April 2024

Uli Jon Roth – Interstellar Sky Guitar Tour

Welcome to Starship Uli! Experience an evening of true musical passion and inspiration! Uli takes us on a 360-degree journey into his world of artistic imagination. The choice of music for INTERSTELLAR SKY GUITAR is inspired and guaranteed to create an exciting journey through Uli’s intriguing musical world. The journey crosses over from both classical and baroque master pieces- such as Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Mozart, Bach and Beethoven – to new music by Uli written for his 9-string Flamenco Sky Guitar as well as excerpts from a new Sky Guitar Concerto. Uli’s signature tool of expression is the legendary Sky Guitar which he invented and on which he will perform. These stunningly designed six-octave instruments have a far greater tonal range than traditional guitars, allowing Uli to equal the range of the violin and the cello. The main star of the collection is the stunning state-of-the art Excalibur 7-string Sky Guitar and the new 9-String Flamenco Sky Guitar, for which Uli has recently written a whole series of beautiful new pieces and which he showcases for the first time on this tour. ** RESCHEDULED FROM 2020 and 2023.  TICKETS VALID AT NEW SHOW DATE.
Friday, Apr 19
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

The Greatest Piano Men: Billy, Elton, Stevie, Liberace, Ray & More

A live Rock & Roll celebration of the greatest piano icons in music from Jeff Davis (Executive Producer of Broadway’s ‘Rock of Ages’).  This electrifying production, which debuted to rave reviews at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, celebrates the world’s greatest pianists and showmen – from Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles to Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Billy Joel! The show features storytelling, video, a great band and 25 hit songs including “Good Golly Miss Molly”, “Superstition”, “Rocket Man”, “Tiny Dancer” and “New York State of Mind”.
Sunday, Apr 21
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

“I Am He Said” – A Neil Diamond Celebration

“We are saying what HE said,” laughs Matt Vee referring to the one and only Neil Diamond.  Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, local music scene veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog.  With songs like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” and “Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with music that became the soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades.  As a Tin Pan Alley song writer in the mid 60s, he penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and, of course, the Monkee’s classic, “I’m A Believer.”
Thursday, Apr 25
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

LP Vinyl’s Escape – Tribute to JOURNEY // Anthem’s Grand Illusion – Tribute to STYX

The ultimate tribute night at the Arcada!  Come dance, sing, and celebrate the songs of Journey and Styx with Escape and Anthem’s Grand Illusion. In a world of tribute band’s LP VINYL’S ESCAPE stands out. Performing the music of JOURNEY with chilling accuracy!  Fans agree that Chicago Legend Pete Greco’s vocal style, tone, deliverance and range are about as close as you can get to the legendary Steve Perry. The band also feature some of Chicago’s best.  Gino Buonamici, Lenny Vertucci, Mike Gerbitz, Mike Vermland & Jet are all world class musicians that have toured both nationally and internationally.  They have the daunting task of bringing all the subtlety, dynamics & power of JOURNEY’S music to life.  On top of that they are responsible for all the incredible harmonies that are present in so many JOURNEY songs. Songs that have stood the test time.  Songs that are in the background of all our lives.  LP VINYL’S ESCAPE takes you back to the 80’s era when the timeless music of JOURNEY ruled the airwaves. The talent on display when these 6 guys are together on stage bring the meaning of TRIBUTE to a whole new level.  Anthem‘s Grand Illusion is a tribute to the legendary progressive rock band Styx and their classic masterpieces through the decades. Performed by the members of Anthem Classic Rock & Beyond, and matching every detail of the Styx musical style, combined with exceptional lead vocals, and four-part vocal harmonies, Anthem’s Grand Illusion is now one of the top tribute shows in the Chicago region and beyond!
Friday, Apr 26
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

The Graduates: The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel

From the hauntingly ethereal Scarborough Fair to the upbeat and unforgettable Mrs. Robinson… from the mysteriously provocative Sound Of Silence to the anthemic Bridge Over Troubled Water, THE GRADUATES is an energetic and heartwarming salute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel. “Paul & Art” escort us through an evening filled with beautiful renditions of some of the most beloved folk songs ever written. In this concert experience, which spans the iconic duo’s career, the cast shares their deep love of the music, weaving in brief narratives with the greatest hits from the rich duet catalog as well as from their solo careers. With selections such as Cecilia, I Am A Rock, The Boxer, Homeward Bound, The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) as well as Paul Simon solo hits like Kodachrome, Me & Julio, 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover and so many more, THE GRADUATES features a full band, and is a nostalgia-filled, feel-good night in the theatre, not to be missed.
Sunday, Apr 28
3:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

POSTPONED: The Immediate Family

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED!  A RESCHEDULED DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON! Very often a band’s formation can come from what seems like a preordained convergence. Musicians meet, they may perform together in various configurations. Time goes by as each one develops their own career. But sometimes there can be a musical attraction that puts them together again, and finally, each member seems to realize at the same time: this is a band. When that happens, it becomes clear that fate has a hand in what has come together. The Immediate Family became a band –Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar and Steve Postell– and probably have more session and live show mileage than just about any other living players today. Each is known for its prodigious ability to be in the right place and at the right time on an endless list of best-selling and hugely influential recordings over the past 50 years.
Sunday, Apr 28
7:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail
May 2024

