo at 7:30p. In the event of inclement weather, concerts are moved to The Northbrook Theatre(
in Leisure Center) 3323 Walters Ave. (Nr Landwehr, S of Dundee Rd), Map,
http://www.northbrooktheatre.org/northbrook_theatre.htm
Call 847-291-2985 for concert updates if rain threatens.
Summer ``Park Fest" concerts are co-sponsored with special thanks of the Fifth Third Bank of Northbrook. Poster:
http://www.nbparks.org/assets/images/IN137C_ParkFest2008_03.21.png |
| Tue 6/9 |
215 West http://www.215west.com 40's
Swing, 50's Rock, Latin dance, 70's Disco, Classic Rock, and Chicago Style Blues! Food: Lou Malnati's,
 |
| Rating: (Tops) PEACE :)>-, LOVE >:D<, ROCK'N ROLL \:D/,
& Great Food - DZM |
Concert in the Park, Music In The Park
and Cars under the Stars 2009! Town Center Park (corner of Center
and Green), Bensenville, 630-594-1190, (Thanks joyce O for the Early Heads Up - DZM)
Back by popular demand, Music in the Park will feature all the great sounds of summer along with an opportunity
to view up to 200 Classic Cars every Wednesday night. Family entertainment every week includes Carriage and Fire
Truck Rides, Clowns and Caricatures. Summer fare concession items available.Call Community Events for more information:
630-594-1190. Over 100 Classic Cars on display and competing for Best of Show $100,
Food provided by Two Chefs of Bensenville, Soft Drinks and water provided by St. Bedes Church, St. Charles Boremeo
Church, Popcorn provided by the Village of Bensenville Rotary Club
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Fire Truck Rides, Clowns, Character Artist, Carriage Rides, All Activites are FREE!
http://www.bensenville.il.us Poster: http://www.bensenville.il.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=254
Every Wednesday at 7:30p in the Bensenville Towne Center |
| Wed 6/10 |
Ides Of March: http://www.theidesofmarch.com |
Concert in the Park, Twin
Lakes Patio Entertainment Series 2009! Clubhouse, 1200 E Twin Lakes
Dr, Palatine, 847-934-6050, Map,
http://www.saltcreekpd.com http://saltcreek.multisportsystems.com/page/show/8534
For PATIO: N Rt 53 to N Northwest Hwy to S Creekside Dr to E Twin Lakes Dr to Clubhouse,
Salt Creek Park District, Twin Lakes, Rt 53 & Palatine Rd, Palatine, 847-259-6890,
Our Friday night patio entertainment series is back and better than ever! No outside food or drink will be allowed
on the deck or patio areas during patio entertainment. Come for dinner and our free concert on the deck overlooking
the lake. Enjoy the best hamburger in town, hot dogs, beef or chicken sandwich, fries ... and finish with ice cream.
Beer and wine available throughout the concert.
Please, no alcohol may be brought into the park. 7:30-9:30p
NEW!! The Village of Palatine has adopted a new smoking ordinance that bans smoking from
all outdoor eating areas and 15' away from all entrances and exits. We thank you for your cooperation. |
| Fri 6/12 |
Fri 6/12 Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band |
  Fest, 27th Annual Pride
of the Fox RiverFest 2009! St Charles,
"A Celebration of Summer in the Fox Valley"
Event Line: 630-584-8415, Entertainment Coordinator: Keith Anderson, 630-476-5471, http://prideofthefox.com Email Contact |
| Friday - Sunday, Gazebo Stage: Lincoln Park, West Main St. between 4th and 5th Sts., Riverside
Stage: 1st Ave, south of Main Street (across from City Hall) |
| Fri 6/12 |
(Gazebo Stage) 2-5:30p The Chauffeurs (50s-60s-70s rock ‘n roll
covers), DANCING UNDER THE STARS - 50s Rock ‘n Roll Night!: 6-10p The Neverly Brothers:
http://www.theneverlybrothers.com (Everly Brothers,
Buddy Holly) FREE Jitterbug dance lesson,
dance contest, dance performance by State Street Dance Studio.
(Riverside Stage) 6-7p Dis Bard (classic rock) 7:30-10:30p
Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com
(classic rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best
of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave Best Male Front for Band, Bobby
Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org
– sponsored by CPR Printing, Inc., |
| Sat 6/13 |
(Gazebo Stage) 12N-3p Bagshot Row: http://bagshotrow.com Blend of 50's & 60's
"Power Pop" 3:30-5:30p Pirates Over 40: http://www.piratesover40.com
(Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band) (Lead Guitarist and Vocalist Bruce “the Party Shark” Waters, Sweetwater, ) DANCING
UNDER THE STARS - Swing Night!: 6-10p The Flat Cats http://www.flatcatsmusic.com
(toe-tapping vintage standards and modern classics). FREE Swing and
Fox Trot lessons, Dance contests, prizes, dance performance
by State Street Dance Studio.
(Riverside Stage) 1-3p RiverFest Idol Search Contest – Soloists 6 to 17 Years (separate age/gender
division), 3:30-7p Lazy Maybes http://www.lazyjam.com
(rock favorites from yesterday and today), 7:30-10:30p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies,
Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the
Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org
– sponsored by Kwik Kopy, |
| Sun 6/14 |
(Gazebo Stage) 12N-3:30p Ju Ju Minstrels http://www.jujuminstrels.com (classic rock and soul), 4-7p Jazz Central http://www.jazzcentral-frankiepalermo.com (mainstream jazz)
(Riverside Stage) 1-3p Trivia Contests (comedy host emcees interactive game, prizes
to winners), 3:30-6:30p Second Time Around:
http://www.secondtimearoundmusic.com (60s/70s
classic rock), 6-7p Charity Bachelor Auction (highest bidders win dinner date with bachelors – from “twenty somethings)
to a “silver fox” – winning bid goes to the bachelor’s favorite charity), 7:30-10:30p The New Invaders: http://www.newinvaders.com
http://www.myspace.com/thenewinvaders |
Port O' Blarney, Blarney Island,
27843 W. Grass Lake Rd (W. of 59), Antioch, 847-395-4122, http://www.blarneyisland.com
In 1992, Haley expanded to what is now the land base of operations for Blarney Island known as Port
of Blarney. The Port of Blarney is a year 'round restaurant and during the summer is an active marina, plus the
home to the Blarney Island's shuttle service. |
DJ to continue the party in between sets and after the band leaves the stage for the evening.
Girls Gone Wild will be on the Island as part of their 100 Hottest Bars In America Tour. |
| Sat 6/13 |
2-6p Backstage Pass: http://www.rockbackstage.com/home1024.htm Classic Rock Suburban Nightlife Mag's
Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Classic Rock, 3rd Best Cover Band, Jim Mahr 4th Best Male Front
for Band! http://www.nitelife.org
CoverGürl: http://www.covergurlrocks.com
(Jessica, contender for TV Rock Star INXS) Classic Rock, 80'S, New Pop, |
| Concert in the Park, 11th Anniversary! Big Band Series in Town Square 2009!
Town Square Park (Nr Fountain), Schaumburg Rd & Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, http://www.stdl.org
http://www.stdl.org/musically.htm |
Concerts are held in Town Square in the seating area near the park pond. Families and friends are welcome to
attend. Please consider bringing your lawn chairs and come early. Priority seating is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Snacks can be purchased from various locations in the square. 13 great music events!
Please thank Barbara R. Marik mailto:bmarik@stdl.org
for all the hard work that goes into persenting this great music series! - DZM
If you have news or questions you want to share with other Musically Yours subscribers, just drop me a line at
mailto:bmarik@stdl.org . I welcome all comments |
Midwest Ballroom with John Russell Ghrist 90.9 FM WDCB Public Radio
WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station
is known for its diverse music programming: jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and "Midwest Ballroom."
Now in its eighth year, "Midwest Ballroom" is hosted by John Russell Ghrist. It is heard Saturdays at
5 p.m. over 90.9 FM WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned
by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the
Internet by going to http://www.wdcb.org . Liste ners m ay contact
John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, Il. 60118 or via e-mail at mailto:midwestballroom@yahoo.com
. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at http://www.yorkvillebigband.com
FYI: John Russell Ghrist Interveiws Fans & Performers at the concerts
for his show! |
| Mon 6/15 |
6:45-8:15p Chicago Outskirts 17-piece jazz ensemble comprised entirely of women from the
Chicagoland area. Vocalist: Carol Bennett. Rain date: 6/18. |
Concert in the Park, Concerts
at Veterans Memorial Bandshell 2009! Lions Memorial Park, 411 S
Maple St, Mt. Prospect, 847-640-1000 ext. 229 http://www.mountprospect.org
http://www.mppd.org http://www.mppd.org/index.php
7:30p
Parking available in main lot and adjacent commuter lots. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and enjoy the musical sounds
of summer! In case of rain, concert will be held indoors at LRC. Concerts begin at 7:30p, Thursday Concerts sponsored
by Tuccio’s Call Us At 847-222-0700, Concert Specials: Grab a phone, call in your order and it will be delivered
directly to the concert in Lions Park - just in time for you to sit back and enjoy the free show! Concerts in the
Park are sponsored by: Mount Prospect National Bank. |
| Mon 6/15 |
6/15 A Great Place to Raise Kids! - A program for children and their parents |
| Thu 6/18 |
FREE! Thursday Night Music, Movies and More! Bouncy Playtime - Kids can jump to their heart's content for FREE
Make It/Take It Crafts with The Studio - $3 per child $5 for two children
ECO Crazy Crafts with the Conservatory - $3 per child $5 for two children
Concessions - Hotdogs, snacks, ice cream and drinks will be available for purchase.
Family Picnic Special - $12 MEAL DEAL for 4 hotdogs, chips & drinks. All packed in a recyclable tote bag that's
yours to keep! Pre-Order at 847-632-9333
Thursday Music, Movies and More is sponsored by Novak and Parker, Daily Herald, Bounce About Moonwalk Rentals,
Innate Chiropractic and Northwest Community Hospital.
Roots Rock Society - Chicago Music Award winners & voted Chicago's Premier Reggae Band
by WGN Morning News. Movies begin at dusk: Madagascar Escape
2 Africa (G) Animated |
 Concert in the Park, Groov'n in the Grove 2009! Altenheim Picnic Grove, 7824 Madison St, Forest Park, 708-771-7737,
http://forestpark.net/index-3.html |
| Groov'n in the Grove: Free music in the picnic grove. Being held on Tuesday, June 16 th , Tuesday, July 21 st and
Tuesday, August 18 th from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and head for a great outdoor concert.
Concession and beverages available for a small fee. Free popcorn! Please call the Community Center at 708-771-7731
for more information. |
| Tue 6/16 |
7-10p One Foot in the Groove:
http://onefootinthegroove.org 60's and 70's rock
with horns. Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Blood Sweat and Tears, Ides of March, Tower of Power, etc. mailto:OneFootGroove@aol.com
(website in the works) (Bill O'Connell's Chicago Skyliners Big Band: http://www.chicagoskylinersbigband.com) |
Concert in the Park, Tunes on Tuesday
Concert Series 2009! Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster St, Morton
Grove, 847-965-1200, http://www.mortongroveparks.com
Poster: http://www.mortongroveparks.com/pdf/Special%20Events.pdf
Pavilion in the north end of the Park Concert Information: Tunes on Tuesday
The Morton Grove Park District offers 8 evenings of exceptional musical entertainment each summer as part of its
FREE Tunes on Tuesday summer concert series. Concerts are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm during the months
of June and July. Concerts are held at Harrer Park Pavilion in the north end of the park. Harrer Park is located
at 6250 Dempster Street. At each concert, a different local restaurant is featured. You will find a complete listing
of this year's concert series in the summer brochure that will be posted on this web site in early May. |
| Tunes on Tuesday Food Drive! For the third consecutive year, the Morton Grove Park District will be supporting
the Niles Township Food Pantry and the Morton Grove Women’s Club Program of “Neediest Families of Morton Grove”
by accepting donations of non-perishable food and non-food items at all Summer Concerts and Family Fun events.
Please show your generosity so we can begin to fight hunger in our own backyard. Should you have any questions,
please contact Liz Goodwin at (847) 965-1200. |
| Tue 6/16 |
7-8:30p Bopology: http://www.bopology.com Sponsored by the Morton Grove
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Food: Gullivers Pizza, |
| Rating: (Tops) PEACE :)>-, LOVE >:D<, ROCK'N ROLL \:D/,
& Great Food - DZM |
Concert in the Park, Music In The Park
and Cars under the Stars 2009! Town Center Park (corner of Center
and Green), Bensenville, 630-594-1190, (Thanks joyce O for the Early Heads Up - DZM)
Back by popular demand, Music in the Park will feature all the great sounds of summer along with an opportunity
to view up to 200 Classic Cars every Wednesday night. Family entertainment every week includes Carriage and Fire
Truck Rides, Clowns and Caricatures. Summer fare concession items available.Call Community Events for more information:
630-594-1190. Over 100 Classic Cars on display and competing for Best of Show $100,
Food provided by Two Chefs of Bensenville, Soft Drinks and water provided by St. Bedes Church, St. Charles Boremeo
Church, Popcorn provided by the Village of Bensenville Rotary Club
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Fire Truck Rides, Clowns, Character Artist, Carriage Rides, All Activites are FREE!
http://www.bensenville.il.us Poster: http://www.bensenville.il.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=254
Every Wednesday at 7:30p in the Bensenville Towne Center |
| Wed 6/17 |
The Business: http://thebusinesslive.com (13 piece w/horn section, R&B and Latin,) |
Fest, 21th Oswegoland PrairieFest 2009! Oswego High School, 4250
Rt 71 & Rt 34 (S of Rt 34, on left just pass Gas City), Oswego, 630-554-1010, All events at
PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Dr, Map,
 
http://www.prairiefest.com Check web site for complete listing
of all day Kids activities. |
| Wed 6/17 |
7-9p Bopology: http://www.bopology.com
7p Flag Retirement Ceremony! Knights of Columbus Hall, 197 E Washington St. Bring your old flags to be retired
with dignity. Flags will be burned on an open fire and saluted, |
| Thu 6/18 |
Hospitality Tent 6:30-7:30p Oswego Prairie Winds Concert, Community concert under the direction of Glen Schneider
and Kelly Cooper. 8-10:30p Mike & Joe http://www.mikeandjoe.com
(90's-08, Org, New Rock, No Oldies-DZM) |
| Fri 6/19 |
6:30-8:30p Tin Horse http://www.tinhorseband.com/news.php Southern Rock, Country, Oldies, 9-11:30p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com http://www.myspace.com/infinity2kmusic
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd
Best Rock Band! http://www.nitelife.org
7-11p Oswego Inn Downtown Oswego Live music by Back Alley. |
| Sat 6/20 |
9a-5p Civil War Encampment / Living History! Hudson Crossing Park, Downtown,
9:30-11a Best of Show and Pet Parade! Hudson Crossing Park, Downtown, Enter your pet, large or small, in
two unique categories including Celebrity Look-A-Like and Best Fest Outfit. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Oswego
& Oswegoland Park District, 10a-6p PrairieFest Expo Village, 1-3p Wheelhouse http://www.thewheelhouseband.com
classic rock ensemble, 6-8p Backstage Pass:
http://www.rockbackstage.com/home1024.htm Classic Rock Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Classic Rock,
3rd Best Cover Band, Jim Mahr 4th
Best Male Front for Band! http://www.nitelife.org 8:30-10p Foghat http://www.foghat.com 8-11p Oswego Inn Downtown
Oswego Live music by Chase Daniels Country
|
| Sun 6/21 |
8a-3p Car Show! 10a-4p Civil War Encampment / Living History! Hudson Crossing Park, Downtown,
8a-12N Father's Day Pancake Breakfast, American Legion, downtown Oswego, 8:30a PrairieFest 5K and 1 Mile Prairie
Dog Jog, 1p Parade! 3p $10,000 Duck Race! Purchase your tickets at the Rotary booth during PrairieFest for $5 or a "Quack Pack" for $20. First place duck wins $500 and
a lottery chance to win $10,000! 3:30-5:30p August http://www.augusttheband.com
Lead singer Ron Porter and the horn band AUGUST rock songs by Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Chase, Earth Wind
& Fire, Ray Charles, and James Brown just to name a few. This band delivers! |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer 2009! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparks.org/soundofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
| Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates specified.
Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken strips, salads, strawberry
shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers, chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries,
cheese curds, ice cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber Genesis
SP-310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets are $1
each or 6 for $5 and are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E.
Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Wed 6/17 |
Palatine Concert Band |
Fest, Elk Grove RotaryFest 2009! Lions Park, (E of Arlington Hgts. Rd & Elk Grove Blvd., behind H.S.),
Elk Grove Village, Hotline: 847-806-8466, under a large
tent Wed-Sun,
http://www.elkgroverotary.com/Entertainment.html
(Thanks Bobbi for the Early Heads up! 3/12 -DZM)
 
http://www.elkgrove.org http://www.elk-grove-village.il.us |
| Admission is free.
All proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Elk Grove Charities. No outside food or beverage
may be brought into the festival grounds. All events will be held weather permitting. Schedule is subject
to change. There will be no refunds on ticket sales. No Pets (dogs, cats, giraffes, guppies, etc) are allowed
on the festival grounds and there are no facilities to board them. |
| Wed 6/17 |
6:30-8p Dave Zane and Zane’s Way
http://www.zanesway.com Dave of The Cryan' Shames: http://www.cryanshames.com & of Sonny Geraci &The Outsiders: http://sonnygeraci.com
Dave Zane is a member of national groups The Cryan’ Shames and The Outsiders. Zane’s Way music appeals to audiences
of all ages! There is a “little something” for everyone who enjoys music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, 8:40-10:30p
Libido Funk Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com
An over-the-top homage to the disco music of the 70s. Their nonstop energy and showmanship, complete with authentic
costuming and danceable Disco grooves, has become their trademark. |
| Thu 6/18 |
6:30-8p Brock and Abrams: http://www.Myspace.com/brockandabrams
Brock and Abrams are Mike Bruccoleri, formerly of Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone and Bobby Abrams, best
known as a vocalist and the lead guitarist with The Buckinghams. Brock and Abrams perform Pop Hits of the 50s to
the 80s.
