Faster Pussycat rose from the depths of the mid-‘80s Hollywood rock scene, taking the Sunset Strip by storm with a sound that wasn’t glam and wasn’t punk, but blistered somewhere in between. With an attitude and swagger all its own, their self-titled debut featured the instant classics “Babylon,” “Bathroom Wall,” “Cathouse” and “Don’t Change That Song,” and its follow-up ‘Wake Me When It’s Over’ climbed even higher with the radio hit “House Of Pain,” “Poison Ivy” and “Where There’s A Whip There’s A Way.” Jason Charles Miller is an accomplished performer with more than two decades of professional experience as a singer, songwriter, producer and voice actor, Jason Charles Miller has quietly established himself as a veteran presence in Americana, country and Southern rock. …

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 Fightersand Iggy Pop, after which the FooFighters shared photos of Black Sabbitch saying “we were spellbound.”  …

Graham Bonnet has recorded and performed as a solo artist and as a member of several hard rock and heavy metal bands including Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, Alcatrazz, and Yngwie Malmsteen.  He is known for his powerful singing voice but is capable of also singing soft melodies. He claims to be a self-taught singer with “no discipline for lessons”. Bonnet’s visual style, considered uncharacteristic of hard rock musicians, has been described as being a cross between Don Johnson in Miami Vice and James Dean. The Killer Dwarfs performed a style of music that can be labeled something like pop-meets-metal-meets-arena-rock. During the ’80s and ’90s, the Killer Dwarfs recorded a number of singles and albums, working under labels like Epic, Sony, Attic, and Maze. Some of their greatest hits include “Dirty Weapons”, “Doesn’t Matter”, “Comin’ Through”, and MORE!  …

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 years, they’ve consistently delivered high-octane live shows combining the hungry fire of a new band with the tempered experience of master showmen. “Eyes Of A Stranger”, “Jet City Woman”, “Prophecy”, “Empire”, and much, much more! Wow! Former Vixen vocalist Janet Gardner’s first solo album, 2017’s self-titled effort, certainly had it’s moments – if only to remind us what a great voice the lady had and still has – her new release, Your Place In the Sun, is an improvement on every single front.  What a great way to kick off our summer tour and celebrate our soon-to-be released album “No Strings”. …

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 sound, influencing a generation of musicians and creating a legion of loyal fans.   One of our favorites, KASHMIR incredibly re-creates a true 1970s Led Zeppelin experience with special effects, vintage equipment and costumes, and musically, one of the most fabulous performances you will witness! …

Carmine Appice, legendary drummer and founder of Vanilla Fudge, will be on our Legends Stage, located inside the Arcada Theatre Complex, for an up-close-and-personal Q&A session.  Hear is diaries about the band, his life growing up in rock and roll, and the people he has come to know in his illustrious career. …

Classic rock hits from the original KISS guitarist and R&R Hall of Fame inductee. Ace Frehley’s 2014 release Space Invader was the only post KISS solo album to crack the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 albums chart, and his acclaimed 2011 autobiography No Regrets went on to become a New York Times best-seller.  Hear all of Ace’s hits including “New York Groove,” “Shock Me,” “Rocket Ride,” “Rock Soldiers,” and so many more! …

On August 11, 1992, Jackyl released their debut album on Geffen Records. It was the middle of Grunge, but Jackyl’s loud, proud and unapologetic rock songs, produced by Brendan O’Brien (Stone Temple Pilots, AC/DC), earned the LP double-platinum status. (And helped land the band a scene-stealing spot on Woodstock ’94.) Videos for the singles “The Lumberjack” (with Jesse James Dupree performing his iconic chainsaw solo), “I Stand Alone,” “Down On Me,” “Dirty Little Mind,” “When Will It Rain” and “Back Off Brother” earned rave reviews and rabid fans for the band’s no-holds-barred energy and lyrics. On August 11, 2022—30 years to the day of Jackyl’s debut—the lineup plays Sturgis, South Dakota’s Full Throttle Saloon, in a raucous celebration of the lineup’s 30th anniversary that also marks the debut of the quartet’s brand-new album, Jackyl 30 Coming In Hot and first single, “Get All Up In It.”   …