TOAST – The Ultimate Tribute to Bread

TOAST is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70’s hit band, BREAD! With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, their sound is often described as “spot on” to the original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about closely their live performances sound like the cherished records they listened to back in the day. Bread virtually invented soft rock in the early Seventies, and the group’s biggest hits — “Make It With You,” “If,” “Baby I’m-a Want You”, and “Everything I Own” — remain staples on lite-rock radio. TOAST presents a “feel-good” show that includes all of Bread’s top hits and brings all the memories flooding back quickly which makes their concert truly “rise” to the top as one of the favorite concerts of audiences everywhere!
Thursday, May 02
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

The Guess Who

More hits than anyone can count.  Record sales well into the multi-millions.  And a roller coaster ride of electric instrumentation, timeless balladry, unpredictable jamming.  It’s the ultimate sing-a-long experience.   Guess who? None other than The Guess Who, a group that’s connected with the masses for decades with a virtual hit parade spanning fourteen Top 40 hits, including “These Eyes,” “Clap For the Wolfman,” “Hand Me Down World,” “No Time,” “Star Baby” and “Share the Land.”  Add in classics and double-sided singles like their #1 rock anthem “American Woman” and “No Sugar Tonight,” plus “Laughing” and “Undun,”!!
Saturday, May 04
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

Peter Noone was a part of the original “British Invasion” as lead singer of the legendary Sixties pop band Herman’s Hermits. He returns to The Arcada stage with his annual fun, comedic show and classic hits including: “I’m Into Something Good” “Mrs. Brown, you’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “There’s A Kind of Hush” and so many others.  This show always sells out, with the seats FILLED with “NOONATICS!”!
Sunday, May 05
3:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Blood, Sweat and Tears

No one can argue BS&T invented a new style of music. Blood, Sweat & Tears is not the first band to ever use a horn section, but they are the first to fuse it with rock, jazz, and some blues thrown in for good measure. Blood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its 50 plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless, and fans are never disappointed. Blood Sweat & Tears takes young musicians and prepares them for life in the music industry. Notable hits include “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”, “Spinning Wheel,” “I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know,” “I Can’t Quit Her,” and so many more!
Friday, May 17
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

AN EVENING WITH ABBEY ROAD – ALL-STAR BEATLES ROCK BAND WITH ORCHESTRA

Abbey Road: All-Star Salute to The BEATLES is a labor of love for what are essentially six of the hardest working musicians in Chicago. Add to that their significant list of Grammy® winning and recording artist guests – as well as their added string, brass, and woodwind players to represent the Beatles’ orchestral component – and you have passionate musicians that want to give back to audiences everywhere what The Beatles gave to them. To coin a phrase: “The love you take is equal to the love you make.” Abbey Road is literally ‘The Room Where It Happened’ under the tutelage of their inspired mentor Sir George Martin, who was initially as unlikely the producer of a rock group as The Beatles were a recording act. But each saw something in each other that sparked undeniable creative magic. Not only did the sacred ground of Abbey Road studios produce the most famous results in all of pop music history, the lads from Liverpool often became inspired to create song ideas right there, as they and their mentor collectively turned the recording studio into a well-tuned instrument in its own right. Abbey Road is dedicated to the faithful re-creation of The Beatles catalog with stunning note-for-note accuracy. “This Rock Band with its mini-Orchestra is incredibly authentic and will put goosebumps on your goosebumps! They are astonishing, stunning, and the real deal.”– John Vernon, Illinois Entertainer. ABBEY ROAD – The Room Where It Happened. The end result is astonishing, and most definitely, “A Splendid Time Is Guaranteed for All!” Members of Abbey Road are Steve Kikoen (Deacon Blues, Big Suit, Supernatural, Prognosis, Great Pretenders, The Deacons, Time Zone), Jay Goeppner (Backdated, Instant Karma), Frank Canino (Rosie & The Rivets, American English), Shawn Sommer (Maggie Speaks), Ben Lewis (Deacon Blues, Big Suit, Supernatural, Time Zone, Lt. Dan Band), Adrian Ruiz, and Chris “Bean” Weng (The Bad Examples).The Revolution Horns are Chuck Parrish (Ray Charles), John Bowes (Prognosis), and Rich Lapka (Deacon Blues) and The Kaleidoscope Strings are Olya Prohorova (Fugu Dugu), Dessi Nenova, Emi Tanabe (Cover Girls), Ani Moravec (Cover Girls) and Emma Lyn, with special guest appearances at selected performances by Winston O’Boogie.
Thursday, May 23
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Radio Gaga – Tribute to Lady Gaga and Queen

For the first time, you will hear all the hits of Queen and Lady Gaga in this Vegas-style production show, complete with eye-popping costuming, dazzling choreography, and unmatched showmanship. Prepare to be wowed as the vision and spirit of these performers emanates from the stage, delivering the “Concert That Never Was”! From the creative minds of/at Magnificent Events and Entertainment, Radio Gaga is the first production of its kind! Audiences experience outstanding vocals, precise choreography, exciting participation opportunities, and to top it all off, viewers of all ages are welcome!
Saturday, May 25
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Allman Betts Band with Special Guest JD Simo