8:40-10:30p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org
7th Heaven performs rock/pop hit covers from the 80s to today. Lead singer Keith Semple won “Pop Stars” (UK Version
of American Idol) and was signed to Jive Records where he received a Gold Record. |
Fri 6/19
Cancelled
Flooding! |
6:30-7:15p From the Bridge On Winners of the 2008 Rotaryfest Battle of the Bands
8-9:20p Catfight: http://www.myspace.com/catfightbandcom
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd
Best Rock Band, 5th Best Dance Band! http://www.nitelife.org
All-girl band Catfight has opened for Snoop Dog, Tommy Lee, Styx, Night Ranger and other national acts. This high
energy, fun, sassy performance is packed full of popular music from Kelly Clarkson to The Killers.
10-11:40p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic
rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best
Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave
Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org
Voted best suburban classic rock band for several years running, Hi-Infidelity’s music is a mixture of REO
Speedwagon, Journey, Styx, Kansas, Journey and other classic rock bands. Bryan Adams, Train, Rob Thomas and Tom
Petty are also thrown into the mix. |
Sat 6/20
Cancelled
Flooding! |
Note on Web Site: Carnival will be open today at 2:00, Saturday, June 20.
Nothing is open at the main RotaryFest grounds.
6p Parade begins, 2-6p Local Entertainment
6-7:30p Hot Rocks: http://hotrocksband.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 5th
Best Tribute Band! http://www.nitelife.org
Chicago’s very own Rolling Stones Tribute Band has been featured on WGN News, Fox News, and in The Tribune
and Sun Times. They are a complete celebration of the “Stones” experience.
8-9:20p CoverGürl: http://www.covergurlrocks.com
(Jessica, contender for TV Rock Star INXS) Classic Rock, 80'S, New Pop,
Covergurl performs high-powered rock covers from bands such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Blondie, Audioslave,
Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, No Doubt, and Weezer. The band features the vocals of Amber Tripp.
9:30p Fireworks Display!
10-11:40p The Lounge Puppets: http://www.loungepuppets.com (80’s Hair Band Tribute)
The Lounge Puppets, breaking attendance records at every fest and club, perform “A Tribute To 80s Hair Bands”
featuring the songs of Guns ’n’ Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Poison, Ratt, Skid Row, Warrant,
and others. Don’t miss this show! |
Sun 6/21
Open! |
3-4:30p Triple Dawg Dare, 5-6:45p Rick Lindy & the The
Wild Ones: http://www.thewildonesband.net
Rock-A-Billy Dance Band (Singer Rick Lindy http://www.ricklindy.com, Drums Joe Smith, Manager/The River 95.9 FM: http://www.959theriver.fm DJ-Scott Mackay)
Rick Lindy toured the world as a member of the Serendipity Singers and had a 5-year stretch as lead singer for
Big Guitars from Memphis. They perform 50s, 60s, and rockabilly by the likes of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins,
and Roy Orbison. 7:30-9p The New Invaders:
http://www.newinvaders.com The New Invaders perform
classic 60s hit songs from Brit Rock to Woodstock Complete with go-go dancers, song after song, note for note,
hold on to your seat as they take you back in time to an explosive and historical musical time period unlike any
other! The sound, the look, and the visual nostalgia bring the journey to life! |
Fest, Woodridge Jubilee Days 2009! Woodridge & Center Dr (W of I-355, B4 Rt 53, N of 75 St), Woodridge,
630-353-3400, Map,
(S of the Woodridge Park District Community Center and W of the Woodridge Village Hall and Library) http://www.woodridgeparks.org
, Poster: http://www.woodridgeparks.org/pdf/Jubilee09%20web.pdf
Wed (no band - 6-10p Carnival Only -Unlimited Rides: $15, $10 if purchased by 4:30 pm on July 13 at Community
Center, $15 if purchased after 4:30 pm on July 13 at the
ticket booth at Carnival) -Sun (no band Carnival Only-1-7p Unlimited Rides: $15) |
| Thu 6/18 |
9p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd
Best Rock Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Fri 6/19 |
|
| Sat 6/20 |
2:30-4:30p Woodridge Idol, 5p The Sound Decision Band mixes it up with your favorite pop,
rock and blues tunes for all to enjoy. 7p Planet Groove features a 4-piece horn section,
6 vocalists,
a rhythm section that is super tight and the versatility to cover a staggering number of artists.
9-10:30p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com (Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band, '07
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd Best
Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org
10:30p Fireworks Display! |
| Sun 6/21 |
|
Concert in the Park, Twin
Lakes Patio Entertainment Series 2009! Clubhouse, 1200 E Twin Lakes
Dr, Palatine, 847-934-6050, Map,
http://www.saltcreekpd.com http://saltcreek.multisportsystems.com/page/show/8534
For PATIO: N Rt 53 to N Northwest Hwy to S Creekside Dr to E Twin Lakes Dr to Clubhouse,
Salt Creek Park District, Twin Lakes, Rt 53 & Palatine Rd, Palatine, 847-259-6890,
Our Friday night patio entertainment series is back and better than ever! No outside food or drink will be allowed
on the deck or patio areas during patio entertainment. Come for dinner and our free concert on the deck overlooking
the lake. Enjoy the best hamburger in town, hot dogs, beef or chicken sandwich, fries ... and finish with ice cream.
Beer and wine available throughout the concert.
Please, no alcohol may be brought into the park. 7:30-9:30p
NEW!! The Village of Palatine has adopted a new smoking ordinance that bans smoking from
all outdoor eating areas and 15' away from all entrances and exits. We thank you for your cooperation. |
Fri 6/19
Cancelled
Flooding! |
R-Gang: http://www.R-Gang.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best
R&B Band! '06 as the Best R&B Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer 2009! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparks.org/soundofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
| Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates specified.
Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken strips, salads, strawberry
shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers, chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries,
cheese curds, ice cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber Genesis
SP-310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets are $1
each or 6 for $5 and are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E.
Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Fri 6/19 |
American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
(Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance
Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band,
'07 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd
Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org,
Food: Backyard Grille, |
 Fest,
23rd Nostalgia Days 2009! Shiloh Park, Zion,
Map,
http://www.nostalgiadays.com http://www.cityofzion.com |
| Fri 6/19 |
The Dome, 26th & Sheridan Rd, Downtown, Map,
6-9:15p Friday Night 70's Dance Party!
39 and Holding! 847-487-0011, http://www.39andholding.com
DJ Scottie Hicks "has been Lake Zurich's home
town DJ since 1977" 6:30p 39 And Holding, Movies will start at Dusk 9:30p
"Bee MOVIE" |
| Sat 6/21 |
9a-5p CAR SHOW OPENS - ON SHERIDAN ROAD IN DOWNTOWN ZION!
10a-6p DJ Starts Music - Scotty of "39 & Holding", 12N Zion Pageant Queens, 12:30p ZB Cheerleaders,
12N-2p The Blooze Brothers: http://www.sweethomechicagoband.com
South Stage - 28th & Sheridan, 2-4p (Meet & Greet) The Blooze Brothers - VIP Tent - Main Stage
12N-2p LAKES AREA SWING BAND Center Stage - 27th & Sheridan
3-4p LARRY WIMMER PERFORMS LIVE (BLUES BAND) SHILOH PARK - By The LAWN MOWER RACES 3:55p Cars Exit Show for Sheridan
Road Cruize!
6-9:30p NEW ODYSSEY '3 Guys Play 30 Instruments!' (Sheridan Health Care Center) Main Stage 9:30p
"GREASE" At The Dome, Movies will start at Dusk |
 Fest,
13th Annual Brewfest 2009! Festival
Park, Grove Ave & Prairie, Downtown, Elgin,
http://www.cityofelgin.org |
| Two days of music, food, and beer. For more information, call 847-842-1001. Sponsored by Shorewood Property
Investments. |
| Tickets are $1 each. A 14oz. beer is 3 tickets and food prices vary. ?? |
| Fri 6/19 |
7-8:30p Howard & The White Boys:
http://howardandthewhiteboys.net |
| Sat 6/20 |
8p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock, Org's) |
 Fest,
(1 Day Event-11a-9p), SummerFest 2009!
Rugaard Gazebo, Historic Illinois Prairie Path, Ardmore Ave & Park Blvd, Villa Park, http://www.invillapark.com
http://www.villaparksummerfest.com |
| Sat 6/20 |
11:15a Perry's Music Rock & Roll University, 12:30p Commotion on the Jury, 1:05p Discover Dance, 1:30p andDave,
2:05p Aziza and the Belly Dance Jewels, 2:30p The Runaways http://www.runawaysrock.com
50's, 60's, and 70's, 3:35p Aspiration Dance, 4p Raine Nation
Soaring rock guitars mixed with a pulsing funk bass and sharp lyrics, 5:05p Sensei Steve, 5:30p The Sometimes Family,
7:30p The Crown Vics: http://www.thecrownvics.com
Recreates the energy and style of the legendary 1950’s Rock & Roll bands to a tee! Last year's headliner returns.
1950s Rock and Roll Big Band, |
| Concert in the Park, 6th Annual SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES 2009! Geneva Commons, Williamsburg Ave, just S of
Rt 38 on Randall Rd, Geneva, (630)262-0044, http://www.shopgenevacommons.com/events.html
5-7p Go ahead, catch live entertainment every Sunday in June at Geneva Commons. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets
to the plaza area between Houlihan's and Red Star Tavern, and enjoy free concerts by top area musicians. |
| Sundays in June: FREE Folding chair
w/ carrying case! to the 1st 75
concertgoers! Check web site for sales! |
| Sun 6/21 |
5-7p OD TAPO IMI Steel Drum Band http://www.instantvacation.net
(Caribbean) – Steel Drums & More. Get a taste of the tropics with OD TAPO IMI’s island revue, featuring steel
drums, pop music, choreography and percussion., island revue, featuring steel drums, pop music, choreography and
percussion. |
 Fest, Sorrento
Cheese Festa Pasta Vino 2009! (formerly The Heart of Italy Food &
Wine Festival), 2400 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, 312-733-7469, http://onestientertainment.com/html/oakley.html
Dir: Western Ave X I-290: Go South on Western Ave past Cermak (22nd) to 25th St, Go East (left) on 25th St to Oakley.
The festival is on Oakley between 24th and 25th St. Watch for signs around the area to direct you to the many free
parking lots. |
| Fri 6/19 |
5:30-7p Tony Yarrio, 7-8:30p Three Faces of Frank Sinatra, 9-11p The Bronx
Wanderers Direct from New York! A tribute to Dion, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! |
| Sat 6/20 |
1-3p Vince Amore, 3:30-5p Jack Miuccio Chicagoland’s
Popular Crooner!
5:30-7p The Chicago Rat Pack (Swing) http://members.aol.com/tonyocean/chiratpack.htm
featuring Jack D'Amico http://www.jackdamico.com, Tony Ocean http://www.tonyocean.net & Lawrence Evening as Frank, Dean and Sammy!,
7:15-8:30p Tony Spavone http://www.tonyspavones.com/index.html
?? (Italian American Torchlight Songs), 9-11p The Bronx Wanderers Direct
from New York! A tribute to Dion, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! |
| Sun 6/21 |
12N-1p Mass, 1-2:15p Johnny Maggio, 2:30-4p Martino & Lenzi, 4:30-5:30p Gigolo Johnny Lounge, 6-6:45p
The Cast from The Jersey Boys! 7-9p The Bronx Wanderers Direct from New York! A tribute to Dion, Frankie
Valli & The Four Seasons! |
| Concert in the Park, 11th Anniversary! Big Band Series in Town Square 2009!
Town Square Park (Nr Fountain), Schaumburg Rd & Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, http://www.stdl.org
http://www.stdl.org/musically.htm |
Concerts are held in Town Square in the seating area near the park pond. Families and friends are welcome to
attend. Please consider bringing your lawn chairs and come early. Priority seating is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Snacks can be purchased from various locations in the square. 13 great music events!
Please thank Barbara R. Marik mailto:bmarik@stdl.org
for all the hard work that goes into persenting this great music series! - DZM
If you have news or questions you want to share with other Musically Yours subscribers, just drop me a line at
mailto:bmarik@stdl.org . I welcome all comments |
Midwest Ballroom with John Russell Ghrist 90.9 FM WDCB Public Radio
WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station
is known for its diverse music programming: jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and "Midwest Ballroom."
Now in its eighth year, "Midwest Ballroom" is hosted by John Russell Ghrist. It is heard Saturdays at
5 p.m. over 90.9 FM WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned
by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the
Internet by going to http://www.wdcb.org . Liste ners m ay contact
John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, Il. 60118 or via e-mail at mailto:midwestballroom@yahoo.com
. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at http://www.yorkvillebigband.com
FYI: John Russell Ghrist Interveiws Fans & Performers at the concerts
for his show! |
| Mon 6/22 |
6:45-8:15p Tenors 3 professional trio of classically trained tenor vocalists presenting
a diverse musical landscape encompassing opera, Broadway, operetta and ethnic songs, Rain date: 6/25 |
Concert in the Park, Tunes on Tuesday
Concert Series 2009! Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster St, Morton
Grove, 847-965-1200, http://www.mortongroveparks.com
Poster: http://www.mortongroveparks.com/pdf/Special%20Events.pdf
Pavilion in the north end of the Park Concert Information: Tunes on Tuesday
The Morton Grove Park District offers 8 evenings of exceptional musical entertainment each summer as part of its
FREE Tunes on Tuesday summer concert series. Concerts are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm during the months
of June and July. Concerts are held at Harrer Park Pavilion in the north end of the park. Harrer Park is located
at 6250 Dempster Street. At each concert, a different local restaurant is featured. You will find a complete listing
of this year's concert series in the summer brochure that will be posted on this web site in early May. |
| Tunes on Tuesday Food Drive! For the third consecutive year, the Morton Grove Park District will be supporting
the Niles Township Food Pantry and the Morton Grove Women’s Club Program of “Neediest Families of Morton Grove”
by accepting donations of non-perishable food and non-food items at all Summer Concerts and Family Fun events.
Please show your generosity so we can begin to fight hunger in our own backyard. Should you have any questions,
please contact Liz Goodwin at (847) 965-1200. |
| Tue 6/23 |
7-8:30p 6/23 Janesville, Food: The Grill at Classic Bowl, 7/7 DAVE RUDOLPH’S BEACH
PARTY, Food: China Chef, 7/14 Runaways, Food: Pizza Hut! 7/21 R-Gang, Food: Subway on Dempster, 7/28 Tin Horse,
Food: Mr. Zee’s #2!, 8/4 Ac Rock, Food: Niles Dairy Queen. 8/11 The Associates, Food: El Sol Restaurant, |
| Rating: (Tops) PEACE :)>-, LOVE >:D<, ROCK'N ROLL \:D/,
& Great Food - DZM |
Concert in the Park, Music In The Park
and Cars under the Stars 2009! Town Center Park (corner of Center
and Green), Bensenville, 630-594-1190, (Thanks joyce O for the Early Heads Up - DZM)
Back by popular demand, Music in the Park will feature all the great sounds of summer along with an opportunity
to view up to 200 Classic Cars every Wednesday night. Family entertainment every week includes Carriage and Fire
Truck Rides, Clowns and Caricatures. Summer fare concession items available.Call Community Events for more information:
630-594-1190. Over 100 Classic Cars on display and competing for Best of Show $100,
Food provided by Two Chefs of Bensenville, Soft Drinks and water provided by St. Bedes Church, St. Charles Boremeo
Church, Popcorn provided by the Village of Bensenville Rotary Club
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Fire Truck Rides, Clowns, Character Artist, Carriage Rides, All Activites are FREE!
http://www.bensenville.il.us Poster: http://www.bensenville.il.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=254
Every Wednesday at 7:30p in the Bensenville Towne Center |
| Wed 6/24 |
The Grass Roots: http://the-grassroots.com |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer 2009! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparks.org/soundofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
| Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates specified.
Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken strips, salads, strawberry
shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers, chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries,
cheese curds, ice cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber Genesis
SP-310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets are $1
each or 6 for $5 and are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E.
Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Wed 6/24 |
Palatine Children’s Chorus, |
| Thu 6/25 |
Flamenco Expresivo, Towne Square, |
 Concert in the Park Music in the Park 2009! Central Park Gazebo, 1450 Forest Gate Rd.(just off
Jorie Blvd, N of 31 St), Oak Brook, 630-990-4233, Map,
http://www.oak-brook.org, http://www.obparks.org,
Poster: |
| Bring your lawn chairs,blankets and picnic dinner to enjoymusic in the park and see the stage in a beautiful
forest setting! Our concert series is just like Ravinia,but without the driving,parking or prices. In case of inclement
weather, concerts will bemoved into the Family Recreation Center gym. For weather and location updates, please
call the park district at (630) 990-4233 after 6p |
| Thu 6/25 |
7-8:30p The Runaways http://www.runawaysrock.com
50's, 60's, and 70's
The Runaways are a Chicago area based band that plays the rock ‘n roll music you remember from cruising down the
highway with the AM radio blasting, listening to your favorites by Ricky Nelson, Wilson Pickett & The Ronettes.
This band performs with high energy and interactsm with the audience encouraging singing and dancing. You’ll leave
feeling like you’re ‘16’ again! |
Concert in the Park, Concerts
at Veterans Memorial Bandshell 2009! Lions Memorial Park, 411 S
Maple St, Mt. Prospect, 847-640-1000 ext. 229 http://www.mountprospect.org
http://www.mppd.org http://www.mppd.org/index.php
7:30p
Parking available in main lot and adjacent commuter lots. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and enjoy the musical sounds
of summer! In case of rain, concert will be held indoors at LRC. Concerts begin at 7:30p, Thursday Concerts sponsored
by Tuccio’s Call Us At 847-222-0700, Concert Specials: Grab a phone, call in your order and it will be delivered
directly to the concert in Lions Park - just in time for you to sit back and enjoy the free show! Concerts in the
Park are sponsored by: Mount Prospect National Bank. |
| Thu 6/25 |
ABBA Salute: http://www.abbasalute.com
(ABBA Trib) - You won't be able to resist singing along with these tunes that defined a generation!