Since the formation of Alien Ant Farm in 1995, the quartet has enjoyed worldwide success. The band built a massive following on the road early in their career via high profile 2001 runs with Linkin Park, Papa Roach, Warped, and as the headliner on an MTV presented Fall Tour. Notable hits include “Smooth Criminal”, “Movie”, “Attitude”, “Glow”, “Universe”, and many others! …

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 milestones this year on their “LIVE LOUD TOUR” with plenty of high energy, eardrum-shattering shows combining all the classic, chart topping hits of Cinderella with new faves from #keiferband releases. …

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 on social media for their impressive covers, and videos, of classic rock and metal songs. This opened the door for LILIAC to appear on The World’s Best on CBS and America’s Got Talent, catapulting them to international recognition.  The band opened for classic rock icons such as Loverboy, Queensrÿche, Stryper, Slaughter, and even Kiss on the Kiss Kruise!   Paralandra is known for their high energy while on stage. They have created an intentional and orchestrated show for all viewers to enjoy, not only to listen to, but to watch. Under the umbrella of Legend, they have released multiple singles including “All Fall Down” and “Ascension.” Their stand alone single “Love Will Win” spawned a legion of new fans and has become an anthem for all.  …

First and foremost on the agenda of The Iron Maidens is talent! The line-up is Kirsten “Bruce Chickinson” Rosenberg on vocals, Linda “Nikki McBURRain” McDonald on drums, Courtney “Adriana Smith” Cox and Nikki “Davina Murray” Stringfield on guitars, and Wanda “Steph Harris” Ortiz on bass. The Iron Maidens cover Iron Maiden material from all eras of the band’s career, encompassing the band’s biggest hits as well as fan favorites. The stage show includes appearances by Maiden mascot Eddie, the grim reaper, the devil and more. The Iron Maidens have packed houses everywhere they have played. …

Robby Krieger, guitarist, singer-songwriter, and member of The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, is best known as the guitarist of The Doors. Krieger co-wrote many of the Doors’ songs, including the hits “Light My Fire”, “Love Me Two Times”, Touch Me”, and “Love Her Madly” After The Doors dis-banded, Krieger continued his performing and recording career with other musicians including former Doors bandmates John Densmore and Ray Manzarek. He was listed by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. …

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 Ford’s most successful song, reaching No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Jack Russell is one of the founding members, primary songwriter, and the original vocalist for Great White. Jack is an entertaining front man with his sharp-witted sense of humor. He loves his fans and makes time to develop personal connections. Jack Russell’s Great White is full of energy, chemistry and genuine kindness. They revolve their shows around a steadfast connection with their fans.  They’ll play our favorites “Lady Red Light”, “HOuse of Broken Love”, ” Once Bitten Twice Shy”, and MORE! …

The “Motor City Madman” makes his FINAL Arcada appearance in his Adios Mofo ’23 Final Tour!  The show is all about the music with five decades of multi-platinum hits!  Classics including “Stranglehold” (ranked in the Top 100 Classic Rock Songs and #1 Guitar Lick), “Cat Scratch Fever,” (32nd Best Hard Rock Song of All Time) Damn Yankees chartbuster “High Enough,” and cult classic “Fred Bear,” (the most requested song for radio airplay in Michigan & Wisconsin).  Ted Nugent has been a consistent performer with us years – we will miss him and wish him the best!  …

The “Motor City Madman” makes his FINAL Arcada appearance in his Adios Mofo ’23 Final Tour!  The show is all about the music with five decades of multi-platinum hits!  Classics including “Stranglehold” (ranked in the Top 100 Classic Rock Songs and #1 Guitar Lick), “Cat Scratch Fever,” (32nd Best Hard Rock Song of All Time) Damn Yankees chartbuster “High Enough,” and cult classic “Fred Bear,” (the most requested song for radio airplay in Michigan & Wisconsin).  Ted Nugent has been a consistent performer with us years – we will miss him and wish him the best!  …