Individually, they’re Devon Allman and Duane Betts, two solo artists and modern-day guitar heroes who’ve both spent years creating their own version of American roots music. Together, they’re the leaders of The Allman Betts Band, a supergroup anchored by sharp songwriting, fiery fretwork, and an historic legacy. Inspired by the classic sounds of the group’s family tree, The Allman Betts Band makes timeless rock & roll for the modern world, blurring the boundaries between blues, Americana, and southern soul. Over the course of two critically-acclaimed studio albums, hundreds of live shows, and annual performances of the Allman Betts Family Revival, The Allman Betts Band has established its own legacy of music and brotherhood. Devon and Duane first met as children in 1989, when their fathers — keyboardist Gregg Allman and guitarist Dickey Betts, both co-founders of The Allman Brothers Band — brought their boys on tour for the group’s 20th anniversary tour. “When you grow up on tour like that, it connects you at a young age,” Duane says. “From that point on, we knew we were family. Even though we never lived in the same city, we always had that bond.” There’s a rich lineage to The Allman Betts Band, whose two leaders are carrying the musical torch once held by their fathers.  JD Simo… The Chicago-born, now Nashville transplant is like a one-man crusade dedicated to keeping music real, raw, and honest. No matter the setting and no matter his role (whether it’s wingman or bandleader) J.D.’s presence infuses the situation of the moment with the music that’s been fueling him pretty much his whole life, spiced with influences that straddle both decades and dimensions. As a songwriter, guitarist, and producer he has worked with the likes of Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Luther Dickinson, Dave Cobb, Blackberry Smoke, and even been a member of Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh’ “Phil & Friends”. 
Friday, May 31
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail
June 2024

The Dead Daisies with Special Guest Enuff Z’Nuff

Over a decade ago, The Dead Daisies burst onto the music scene. Their mission…to create some good old fashioned 70’s style rock, gather some of the finest musicians in the world, and have a great time keeping rock music alive. They have released six studio, one live one covers and a “Best Of’ album to a growing army of fans worldwide and are praised by the global media in an era where Rock has been declared dead time and time again. The band’s DNA includes an amazing collective of players that includes David Lowy, Doug Aldrich, John Corabi, Michael Devin, Tommy Clufetos, Glenn Hughes, Marco Mendoza, Richard Fortus, Dizzy Reed, Frank Ferrer, Darryl Jones, Charley Drayton, Deen Castronovo and Jon Stevens amongst others. They’ve had some incredible one-offs and special highlights over the last decade including sharing stages with some of the world’s biggest Rock bands including Kiss, Guns N‘ Roses, Scorpions, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Bad Company, Whitesnake, ZZ Top, Foreigner, Judas Priest and the Hollywood Vampires.  The Dead Daisies are pushing forward, generating energy and taking chances to ensure that every person who experiences them has no doubt that Rock is Indeed Alive & Well. So, turn it up, enjoy the ride & ROCK with us! Enuff Z’nuff are the living, breathing example of what a rock/pop group should be. The band’s first release, Fingers On It, gave the band some initial recognition when the track was featured in the 1986 cult movie, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.  Still a major force after 20+ albums, Enuff Z’nuff still has a legion of loyal fans, and has earned the respect and acclaim of its peers and contemporaries.
Wednesday, Jun 12
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Nektar – VIP EXPERIENCE

Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Upgrade Experience NEKTAR VIP EXPERIENCE Package: Pre-Show Private SOUND CHECK Exclusive Pre-Show MEET & GREET PHOTO-Opportunity EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE Items:         NEKTAR TOTE Bag         Autographed Limited Edition POSTER         Commemorative VIP LAMINATE & Lanyard         EARLY ENTRY into the Venue         Crowd-Free Merch Shopping         On-site VIP Check-in Host         Limited Availability Package Elements Must be Redeemed at the Venue & Merch Items Collected by Show’s End.- Subject to change depending on availability & venue restrictions.
Thursday, Jun 13
5:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Nektar – The Legendary Rock Band

For more than 50 years, Nektar has taken legions of fans on audio-visual journeys to far reaches of the universe and the depths of the ocean with their blend of sight and sound. The 2022 “Vinyl Sides Live” Tour marked Nektar’s eagerly awaited return to the road, spotlighting some of the best-loved “album sides” from their evergreen catalog, as well as 2020’s acclaimed release, “The Other Side”. There will be lots of new music and old classics to play with their multi-media concerts, melding a jam-band vibe with superb musicality and a visual cornucopia that perfectly complements the performance. A Nektar show is an unparalleled feast for the senses. Notable songs include “A Tab In The Ocean,” ” Man In The Moon.” “The Dream Nebula,” “Remember The Future,” and so many more!   
Thursday, Jun 13
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Father’s Day with The Uncle Louie Variety Show – Old School Rules!

A special Father’s Day celebration!  “Uncle Louie” and “Pasqualino” have taken the internet community by storm with their characterizations about growing up Italian!  Millions of views and many live shows all over the country, including The Arcada Theatre, have been met with loving audiences and standing ovations!  It is a GREAT show for the entire family, especially if you understand what it was like, growing up Italian!
Sunday, Jun 16
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Doo Wop Project – 5 Broadway Stars from Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, Beautiful, A Bronx Tale & More

The rave-reviewed upbeat musical-journey has a brand new “DOO”!   The 5 engaging, charismatic and dashing Broadway stars with their all-star band have created an exciting new show that features fresh renditions of classic doo wop hits (remember “16 Candles” and “In the Still of the Night”) as well as “doowopified” versions of contemporary hits like Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places”.   Of course, they’ll keep huge fan favorites in the new show – memorable numbers like “Remember Then” and “That’s My Desire”. It’s a fantastic evening of the greatest music in American pop and rock history…from the classic sound of five guys singing harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the charts today.
Sunday, Jun 23
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