Movies begin at dusk: Mamma Mia! (PG-13) Some Mature
Content!
FREE! Thursday Night Music, Movies and More! Bouncy Playtime - Kids can jump to their heart's content for FREE!
Make It/Take It Crafts with The Studio - $3 per child $5 for two children
ECO Crazy Crafts with the Conservatory - $3 per child $5 for two children
Concessions - Hotdogs, snacks, ice cream and drinks will be available for purchase.
Family Picnic Special - $12 MEAL DEAL for 4 hotdogs, chips & drinks. All packed in a recyclable tote bag that's
yours to keep! Pre-Order at 847-632-9333 sponsored by Novak and Parker, Daily Herald, Bounce About Moonwalk Rentals,
Innate Chiropractic and Northwest Community Hospital. |
 Concert in the Park, Concerts Under the Stars 2009! Viking Park Bandshell, 4374 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, 847-623-7788,
847-599-3745,
http://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com http://www.gurnee.il.us
http://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/happenings
http://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/special/index.cfm#underthestars
Thursdays, 7pm to 8:30pm, at the Viking Park Band Shell
New this year - Family Events will be held in conjunction with each concert. Details to follow soon! Bring a lawn
chair or blanket for your comfort. In case of inclement weather, call the recorded message at 847-599-3774. Concert
cancellations are made by 2pm on Thursdays and noon on Sunday. |
| Thu 6/25 |
7-8:30p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic
rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best
Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave
Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org Classic
Rock - Back by popular demand, Hi Infidelity is a rockin' cover band that plays classics by bands like REO Speedwagon,
Journey, Styx and many others. Bring the family for a Party in the Park before the concert including moon bounces,
a Baggo tournament for the adults and more. Food available for purchase. |
Fest, 32nd Annaul Country Fair,
Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 W. Bode (Just E of Springinsguth Rd), Schaumburg,
847-882-7580,
  
http://www.churchoftheholyspirit.org http://www.churchoftheholyspirit.org/CountryFair/Fair2009.htm
Free entertainment, Raffle info on web site. Wed: Carnival only! & Wristband Night $15, Megapass: $50-All Nights-must buy by Thu |
| Thu 6/25 |
JAZZ NIGHT! 6-10p CONANT HS JAZZ BAND, SHS JAZZ COMBO, SHS JAZZ BAND |
| Fri 6/26 |
6:30p ONE2MANY: http://www.one2manyrockandroll.com
Oldies, 9p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies,
Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the
Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 6/27 |
5:15 PUPPET SHOW, 6p SHAM ROCK’N Irish, pop, oldies, dance music, 8p DOUBLE SHOT Chicagoland's Newest Country
Rock Band! |
| Sun 6/28 |
1:15p PUPPET SHOW, 2p GROUPO FOLKLORICO QUETZAL, 3p SUPER CATS, 4:30p SHAM ROCK’N Irish, pop, oldies, dance
music, 5:30p StArwAy Rock / Christian / Rock, 7:30p Denny Diamond: http://www.dennydiamond.com
(Neil Diamond Trib) & THE FAMILY JEWELS Tribute to one of America's favorite singer/songwriters, Neil Diamond.
Mix in songs made famous by artists like Johnny Cash, Roger Miller and various other entertainers to round out
an evening of great music. |
 Fest, Swedish Days, 60th Annual, Central Stage, 3rd St. (Between James & Campbell), Geneva, 630-232-6060, Map,
http://www.genevachamber.com/swedishdays.html
http://www.geneva.il.us
Schedule: http://www.genevachamber.com/pdf/SD%20schedule%20-%202008.pdf |
| Tue 6/23 |
1-3p Concert on the Lawn! Mark Adamczyk Lake Bluff native electric guitarist presents his vision of jazz/rock
fusion, 7-7:30p State Street Dance Studio (In front of Central Stage), 7:30 Central Stage - Maureen Christine &
The 1st Choice Orchestra, |
| Wed 6/24 |
1-3p Concert on the Lawn! Joey Edwin Acoustical guitarist with a unique blend of Latin rhythms and pop grooves,
7:30p Central Stage Local Favorite Band Vocal
six-piece band performs classic rock to modern country hits to blues, reggae and soul with multi-instruments |
| Thu 6/25 |
1-3p Concert on the Lawn! Drew Clausen Guitarist/songwriter performs cover songs from artists such as Lifehouse,
Tim McGraw, Josh Turner and The Goo Goo Dolls, 7:30p Central Stage Tin
Horse Power-packed Southern Rock by three women on guitar, fiddle and keys with a full band behind them, |
| Fri 6/26 |
7p Central Stage - Three local bands with 45 min. sets Inspector Owl - Five piece indie-pop band that originated
in Geneva delivers fun, dancey rock, Kid, You’ll Move Mountains - Former members of Troubled, Hubble perform lively,
ornate indie-rock, anchored by charming co-ed vocals and a tactical sense of adventure, Noah Gabriel Band – Innovative
and captivating singer/ songwriter/guitarist from Aurora plays bluesy/alternative country/rock ’n roll |
| Sat 6/27 |
1-3p Concert on the Lawn! The Wandering Endorphin Acoustical guitarist and Billboard Magazine’s pick for “One
of the best independent artists in the Midwest,” Jim Green mixes country-blues with a little folk, 6p DancEncounter
presents “A Taste of Broadway” (In front of Central Stage) 7:30p Central Stage World Class Noise: http://www.worldclassnoise.com
Chicago music scene veterans bring the vocal fire and passion of classic soul and contemporary favorites
|
The Meteors: http://themeteors.org
|
| Sat 6/27 7:30-10:30p During Swedish Days! Foxfire Restaurant, 17 W State St, Geneva,
630-232-1369, |
|
 Fest, Family, Springfield Drive & Lake
St (W of Bloomingdale Rd), Bloomingdale, 630-893-7000,
http://www.bloomingdalefamilyfest.com/familyfest/entertainment.htm
Poster:
http://www.bloomingdalefamilyfest.com/files/Family_Fest_2008-_4_page_brochure.pdf
Thu 5-10p, Fri 5-11p, Sat & Sun 1-11p, |
| Thu 6/25 |
6:30-8p Midnight, 8:30-10p Hooked on Sonics, |
| Fri 6/26 |
6-7:15p Eric Totherow of Crash, The Dave Matthews Band Tribute, 7:45-8:45p Shirley King (Blues, R&B, Soul, & Motown), Daughter of B.B. King, 9:15-11p Echoes of Pompeii
(Pink Floyd Tribute) |
| Sat 6/27 |
4:15-5:30p Michael J. Perkins Tribute to Sinatra, 8-9:30p Survivor: http://www.survivormusic.com 80’s, Hits:
“Eye Of The Tiger”, “The Search Is Over”, “High On You”, “Can’t Hold Back”, 9:45-11p Bad Medicine: http://www.bad-medicine.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd
Best Tribute Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sun 6/28 |
3-4:30p Johnny Maggio, 5:00-6:15p The Crown Vics: http://www.thecrownvics.com Recreates
the energy and style of the legendary 1950’s Rock & Roll bands to a tee! 6:45-8p US Army Field Band, 8:15-9:15p Tony
Spavone http://tonyspavone.com (Italian American Torchlight
Songs) From Naples with Love, 9:15-9:30p Bloomingdale Family Fest Tribute to War Veterans! 9:30-10p
Fireworks Display!
10-11p Voyage |
 Fest, 30th Wauconda Fest,
Homer T Cook Park, 600 N. Main St, Wauconda, 847-526-3610, Map,
http://www.waucondaparks.com $2 One-Time
Entrance Fee, $1 for Seniors, Free 5 & under, Poster (pdf
format): http://www.waucondaparks.com/images/sidetracks.pdf
DJ Wayne Ewing All Week End??? |
| Thu 6/25 |
Ride Special: $1.25 per ticket & 1 ticket per ride, 7-10p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
(Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance
Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band,
'07 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd
Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Fri 6/26 |
7p Alex & The Allstars, 9p Infinity:
http://www.Infinity2k.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Rock Band! http://www.nitelife.org (80’s Classic Rock), |
| Sat 6/27 |
12N-5p Unlimited Rides $18 wristband, 7p AeroTrip (Aerosmith
Trb), 9p Modern Day Romeos playing only the best in modern rock and beyond. |
| Sun 6/28 |
6:30a Wauconda Fest 5k Run/10k Challenge registration, 7a 18th Annual Wauconda Car Show Registration, 8:05a
Wauconda Fest 5k Run/10k Challenge Start! 11a-3:30p Wauconda Car Show Opens, 12N-5p Unlimited Rides $18
wristband, 12:30-3p Bob’s Traveling Game Show! 3:15p Soul Circus R&B, 5p
Maryann and the Professors 70's, 7p Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band
http://www.beachbumband.com (Caribbean
Rock, Reggae and Calypso) |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer 2009! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparks.org/soundofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
| Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates specified.
Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken strips, salads, strawberry
shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers, chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries,
cheese curds, ice cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber Genesis
SP-310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets are $1
each or 6 for $5 and are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E.
Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Fri 6/26 |
Skip Towne & the Greyhounds: http://www.skiptowne.com
Jazz, Blues, R&B, Food: Backyard Grille, |
 Fest, 28th Annual Heritage, Downtown, Downers
Grove, 630-963-1300, http://www.downers.us
http://events.downers.us http://events.downers.us/heritage-festival
Heritage Festival Brochure (Everything you need to know!- 19 Pages): http://events.downers.us/public/docs/2009/HF/Brochure.pdf |
| Fri 6/26 |
(Beer Garden Stage) $5 Benefit Concert 6p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com,
9p Night Ranger Benefit for "1846 Blodgett House" http://www.1846blodgetthouse.org
(East Stage) 11a & 1p Dave Rudolf, 2:30-3:15p Steps On Main, 3:30-4:30p Cyoty Country,
4:30-6p Jonathan Devin & New Country, 7-8p Plunket, 9-10:30p ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band!
http://www.nitelife.org, (South Stage)
7-8p RTE 66(Route 66): http://www.rte66.org 6 piece band (50's-60's and a whole lot of Elvis), 9-10:30p Bob West as Elvis,
(Tivoli Stage) 6-8p Class Act Big Band |
| Sat 6/27 |
(Beer Garden Stage) 12:30-1:30p Rock Academy, 2:30-4:30p
Instant Karma: http://instantkarmaband.com
(John Lennon Trib), 5:30-7:30p The Classix, 9-10:30p
Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd
Best Rock Band! http://www.nitelife.org, (Fishel
Park Stage) 10a-5p Folk Music, 9-10:30p THE JAMEZ BAND, (East Stage) 12N & 3p
Nickelodeon Live, 5-7p Square Thrus Square with Caller Bobby Poyner, 7:30-8:30p Swing Latin Dance, 9-10:30p
Banda Rika http://www.myspace.com/bandarika01,
(Salsa), (South Stage) 11-11:45a Elite Sports, 1-2p Garage Band Palooza,
3-4:30p Banjo Buddies Dixieland Jazz Band, 6-7:30p Big Guitars From Memphis w/ Rick
Lindy of The Wild Ones: http://www.thewildonesband.net
, 9-10:30p Harry Chapin: A Celebration In Song! Tom Chapin & The Chapin Sisters, The Steve Chapin
Band, (Tivoli Stage) 3:30-4:30p Tom Chapin &
The Chapin Sisters Family Show!
|
| Sun 6/28 |
(Beer Garden Stage) 11:30a-3p Downers Grove Idol Contest, 3:30-5p The Culprits, 6-7:30p
4 Cast, 8:30-10p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com (U2 trib), (South Stage)
12:30-1:15p Salt Creek Sinfonietta, 1:30-2p Chocal AiresChorus, 2:15-3p Downers Grove Choral
Society, (South Stage) 12N-1p Bluestone Academy, 1:30-2:30p Spotlight
Dance Studio, 4:30-5:30p Aviators, 6-7p Fantastic Mammals, 7:30-8:30p Obstacles, 9-10p Judas Beast, (South
Stage) 12:30-2p Tropical Breeze, 3-4:30p Random Axe, 5:30-7p Lisa Rene Band http://www.lisa-rene.com
Mix of old & new Party POP/Rock!, 8-10p Lynne Jordan and
the Shivers: http://www.lynnejordan.com,
(Tivoli Stage) 1p & 3p Charlotte's Web |
 Fest,
5th Annual American Fest 2009! W 34th St &
S Laramie Ave (S of I-290, Nr Hawthorne Racetrack and the original Home Run Inn Pizza Restaurant), Cicero,
Map,
Poster: http://www.thetownofcicero.com/content/img/f221071/ciceroamfest2009.pdf
http://www.thetownofcicero.com/news/contentview.asp?c=221071
Fri: 5-10p, Sat & Sun: 12N-10p, |
| Fri 6/26 |
6:30-7:45p Dave Zane and Zane’s Way
http://www.zanesway.com Dave of The Cryan' Shames: http://www.cryanshames.com & of Sonny Geraci &The Outsiders: http://sonnygeraci.com,
8:30-10p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com (Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band, '07
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd Best
Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 6/27 |
12N-1:15p Jamaican Breeze, 2-3:30p RTE 66(Route
66): http://www.rte66.org 6 piece band (50's-60's and a whole lot of Elvis), 4:15-5:30p Kreatures of Habit
Southern Rock, Altern., & Classic Rock hits, 6:15-7:45p PUSH! Nickelback, Green Day, Foo Fighters, New Crap
-DZM,
8:30-10p Ides Of March: http://www.theidesofmarch.com featuring Jim Peterik http://www.jimpeterik.com |
| Sun 6/28 |
2-3:15p Johnny 3:16, 4-5:30p The Angel Melendez Tropical Band,
Grammy winning CD "Angel Melendez & The 911 Mambo Orchestra", Mambos of the 50's. 6:15-7:45p
Soul Cookin’: http://www.artswarrior.com/aw-entertain-soulCookin.html
(Motown, Dance),
8:30-10p The Buckinghams: http://thebuckinghams.com Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 6th Best Classic Rock! http://www.nitelife.org |
Fest, The 27th Annual Strawberry,
Donwtown, (Nr Rt's 53 & 83,) Long Grove, 847-634-0888,
  
http://www.longgroveonline.com/strawberry.html, Map, http://www.longgroveonline.com/press_release/Strawberry_details2009.pdf
Fri-Sun: 10a-7p, FREE ADMISSION & PARKING. Bypass the parking hassle… take advantage of our new shuttle…HOLIDAY
INN EXPRESS - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS & PALATINE OFFERS FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE http://www.longgroveonline.com/press_release/stawberryfestentertainment.pdf |
| Fri 6/26 |
(Fountain Square) 12N Typhanie Monique, 2p Scott Burns Quartet, 4p Planet Groove (Covered Bridge Stage) 2p Debe Welch Band, 4p Jack Cassidy (Beans & Leaves Gazebo
Stage) 12:30p Meredith Barber, 3p Steve Justman, |
| Sat 6/27 |
(Fountain Square) 10a Radio Disney, 12N Downhome Sophisticates, 2p Dave Hiltebrand Band,
4p Hooked on Sonics, * 6:30p – special evening performance – Ted Wulfers, (Covered Bridge Stage)
12N Lisa Roti, 2p Temple Schultz, 4p Kevin Mileski, (Beans & Leaves Gazebo Stage)
10a Fiddling Chickens, 12N Steve Kreines, 1p Back Porch Moon, 2p Bill Liggett, 3p Thomas Swenson with Ellise Steglinski, |
| Sun 6/28 |
(Fountain Square) 12N Red Riding Hood, 2p Alison Ruble, 4p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org
Unplugged (Covered Bridge Stage) 12N Wes John, 2p "The Weeds"
"acoustic duo" with Bob and his brother Billy bass guitar, (Tumbleweed: http://www.tumbleweedrocks.com), 4p Compass, (Beans & Leaves Gazebo Stage) 11a Gospel Jam, 12N Merv
Collins, 2p Jim and Steve Band, 4p Jimmy Ligget, |
Fest, Northlake Days, Center Point
Preserve, Wolf & Whitehall Rds, Northlake, 708-343-8700,
 
www.northlakecity.com/events%20&%20news.htm, |
| Fri 6/26 |
7:30-9p The Karen Hart Band:
http://www.karenhartband.com 10-11p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com
(classic rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best
of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave Best Male Front for Band, Bobby
Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org
9:30 - Fireworks |
| Sat 6/27 |
6:30-8p The New Invaders: http://www.newinvaders.com 9-11p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
(Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance
Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band,
'07 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd
Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org
9:30p Fireworks Display! |
| Sun 6/28 |
12N Parade, 1-4p Car Show, 4p The Renditions:
http://www.therenditionsband.com (50’s, 60’s
and 70’s) |
 Fest, Taste of Joliet! Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, 815-741-7275, http://www.tasteofjoliet.com
Parking 3 Day Pass Gen Adm: $20,
Fri: N-3p FREE, 3p-12M $10, Sat 12N-12M $10,
Sun 11a-6p $5, Kids -12 w/ an adult & Seniors (62) FREE all weekend. Res. sec: Fri: $30, Sat: $35, |
Fri 6/26
Seniors (62) FREE,
N-3p FREE,
3p-12M $10
Res. sec: $30 |
4:30-6p Camouflage, 6:30-8:30p Sixteen Candles http://www.sixteencandlesband.com
80's,
9p Eddie Money http://www.eddiemoney.com, |
Sat 6/27
Seniors (62) FREE,
12N-12M $10,
Res. sec: $35 |
12N-1p Lockdown, 1:30 – 2:30 Six Degrees, 3-4:30p Road Dogs, 5-7p
7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's), 7:30p Night Ranger "Sister Christian, Don't Tell
Me You Love Me, and Rock in America", 9:15p Joan
Jett and the Blackhearts http://www.joanjett.com |
Sun 6/28
Seniors (62) FREE,
11a-6p $5, |
11a-12N Skinny Williams, 12:30-1:30p Just Local Talent, 2-3:30p Harvest Moon, 4-6p The Clients, |
Concert in the Park, Concert Series
2009! Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park (A theater setting built into
the side of a hill just off Lake Michigan), 900 Sheridan Rd (S of Tower Rd), Lake & Michigan, Wilmette,
847-256-6100, http://www.wilmettepark.org/starlight.cfm
, http://www.wilmettepark.org
*In case of inclement weather, these performances will be held in the Auditorium of the Community Recreation Center
with seating on a first come, first served basis. Performers subject to change based on availability. Weather uncertain?
