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...
Following the release of their brand-new album ‘Rad Wings of Destiny’ Ugly Kid Joe have announced they are hitting the road for their first US tour in 27 years! The band will be heading out on the road in support of their newest offering “Rad Wings of Destiny”. Special guests on the tour will FOZZY...
The Gilmour Project returns in 2023 celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's 1973 ‘The Dark Side of The Moon'. There are Pink Floyd tribute bands … and then there is The Gilmour Project. 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...
This intimate show will take place in Rock ‘N Ravioli, located inside the Arcada Theatre Complex. Mike Tramp, legendary White Lion singer, stepped out on his own in 1995 and began his 23-yearlong solo career. Tramp is, for the first time, touring as a Power Duo with his trusted guitar slinger friend Marcus Nand, adding...
The greatest rock opera ever created, The Lamb lies down on Broadway, the last collaborative effort between legendary Peter Gabriel and Genesis, is to be revived one last time… The end of an era. The Musical Box, the only group in the world granted a licence from Peter Gabriel and Genesis, will recreate in its entirety...
Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras is the latest musical passion project of actor, model, and restaurateur, Tom Sandoval. For 10 seasons, Tom has starred on the hit Bravo reality series, Vanderpump Rules. There is nothing Tom does on a small scale, and this band is no different. Tom has gathered an eclectic group of...
The top nationally touring tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON…LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS comes to The Arcada Theatre!!! “I AM KING – The Michael Jackson Experience” is as close as you will get to the “King of Pop” live, in concert! Featuring the internationally acclaimed Michael Jackson tribute artist, the INCREDIBLE Michael Firestone, who looks amazing, sings...
Liverpool Legends celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Red and Blue Albums. The Red and Blue Albums were the gateway to The Beatles for millions and millions of Beatles fans. For many music fans who were born after the Baby Boom, myself included, the introduction to the Beatles came through two double-album collections, The Beatles 1962-1966 and...
He 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...
Black Sabbitch has been selling out shows and wowing even the most difficult to please Sabbath worshipers, gaining a rabid fan base and the respect of critics, fans, and musicians alike. Black Sabbitch were hand-picked by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne to open the inaugural Ozzfiesta and by Dave Grohl to play Cal Jam with Foo...
Surfin’ USA features seven musicians from the Kansas City area with nearly 300 years of combined live performance experience. They have toured in various high-profile acts around the United States and even feature members of the Kansas Music Hall of Fame. Their collective dedication to quality musicianship and soaring harmonies will be on full display...
Harry is expected to marry Priscilla, his childhood sweetheart, but he leaves her behind to pursue Bebe, a fast woman from the city. After Bebe lands in jail, Harry learns Priscilla is patiently waiting for him to come to his senses. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland's premiere organist Jay Warren!
The band’s name is uttered in the same breath as many of the groups they looked to as influences and others who arose as peers. Queensrÿche built a dedicated legion of fans traveling the globe on tour with fellow rock giants like Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Judas Priest, and Def Leppard. In recent...
Heavy starts with Vanilla Fudge. There was nothing, even in 1967, like the 10-ton shock of this Long Island quartet’s cover of the Supreme’s You Keep Me Hanging On, with the lava-flow sustain of Mark Stein’s Hammond organ and Carmine Appice’s rapid-cannon-fire drum fills. Beginning in 1967, Vanilla Fudge rocked the world with a new...
The songs of the BEE GEES are some of the most popular in pop music history…hear them all at this FABULOUS show! “To Love Somebody”, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”, “Stayin’ Alive”, “Night Fever”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Too Much Heaven”…It just goes on and on!
Tom Keifer remains a resilient, relevant figure in the rock world through constant reimagination and renewal. His story begins as the singer-songwriter, guitarist and front man of hard rock heavyweights Cinderella. His signature voice and guitar, and bluesy, no-BS arena-shaking songwriting, were integral in moving 15 million records worldwide. The band will be celebrating many...
LILIAC, the ‘First Family of Rock’, is a 5-piece hard rock band fronted by Melody, lead guitarist Samuel, drummer Abigail, bassist Ethan and keyboardist Justin. LILIAC’s raspy vocals, catchy lyrics, scorching guitar solos, sparkling keys, thick bass and thunderous drumming provides a familiar, but fresh take on classic hard rock. The band initially went viral...
CHER Tribute Artist Lisa McClowry’s portrayal of the Goddess of Pop featured in her one-woman Broadway-style live stage show, “The Beat Goes On” is set apart from other CHER impersonators and the shows they offer. Why? Lisa has every aspect of playing CHER down pat: the singing and speaking voice, the walk, the talk, the...
Creedence Revived has rapidly become one of the most highly sought-after tribute bands in the world. Playing all over the globe for crowds upwards of 30,000, and with a track-record of selling out shows everywhere they go, this group is the real deal. The group is made up of four of Chicago’s & LA’s most...
What else do we need to say? He is as crazy and controversial as ever! He comes back year after year with fabulous new material…AND a throwback to the classic Nursery Rhymes as a bonus! DICE, the iconic comic, returns to The Arcada where he recorded his Showtime television special, “Indestructible”.
Not many vocal groups out there can claim to have been members of a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band, but these guys can! They were handpicked by the legendary FRANKIE VALLI to join THE FOUR SEASONS where they thrilled audiences all over the world with the music icon! During their long tenure with...
Lita Ford is an English-born American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. She was the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band the Runaways in the late 1970s, before embarking on a successful glam metal solo career that hit its peak in the late 1980s. The 1989 single “Close My Eyes Forever”, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne, remains...
Become a kid again with bubbles! Take the journey of a lifetime and step into the unbelievable magical world of Fan Yang and his Gazillion Bubble Show. The show truly is a family affair for Fan Yang. His wife Ana, son Deni, daughter Melody, and brother Jano all can be found performing on stage around...
Icons of Country is the hottest country tribute show on earth! THREE artists, ONE stage, ONE night! Hear ALL of your favorite songs from Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Kenny Chesney! An AMAZING night of country music!
More than just a “tribute” to Lynyrd Skynyrd, a tribute to the man that defined it. Artimus Pyle has said ” If it wasn’t for Ronnie, no one would know my name.” Since his departure from Skynyrd in 1991, Artimus Pyle’s career has led him down an amazing path of solo records and projects culminating...
Marc Martel is the ideal match for One Vision Of Queen, an explosive, attention-commanding tribute where some of the most iconic rock anthems of all time collide with a theatrical performance style and eye-popping production. At its core, the riveting show focuses on the extremely diverse body of the band’s greatest hits, from the grandiose...
Do McClean is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his 1971 hit song “American Pie. McLean’s song “And I Love You So” has been recorded by Elvis Presley, Perry Como, Helen Reddy, Glen Campbell, and others. In 2000, Madonna had a hit with a rendition of “American Pie”. In 2004, McLean was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of...
Gino Vannelli is a Canadian rock singer and songwriter who’s best known for his singles “I Just Wanna Stop” and “Living Inside Myself”. Since his debut release of Crazy Life, in 1973, Gino Vannelli has remained one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music. Vannelli’s evolving music has kept his fan base growing for...