The Gilmour Project – All-Star Band exploring the music of Pink Floyd

The 5-piece, All-Star ensemble, quickly gained a reputation for flipping the ‘Tribute Band’ script on its head, with exploratory performances of iconic and deep cut Pink Floyd classics, David Gilmour-centric and solo compositions, and pulling other surprise classic rock masterpieces out of their hats. Their version of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ appeared in their sets, weeks ahead of its ‘Stranger Things’ buoyed resurgence to the top of the charts and worldwide press … making the band appear spookily prescient. The Gilmour Project is: Jeff Pevar (lead guitar with CSN, David Crosby/CPR, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Phil Lesh & Friends, Ricki Lee Jones, Marc Cohn), Berry Oakley (bass & vocals with Allman Betts Band, North Mississippi All-Stars, Blue Floyd & The Doors), Mark Karan (guitar & vocals with Bob Weir, RatDog, The Other Ones, Dave Mason), Scott Guberman (keyboard & vocals with Phil Lesh & Friends, Keystone Revisited), and Angie Scarpa (drums with Black Sabbitch).
Saturday, Jun 29
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail
July 2024

Creedence Revived – CCR Tribute

Creedence Revived has rapidly become one of the most highly sought-after tribute bands in the world. The group is made up of four of Chicago’s & LA’s most talented and eclectic musicians – consisting of an award winning vocalist nicknamed “the chameleon” in the industry for his unique ability to shift his vocal to match the style of any vocalist, a world-renowned blues guitarist who attracts blues fans from around the world, a studio bassist who has a appeared on many top charting albums, and a drummer who sells out theaters on his own based solely on his unique playing style. …Rich Perez has the swagger and voice needed to portray the music the way it should be. It’s more than a sound, it’s heart and soul, and they have it. They do the music with respect and energy and the feel is spot on. I worked my butt off to get the sound and feel of the music and Rich, next to me, is the man. I’m telling you this because I have the best insight into CCR than anyone outside of the original band members and Creedence Revived has my approval and endless support.”   -John “Bulldog” Tristao , Lead Singer for 21 years of Creedence Clearwater Revisited
Friday, Jul 05
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Marshall Tucker Band

When you wake up and want to put a smile on your face, you think of the songs that always manage to reach down and touch your soul the moment you hear the first note. The Marshall Tucker Band is one such group that continues to have a profound level of impact on successive generations of listeners who’ve been “Searchin’ for a Rainbow” and found it perfectly represented by this tried-and-true Southern institution over the decades. A typically rich MTB setlist includes “Heard It in a Love Song”, “Can’t You See” (the signature tune of MTB’s late co-founding lead guitarist and then-principal songwriter Toy Caldwell),” ” Fire on the Mountain,” “Long Hard Ride,” “Ramblin,’” to name but a few. Band Members:  Doug Gray (lead vocals), B.B. Borden (drums), Ryan Ware (bass / vocals), Marcus James Henderson (keyboards / saxophone / flute / vocals), Chris Hicks (guitar / vocals), and Rick Willis (guitar / vocals).
Friday, Jul 12
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Chubby Checker Dance Party

This guy is AMAZING!  His show is an historic throwback to the origin of Rock and Roll with EVERY song being a classic!!  Then, the place goes up for grabs when he performs one of the most iconic songs AND dances in history!  2020 marked the 60th Anniversary of the release of “The Twist” Chubby will amaze you with his music & his moves while you follow along as the DANCE FLOOR WILL BE OPEN!  A Rock and Roll piece of history!
Sunday, Jul 14
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Winger

Kip Winger and the boys are “Rockin’ Regulars” at The Arcada!  The show is just so good!  The band’s top singles including “Seventeen”, “Headed For A Heartbreak” and “Miles Away” are just three of the Metal rock tunes that make it a night when everybody stands the entire show!  In 2023, Winger celebrated their 35th Anniversary – come celebrate 35 of Winger with us!!! 
Friday, Jul 19
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Pre-Show Q&A and Meet & Greet with Carl Palmer, Paul Bielatowicz & Simon Fitzpatrick: The Return of Emerson Lake & Palmer

THIS IS A PACKAGE UPGRADE!  MUST HAVE TICKET TO CONCERT TO PURCHASE THIS ADD-ON Special Engagement! Q&A + Meet & Greet with Carl Palmer, Paul Bielatowicz & Simon Fitzpatrick   Only $50!! Attendees Receive: *45 Minute Q&A with Carl & his band *One on one photo with Carl & his band *early access to purchase autographed merchandise ** Sorry, Carl will not be able to sign any autographs at this event **
Friday, Jul 26
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Welcome Back My Friends: The Return of Emerson Lake & Palmer

Sole surviving member Carl Palmer, in association with the Estates of his bandmates Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, has announced the much anticipated  WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS- THE RETURN OF EMERSON LAKE &  PALMER Tour.  The tour will actually reunite ELP LIVE ON STAGE through modern technology. After exploring the idea of a Hologram tour in detail, Palmer (with the Estates of Emerson and Lake) opted for what they felt was a more honest approach using live footage of Keith and Greg on massive video walls alongside Carl (and his band) playing LIVE on stage. The voice and instrumentation of Greg Lake and the unmistakable keyboard mastery of Keith Emerson will be mixed with Palmer’s onstage live drumming to magically reunite ELP once again. Paul McCartney’s duet with John Lennon at the end of his recent Got Back tour is a good idea of what ELP fans can expect from this show. 
Friday, Jul 26
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail
August 2024