Call 847/256-9787 after 6 p.m. the day of the performance
Seating: In the interest of safety, fairness and maintenance, seating areas in the Bowl will not be reserved before
6 p.m. Items left earlier will be removed. Blankets are not permitting in the main seating grass area and may not
be used to reserve space for chairs. Lawn chairs (no recliners) may be used only in the grass; wooden benches are
provided on the stone terracing.
Parking: Unrestricted parking in the Gillson Beach Parking lot begins at 6:30 p.m. for all Wallace Bowl events.
Before 6:30 p.m., you must display a 2006 Lakefront Parking decal ($12 Resident, $80 Non-Resident) or purchase
a Daily Parking Permit which is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for $5; or weekends between
9 a.m.-Noon for $7.
Starlight Patio: For picnicking pleasure in the park, food and beverages are available at the Starlight Patio.
The concession stand opens at 5:30 p.m. Full food services begins at 6 p.m.
The Wallace Bowl has been designated "No Smoking" for Starlight Theatre performances.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE A Program of the Wilmette Park District |
| Sat 6/27 |
ABBA Salute: http://www.abbasalute.com
(ABBA Trib), |
| Concert in the Park, Summer Concert/Movie
Series 2009! Grafelman Park, Main St/Rt 72 & 7th St, West
Dundee, 847-428-7131, http://www.dtpd.org http://www.dtpd.org/pages/concerts.html |
| Free Friday Concerts & Movies in the Park, 7-8:30p Concerts, 9p Movies, Lions Club selling food, |
| Sat 6/27 |
7:30-9p Meadowdale Park: Concert and Fireworks! OD TAPO IMI
Steel Drum Band http://www.instantvacation.net (Caribbean)
– Steel Drums & More. 9:30p Fireworks Display! Enjoy this pop tropical show band like no other! Steel
drums, guitars, assorted percussion, horns and vocals power this exultant, wild musical show. They will thrill
you with their streamer/confetti launches along with their Blue “Mahn”/Stomp Broadway performance, making this
an event to be reckoned with!
Beverages, snacks and food may be purchased from the Carpentersville Lions Club as a fundraiser for the community.
Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy the show.
***Rain-date for the fireworks show will be Sunday, 6/28 at approximately 9:30p***
Parking will be available at the Meadowdale Shopping Center, Liberty Lanes, Lakewood School
and Village Hall. No parking at Cinema 12 Theater. |
| Concert in the Park, 6th Annual SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES 2009! Geneva Commons, Williamsburg Ave, just S of
Rt 38 on Randall Rd, Geneva, (630)262-0044, http://www.shopgenevacommons.com/events.html
5-7p Go ahead, catch live entertainment every Sunday in June at Geneva Commons. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets
to the plaza area between Houlihan's and Red Star Tavern, and enjoy free concerts by top area musicians. |
| Sundays in June: FREE Folding chair
w/ carrying case! to the 1st 75
concertgoers! Check web site for sales! |
| Sun 6/28 |
5-7p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com
(classic rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best
of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave Best Male Front for Band, Bobby
Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org |
Concert in the Park, Concert Series
2009! Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park (A theater setting built into
the side of a hill just off Lake Michigan), 900 Sheridan Rd (S of Tower Rd), Lake & Michigan, Wilmette,
847-256-6100, http://www.wilmettepark.org/starlight.cfm
, http://www.wilmettepark.org
*In case of inclement weather, these performances will be held in the Auditorium of the Community Recreation Center
with seating on a first come, first served basis. Performers subject to change based on availability. Weather uncertain?
Call 847/256-9787 after 6 p.m. the day of the performance
Seating: In the interest of safety, fairness and maintenance, seating areas in the Bowl will not be reserved before
6 p.m. Items left earlier will be removed. Blankets are not permitting in the main seating grass area and may not
be used to reserve space for chairs. Lawn chairs (no recliners) may be used only in the grass; wooden benches are
provided on the stone terracing.
Parking: Unrestricted parking in the Gillson Beach Parking lot begins at 6:30 p.m. for all Wallace Bowl events.
Before 6:30 p.m., you must display a 2006 Lakefront Parking decal ($12 Resident, $80 Non-Resident) or purchase
a Daily Parking Permit which is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for $5; or weekends between
9 a.m.-Noon for $7.
Starlight Patio: For picnicking pleasure in the park, food and beverages are available at the Starlight Patio.
The concession stand opens at 5:30 p.m. Full food services begins at 6 p.m.
The Wallace Bowl has been designated "No Smoking" for Starlight Theatre performances.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE A Program of the Wilmette Park District |
| Sun 6/28 |
2p Jazz in the Park! Breeze, Mallinckrodt Concerts in the Park Under the Centennial Gazebo |
| Fest, MOTHER OF ALL BLOCK PARTIES! Our Lady Mother of the Church, 8747 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 773-625-3369,
http://www.ourladymotherchurch.com |
| Fri 6/26 |
7p Ryan Adamsen’s Swing Band featuring, Swing, Jazz, Salsa |
| Sat 6/27 |
12N-7p Classic Car Show! 4-6p SideCar 50’s-60’s, 7-10:30p The Incognitos: http://www.theincognitos.com
50’s-90’s, |
| Sun 6/28 |
12N-3:30p Downtown Sound featuring Polka music, 4-6p SideCar 50’s-60’s,
6:30-9:30p Jimmy Niteclub Italian music |
| Concert in the Park, 11th Anniversary! Big Band Series in Town Square 2009!
Town Square Park (Nr Fountain), Schaumburg Rd & Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, http://www.stdl.org
http://www.stdl.org/musically.htm |
Concerts are held in Town Square in the seating area near the park pond. Families and friends are welcome to
attend. Please consider bringing your lawn chairs and come early. Priority seating is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Snacks can be purchased from various locations in the square. 13 great music events!
Please thank Barbara R. Marik mailto:bmarik@stdl.org
for all the hard work that goes into persenting this great music series! - DZM
If you have news or questions you want to share with other Musically Yours subscribers, just drop me a line at
mailto:bmarik@stdl.org . I welcome all comments |
Midwest Ballroom with John Russell Ghrist 90.9 FM WDCB Public Radio
WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station
is known for its diverse music programming: jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and "Midwest Ballroom."
Now in its eighth year, "Midwest Ballroom" is hosted by John Russell Ghrist. It is heard Saturdays at
5 p.m. over 90.9 FM WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned
by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the
Internet by going to http://www.wdcb.org . Liste ners m ay contact
John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, Il. 60118 or via e-mail at mailto:midwestballroom@yahoo.com
. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at http://www.yorkvillebigband.com
FYI: John Russell Ghrist Interveiws Fans & Performers at the concerts
for his show! |
| Mon 6/29 |
6:45-8:15p Limited Edition Big Band, Band Leader: Richard Gulbrandsen, Vocalist: Julie
Ann Caselli. Rain date: 7/2. |
 
Concert in the Park, The Glen 2009!
Navy Park, The Glen Town (Shopping) Center, 2671 Navy Blvd, Glenview, Map,
http://www.theglentowncenter.com/news_summ.html
(1M W of Waukegan Road, btwn Lake Ave & Willow Rd, Directions: Off Lake Ave turn onto N Patriot Blvd, enter
on N Tower Dr) ,
The Glen Town Center will host its summer-long “Summer Sounds” live music series featuring a great mix of blues,
rock, funk, folk, jazz and reggae. The Glen Town Center will also provide fun crafts and interactive activities
during each concert. Held every Tuesday evening, children's activities start at 4pm, and concerts begin at 6:30pm.
June 9 - September 1, 2009 Every Tuesday 4p- 8:30p |
| Tue 6/30 |
6:30p R-Gang: http://www.R-Gang.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best
R&B Band! '06 as the Best R&B Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Rating: (Tops) PEACE :)>-, LOVE >:D<, ROCK'N ROLL \:D/,
& Great Food - DZM |
Concert in the Park, Summer "Park Fest" 2009! Village Green, Shermer Rd & Walters Ave,
Northbrook, 847-291-2985, Schedule: http://www.nbparks.org/html/park_fest_2009.html
http://www.nbparks.org/index.html
Bring your friends, family & lawn chairs or blankets. Food service begins at 6:30p, followed by concerts
at the Gazebo at 7:30p. In the event of inclement weather, concerts are moved to The Northbrook Theatre(
in Leisure Center) 3323 Walters Ave. (Nr Landwehr, S of Dundee Rd), Map,
http://www.northbrooktheatre.org/northbrook_theatre.htm
Call 847-291-2985 for concert updates if rain threatens.
Summer ``Park Fest" concerts are co-sponsored with special thanks of the Fifth Third Bank of Northbrook. Poster:
http://www.nbparks.org/assets/images/IN137C_ParkFest2008_03.21.png |
| Tue 6/30 |
The White Saddle Band: http://www.thewhitesaddleband.com (Oldies, Rockabilly & Country), Food: 4th of July Assoc. Ice Cream Social, B4 Concert
the Rotary Riverchance Rubber Duck Race! |
 Concert
in the Park, Music At The Gazebo 2009! Riverfront Park Gazebo, 8600 W Grand Ave (1 blk
E of River Rd on S side of Grand Ave at Ditka Dr), River Grove, 708-453-8000,
http://villageofrivergrove.org, http://vorg.us/2news/news.htm
http://vorg.us/4rec/rec.htm |
| Wednesday Night Concerts at the Gazebo. Trustee Jeff Wiener always does a terrific job booking the bands for
these events and this year is no exception. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic basket and enjoy the music. Oh, and
be sure to thank Jeff for his hard work. |
| Wed 7/1 |
Confetti, 40’s Swing, Oldies, Classic Rock, Top 40, Disco, Motown, Country or Contemporary
Pop, |
Concert in the Park, Uniquely Thursdays
Live music in the streets 2009! 1st St btwn Garfield & Washington St, Downtown,
Hinsdale, 630-789-7000, http://hinsdalechamber.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/EventPage.jsp?ccid=318&eventid=1218&qs=ccid=318|visibility=2|context=month,
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/calendar/cal_comm.asp
Join us every Thursday evening beginning June 15th for the summer concert series, Uniquely Thursdays. Food will
be offered by embrace, Toni Marie’s, Wild Oats Market, and Guiliano’s Pizza. Beer, wine and water will be offered
through the Chamber of Commerce. Bring your chairs and blankets to sit down and relax while visiting with friends
and neighbors.
6-9p (Every Thursday Evening) Thanks to "100.3 Love fm" Radio Station, Adventist
Hinsdale Hospital, Grant Square Merchants, LaSalle Bank, Midwest Bank and Trust Company,Elise Harnois, DDS, Union
Church of Hinsdale |
| Thu 7/2 |
6-9p Soda: http://www.sodarocks.com Classic Rock, 80's New
Wave, Reggae, Altern. (Rob Loar of The
Only Sons: http://www.onlysons.com) ***$5000.00 GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWING*** |
 
Fest, 71st Annual Lions Village Fair and Taste of Mount Prospect 2009! Melas Park, Centeral & Busse, Mt. Prospect, 847-392-6000, http://www.mountprospect.org
Poster: http://www.mountprospect.org/community/special_events/MPLionsFestival2009Program.pdf
Lions Village Fair Hotline - 847/870-6622, Unlimited Ride Specials: Buy a one day special
hand stamp for $15 for unlimited rides, Wed 6p-CLOSE, Fri - Sun 1-5p, Also: Print $2 off coupon from Poster or from any local businesses where the carnival sign is posted. Or look for a Mt Prospect Lion member at the fair and ask for the coupons. Stage sponsored by Midwest Bank |
| Wed 7/1 |
6-11p Unlimited Rides Specials, 6-6:30p Opening Ceremonies, 6:30-8p One Way Street (Rock),
8:30p Catfight: http://www.catfightband.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Rock Band, 5th Best Dance Band! http://www.nitelife.org
On Guitar: Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 3rd Best
Acoustic Solo, 5th Best Solo Performer! http://www.nitelife.org 9:45-10p Fireworks Display! Sponsored by Friedrichs Funeral Home |
| Thu 7/2 |
6-11p Unlimited Rides Specials, 6:15-8p Robin Rogers (Blues), 8:30-10:45p
Lonnie Brooks: http://www.lonniebrooks.com
(Blues) |
| Fri 7/3 |
3:30-5:30p One Way Street (Rock), 6:15-7:30p Brace for Impact (Classic Hard Rock: UFO, Scorpions, Rainbow) 8-10:45p Dot Dot Dot: http://dotdotdotonline.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best
Original Band, Adam 2nd Best Male Front for Band! http://www.nitelife.org Back from FOX TV The Next Great American Band! http://nextgreatband.msn.com (Rock/Pop/Power
Pop) |
| Sat 7/4 |
7-11a Annual Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale: (Adults $5, Children (6-12) $3, Under 5 Free, Sponsored By: The Egg Factory), 1p 4th of July Parade:
Come watch over 100 entries in this year’s annual parade. The parade starts at Lions Park and ends at Melas Park
Fairgrounds! 1-5p Unlimited Rides Specials,
6:15-7:30p Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen Tribute), 8-10:45p The Fairlanes: http://www.thefairlanesband.com (50’s to 80’s Rock and Roll) 9:30-10p Fireworks Display! Sponsored by Mt. Prospect Lions Club and the Village of Mount Prospect |
| Sun 7/5 |
9a-3p Lions Paw Charity Car Show (Registration 8:00am), 1-5p Unlimited Rides Specials,
1-5p Family Activities, 4-5p 75¢ SPECIALS FOOD TENT (To celebrate the Mount Prospect Lions Club 75th Charter Anniversary)
6-7:15p Ronnie Rice: http://www.ronnierice.com
(Oldies Rock and Roll) 7:15-8:15p Jimy Sohns of The Shadows of
Knight: http://www.shadowsofknight.com
(Original lead singer for Shadows of Knight) 8:30-10:45p Instant
Karma: http://instantkarmaband.com
(John Lennon Trib) (John Lennon/Beatles) |
Fest, 4th of July 2009!
Main & Cook, Downtown, Barrington,
http://www.Barrington4thofJuly.com http://www.barrington-il.gov
Poster: http://www.barrington-il.gov/DocumentsAndForms/4th%20Flyer.pdf |
| Wed 7/1 |
5-7p The Wind Gypsys: http://www.windgypsys.com
Classic Rock & Chicago-Style Blues Presented by WICKSTROM AUTO GROUP, 8-11:30p
Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners http://nightburners.com
Chicago Blues Inspired by a Little Southern Rock Presented by BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST |
| Thu 7/2 |
5-7p SMOKIN GUNZ - Singing your US99 Favorites! Presented by DOERING LANDSCAPING & DESIGN, 8-11:30p Sixteen Candles http://www.sixteencandlesband.com
The Very Best of the 80's Chicago's Favorite '80s Band Presented by ANGEL
WATER, |
| Fri 7/3 |
5-7p I-ROAD - Rock & Roll Presented by BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST, 8-11:30p
WAY PAST CURFEW - Let the Good Times "Rock 'n' Roll" Presented by DAVE & KATY PEPPER |
| Sat 7/4 |
10a FOURTH OF JULY PARADE, 12N-2p BARRINGTON COMMUNITY BAND, DUSK Fireworks Display! Presented by DARTMOOR HOMES, JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON and the FISHER
NUT STORE, |
 Fest,
Taste Of Lombard 2009! Madison Meadow's Park, Wilson
(E of Main), Lombard, Map,
http://www.tasteoflombard.com Hotline: 630-375-7474,
http://www.tasteoflombard.com/entertainment.html |
| Wed 7/1 |
5p Flag Presentation, 5:30-7:30p Stockwood: http://www.stockwoodrocks.com (The
Beatle Boys), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best
Under 21 Band! http://www.nitelife.org 8p
Tin Horse: http://www.tinhorseband.com
3 wild women run power packed southern rock, |
| Thu 7/2 |
5p Flag Presentation, 5:15p Girl Next Door http://www.girlnextdoormusic.com
, 7p Lucky Town http://www.myspace.com/luckytownmusic
, 9p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com
(U2 trib) |
| Fri 7/3 |
12N Flag Presentation, 1p 8 Mile South http://www.myspace.com/the8milessouthband,
3p Ash Avenue http://www.ashave.com, 5p West Side Winders http://www.westsidewinders.com, 7p CoverGürl: http://www.covergurlrocks.com
(Jessica, contender for TV Rock Star INXS) Classic Rock, 80'S, New Pop, 9:30p Firehouse
http://www.firehousemusic.com, |
| Sat 7/4 |
12N Flag Presentation, 12N The Dyes http://www.myspace.com/thedyes,
1:30p One Foot in the Groove: http://onefootinthegroove.org 60's and 70's rock with horns.
Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Blood Sweat and Tears, Ides of March, Tower of Power, etc., 3p The Cajun Strangers
http://www.cajunstrangers.com, 5:30p Lombard Idol Finalists,
7p Rico!: http://www.ricojams.com
http://myspace.com/ricojams1 Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Latin! http://www.nitelife.org
, 9p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs
'07 Winner as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best
Rock Band, Dave Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best
Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org
9:30p Fireworks Display! |
| Sun 7/5 |
Seniors Appreciation Day! 12N Flag Presentation, 12:30p Bobby Sanders w/16 Piece Orchestra, 2:30p
Flat Cats http://www.flatcatsmusic.com
Swing, 4:30-6p Bagshot Row: http://bagshotrow.com Blend of 50's & 60's "Power Pop" |
Fest, 34th Frontier Days 2009!
Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St (3 blks E of Arlington Heights Rd), Arlington Heights, 847-577-8572,
fax: 847-577-8645, email: mailto:frontier@frontierdays.org
,
http://www.frontierdays.org Free Shuttle Buses Run During Festival
Hours From the Downtown Parking Garages, Help us continue to provide free entertainment and activities for the
entire family by purchasing your food and drink on the festival grounds. NO COOLERS PLEASE!