10CC

Among the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc are one of the very few acts to have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure. 10cc has sold more than 30 million albums around the world and the band’s longevity is testament to their timeless songs. Founder member Gouldman attributes 10cc’s lasting appeal to the quality and individuality of the band’s songs. “They don’t seem to date; they are original, we never followed any trend we simple wrote for our own pleasure. The fact that the songs are being played as often on the radio today as they ever were shows how true that is,” he says.  10cc ruled the pop world at a time – the 1970s – when the charts were dominated by some of the most creative and colorful artists in pop history.  Unlike David Bowie, Queen, Elton John or Rod Stewart – all of whom they stood shoulder-to-shoulder with for a decade – 10cc’s energies were not centered on image or celebrity-status, but on creating highly sophisticated rock masterworks with mainstream appeal. Notable hits include “Donna”, “I’m Not In Love”, “Neanderthal Man”, “Art For Art’s Sake”, “Things We Do For Love”, and so many more! 
Thursday, Aug 01
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

VIP UPGRADE PACKAGE: 10CC

Does NOT include admission to concert. 10cc – VIP Tour Upgrade * Collectible tour poster; autographed by 10cc 10cc pin set 10cc record tote Exclusive 10cc tour item Commemorative tour laminate and lanyard Limited availability * Upgrade package only; ticket for admission must be purchased separately.
Thursday, Aug 01
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Aldo Nova

After four decades, dozens of classic songs, and hundreds of shows, multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist ALDO NOVA can finally be seen live and kicking with his band after a long self-imposed hiatus. Aldo Nova took the world by storm when his first multi-platinum, top ten self-titled debut album, Aldo Nova, gave the world the definitive Rock Anthem “Fantasy.” Other hits include “Foolin’ Yourself”, “Ball and Chain”, and more!
Friday, Aug 02
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY

Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as “OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY” assembles to perform the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young repertoire with an extraordinary ensemble of FAMILY & FRIENDS. What sets this apart is the stellar, historic lineup, featuring: James Raymond (son of David Crosby) Astrid Young (sister of Neil Young) Steve Postell (guitarist & musical director with David Crosby & The Immediate Family) Chris Pierce (handpicked by Neil Young to support his 2023 tour) Jeff Pevar (lead guitar David Crosby, Graham Nash, CSN, Phil Lesh) Steve DiStanislao (drums David Crosby, David Gilmour) Michelle Wills (keyboards David Crosby) Elijah Thomson (bass Father John Misty) And featuring legendary CSNY photographer Henry Diltz with CSNY recording engineer Stephen Barncard spinning ‘Tall Tales’ that can be heard nowhere else except on this tour. Audiences can anticipate a journey through classic hits such as “Déjà vu,” “Wooden Ships,” “Helpless,” and “Carry On,” delivered with the finesse that only OUR HOUSE, The Music of CSNY performed by FAMILY & FRIENDS can provide.
Sunday, Aug 04
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

The Music of CHICAGO with Danny Seraphine from CTA and Jeff Coffey

In the beginning, there was Chicago Transit Authority. Danny Seraphine, along with his bandmates set out to change the face of Rock and Roll by creating a rock band with horns. During his tenure with Chicago, they scored 20 top 10 hits, (5 reaching #1) and 10 Grammy nominations. He is considered the father of jazz rock drumming. In 2006, Danny came full circle, forming California Transit Authority (CTA). Guitarist Marc Bonilla and Keyboardist Ed Roth have been with CTA since its inception. In 2022, former Chicago bassist/singer Jeff Coffey joined the lineup, making this iteration the most powerful and dynamic in the band’s history. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, evidenced by all the Chicago cover bands out there. Why settle for an imitation when you can have the real deal!
Sunday, Aug 18
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Adrenalize – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience

Drawing their name from Def Leppard’s fifth studio album, ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience recreates the chart-topping, chest-thumping anthems that made Def Leppard the iconic and dominant force in arena rock of the ‘80s and beyond. You’ll hear the hook-laden radio and MTV mega-hits like “Foolin'”, “Rock of Ages,” “Photograph,” “Hysteria,” “Rocket,” “Animal,” “Armageddon It,” “Love Bites,” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” along with deep cuts like “Wasted,” “High ‘n’ Dry,” and “Switch 625!”   No rock band epitomized the spirit of the ‘80s more than Def Leppard. Fusing the hard edge of heavy metal to a melodic pop sensibility, the British rockers dominated that decade with two classic albums- 1983’s Pyromania and 1987’s Hysteria- whose massive sales were fueled by the band’s near-constant presence on MTV.   See the road tested and accomplished stage performers of ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience embody the swaggering, electrifying stage personae of the Lads from Sheffield, and their undeniable intensity will captivate you and leave you singing, fist pumping, and screaming for more!
Saturday, Aug 24
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Ultimate Elvis Experience featuring Shawn Klush and Cody Ray Slaughter

The Youngest Winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Cody Ray Slaughter will join Shawn Klush at the ‘Ultimate Elvis Experience’! Don’t miss this dynamic combination of entertainers with not 1 but 2 of Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists on the same stage celebrating the music, the magic, and the memory of the King of Rock n Roll.    
Friday, Aug 30
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Meet Loaf, Tribute to Meat Loaf // Fleatwood Mac, Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Bat Out Of Hell is the 1977 debut album written and composed by Jim Steinman and performed by Michael Lee Aday A.K.A. Meat Loaf. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling 43 million copies worldwide and 14 times platinum. Considering himself an actor before a singer, Meat Loaf was pictured in the 1975 cult classic film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and is featured on several songs in the film, such as “Hot Patootie” and “Time Warp”. At any given Meet Loaf tribute show, expect these smash hits to be performed flawlessly. Aside from evoking the heartfelt nostalgia of the 1977 Bat Out of Hell album as well as various other Meat Loaf Hits, Meet Loaf also tributes the genius of Jim Steinman, known for his superior songwriting and outstanding composition. Steinman hits performed in this spectacular concert, include but are not limited to, “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” by Celine Dion, “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler, “Dead Ringer for Love” featuring Cher, and “Making Love Out of Nothing At All” by Air Supply. The “Meet Loaf” tribute show epitomizes the Meat Loaf experience in a look-a-like and sound-a-like event, that leaves audiences awestruck. A world-class show that delivers the powerful wide-ranging male and female operatic lead vocals, along with the epic theatrical elements that Meat Loaf fans have come to love, in an unforgettable evening of smash hits. If you love the music of Meat Loaf, get revved up, because Meet Loaf really ignites! For crying out loud, and in the words of the Meat Loaf legend himself, “Keep Rockin’!” “Fleatwood Mac: The Premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show,” mystically captures the essence of the original Fleetwood Mac, taking their audience on a nostalgic, flashback journey to when they first heard the timeless tunes that generations have come to love! Expect to hear hits across Fleetwood Mac’s many lineups as well as features from Stevie Nicks’ solo career. The show provides elements of history, theatrics, haunting harmonies, and vivid visuals. The chemistry amongst the band members closely resembles that of the original, most memorable lineup and if you close your eyes, you’d swear you were at an actual Fleetwood Mac concert! Be sure not to miss FLEATWOOD MAC – the tribute.
Saturday, Aug 31
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail
September 2024

April Wine // Sweet

April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The band enjoyed international success in the 1970s and 1980s, releasing more than 20 albums since 1971, with mega hit “Just Between You and Me”.  Other hits include “Roller,” “Enough Is Enough,” “Sign Of The Gypsy Queen,” “You Could Have Been A Lady,” and more! The late great Steve Priest came out of retirement in 2007. Priest along with drummer Richie Onori, and keyboardist, vocalist Stevie Stewart assembled a group of top caliber national act musicians which Priest could proudly hail to be on the same equal footing and adeptness as the original lineup. Hear your favorite including “Fox On The Run,” “Ballroom Blitz,” “Love Is Like Oxygen,” Little Willy,” and so many more!  The band consists of: Stevie Stewart (Bass, Keyboards & Co- Manager), Mitch Perry (Guitar), Richie Onori (Drummer & Co-Manager), Paulie Z (Front man), and Dave Schulz (Keyboardist).
Friday, Sep 06
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

VIP UPGRADE PACKAGES (2) – AIR SUPPLY

Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock met on May 12, 1975, the first day of rehearsals for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney, Australia; they became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing. They quickly gained a reputation for great harmonies and for original songs that Graham was constantly writing. Seven top-five singles later, Air Supply at that time had equaled The Beatles’ run of consecutive top five singles.  Notable hits include “Lost in Love”, “All Out of Love”, “The One That You Love”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All”, and so many more!
Friday, Sep 13
4:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Air Supply

Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock met on May 12, 1975, the first day of rehearsals for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney, Australia; they became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing. They quickly gained a reputation for great harmonies and for original songs that Graham was constantly writing. Seven top-five singles later, Air Supply at that time had equaled The Beatles’ run of consecutive top five singles.  Notable hits include “Lost in Love”, “All Out of Love”, “The One That You Love”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All”, and so many more!
Friday, Sep 13
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Retro Rock & Roll: A Salute to The Four Seasons, The Mamas & The Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, The Association, Seals & Crofts, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, and MORE!!!

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A RESCEDULED DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! An Evening with RETRO RADIO is a magical time-travelling event that enables its audience to experience some of the greatest vocal harmony groups of the ‘60’s, ‘70’s, and beyond! Retro Radio covers several decades of the most vital and influential vocal harmony groups of all time. Highlights include songs by The Four Seasons, The Mamas & The Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, The Association, Seals & Crofts, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, The Roches, Manhattan Transfer, and More. From “Come Softly To Me” and “Let’s Hang On” to “California Dreaming,” “Monday Monday,” and “Lonely Teardrops” – from “Never My Love,” “Diamond Girl,” and “Summer Breeze” to “We May Never Pass This Way Again” and “Reminiscing,” the vocal harmony that envelops these truly iconic, defining moments in popular song culture will give each audience member “goosebumps on their goosebumps!” Retro Radio features vocalists Steve Kikoen (Deacon Blues, Abbey Road, Big Suit, Prognosis), Jim Irizarry (American English), Kasey Foster (Big Suit, Babe-alon 5), Kiley Moore (Big Suit, Babe-alon 5), and will also feature Jessica Hornsten (Petty Kings, Atomic Blonde), and Suzanne Cross (Deacon Blues, The Great Pretenders).  A Retro Radio Show features a fantastic multimedia video presentation that perfectly accompanies the chronological live presentation of this exemplary vocal group and its outstanding backup band and rhythm section of award winning, celebrated musicians. The group additionally includes a few Doo-Wop songs to as their intro begins, and wraps up the night with prolific Vocal Jazz that incorporates the likes of Manhattan Transfer and Pentatonix. If you’re a fan of four, five, and six-part vocal harmony groups, tuning in to Retro Radio is the ultimate entrance into this astonishing and timeless vocal music.
Sunday, Sep 15
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