Poster: http://www.frontierdays.org/PDF/2009%20Festival%20flier.pdf |
| Wed 7/1 |
(West Stage) 6:30-9:30p BATTLE OF THE BANDS, (outfield
area) 5-8p DOG FRISBEE CATCH & FETCH
(Main Stage) 7:45p OPENNING CEREMONIES 8p KENTUKY HEADHUNTERS, (Froniter
Stage -Tent) 9:15-10:45p Heartache Tonight: http://www.heartachetonight.com Eagles
Trib, Tom Carey is Back! |
| Thu 7/2 |
5p-12M BARGAIN CARNIVAL RIDES.....sales end at 11p, (West Stage) 6-7p
TEEN BAND NIGHT! (Main Stage) 8p Blues Travelers, (Froniter
Stage -Tent) 9:15-11:45p ARRA:
http://www.arraweb.com Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Fri 7/3 |
10a-1p CARNIVAL/LUNCH FOR CITIZENS WITH MENTAL/ PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
and their immediate families only…9:30am registration at Frontier Store…ride from 10am-11:30am followed by entertainment
starting at 11:00am and lunch at 11:30am. RIDES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FROM 10am to NOON. Sponsored by Dr. Tim Schening,
Personalities, Inc., and Beaner's Coffee.
10a BIKE RALLY…all ages. Meet near the playground in Recreation Park. Children under
12 must be accompanied by a parent. Sponsored by WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
12N-6p BARGAIN CARNIVAL RIDES...sales end at 5p (tennis courts) 1:30-3p WHEELCHAIR TENNIS…watch a match or sign up for the competition. Held on the tennis courts and organized by NWSRA.
Sponsored by the Daily Herald., (West Stage) 1-2p BILL HOFFMAN'S
EXOTIC ANIMALS, 5:15-6:30p McNULTY IRISH DANCERS, 6-7p KRAIG KENNING...singer, songwriter and National Slide Guitar
Champion,
(Froniter Stage -Tent) 5:15-7:45p Catfight: http://www.catfightband.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd
Best Rock Band, 5th Best Dance Band! http://www.nitelife.org
On Guitar: Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 3rd Best
Acoustic Solo, 5th Best Solo Performer! http://www.nitelife.org (Main Stage) 8p Eddie
Money http://www.eddiemoney.com
"Two tickets to Paradise, I'll Get By, Baby Hold On, Shakin', and Think I'm in Love."
(Froniter Stage -Tent) 9:15-11:45p The Lounge Puppets: http://www.loungepuppets.com |
| Sat 7/4 |
9-10:30a Pancake Breakfast Adults: $4.50,
12& -: $3, includes juice, coffee, sausage and pancakes.
10a 4th of JULY PARADE - The parade steps off from Oakton and Dunton Streets on the way to Recreation Park. 10a DECORATED BIKE PARADE…Ride your decorated bike in the parade. Children 12 and under must be
accompanied by an adult. Check in with parade marshal at Oakton and Highland Streets. Bike parade ends at Hickory
Street. Open to ages 4 and older. No Big Wheels.
10a-6p ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKETPLACE, 12N-6p BARGAIN CARNIVAL RIDES...sales end
at 5p
(tennis courts) 12:30p Jessie
White Tumblers http://www.jessewhitetumblingteam.com,
(West Stage) 2:30-3p BUTTONS THE CLOWN MAGIC SHOW!, 3:30-4:15p
DAVE'S TRAVELING WORLD OF REPTILES, 5:15-6p CIRCUS BOY...BOBBY HUNT, 5:45-6:30p SOLID AIRE...great music for all...blues,
oldies, folk and pop. (Froniter Stage -Tent) 5:15-7:45p Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners http://nightburners.com
(Main Stage) 8p THE CHERRY POPPIN' DADDIES... playing an unconventional
lyric-driven mixture of punk rock, funk, ska and swing music...Zoot Suit Riot and The Ding-Dong Daddy of the D-Car
Line. (Froniter Stage -Tent) 9:15-11:45p
AFRODISIACS...high energy disco, dance, funk cover band exploding with funky costumes,
style and attitude! |
| Sun 7/5 |
7:30a FRONTIER DAYS' STAMPEDE RUN…join in a 5K or 10K run, a 5K Fitness Walk, or a 1/4 mile Kids Dash. 12N-6p BARGAIN CARNIVAL RIDES...sales end at 5p (West Stage) 10a-12N PET
PARADE, 12:30-1:15p McDONALD DANCE ACADEMY, 2:30-3p BUTTONS THE CLOWN'S MAGIC SHOW. 4-5p BIG RUN WOLF RANCH, 5:30-6:30p
HARPER COLLEGE STEEL DRUM BAND,
(Froniter Stage -Tent) 5:15-7:15p
Heartsfield: http://www.Heartsfield.com
(Main Stage) 7:30p
American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
(Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance
Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band,
'07 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd
Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Mon 8a FRONTIER DAYS Festival 2008 TAKE DOWN DAY…After a year of planning and five days
of Festival, we're tired and could use your help! Call 847-577-8572 to give us a hand! |
 Fest,
22nd OakFest 2009!
159th & Central Ave, Oak Forest, http://www.oakfest.com
Free Admission to the Entertainment Tent! mailto:Info@OakFest.com
Print Coupons for Carnival: http://www.oakfest.com/coupons.htm
Wristband Special: $20 Check web site for use times. |
| Wed 7/1 |
6p-12M Carnival Wristband night! 7p 5k Liberty Run,
6-9p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com (Uses a
Music Track Machine - DZM)
(classic 60’s, retro 70’s, vintage 80’s and today’s pop songs), 9p Salute
to Hometown Heroes, 9p-12M Hi Infidelity:
http://www.hiinfidelity.com
(classic rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't
Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org
Dusk Fireworks Display! |
| Thu 7/2 |
6p-12M Carnival $1 Ride Night! 6-9p CoverGürl: http://www.covergurlrocks.com (Jessica,
contender for TV Rock Star INXS) Classic Rock, 80'S, New Pop, 9p-12M
7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Fri 7/3 |
6-9p The Brave, 6-9p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Rock Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 7/5 |
FAMILY FUN DAY! 1-6p Carnival Wristband! 1-5p Life Source Blood Drive, 1-5p Chamber of Commerce Fair, 3:30-5:30p
Bullwinkle, 5:30-7:30p Defining Silence, 7:30-9:30p Daryl Durano & The Southern Course Band, 10p-12M
ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band!
http://www.nitelife.org
Dusk Fireworks Display! |
| Sun 7/6 |
11a-4p CAR SHOW! Registration 9am - Noon (or until lot is full), 12N-1p Carnival: Special Needs Children Only! 1-6p Carnival Wristband! 1-3p Wraygun,
3-6p The Meteors: http://themeteors.org,
6-9p Libido Funk Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com, 9p-12M
Hairbangers Ball: http://www.HairbangersBall.com
80's, w/ Guy of Rock of Ages http://www.myspace.com/rockofagesband Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best
Heavy Rock! http://www.nitelife.org |
Fest, Morton Grove Days 2009! Harrer
Park, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove, 847-965-1200,
http://www.mortongroveparks.com http://www.mortongroveparks.com/pdf/Special%20Events.pdf
Beginning at 5pm a $1 admission fee
will be charged to all adults(18 years and up) each night upon entry into the Entertainment Pavillion with the
exception of Thursday, July 2nd. On July 2nd the admission fee will be $5. No coolers will be allowed in the Beer/Food Garden during the Festival. ?? Free
Parking In Forest Preserve just W of Fest! |
| Thu 7/2 |
6-10p Unlimited Rides Discount, 8-11p After 5p $5
The Cryan' Shames: http://www.cryanshames.com |
| Fri 7/3 |
6-10p Unlimited Rides Discount, 8-11p After 5p $1
Heartache Tonight: http://www.heartachetonight.com
Eagles Trib, Tom Carey is Back! |
| Sat 7/4 |
2:30p The July 4th Parade! After 5p $1 7-9p The Fundamentals,
10-11p Big Fun Girl Power, 9:45p Fireworks Display! |
 Fest, 4th of July Freedom 2009!, Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W Fullerton (E of Thacker), Elmwood park, 708-452-7300,
Adm: $4, 12- & 65: $2, http://www.elmwoodpark.org/pubworks/nature1.htm
http://www.elmwoodpark.org/FreedomFestival2009.pdf |
| Thu 7/2-Sun 7/5 REMEMBER OUR HEROES!
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall! Presented by the
Villages of Elmwood Park & River Grove, |
| Thu 7/2 |
7p Tin Horse: http://www.tinhorseband.com
3 wild women run power packed southern rock,
9:30p Patty Smyth & Scandal (Hits include: Goodbye To You, The Warrior) |
| Fri 7/3 |
7p Ides Of March: http://www.theidesofmarch.com
(Hits include: Vehicle, LA Goodbye)
9:30p The Buckinghams: http://thebuckinghams.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 6th
Best Classic Rock! http://www.nitelife.org (Hits include:
Kind Of A Drag, Don’t You Care) |
Sat 7/4
Rescheduled
Sun 7/5 |
12N Parade, 2p Vietnam Wall Ceremony!
4:30pm Tonight the Prom, 6:30p 5:30p R-Gang: http://www.R-Gang.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best
R&B Band! '06 as the Best R&B Band! http://www.nitelife.org
9p & 10p 7:45p-Till Fireworks! BRITBEAT:
http://www.britbeat.com http://www.myspace.com/britbeat (Beatles Tribute Band) 10:30p Fireworks Display! |
 Fest, 4th of July 2009! Apple Orchard Park, Stearns & S Bartlett Rds, Bartlett,
630-415-3299, http://www.bartlett4thofjuly.com http://www.village.bartlett.il.us
Unlimited Rides, Thu 5-11p, Fri 12-5p, Sun 2-8p, $20 per person, per day! |
| Thu 7/2 |
5-6:10p He Said, She Said, 6:30-8p FM, 8:30-11p Modern Day Romeos http://www.moderndayromeos.com |
| Fri 7/3 |
4-5:15p The Pieces, 5:30-8p Sam Savage Oldies, 8:30-11p Chase Daniels http://www.chasedaniels.net
Country, |
| Sat 7/4 |
1:30-3p Little Nashville http://www.littlenashvillemusic.com
Oldies, Country, 4-5:30p Doll House http://www.dollhouserocks.com
6-8p Howard & The White Boys: http://howardandthewhiteboys.net 8:30-11p
Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd
Best Rock Band! http://www.nitelife.org
9:30p Fireworks Display! Extravaganza * (music simulcast on FM 98.1)
*The Festival Closes at 9:30 p.m. BEFORE FIREWORKS & will reopen afterwards until 11 p.m. (No
Beer Sales after Fireworks) |
| Sun 7/5 |
1p Bartlett Lions’ Club Fourth of July Parade, 2-3p John Ford, 3-5p The
Karen Hart Band: http://www.karenhartband.com, 5:30-8p Opening set by Tom Carey! Heartache
Tonight: http://www.heartachetonight.com
Eagles Trib, Tom Carey is Back! |
Fest, 4th of July 2009! Village Hall
Campus, 1900 Hassell Rd (at Kennington, S of Higgins Rd, E of Barrington Rd), Hoffman
Estates, HotL: 847-781-2659, Map,
http://www.vohe.com http://www.vohe.com/index.aspx?page=455
Free Parking at ADP Building and Muir School, Schedule: http://www.vohe.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2008 |
| Carnival Wristband Days! All Rides: Thu & Fri: 6-8p $12, Sun:
1-5p $25 ($20 with carnival $5-off coupon
located in June Citizen!), Mega Pass: $50 - good for entire fest! |
| Thu 7/2 |
8p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs
'07 Winner as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best
Rock Band, Dave Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best
Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Fri 7/3 |
7:30p The Fairlanes: http://www.thefairlanesband.com
9:30p Sister Hazel, |
| Sat 7/4 |
8:45a Children’s bike parade assembly, 9a Parade: “Visions of Our Forefathers; Celebrating 50 Years”,
"Park District Community Walk!" Join the Hoffman Estates Park District for a one-mile walk within
the parade. Call Heather at 847-781-3643, 3p (Food tent) Take Five, 4p, 6p & 7:30p Mr. D’s Magic and Illusion
Show, 6p The Diamond and the King! A tribute to Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley, Denny Diamond: http://www.dennydiamond.com
(Neil Diamond Trib) with the Fabulous Ambassadors, 10p Fireworks Display! |
| Sun 7/5 |
4p (Food tent) Blast from the Past, 4p, 6p & 7:30p Mr. D’s Magic and Illusion Show,
6p ONE2MANY: http://www.one2manyrockandroll.com
Oldies, 8p Tin Horse: http://www.tinhorseband.com
3 wild women run power packed southern rock, |
 Fest, 52nd Annual Hometown 4th of July 2009! Community Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Rd.,
(Nr Northwest Hwy), Palatine, http://www.palatinejaycees.org,
Map,
http://www.palatinejaycees.org/fourthofjuly
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/
Wed-Sat (Wed 8:30p Movie: Mamma Mia
PG13 - Sun FAMILY DAY- No Bands), (Township Food Drive)
Wed & Thu Prices for the on-site sale of the Mega Pass will be $65 |
| Thu 7/2 |
2:30-4p Special Needs Carnival-Check-In starts at 2:15p! 5-7p AVM: http://www.avmband.com (a/k/a AvenueMax),
7:30p BRITBEAT: http://www.britbeat.com
(Beatles Tribute Band) 10p-12M Trippin Billies http://www.trippinbillies.com/about.html
Dave Matthews Covers |
| Fri 7/3 |
12N-1:30p Local Band, 2-4p Frank Catalano http://www.catalanomusic.com
Jazz/Funk/Psychedellic, 4:30-6:30p Kevin Mileski http://www.kevinmileski.com
Acoustic Rock, 7-9p Bucket Number 6 http://www.bucketnumbersix.com
60s to Modern Covers, 10p-12M Modern Day Romeos http://www.moderndayromeos.com
Party Favorites-Cover Songs, 9:30p Fireworks Display! |
| Sat 7/4 |
10a Parade, 12N-1:30p Winner of Palatine Park District Battle of the Bands Local Band, 2-4p U Know Who Covers
http://www.myspace.com/uknowwholive 70s-today,
4:30-6:30p Janesville http://www.janesvillecountry.com/bio.htm
Country Rock, 7-9p The Catch http://www.catchsublime.com
Upbeat Rock Covers, 9:30p-12M Think Floyd:
http://thinkfloydlive.com |
 Fest, The 29th Annual Lisle Eyes to the Skies
2009! Community Park, Route 53 & Short St, Lisle, http://www.eyestotheskies.org
Eyes Fest hotline: 630-575-9798, follow the signs to parking, Free shuttle buses
take you to the festival entrance. $3 - Adults and children 6 and older (includes both
music stages!) JULY 4TH: Active military and veterans: (with proof of status)
are FREE all day. Lisle residents: (with proof of residency) are FREE before 5p,
Poster: http://www.brianstoiber.com/dev/lisle/documents/festival_brochure.pdf
9:45p Fireworks Display! July 2, 3 and 4. The July 4 fireworks will be extra special as they will be a spectacular
extravaganza computerized to patriotic music. The fireworks are sponsored by the Village of Lisle. (All firework
displays are subject to weather conditions and may be cancelled without notice.) |
| Thu 7/2 |
(Cabaret Stage) 5p Rock Band Karaoke Sing with the Band, 7p Breakfast Club http://www.myspace.com/thebreakfastclubchicago
80's Cover, 9p Mike & Joe http://www.mikeandjoe.com (90's-08,
Org, New Rock, No Oldies-DZM) Modern Rock Covers
(Main Stage) 4p Hannah Ford http://www.hannahforddrums.com
Rock Covers, 6p Dot Dot Dot: http://dotdotdotonline.com Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Original Band, Adam
2nd Best Male Front for Band! http://www.nitelife.org Back from FOX TV The Next Great American Band! http://nextgreatband.msn.com (Rock/Pop/Power
Pop) 8p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com (Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band, '07
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd Best
Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Fri 7/3 |
(Cabaret Stage) 3p Trash Martini http://www.myspace.com/trashmartini
5p FNR http://www.fnrband.com 7p Rock Candy: http://rockcandychicago.com (w/ of Juleah Barrettsmith from American Idol), 9p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com
(Uses a Music Track Machine - DZM) (classic 60’s, retro 70’s, vintage 80’s and today’s pop songs), (Main Stage)
4p Dickie Pimpkins http://www.dickeypimpkins.com Reggae
/ Rock, 6p The Fold http://www.myspace.com/thefold 8p Sixteen Candles http://www.sixteencandlesband.com
The Very Best of the 80's |
| Sat 7/4 |
(Cabaret Stage) 5p Catfight: http://www.catfightband.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Rock Band, 5th Best Dance Band! http://www.nitelife.org
On Guitar: Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 3rd Best
Acoustic Solo, 5th Best Solo Performer! http://www.nitelife.org Hey Jimmy http://www.heyjimmyband.com Everything from the 50's to Today, 9p Two White Crew http://www.toowhitecrew.com Hip Hop Party Anthems, (Main Stage) 1p Brilliance http://www.myspace.com/brillianceinabun 3p Audio Fracture http://www.myspace.com/audiofractureofficial
5p AVM: http://www.avmband.com
(a/k/a AvenueMax), 7p Chicago Gold Revue!
featuring The Cryan' Shames: http://www.cryanshames.com, with Dennis Tufano, the original voice
of The Buckinghams, and Ronnie Rice of The New Colony
Six, |
 Fest, Community Days
2009!, Kracklauer Park (On Semour Ave at Rt 45
& Cortland), Mundelein, http://www.mundelein.org http://www.mundelein.org/mcd2009
Schedule (in pdf format): http://www.mundelein.org/mcd2009/pdfs/Schedule.pdf
Carnival – Seymour & Courtland, Sponsored by American Legion Post 867, Thu Special tix:
10 for $15, 1 ticket per ride (sales end 10:30p) |
| Thu 7/2 |
(Main Stage) 5-7p MARYANN & THE PROFESSORS 60’s to present Pop
tunes, 8-11p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com
(Uses a Music Track Machine - DZM) (classic 60’s, retro 70’s, vintage 80’s and today’s pop songs), |
| Fri 7/3 |
(Gazebo Stage) 1-2p Mundelein Park District Dancers, 4-4:30p McNulty Irish Dancers,
(Main Stage) 3-3:45p “Captain Mulch & the Gardeners” Rock & Blues, 5-7p
One Foot in the Groove: http://onefootinthegroove.org
60's and 70's rock with horns. Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Blood Sweat and Tears, Ides of March, Tower of Power,
etc. mailto:OneFootGroove@aol.com (website in the works)(Bill O'Connell's Chicago Skyliners Big Band: http://www.chicagoskylinersbigband.com) 8-11p “THE BRAT PACK” Totally 80’s, |
| Sat 7/4 |
8a 5K Freedom Classic Run, 8:10a 1.5 Mile Red, White & Blue Walk, 9a 1 Mile Youth Run ((Fun run for kids
10 and under) – Community Park Hosted by Mundelein Park District
1-4p Downtown Mundelein, Car Show! (Gazebo Stage) 12-8 p.m. Guitar Hero and Rock Band Tournament
(FREE) (Main Stage) 5-7p “POP ROXX” 1980’s to present Pop Tunes, 8-11p Tin Horse: http://www.tinhorseband.com
3 wild women run power packed southern rock, 9:30p Fireworks Display! (Rain Date July 5) |
| Sun 7/5 |
8-11:30a Pancake Breakfast! Hosted by Mundelein Fire Association, 2p Parade – Hawley St
(Prospect to Mundelein High School), (Main Stage) 5-7p The Blooze Brothers: http://www.sweethomechicagoband.com 8-10:30p Skip Towne &
the Greyhounds: http://www.skiptowne.com
http://www.myspace.com/skiptowneampthegreyhounds
Jazz, Blues, R&B, |
 Fest, Naperville Ribfest 2009!