The Bacon Brothers Freestanding Tour

The Bacon Brothers have spent the better part of three decades exploring their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound “forosoco,” and it’s taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and Gruene Hall. The exploration continues with the band’s twelfth release, Ballad Of The Brothers. It’s a record that highlights not only the similarities between Kevin Bacon (known worldwide as an A-list Hollywood actor) and Michael Bacon (celebrated as an Emmy-winning composer), but the differences, too. The two siblings may be bound together by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, but they’ve grown into sharp songwriters and cinematic storytellers with their own distinct approaches. Ballad Of The Brothers makes room for both of those approaches, offering a mix of edgy alt-rock (“Take Off This Tattoo”), Motown-inspired soul (“Put Your Hand Up”), fingerpicked folk (“Let That Be Enough”), and everything in between. The album also marks the continuation of a musical partnership that began long ago in Philadelphia, where the Bacons were raised on a soundtrack of 1970s singer/songwriters, Philly soul bands, and classic rock acts. Multiple decades and countless shows later, they’re creating their own soundtrack, saluting their old-school influences while making music that’s undeniably modern.
Saturday, Sep 21
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Live & Let Die – The Music of Paul McCartney featuring Tony Kishman

Tony Kishman has earned raves from “Beatlemaniacs” all over the world for his visual and vocal resemblance to Paul McCartney, starring for six years in both the national and international tours of Broadway’s smash hit musical, ‘Beatlemania. This INCREDIBLE multi-media, full band performance features the best of Paul’s Beatles and WINGS songs!
Thursday, Sep 26
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Mr. Speed – The World’s Best KISS Tribute

With nearly 30 years of experience under their spandex MR. SPEED continues to forge ahead writing their own chapter in KISStory. Their passion for KISS is real. This show combines a lot of the elements that are reminiscent of an original KISS performance. Their passion for KISS is real. It’s an awesome experience when parents and kids alike stand in unison to sing along to such classics like “Detroit Rock City” and “Rock And Roll All Nite”.
Friday, Sep 27
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Leonid & Friends Tribute to Chicago – The Classics Tour

In just three short years, LEONID & FRIENDS have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev’s goal was a studio project in dedication to Chicago under the motto “musicians for musicians”. Their first video went viral, but they really gained traction when Chicago itself published the video on its official website. They have since expanded their repertoire to include Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Deep Purple, and new original material. This incredible 11-piece band now has over 700,000 followers across social media, an astonishing 150 million+ video views, and over 200 successful US shows under their belt. The future is only looking up for Leonid & Friends.
Saturday, Sep 28
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

The Drifters, The Platters, and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters

It’s not a concert…it’s a party!   Spend a nostalgic evening saluting 3 of the world’s most beloved musical groups who were instrumental in creating the Rock & Roll/Doo Wop sound: Cornell Gunter’s Coasters (Charlie Brown, Yakety Yak, Poison Ivy); The Platters featuring 4 of America’s premier singers performing their greatest hits (Only You, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, The Great Pretender); and The Drifters, one of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups touring the U.S. again under the auspices of their original management team with their 50 year catalog of hits (Under the Boardwalk, Up on the Roof, This Magic Moment, and On Broadway). With such incredible musical diversity – from the comedy of Cornell Gunter’s Coasters to the romance of The Platters to the Motown Magic of The Drifters – this show has songs to please every palate, delivered just the way you remember them, when you first heard them on the radio. 
Sunday, Sep 29
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail
October 2024

Fab Four: USA Meets the Beatles – 60th Anniversary Celebration

If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. Their incredible stage performances include three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career, and this loving tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences in countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, The United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Brazil. The Fab Four is truly the Ultimate tribute to The Beatles!
Thursday, Oct 03
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Firehouse // Nelson

Firehouse is taking the stage to give you a long dose of metal.  Get pumped for a night of wild rock n roll that will leave your ears ringing for days to come. You’ll hear all of your favorites like, “Don’t Treat Me Bad”, ”Love of a Lifetime”, “All She Wrote”, “When I Look Into Your Eyes”, and MORE!  Multiplatinum recording artists Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, the twin brothers behind the iconic music group NELSON, embody the enduring legacy of America’s most extraordinary show business family. As the seventh generation of entertainers, they continue the traditions of excellence and integrity that have characterized their family for over 120 years. Unforgettable hits include “After The Rain,” “(I Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection,” and “More Than Ever”.
Friday, Oct 04
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Wayne Newton: Up Close & Personal, 65 Years & Counting

Voted one of the “Top 4 Shows In The WORLD” by TripAdvisor! Legend.  Icon.  American Patriot.  World renowned, record-setting performer.  The Midnight Idol.  Mr. Entertainment.  No other name or person is so defining, representative or synonymous with Las Vegas and the entertainment capital of the world than Mr. Las Vegas himself…Wayne Newton. Recognized and revered around the world, entertainment superstar Wayne Newton is known for his iconic signature song, “Danke Schoen” in addition to countless other top hit singles including, “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady,” “At This Moment,” “The Letter,” “Summer Wind” and “Years.”
Thursday, Oct 10
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Musical Box: 50th Anniversary of Selling England by the Pound