Knoch Park -West St & Martin Ave, Naperville, http://www.ribfest.net
Ribfest Hotline: 848-5000 ext.4, Adm: $8, Under 12 Free |
| Thu 7/2 |
(U.S. Cellular Stage) 3:30-4:30p The Almost Brothers, 5-6p The Waterdawgs, 6:30-8p The
West Side Winders, 8:30-10p Blue Oyster Cult
(Main Stage) 12:30-1:30p One More Time, 2-3p Black Cat Bone, 3:30-4:45p Gurus of Blues, 5:15-6:15p
Dirty Dan Buck of the Boyzz: http://www.dirtydanbuck.com
(70's orig / classic rock) 6:45-7:45p The Steepwater Band http://www.steepwater.com
8:30-10p Heart http://www.heart-music.com |
| Fri 7/3 |
(U.S. Cellular Stage) 3:30-4:30p Lee DeWyze Band http://www.leedewyze.com
5-6p Admiral of Black
6:30-8p Backyard Tire Fire http://www.backyardtirefire.com
8:30-10p North Mississippi All-Stars http://www.nmallstars.com (Main Stage) 12:30-1:30p Joe’s Garage Band, 2-3p The Paul Avers Band http://www.paulavers.com 3:30-4:30p The Swingbillies http://www.myspace.com/theswingbilliesfw
5-6p Janesville http://www.myspace.com/janesvilleband
6:30p Heartsfield: http://www.Heartsfield.com
8:45-10p Sara Evans http://www.saraevans.com |
| Sat 7/4 |
(U.S. Cellular Stage) 12N-3p White Sox, 3-4p Ernie Hendrickson, 4:30-6:30p Mr. Blotto
http://www.mrblotto.com 7:30-9p WAR http://www.wartheband.com
(Main Stage) 12:30-1:30p Hannah Ford Band http://www.hannahforddrums.com
2-3p Wheelhouse http://www.thewheelhouseband.com 3:30-5p
The Gourds http://www.thegourds.com 5:30-7p
TODD RUNDGREN http://www.tr-i.com
7:40-8:50 Dimestore String Band http://www.myspace.com/dimestorestringband
9:30p Fireworks Display! |
| Sun 7/5 |
(U.S. Cellular Stage) 3:30-4:30p No Show Joe, 5-6p Everett Dean and the
Hip Noz, 6:30-8p The Hat Guys, 8:30-10p Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone: http://www.peternoone.com
http://www.hermanshermits.com (Main Stage)
12:30-2:30p Park District Battle of the Bands, 3:15-4p Trixie Fender http://www.myspace.com/trixiefender
4:30-6p Junkyard Groove http://www.junkyardgroove.com
6:30-7:50p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org 8:30-10p Huey Lewis & The News http://www.hueylewis.com |
 Fest, Lakeside 2009! Dole Mansion, Lakeside Center, Crystal Lake, 815-455-8000, http://www.lakesidelegacy.org
http://www.myspace.com/lakesidefest http://www.lakesidelegacy.org/lakesidefestival09.html
Gate Charge- $4, Kids 12 and under Free, $2
Seniors 65 and older, Active Military with Valid ID: Free, Free Parking and free admission
to Carnival Midway, |
| Thu 7/2 |
5p VALIDATE, 7p Pirates
Over 40: http://www.piratesover40.com
http://www.myspace.com/piratesover40
(Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band) (Lead Guitarist and Vocalist Bruce “the Party Shark” Waters, Sweetwater, ) |
| Fri 7/3 |
2p SIX PACK, 6p KIMBERLY WOLFF, 7:30p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs
'07 Winner as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best
Rock Band, Dave Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best
Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 7/4 |
1p JIM GILL, 2p PROBABLE CAUSE, 6p THOMAS NICHOLAS BAND, 7p BOTTLE OF JUSTUS,
9p EVE 6, |
| Sun 7/5 |
Parade & Fireworks - Wear Red, White & Blue! 1p Parade Down Dole Ave to Lakeside Fest! 1p GREGORY B,
3p BOOZE BROTHERS, 8p SMOKING POPES, Dusk Fireworks Display On the Lake! |
Concert in the Park, Twin
Lakes Patio Entertainment Series 2009! Clubhouse, 1200 E Twin Lakes
Dr, Palatine, 847-934-6050, Map,
http://www.saltcreekpd.com http://saltcreek.multisportsystems.com/page/show/8534
For PATIO: N Rt 53 to N Northwest Hwy to S Creekside Dr to E Twin Lakes Dr to Clubhouse,
Salt Creek Park District, Twin Lakes, Rt 53 & Palatine Rd, Palatine, 847-259-6890,
Our Friday night patio entertainment series is back and better than ever! No outside food or drink will be allowed
on the deck or patio areas during patio entertainment. Come for dinner and our free concert on the deck overlooking
the lake. Enjoy the best hamburger in town, hot dogs, beef or chicken sandwich, fries ... and finish with ice cream.
Beer and wine available throughout the concert. Please, no alcohol may be brought into the park. 7:30-9:30p
NEW!! The Village of Palatine has adopted a new smoking ordinance that bans smoking from
all outdoor eating areas and 15' away from all entrances and exits. We thank you for your cooperation. |
| Fri 7/3 |
The Juke Box Band http://www.blackjackbands.com |
Concert in the Park, Concert Series
2009! Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park (A theater setting built into
the side of a hill just off Lake Michigan), 900 Sheridan Rd (S of Tower Rd), Lake & Michigan, Wilmette,
847-256-6100, http://www.wilmettepark.org/starlight.cfm
, http://www.wilmettepark.org
*In case of inclement weather, these performances will be held in the Auditorium of the Community Recreation Center
with seating on a first come, first served basis. Performers subject to change based on availability. Weather uncertain?
Call 847/256-9787 after 6 p.m. the day of the performance
Seating: In the interest of safety, fairness and maintenance, seating areas in the Bowl will not be reserved before
6 p.m. Items left earlier will be removed. Blankets are not permitting in the main seating grass area and may not
be used to reserve space for chairs. Lawn chairs (no recliners) may be used only in the grass; wooden benches are
provided on the stone terracing.
Parking: Unrestricted parking in the Gillson Beach Parking lot begins at 6:30 p.m. for all Wallace Bowl events.
Before 6:30 p.m., you must display a 2006 Lakefront Parking decal ($12 Resident, $80 Non-Resident) or purchase
a Daily Parking Permit which is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for $5; or weekends between
9 a.m.-Noon for $7.
Starlight Patio: For picnicking pleasure in the park, food and beverages are available at the Starlight Patio.
The concession stand opens at 5:30 p.m. Full food services begins at 6 p.m.
The Wallace Bowl has been designated "No Smoking" for Starlight Theatre performances.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE A Program of the Wilmette Park District |
| Fri 7/3 |
7:15p Independence Day Concert!
Palatine Concert Band Broadway Show Preview! Followed by giant Fireworks Display! |
 Fest, 4th of July 2009! Fireman's
Park, 673 Penfield St, Beecher (End of I-394, on Rt 1), Map,
http://www.villageofbeecher.org/4thofJuly.htm
Poster: http://www.villageofbeecher.org/pdf/09July4Program.pdf |
| Thu 7/2 |
6-10p $20 Carnival wristbands, 8p Gone Country |
| Fri 7/3 |
6-10p $20 Carnival wristbands, 4-6p Iron Horse, 8p The Silhouettes |
| Sat 7/4 |
4p Parade, 7p Five Guys Named Moe: http://www.fiveguysnamedmoe.com 10p Fireworks Display! |
| Sun 7/5 |
2-6p $20 Carnival wristbands, 2:30-5:30p Mariachi Jalisco Band, 4-7p Pork chop dinner,
7-10p Gone 2 Paradise http://www.gone2paradise.net
Jimmy Buffet Band, |
| THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GO OUT AND CELEBRATE THE 4th OF JULY AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE
YOUTH OF AMERICA, WHO HAVE MADE THE CHOICE TO SERVE OUR UNITED STATES, AND ENJOY GREAT BANDS AND THE BEST Fireworks
& Laser Shows IN THE BURBS!!! GUESS
WHERE I'LL BE 4th of July 2008! ? - DZM |
 Fest,
4th of July 2009! Great Lakes Naval Trainning
Staion, Sheridan
Rd, North Chicago,
(I-94 to Sokie Hwy Rt 41 to Rt 137 E, follow the signs to the Naval base)
http://mwrgl.cnic.navy.mil//default.htm
 Gate
1, off Sheridan Rd, will open at 12N for the general public. This gate will close at 8pm (or sooner if parking
is filled.) Participants are encouraged to arrive early. Gate 5 will be open to those individuals with base decals
and/or government ID’s all throughout the day. |
Fri 7/3-Sat 7/4 Free & Open to the Public! Use Gate 1, off Sheridan Rd,
Full Schedule: http://mwrgl.cnic.navy.mil//4th2009_flyers.html |
| Sat 7/4 |
12N-1:30p MellenCougar, 2-3:30p
Hey Jimmy, 4-5:30p Heartache Tonight: http://www.heartachetonight.com Eagles
Trib, Tom Carey is Back!, 6-7:30p Eddie
Money http://www.eddiemoney.com , 8:30p Navy Band, 9:30p Fireworks Display! |
Concert in the Park, Summer Concert
Series 2009! Towner Green, across from the Village Tavern, Donwtown, Long Grove (Nr Rt's 53 & 83), 847/722-8989, email: mailto:info@lgamc.org Sponsored by the Long Grove Arts & Music Council
http://www.lgamc.org http://www.longgroveonline.com, Map, all
are free to the public. Please bring your own folding chairs and/or blankets. All concerts are on Sunday afternoons
and will start at 4pm. |
| Sun 7/5 |
4p Howard Levy http://www.levyland.com TENTATIVE - Howard
Levy is a musician without limits. His musical adventures include journeys into jazz, pop, rock, world music, Latin,
classical, folk, blues, country, theater, and film. |
Concerts, Bud Lite
Stage 2009! Navy Pier,
600 E Grand, Chicago, 312-595-Pier (5225), http://www.navypier.com
  Map, The Bud Lite Stage
featured entertainment: http://www.chicagosbestbeergarden.com
 
Performances are free and open to the public, top local bands, from May through October.
 Please note: if you are a performer interested in being booked in the Navy Pier Beer Garden,
Please submit a tape or CD and promotional materials to: Navy Pier Entertainment Department, Director of Entertainment,
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, 60611, Schedule: http://www.chicagosbestbeergarden.com/pdf/2009BeerGardenSchedule.pdf |
| Wed 7/1 |
7p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com |
| Fri 7/3 |
5p Spoken Four (Pop/Rock), 8p Too White Crew (Hip Hop Tribute), |
| Sat 7/4 |
2p Nicholas Barron Band (Blues/Soul), 5p Lynne Jordan and
the Shivers: http://www.lynnejordan.com
(Soul/R&B), 8p PowerPlay (Soul/R&B), |
| Sun 7/5 |
1p Back of the Yards Ballet Folklorico, 2:30p Carpacho & Su Super Combo Sexy (Salsa/Tropical), |
| Concert in the Park, 11th Anniversary! Big Band Series in Town Square 2009!
Town Square Park (Nr Fountain), Schaumburg Rd & Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, http://www.stdl.org
http://www.stdl.org/musically.htm |
Concerts are held in Town Square in the seating area near the park pond. Families and friends are welcome to
attend. Please consider bringing your lawn chairs and come early. Priority seating is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Snacks can be purchased from various locations in the square. 13 great music events!
Please thank Barbara R. Marik mailto:bmarik@stdl.org
for all the hard work that goes into persenting this great music series! - DZM
If you have news or questions you want to share with other Musically Yours subscribers, just drop me a line at
mailto:bmarik@stdl.org . I welcome all comments |
Midwest Ballroom with John Russell Ghrist 90.9 FM WDCB Public Radio
WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station
is known for its diverse music programming: jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and "Midwest Ballroom."
Now in its eighth year, "Midwest Ballroom" is hosted by John Russell Ghrist. It is heard Saturdays at
5 p.m. over 90.9 FM WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned
by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the
Internet by going to http://www.wdcb.org . Liste ners m ay contact
John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, Il. 60118 or via e-mail at mailto:midwestballroom@yahoo.com
. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at http://www.yorkvillebigband.com
FYI: John Russell Ghrist Interveiws Fans & Performers at the concerts
for his show! |
| Mon 7/6 |
6:45-8:15p Steve Anthony Orchestra dance band music 20's-40's, Rain date: 7/9. |
Concert in the Park, Tunes on Tuesday
Concert Series 2009! Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster St, Morton
Grove, 847-965-1200, http://www.mortongroveparks.com
Poster: http://www.mortongroveparks.com/pdf/Special%20Events.pdf
Pavilion in the north end of the Park Concert Information: Tunes on Tuesday
The Morton Grove Park District offers 8 evenings of exceptional musical entertainment each summer as part of its
FREE Tunes on Tuesday summer concert series. Concerts are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm during the months
of June and July. Concerts are held at Harrer Park Pavilion in the north end of the park. Harrer Park is located
at 6250 Dempster Street. At each concert, a different local restaurant is featured. You will find a complete listing
of this year's concert series in the summer brochure that will be posted on this web site in early May. |
| Tunes on Tuesday Food Drive! For the third consecutive year, the Morton Grove Park District will be supporting
the Niles Township Food Pantry and the Morton Grove Women’s Club Program of “Neediest Families of Morton Grove”
by accepting donations of non-perishable food and non-food items at all Summer Concerts and Family Fun events.
Please show your generosity so we can begin to fight hunger in our own backyard. Should you have any questions,
please contact Liz Goodwin at (847) 965-1200. |
| Tue 7/7 |
7-8:30p DAVE RUDOLPH’S BEACH PARTY, Food: China Chef, |
Concert in the Park, Concert Series 2009! Rt 53 & Short
St, Lisle, http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org,
Do you love Live music? Then come out to beautiful Community Park and enjoy great live music under the stars.
All shows are all ages and FREE OF CHARGE! Don't forget chairs or blankets, only lawn seating is available. Picnic
baskets and coolers will be permitted. |
| Tue 7/7 |
7:30p Triple Threat Band hails from the suburbs of Chicago and has entertained at thousands
of festivals, clubs and private events since 1996. They will perform many classic hits spanning decades of music.
TTB takes on the "something for everyone" approach by including music from artists such as Bon Jovi,
Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Mellencamp, Black Crows, Train, Matchbox Twenty, John Mayer and many others. |
Concert in the Park, The Glen 2009!
Navy Park, The Glen Town (Shopping) Center, 2671 Navy Blvd, Glenview, Map,
http://www.theglentowncenter.com/news_summ.html
(1M W of Waukegan Road, btwn Lake Ave & Willow Rd, Directions: Off Lake Ave turn onto N Patriot Blvd, enter
on N Tower Dr) ,
The Glen Town Center will host its summer-long “Summer Sounds” live music series featuring a great mix of blues,
rock, funk, folk, jazz and reggae. The Glen Town Center will also provide fun crafts and interactive activities
during each concert. Held every Tuesday evening, children's activities start at 4pm, and concerts begin at 6:30pm.
June 9 - September 1, 2009 Every Tuesday 4p- 8:30p |
| Tue 7/7 |
6:30p Piano Man: http://www.pianomanusa.net (A Tribute to the Music of Elton John
& Billy Joel) |
| Rating: (Tops) PEACE :)>-, LOVE >:D<, ROCK'N ROLL \:D/,
& Great Food - DZM |
Concert in the Park, Summer "Park Fest" 2009! Village Green, Shermer Rd & Walters Ave,
Northbrook, 847-291-2985, Schedule: http://www.nbparks.org/html/park_fest_2009.html
http://www.nbparks.org/index.html
Bring your friends, family & lawn chairs or blankets. Food service begins at 6:30p, followed by concerts
at the Gazebo at 7:30p. In the event of inclement weather, concerts are moved to The Northbrook Theatre(
in Leisure Center) 3323 Walters Ave. (Nr Landwehr, S of Dundee Rd), Map,
http://www.northbrooktheatre.org/northbrook_theatre.htm
Call 847-291-2985 for concert updates if rain threatens.