The Musical Box is proud to announce that it will be bringing its world-renowned Selling England By The Pound 50th Anniversary Tour to the Arcada Theatre! The Musical Box, the only group in the world granted a licence from Peter Gabriel and Genesis, will “take a little trip back” to the imaginative world of early Genesis as they recreate the legendary concerts of 1973-74 with acute attention to detail complete with sets, costume, lighting, staging and period instruments. “Firth of Fifth”, “Dancing with the Moonlit Knight”, “The Cinema Show”, “The Battle of Epping Forest,” and so many more!
Friday, Oct 11
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

SAGA – It Never Ends Tour

For nearly 50 years, SAGA has led the way in music innovation and audience interaction. Get ready to hear all the hits, including “Wind Him Up”, “On The Loose”, “Humble Stance”, and  “Don’t Be Late”.
Thursday, Oct 17
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Great White // Slaughter

For Great White to continue to thrive 40 years in the music business, the mantra must be, these songs are bigger than any one member. GRAMMY nominated hard rock legends, Great White, are adding onto that line with the saying: expect the unexpected. It’s rock and roll, baby. The peaks and the valleys haven’t stopped– nor has the music. Great White’s ride runs deep and its passion for the music goes beyond any depth. To experience their hits live in concert – “Rock Me,” “Mista Bone,” “Save Your Love,” “House of Broken Love,” and “Lady Red Light”—is to ride an emotional wave of sultry connections, arousing lyrics, and an all-out marathon of hard-hitting orchestrations. Audiences might also hear tracks like “Stick It”, “The Angel Song”, “Big Time” or one of the many deep cuts from Great White’s 13 studio albums. 1990 SLAUGHTER hit radio, MTV and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado- coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the good times were just a song away, and their first hit single, “Up All Night” certainly fit into that mold, their second chart-topper, “Fly To The Angels” was more representative of the spirituality and awareness that goes into most of the band’s music and lyrics. But never were SLAUGHTER more accurately represented that live onstage in front of their legions of devoted fans over the last ten years!  SLAUGHTER has shown that with perseverance and sheer talent, a band can survive and win over the support of fans, regardless of what others may say about the quality of their music. What’s most important is that their music is still here and the vast majority of critics who panned them in the past are not, and that’s as good as gold.
Friday, Oct 18
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Micky Dolenz, the Voice of THE MONKEES

Micky Dolenz IS the voice of The Monkees. The unmistakable performer that moved a generation and led this pop culture phenomena to a dozen Top 20 singles, four #1 albums and two Emmy Awards. Having entertained audiences his entire life, Micky brings a one-of-a-kind presence to the stage, drawing on his background in television, film broadcasting and Broadway!
Sunday, Oct 20
3:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Last In Line – Former Members of Black Sabbath, DIO, and Def Leppard

Last In Line was formed in 2011, when Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell, (Ronnie James Dio’s co-conspirators and co-writers on the “Holy Diver”, “Last In Line” – the album from which they took their name, and “Sacred Heart” albums) teamed up with esteemed vocalist Andrew Freeman. The debut album “Heavy Crown” was released in February 2016, landing at #1 on the Billboard Heat-Seekers Chart. Initially, the release had been preceded by tragedy when bassist Jimmy Bain unexpectedly passed away at the age of 68 on January 23, 2016. Last In Line, honoring what they knew would be Bain’s wish to keep the band moving, brought in renowned bassist Phil Soussan (ex-Ozzy Osbourne) and committed to sustained touring in support of the album, hitting festivals, headlining clubs, and sharing the stage with metal luminaries such as Saxon and Megadeth.
Friday, Oct 25
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail
November 2024

John Waite

The ride began when Waite was tapped as bassist and lead vocalist for the Baby’s, who rocketed to Top 20 chart positions with a pair of infections hits, “Isn’t it Time” from the band’s sophomore LP, Broken Heart in 1977 and the monster ballad, “Every Time I Think of You”, off 1978’s Head First. But it was the album’s rhythmically aggressive and seductive title track where fans got their first glimpse of the authentic John Waite, a no-holds-barred rock n’ roll performer devoted heart and soul to live performance and making sure every fan in the audience left the concert hall just as elated and exhausted as the band they’d paid to see.
Saturday, Nov 16
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail

Daybreak – Tribute to Barry Manilow

Get ready to experience one of the most authentic tribute acts ever to hit the music scene as DAYBREAK – A Tribute to Barry Manilow takes you on a musical journey back to the 70’s. Fans will experience Barry Manilow’s greatest hits the way you remember them. Barry Manilow is considered by many to be one of the most successful pop artists ever and became an international star with a string of hits combining heart on the sleeve sentiment, with lyrical pop craftsmanship and a slick, highly orchestrated production. Barry Manilow recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles including 13 that reached number one. Led by veteran musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite, DAYBREAK brings to life timeless classics like “Mandy”, “Can’t Smile Without You” and the foot stomping rhythm of “Copacabana” just to name a few. You won’t believe your eyes or ears as this 8-piece ensemble presents the Music and Passion of Barry Manilow to perfection while keeping the music alive for generations to enjoy.
Sunday, Nov 17
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
View Detail
No event found!