Summer ``Park Fest" concerts are co-sponsored with special thanks of the Fifth Third Bank of Northbrook. Poster:
http://www.nbparks.org/assets/images/IN137C_ParkFest2008_03.21.png |
| Tue 7/7 |
Soda: http://www.sodarocks.com Classic Rock, 80's New Wave, Reggae, Altern. (Rob Loar
of The Only Sons: http://www.onlysons.com) Food: Once Upon a Grill, |
| Rating: (Tops) PEACE :)>-, LOVE >:D<, ROCK'N ROLL \:D/,
& Great Food - DZM |
Concert in the Park, Music In The Park
and Cars under the Stars 2009! Town Center Park (corner of Center
and Green), Bensenville, 630-766-8888, (Thanks joyce O for the Early Heads Up - DZM)
Back by popular demand, Music in the Park will feature all the great sounds of summer along with an opportunity
to view up to 200 Classic Cars every Wednesday night. Family entertainment every week includes Carriage and Fire
Truck Rides, Clowns and Caricatures. Summer fare concession items available.Call Community Events for more information:
630-594-1190. Over 100 Classic Cars on display and competing for Best of Show $100,
Food provided by Two Chefs of Bensenville, Soft Drinks and water provided by St. Bedes Church, St. Charles Boremeo
Church, Popcorn provided by the Village of Bensenville Rotary Club
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Fire Truck Rides, Clowns, Character Artist, Carriage Rides, All Activites are FREE! http://www.bensenville.il.us Poster: http://www.bensenville.il.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=698
Every Wednesday at 7:30p in the Bensenville Towne Center |
| Wed 7/8 |
Jay and The Americans: http://www.jayandtheamericans.net Johnny Star, "Jay" Reincke, is now the lead singer |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer 2009! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparks.org/soundofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
| Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates specified.
Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken strips, salads, strawberry
shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers, chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries,
cheese curds, ice cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber Genesis
SP-310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets are $1
each or 6 for $5 and are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E.
Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Wed 7/8 |
Palatine Concert Band, |
Concert in the Park, Concerts
at Veterans Memorial Bandshell 2009! Z Park, 411 S Maple St, Mt.
Prospect, 847-640-1000 ext. 229 http://www.mountprospect.org
http://www.mppd.org http://www.mppd.org/index.php
7:30p
Parking available in main lot and adjacent commuter lots. Bring a chair, pack a picnic and enjoy the musical
sounds of summer! In case of rain, concert will be held indoors at LRC. Concerts begin at 7:30p, Thursday Concerts
sponsored by Tuccio’s Call Us At 847-222-0700, Concert Specials: Grab a phone, call in your order and it will be
delivered directly to the concert in Lions Park - just in time for you to sit back and enjoy the free show! Concerts
in the Park are sponsored by: Mount Prospect National Bank. |
| Thu 7/9 |
FREE! Thursday Night Music, Movies and More! Bouncy Playtime - Kids can jump to their heart's content for FREE
Make It/Take It Crafts with The Studio - $3 per child $5 for two children
ECO Crazy Crafts with the Conservatory - $3 per child $5 for two children
Concessions - Hotdogs, snacks, ice cream and drinks will be available for purchase.
Family Picnic Special - $12 MEAL DEAL for 4 hotdogs, chips & drinks. All packed in a recyclable tote bag that's
yours to keep! Pre-Order at 847-632-9333
Thursday Music, Movies and More is sponsored by Novak and Parker, Daily Herald, Bounce About Moonwalk Rentals,
Innate Chiropractic and Northwest Community Hospital.
Soda: http://www.sodarocks.com Classic Rock, 80's New Wave, Reggae, Altern. (Rob Loar
of The Only Sons: http://www.onlysons.com) Tunes of Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Cash, Black-Eyed Peas, and Jack Johnson take center stage
tonight! Movies begin at dusk: Curious George (G) Animated |
| Concert in the Park Music in the Park 2009! Central Park Gazebo, 1450 Forest Gate Rd.(just off
Jorie Blvd, N of 31 St), Oak Brook, 630-990-4233, Map,
http://www.oak-brook.org, http://www.obparks.org,
Poster: |
| Bring your lawn chairs,blankets and picnic dinner to enjoymusic in the park and see the stage in a beautiful
forest setting! Our concert series is just like Ravinia,but without the driving,parking or prices. In case of inclement
weather, concerts will bemoved into the Family Recreation Center gym. For weather and location updates, please
call the park district at (630) 990-4233 after 6p |
| Thu 7/9 |
7-8:30p Instant Karma: http://instantkarmaband.com (John Lennon Trib)
Instant Karma takes you on a Magical Mystery Tour through the life and music of John, Paul, George and Ringo. The
band’s six hard working and talented musicians have played multiple times at Beatles week in Liverpool, England.
The songs you’ll hear are played with lots of love and affection and with great respect to our musical heroes. |
Concert in the Park, Uniquely Thursdays
Live music in the streets 2009! 1st St btwn Garfield & Washington St, Downtown,
Hinsdale, 630-789-7000, http://hinsdalechamber.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/EventPage.jsp?ccid=318&eventid=1218&qs=ccid=318|visibility=2|context=month,
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/calendar/cal_comm.asp
Join us every Thursday evening beginning June 15th for the summer concert series, Uniquely Thursdays. Food will
be offered by embrace, Toni Marie’s, Wild Oats Market, and Guiliano’s Pizza. Beer, wine and water will be offered
through the Chamber of Commerce. Bring your chairs and blankets to sit down and relax while visiting with friends
and neighbors.
6-9p (Every Thursday Evening) Thanks to "100.3 Love fm" Radio Station, Adventist
Hinsdale Hospital, Grant Square Merchants, LaSalle Bank, Midwest Bank and Trust Company,Elise Harnois, DDS, Union
Church of Hinsdale |
| Thu 7/9 |
6-9p Underwater People (retro rock), ***$5000.00 GIFT CARD RAFFLE
DRAWING*** |
Concert in the Park, Concert Series
2009! Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park (A theater setting built into
the side of a hill just off Lake Michigan), 900 Sheridan Rd (S of Tower Rd), Lake & Michigan, Wilmette,
847-256-6100, http://www.wilmettepark.org/starlight.cfm
, http://www.wilmettepark.org
*In case of inclement weather, these performances will be held in the Auditorium of the Community Recreation Center
with seating on a first come, first served basis. Performers subject to change based on availability. Weather uncertain?
Call 847/256-9787 after 6 p.m. the day of the performance
Seating: In the interest of safety, fairness and maintenance, seating areas in the Bowl will not be reserved before
6 p.m. Items left earlier will be removed. Blankets are not permitting in the main seating grass area and may not
be used to reserve space for chairs. Lawn chairs (no recliners) may be used only in the grass; wooden benches are
provided on the stone terracing.
Parking: Unrestricted parking in the Gillson Beach Parking lot begins at 6:30 p.m. for all Wallace Bowl events.
Before 6:30 p.m., you must display a 2006 Lakefront Parking decal ($12 Resident, $80 Non-Resident) or purchase
a Daily Parking Permit which is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for $5; or weekends between
9 a.m.-Noon for $7.
Starlight Patio: For picnicking pleasure in the park, food and beverages are available at the Starlight Patio.
The concession stand opens at 5:30 p.m. Full food services begins at 6 p.m.
The Wallace Bowl has been designated "No Smoking" for Starlight Theatre performances.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE A Program of the Wilmette Park District |
Thu 7/9-
Sat 7/11 |
Thu 7/9, Fri 7/10, Sat 7/11, 8p Broadway Musical: Beauty and the Beast Ty Perry Director, Kirsten Markham Choreographer,
Kory Hetzig Music Director, |
 Fest,
27th Annual Summerfest 2009! Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton & President St (1 Blk W of Bloomingdale Rd),
Glendale Heights, 630-260-6000, http://www.glendaleheights.org
Wed & Thu 6-11p, Fri 6p-12M, Sat 1p-12M, Sun 1p-11p,
http://www.glendaleheights.org/GH_Fest/index.html |
| Wed 7/8 |
6p MC M&R Music http://mandrmusic.com
7:30p The Buckinghams: http://thebuckinghams.com http://www.myspace.com/thebuckinghams
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 6th
Best Classic Rock! http://www.nitelife.org w/Special
Guest Ronnie Rice 9:50p Jack Flash FIREWORKS by Lumina - CANCELED |
| Thu 7/9 |
6p MC M&R Music http://mandrmusic.com 6:30p The Runaways: http://www.runawaysrock.com
50's-70's 8p The Blooze Brothers: http://www.sweethomechicagoband.com |
| Fri 7/10 |
6p MC M&R Music http://mandrmusic.com 7:30p Raine Nation http://www.myspace.com/rainenation (Rock) 9:30p Starship Starring Mickey Thomas: http://www.mickeythomas.com |
| Sat 7/11 |
4p MC M&R Music http://mandrmusic.com 5p Minus Six http://www.minussix.com/index.html
6:30p Bopology: http://www.bopology.com 8p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com
http://www.myspace.com/infinity2kmusic Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Rock
Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sun 7/12 |
11a-4p Show & Shine Car Show! - AT FULLERTON & BLOOMINGDALE ROADS, 3-10p Arts &
Crafts! 4p MC M&R Music http://mandrmusic.com 5p South
Shore Drill Team, 7p The
Meteors: http://themeteors.org 8:30p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies,
Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the
Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org 9:30p Fireworks Display! by "Lumina" |
   Fest,
Railroad Days 2009!
Reed-Keppler Park, Arbor Ave & National St (RT. 59 to Washington, W to Arbor, N (rt) to National
(left) into the park), West Chicago, 630-293-2200 x422, http://www.westchicago.org
Organized by The West Chicago Chamber of Commerce, 630-231-3003, Poster
Adm: FREE, Parking FREE - Parking at the festival site limited also along adjacent streets. |
| Thu 7/9 |
Carnival Wrist Band Special: $20, 4-5p Paul Abella Trio http://www.paulabellatrio.com
5:15-6:45p Merplay http://www.merplay.com 7-8:25p Brian Allison
Band http://www.myspace.com/featuringbrianallison
8:30-10p EchoSon http://www.echosonband.com |
| Fri 7/10 |
4:45-5:55p Pocket Biscuit, 7:35-8:45p The Karen Hart Band: http://www.karenhartband.com, 6-7:25p The Renditions: http://www.therenditionsband.com
(50’s, 60’s and 70’s), 9-10:30p Davy Jones
(of The Monkees): http://davyjones.net |
| Sat 7/11 |
Carnival Wrist Band Special: $20, 3:30-4:45p Pearl Road http://www.pearlroadband.com
6:45-7:45p Groove Ethics http://grooveethics.com 5-6:30p Voyage
http://www.voyagerocks.com 8:30-9:30p
Ides Of March: http://www.theidesofmarch.com Dusk Fireworks Display! 10:30p-12M Down Pour http://www.downpourband.net
AC/DC Tribute |
| Sun 7/12 |
1p KICKOFF "If I Could Dream..." Parade! Carnival Wrist Band Special: $17,
2:30-4:30p LIVE BAND KARAOKE http://www.livebandkaraoke.com,
4:45-5:45p Bagshot Row: http://bagshotrow.com
Blend of 50's & 60's "Power Pop", 6-7:30p Grand
Avenue Big Band http://www.grandavenuebigband.com,
8:30-10p Banda Rika http://www.myspace.com/bandarika01 |
 Fest, The Rockin' Rotary Ribfest 2009! Sunset Park, 5200 Miller & Albrecht Rds, Lake In The Hills, http://www.rockinrotaryribfest.com
Email: mailto:info@rockinrotaryribfest.com Adm:
$5, Children 12- FREE! Fund-raising event
for the Lake in the Hills Rotary Club. |
| From the Northwest, West, and Southwest: Take Route 47 to Algonquin Road (Rt.62) in Huntley. Turn East on Algonquin
Road and travel about 2 miles to Lakewood Road (stop light). Turn left (North) on Lakewood and travel about 1 mile
to Miller Road (stop sign). Turn left (West) on Miller Road and travel on Miller Road for less than 1 mile to Albrecht.
Festival Parking is at Miller Road and Albrecht Road. |
| Thu 7/9 |
6:30-8:15p Down Pour http://www.downpourband.net
AC/DC Tribute 9-10:30p Libido
Funk Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com
70's |
| Fri 7/10 |
6:30-8:30p Hey Jimmy http://www.heyjimmyband.com 50's
to today's dance, pop, rock and R&B, 9-10:30p Catfight: http://www.catfightband.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Rock Band, 5th Best Dance Band! http://www.nitelife.org
On Guitar: Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 3rd Best
Acoustic Solo, 5th Best Solo Performer! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 7/11 |
12N-3p Car Show! 12N-2:15p Little Nashville http://www.littlenashvillemusic.com Oldies, Country, Fun
4 Kids & Adults, 3-5:30p Goin' South http://www.goinsouth.com
The Southern Rock, 6:15-8:30p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com
(U2 trib), 9-10:30p Starship Starring Mickey Thomas: http://www.mickeythomas.com |
| Sun 7/12 |
12N-2:15p Rendition, 3-4:30p Brooke Barrettsmith, 5-6:30p Superchick http://www.superchickonline.com |
 Fest, Fiesta Days 2009! Petersen Park, McCullom
Rd (1/2 mile west of Rt. 31), McHenry, 815-385-4300, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce
produced, E-mail: info@mchenrychamber.com,
(Accepting Visa; Mastercard & American Express at Chamber Office)
Use your credit card/PayPal to purchase tickets for Music Fest "Gin Blossoms" or Family Faith Nite "Paul
Colman & VOTA" on this page or call Chamber office at 815-385-4300. Gin Blossom tickets purchased after
Wednesday, July 8th, will be at will-call at Petersen Park. . . Bring your ID!!
http://www.mchenrychamber.com/NewWeb/pages/events/fiesta_days.html |
| Fri 7/10 |
Adm: $4, 12&(-) Free, 6:30 - 8:30p Re/Max Hot Air Tethered
Balloon Ride,
5:30p Goin' South http://www.goinsouth.com
The Southern Rock, 8p Modern Day Romeos http://www.moderndayromeos.com |
| Sat 7/11 |
Adm: Adv: $6, Gate: $8, 12&(-)
Free, 1-5p Harley Motorcycle Show 2-5p Uncle Sam! 2-5p Carnival: unlimited ride special,
1:30p Canoe Challenge (McCullom Lake), 4:30p Race - Plywood Boat Challenge (McCullom Lake), 5:45p Trippin' Billies,
9p Gin Blossoms, |
| Sun 7/12 |
Adm: $5, 12&(-) Free, 12N-3p Carnival: unlimited ride
special, 3:30p The Moods: http://www.The-Moods.com, 5:45p Ides Of March: http://www.theidesofmarch.com
featuring Jim Peterik http://www.jimpeterik.com, |
 Fest, 14th Annual Lincolnwood 2009!
Prosel Park, Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, HotL: 847-679-5760,
Vh. 847-673–1540, (Kostner &
Morse, between Pratt & Touhy), http://www.lincolnwoodfest.com
http://www.lincolnwoodfest.com/festmap.JPG
For your safety: You may bring your own chairs to the Fest, but they cannot be brought into
the tent area. Please leave your pets at home. Thank you! Drinks & Food will be "Cash
& Carry!" No need to buy tickets! ATM machine on site.
Carnival: All you can ride: Thu 5-10p, Sat 1-5p, Sun 12N-4p (Wristbands good for 1 specific day only!)
Thu-Sun mailto:comments@lincolnwoodfest.com |
| Thu 7/9 |
6-9:30p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com (Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band, '07
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd Best
Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Fri 7/10 |
5:30-7p Linda M. Smith Band http://www.lindamsmith.com
7-10:30p Deja Vu Band: http://www.dejavuband.com |
| Sat 7/11 |
1-3:30p Performing Arts Limited http://www.performingartslimited.com,
3:45-5p Music House http://www.musichouseinc.com, 7-10:30p The Meteors: http://themeteors.org |
| Sun 7/12 |
5-6:30p Clark Stereo http://clarkstereo.pointoforiginrecords.com/default.htm,
7-10:30p Bad Medicine: http://www.bad-medicine.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd
Best Tribute Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
 Fest, 27th Annual Friendship
Fest 2009! 107th & 88th
Ave (Nr Moraine Valley College), Palos Hills, 708-430-4500, http://palosfriendshipfest.homestead.com
Free Admission / Free Parking / Free Entertainment, Carnival: Single ticket $1, 21 tickets
$20, Pay One Price Arm Band $15, Thu 6-10p OR Sat 12N-4p, |
| Thu 7/9 |
6:30p North Palos Fire Fighters BBQ! 7-10p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner
as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band,
Dave Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't
Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Fri 7/10 |
7-9p The Moods: http://www.The-Moods.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 4th
Best Dance Band! http://www.nitelife.org 9-11:30p
American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
(Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance
Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band,
'07 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd
Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 7/11 |
9a-5p Car Show! 1-5p Free Petting Zoo! Free Pony Rides! 7-8:30p ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band!
http://www.nitelife.org
9-11:30p Trash Martini, |
| Sun 7/12 |
9a-5p Car Show! 6-7:30p Dave Rudolf's Beach Party! 8-10:30p EPIC 80's, Dusk Giant Fireworks Display! |
 Fest, SummerFest 2009! Washington Park, Irving Park Road &
Cherry St, Itasca,
NASA Journey to Tomorrow Exhibit! Thu-Sun http://www.itasca.com/index.aspx?NID=497 |
| Thu 7/9 |
7-10:30p South of Disorder Jimmy Buffet, |
| Fri 7/10 |
7-9:30p Texas Flood Steve Ray, 10p-12M Mike & Joe http://www.mikeandjoe.com
(90's-09, Org, New Rock, No Dance, Oldies-DZM) |
| Sat 7/11 |
2-5p DJ Karoke, 6:30-9:30p Kashmir:
http://www.kashmirchicago.com Led Zepelin Trib Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 4th Best Tribute
Band! http://www.nitelife.org 10:30p-12M
ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band!
http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sun 7/12 |
2-5p DJ Karoke, 6-8p Heartache Tonight:
http://www.heartachetonight.com Eagles Trib,
Tom Carey is Back! 8:30-10:30p American
English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
(Beatles Trib), Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '08
Winner as the Best Tribute Band, Best Dance
Band, Eric Michaels Best Male Front for Band,
'07 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd
Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org |
 Fest,
Taste of Park Ridge 2009! Prospect Ave (btwn Touhy & Summit), Park Ridge,
http://www.tasteofparkridge.com http://www.park-ridge.il.us
http://www.parkridgechamber.org
Fri - Sun concert and weekend family activities will be in Hodges Park, |
| Thu 7/9 |
11-11:15a Welcome/Opening Ceremony Honoring: “The Veterans in our Community”,
11:30-12:30p The Men’s Follies: “Vaudeville is Back” (Hosted by the Park Ridge Senior Center),
12:30-4:30p Soundtrack Music, 1-3p TopGolf Putting Greens & Golf Driving Game,
4:45-5:45p Celtic Groundhogs: Traditional Irish Folk Music/7 Musicians-2 vocals,
6:30-8p The Chicago Rat Pack (Swing)
They are: Tony Ocean http://www.tonyocean.net
as Dean Martin, Jack D'Amico http://www.jackdamico.com
as Frank Sinatra, & Lawrence as Sammy,
8:45-10:15p Chicago Catz
Motown/Funky grooves of James Brown, Commodores, Earth, Wind & Fire, |
| Fri 7/10 |
10-11:30a Pickwick Theatre: Senior Movie - Slumdog Millionaire (Goodie bags), 11a-3p TopGolf Putting Greens
& Golf Driving Game, 1-3p Hodges Park: Celebrity Senior Bingo w/Mike North - Maine Township, 8-9:30p Hodges
Park: P.R. Fine Arts Symphony/“Broadway Hits”, 11-4:30p Soundtrack Music,
4:45-5:45p The Safes http://www.thesafes.com
Chuck Berry, Elvis, Beatles, Stones,
6:30-8p CoverGürl: http://www.covergurlrocks.com
(Jessica, contender for TV Rock Star INXS) Classic Rock, 80'S, New Pop, Pop Rock/Smashing
Pumpkins, Blondie, Pearl Jam/vocals of Amber Tripp,
8:45-10:15p Backstage Pass: http://www.rockbackstage.com/home1024.htm Classic Rock Suburban Nightlife Mag's
Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Classic Rock, 3rd Best Cover Band, Jim Mahr 4th Best Male Front
for Band! http://www.nitelife.org Classic Rock/70’s
& 80’s-Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx, Van Halen, Rush, |
| Sat 7/11 |
10-11:30a Pickwick Theatre: Children’s Movie - Madagascar 2 (Goodie bags), Hodges Park - “Community Interactive
Event”-11a-6p Canopies on Courtland (Expo: Business, Community & Social Service), *Exhibit in partnership with
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce*,
11a-1p Comcast Van, 11a-6p Fun Zone (Rotary) - Touch-a-Truck (Public Vehicle Display),
11a-7p TopGolf Putting Greens & Golf Driving Game, 11a-7p Music in the Park - Brickton Art Center/Face Painting
- Nagurski Kiddie Rides & Bouncies, 11:30a-3:30p “Story Time in the Shade” Age Groups 2-7 & 8-12, Stories
every ½ hour (8) Sponsored by Academic Tutoring Centers,
12N-1p Juggler - Bring your camera!, 1-5p Balloon Twisting Clown, 11:30a-12:30p Filipiniana Dancers,
1-2p Lynnette’s School of Dance, 2:30-4p Joe G and Wheels Rock/Pop & Beatles, 4:45-5:45p
K Michaels Band http://www.kmichaelsband.com Chicago
Fire & Police Dept/Chicago, Doobie Brothers, 6-6:15p “Community Cares” Raffle Drawing(s), 6:30-8p
The Legends: http://www.thelegends.net
Pop Hits of the “Sixties Era”/British Invasion & Surf Music, 8:45-10:15p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org
Rock/Pop: Lead singer Keith Semple won “Pop Stars”
(British Version of American Idol & signed w/Jive Records-received a Gold Record) |
 Fest, Island in the City 2009! Community Park,
4631 N. Overhill & Lawerence Ave, Norridge, 708-457-1244, Map,
E-mail: islandinthecity@norridgepk.com http://www.islandinthecity.com |
| Carnival Unlimited Ride: $20 Thu 5-9p, Sat 1-5p, Sun 1-5p, 4 Day MEGA PASS $50,
Free Shuttle: Start til 11:30p, Limited to street parking, Remote Parking Locations: Divine Savior Church, 7740
W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, Ridgewood High School, 7500 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, ITW Lot, 7301 West Ainslie
Str, Harwood Heights, Please check web site for Maps & Dir: http://www.islandinthecity.com |
| Thu 7/9 |
7:30-9p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org
(Variety 80's, 90's & today) |
| Fri 7/10 |
6:30-8p Green Thirteen http://www.greenthirteenmusic.com,
8:30-10:30p Yard Fulla Cars http://www.yardfullacars.com (Country) |
| Sat 7/11 |
6-7:30p Piano Man: http://www.PianoManUSA.net
(A Tribute to the Music of Elton John & Billy Joel), 8-10:30p Hi
Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com
(classic rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best
of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave Best Male Front for Band, Bobby
Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org
(70's, 80's Classic Rock) |
| Sun 7/12 |
5:30-7p The Legends: http://www.thelegends.net
Pop Hits of the “Sixties Era”/British Invasion & Surf Music, 7:30-9p World
Class Noise: http://www.worldclassnoise.com
(Soul, Funk, Variety), |
 Fest,
22nd ByronFest 2009! Main St, Downtown (1 Blk N Rt 2 ), Byron, 815-234-5500, http://www.byronfest.org
http://www.byronchamber.com http://www.byronchamber.com/byronfest.html
Adm buttons: $6, At Gate: $8, Sun: Free, Advance sale locations on Fest web site, Sunday Family Day-Free!
Buttons not required for admittance to the Carnival Midway, Arts and Crafts Show, Quilt
Show, Car Show, or sporting events. Food and beverage tickets are $.50
each, and are available at three ticket booths conveniently located within the festival grounds. Menu on Fest web
site, |
| Fri 7/10 |
(Carnival Stage) 5-6p Lo-Fi Pioneer, 6:30-8:30p The Sensations http://www.sensationsrockford.com 60s,-90s & today!
9p-12M Hairbangers Ball: http://www.HairbangersBall.com http://www.myspace.com/hairbangersball
80's, Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd
Best Heavy Rock! http://www.nitelife.org (Festival
Stage) 5-6p Mike & Adam Show acoustic sounds, 6:30-8:30p Final
Say: http://finalsay.com 60's-90's,
9p-12M 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org (Alternative Stage) 7-7:30p
Jeff Goldsmith, 8-8:45p Kelsey Wild, 9:15-10p Case In Point, 10:30p-12M Matter of Fact, |
| Sat 7/11 |
5K Run! 8a-3p Hib Reber Memorial Car Show! 9a-6p Arts & Craft Show!
(Carnival Stage) 5-6p Stage Fright 70s and 80s, 7-8:30p The EDGE AC/DC
to Creed, 9p-12M Mike & Joe http://www.mikeandjoe.com
(90's-09, Org, New Rock, No Dance, Oldies-DZM) (Festival Stage) 5-6:30p Vintage Vinyl 50's-70s, 7-8:30p Trash 80's R.E.M to U2, 9p-12M
Dot Dot Dot: http://dotdotdotonline.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best
Original Band, Adam 2nd Best Male Front for Band! http://www.nitelife.org Back from FOX TV The Next Great American Band! http://nextgreatband.msn.com (Alternative Stage) 5-6:30p Keith School Summer
Rock Show! 7-7:30p Into It. Over It, 8-8:45p Venna, 9:15p-10p Build & Design, 10:30-11:30p Fable & The
World Flat, |
| Sun 7/12 |
Family Day-Free! 11a
Church Service, 12N Cancelled Bed Race, 10a-5p Arts & Craft Show! 2p Parade, (Carnival
Stage) 12:30-1:30p & 3-4p Southern Heritage, (Festival Stage)
12:30-1:30p & 3-4p Dusk Dean & Kathy Winkelman, |
 Windmill
City Fest 2009!
RiverWalk, Houston St.& Island Ave, Batavia, http://www.bataviaparks.com
http://www.bataviaparks.com/windmill-city-festival.htm |
| Fri 7/10 |
7p Windmill Whirl 5K Run! 6-8p Michael Heaton Band, 8:30-11p Dot
Dot Dot: http://dotdotdotonline.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best
Original Band, Adam 2nd Best Male Front for Band! http://www.nitelife.org Back from FOX TV The Next Great American Band! http://nextgreatband.msn.com |
| Sat 7/11 |
9a-4p North end of Batavia Riverwalk Arts & Craft Show! 10a Pet Parade! 12N-11p Carnival: Buy wristband
$18 unlimited rides 12N-4p! 12N Irish Dance, 12:30p Karate, 1p Cheerleading Demo, 1:30p
Dance Performance Group, 2:30-5p Karaoke, 6-8p Lazy Maybes, 8:30-11p The
Lounge Puppets: http://www.loungepuppets.com |
| Sun 7/12 |
2-4p The Cavern Beat: http://www.thecavernbeat.com, 5-7:30p Pirates Over 40: http://www.piratesover40.com
http://www.myspace.com/piratesover40
(Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band) (Lead Guitarist and Vocalist Bruce “the Party Shark” Waters, Sweetwater, ) |
 Fest, Downtown Alive
Fest Series 2009! Downer Place, (btwn Stolp & Broadway), Aurora,
Mayor’s Office of Special Events: 630-844-4731, HotL: 630-844-4FUN,
http://www.downtownaliveaurora.com Poster: http://www.downtownaliveaurora.com/festival_info/pdf/2009DTA_brochure.pdf
food booths, children's activities. Bring your own lawn chairs, NO coolers are permitted and NO recording devices
are allowed and will be subject to confiscation. Free admission. 6-10p Parking: Free at all downtown area municipal lots, curbside meters and Stolp Avenue Parking Garage. Funded by tax dollars as reviewed and approved by the Aurora City
Council and our many generous sponsors. http://www.enjoyaurora.com |
| Other features included are children’s activities, Cruise Night Car Shows, a Guest Tent available for rent to
local groups, block parties, class reunions, etc., plus a variety of food vendors. In addition, all the downtown
Museums: Aurora Historical Society, Aurora Public Art Commission and Sci-Tech are open. |
| Fri 7/10 |
Summer Jam! 6-10p 6:15p Stolp Ave-Cruise Night! Spoken Four http://www.spokenfour.com 8:30p
Sister Hazel http://www.sisterhazel.com |
| Sat 7/11 |
Summer Jam! 2p Hix Brothers Junior All-Stars, 4:30p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 2nd Best Acoustic Band! http://www.nitelife.org
7p Painkiller Hotel http://www.painkillerhotel.com 8:30p
Eve 6 http://www.eve6.com |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer 2009! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparks.org/soundofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
| Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates specified.
Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken strips, salads, strawberry
shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers, chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries,
cheese curds, ice cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber Genesis
SP-310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets are $1
each or 6 for $5 and are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E.
Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Fri 7/10 |
The Neverly Brothers: http://www.theneverlybrothers.com
(Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly), Food: Backyard Grille, |
Concert in the Park, Twin
Lakes Patio Entertainment Series 2009! Clubhouse, 1200 E Twin Lakes
Dr, Palatine, 847-934-6050, Map,
http://www.saltcreekpd.com http://saltcreek.multisportsystems.com/page/show/8534
For PATIO: N Rt 53 to N Northwest Hwy to S Creekside Dr to E Twin Lakes Dr to Clubhouse,
Salt Creek Park District, Twin Lakes, Rt 53 & Palatine Rd, Palatine, 847-259-6890,
Our Friday night patio entertainment series is back and better than ever! No outside food or drink will be allowed
on the deck or patio areas during patio entertainment. Come for dinner and our free concert on the deck overlooking
the lake. Enjoy the best hamburger in town, hot dogs, beef or chicken sandwich, fries ... and finish with ice cream.
Beer and wine available throughout the concert.
Please, no alcohol may be brought into the park. 7:30-9:30p
NEW!! The Village of Palatine has adopted a new smoking ordinance that bans smoking from
all outdoor eating areas and 15' away from all entrances and exits. We thank you for your cooperation. |
| Fri 7/10 |
The White Saddle Band: http://www.thewhitesaddleband.com (Oldies, Rockabilly & Country), |
Fest, 19th FunFest 2009! St. Joseph High School Athletic Grounds, 1840
Mayfair Ave (E of 22nd & Wolf Rd), Westchester, Map,
708-562-7747,
http://www.westchesterchamber.org
http://www.westchester-il.org http://www.westchesterchamber.org/westchesterfest_entertainment.cfm |
| Fri 7/10 |
6p (food tent) Pie In Your Face Acoustic Country Rock, 7:30p The Houseboyz Alternative
Rock, 7:30p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic
rock) Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best
Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave
Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 7/11 |
1p (food tent) Dave Rudolph's Beach Party! http://www.daverudolf.com, 3p (food tent) The Weiss Brothers Orchestra Big Band, 6p (food
tent) Fabulous Frank and Dave http://www.frankanddave.com
Acoustic Rock, 4:30p Too White Crew http://www.toowhitecrew.com
Old School Hip Hop, 7:30p Catfight: http://www.catfightband.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Rock Band, 5th Best Dance Band! http://www.nitelife.org
On Guitar: Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 3rd Best
Acoustic Solo, 5th Best Solo Performer! http://www.nitelife.org
10p Dennis DeYoung The Music of Styx http://www.dennisdeyoung.com |
| Sun 7/12 |
1p (food tent) Chris Colletti Big Band http://www.chriscolletti.com,
3p Cross County Junction http://www.xcountyjunction.com
w/ Cowboy Troy http://www.cowboytroy.com Country, 5:30p
Tin Horse: http://www.tinhorseband.com
3 wild women run power packed southern rock, 8p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com
(Uses a Music Track Machine - DZM) (classic 60’s, retro 70’s, vintage 80’s and today’s pop songs) |
 Fest, 14thTaste of Westmont 2009 CELEBRATES THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF WOODSTOCK! Downtown, Cass & Norfolk, Westmont, (800) 993-9358,
630-435-0006, http://www.westmont.il.gov http://www.westmontspecialevents.com
Taste of Westmont is held downtown Westmont on Cass Ave between Burlington Street and Naperville Road, just 1/2
block north of the Burlington Northern Railroad Tracks. Fri 4-10:30p, Sat 11a-10:30p, Sun 11a-10p, Poster: http://www.westmontspecialevents.com/documents/2009TOWBrochur.pdf
http://www.westmontspecialevents.com/WSECEventsTOW.html |
| Fri 7/10 |
6-8p Rico!: http://www.ricojams.com
http://myspace.com/ricojams1 Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Latin! http://www.nitelife.org
8:30-10:30p MARRAKESH EXPRESS Crosby Stills Nash & Young Tribute, |
| Sat 7/11 |
4p 1969: http://www.music1969.com/theportal.cfm
From the Fillmore to Woodstock to Altamont, 6-8p CREEDENCE AGAIN Creedence Clearwater Revival
Tribute
8:30-10:30p LIVE THE WHO Who Tribute, |
| Sun 7/12 |
12N-4pTaste of Westmont Car Show! MUDDY WATERS BLUES CELEBRATION! 3-6p Open Mic Blues
JAM Featuring Eddie Taylor Jr. and Gray Gand, 3p Blue
Truth: http://www.bluetruthchicago.com (formerly the Backstage Loungers) w/
Jimy Rogers of THE MAUDS: http://www.themauds.com
7:30-9p Lonnie Brooks: http://www.lonniebrooks.com
Blues Legend |
| Joe Cantafio: http://www.joecantafio.com (Classic Rock) (Thanks Wayne for the Link. - DZM) |
| News From Joe: Back In The Saddle Again! Well, it's over, I had my final heart procedure Thursday, January 15th.
My doctor cleared the left artery to my heart. He cleared my right
artery on December 23rd. Full Story: http://blog.joecantafio.com |
| Sat 7/11 3p McHenry Country Fairgrounds, Woodstock, Join JOE CANTAFIO
and JONATHAN BRANT for the "2nd Annual Save-A-Vet Poker Run." Joe and Jon kick things off after the opening
ceremony... lot's of great music * A pig roast * Plenty to drink * Giveaways * K-9 Demonstrations * A Bike Rodeo
* over $4,000.00 in prizes and much more! Sponsored by 10 Harley-Davidson Dealerships. $20.00 per rider ... $10.00
for passengers EVERYTHING INCLUDED!!! For more information visit ~ www.SaveAVet.org ... get your motor runnin',
head out on the highway, and we'll see you on July 11 in Woodstock, rain or shine, and help save a Vet! |
Concert in the Park, Concert Series
2009! Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park (A theater setting built into
the side of a hill just off Lake Michigan), 900 Sheridan Rd (S of Tower Rd), Lake & Michigan, Wilmette,
847-256-6100, http://www.wilmettepark.org/starlight.cfm
, http://www.wilmettepark.org
*In case of inclement weather, these performances will be held in the Auditorium of the Community Recreation Center
with seating on a first come, first served basis. Performers subject to change based on availability. Weather uncertain?
Call 847/256-9787 after 6 p.m. the day of the performance
Seating: In the interest of safety, fairness and maintenance, seating areas in the Bowl will not be reserved before
6 p.m. Items left earlier will be removed. Blankets are not permitting in the main seating grass area and may not
be used to reserve space for chairs. Lawn chairs (no recliners) may be used only in the grass; wooden benches are
provided on the stone terracing.
Parking: Unrestricted parking in the Gillson Beach Parking lot begins at 6:30 p.m. for all Wallace Bowl events.
Before 6:30 p.m., you must display a 2006 Lakefront Parking decal ($12 Resident, $80 Non-Resident) or purchase
a Daily Parking Permit which is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for $5; or weekends between
9 a.m.-Noon for $7.
Starlight Patio: For picnicking pleasure in the park, food and beverages are available at the Starlight Patio.
The concession stand opens at 5:30 p.m. Full food services begins at 6 p.m.
The Wallace Bowl has been designated "No Smoking" for Starlight Theatre performances.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE A Program of the Wilmette Park District |
| Sun 7/12 |
2p Mallinckrodt Concerts in the Park Under the Centennial Gazebo, Brass in the Park! Illinois Brass Band, |