Ask Josh Todd about the inspiration behind Warpaint, Buckcherry’s eighth studio album–and indeed, the frontman’s goal in making music–and he’s got a ready response: “I want to connect with people, host the party, and give people a night they’re never going to forget,” Todd says. As he sings in Warpaint’s title track, “I wanna have fun blowing out your eardrums keep it rocking state to state.” The Los Angeles-based lineup has been doing exactly that since the 1999 release of their self-titled album. Hits including “Lit Up,” “For the Movies,” “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry,” not to mention Grammy nominations, international touring and Platinum sales, have solidified Buckcherry’s rock ‘n’ roll bona fides. Meet FuZZrd. Four dudes from Minneapolis who approach music with the savage joy of a blacksmith attacking a virgin anvil. If you crave hard driving grooves, no-fucking-around guitar riffs and great tunes, these are the brothers-in-arms you’ve been looking for. …

ProgJect – Best of Progressive Rock featuring Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa), Marc Bonilla (Keith Emerson) Ryo Okumoto (Spocks Beard), Ric Fierabracci (Blood Sweat & Tears) and Jonathan Mover (Joe Satrianti, The Tubes) performing the best of Progressive Rock! ** THIS IS RESCHEDULED FROM 9/30/22 …

Yngwie Malmsteen and Glenn Hughes will embark on a tour of the U.S. this summer. Malmsteen will perform his “greatest hits” while Hughes will play a set of classic DEEP PURPLE songs celebrating the 50th anniversary of the “Burn” album. …

In 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 time 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. Here’s to SLAUGHTER…Here’s to 30 YEARS of Rock n Roll and the Love Of Music! There’s only ONE all-female hard rock band from the 80s who:  Sold over a million albums, Had six #1 videos on MTV, and Had four songs in Billboard’s Top 100!! Vixen’s band includes Lorrane Lewis on vocals, Roxy Petrucci on drums/vocals, Julia Lage on bass/vocals, and Britt Lightning on guitar/vocals.  Notable hits include “Edge of a Broken Heart”, ” “Cryin’“and “Love Made Me”, “Rev It Up”, and so many more!  …

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! …

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. …

Zepparella is the Led Zeppelin Powerhouse. Vocalist Anna Kristina, Guitarist Gretchen Menn, Bassist Holly West, and Drummer Clementine have brought their  passion for the sacred music of the greatest band in the world all over the world. Zepparella shows replicate the nuance and detail of Zeppelin’s catalog while honoring the powerful improvisational journeys for which Zeppelin shows were renowned. …

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. …

In what is expected to be the most visually-stimulating stage show of his solo career, Geoff and his international band of brothers — featuring guitarists Kieran Robertson from Scotland, James Brown from Ireland and Alex Hart from Boston along with bass player Jack Ross from Scotland, keyboardist Bruno Sa from Brazil and drummer Danny Laverde from Cincinnati — will be hitting 28 cities on the first leg of the U.S. tour. Not one… not two… but THREE guitar players! “It’ll be big… it’ll be loud… it’ll be fun!” says Geoff, “We can’t wait to premiere this show!” Armed with a catalog of songs that have resulted in album sales exceeding 20 million units worldwide in a four-decade span, Geoff is looking forward to bringing his Big Rock Show Hits Tour to the music masses. Among the selections will be such songs as “Silent Lucidity,” “Jet City Woman,” “Eyes of a Stranger,” “Another Rainy Night (Without You),” “Empire,” “I Don’t Believe in Love,” “Walk in the Shadows” and a few surprises… “He’s (Ivory Lake) all about the music all the time” – Geoff Tate (Ex-Queensryche lead-singer). Introducing Ivory Lake, the nom de plume for the Alicante-based singer songwriter, Josh Watts.  Josh has released his new EP; the first full release to come from the promising alt-pop/rock musician. His first EP was released in January 2021.The record is self-produced and was recorded at the animal farm studios in London, England. Since its release, the record has drawn critical acclaim from BBC Introducing among others. His engaging musical style along with beautifully nihilistic lyrics and intense stage presence make for a mix that is catching the eye of fans all around the world. The EP features a wistful, melancholic lyrical framework over multi-layered – and at times indie- rock inspired –instrumentation.  …

YYNOT was the coming together of award winning-Grammy ballot nominated Guitarist/Songwriter/Producer Billy Alexander (John Waite, FEEL, Ron Blair-Tom Petty) and Virtuoso bassist Tim Starace. After being inspired from the last ever Rush R40 concert Alexander wrote and recorded an instrumental piece entitled “YYNOT” that captured tinges of early Rush music that had inspired him as a child. YYNOT’s live shows are designed to take the fans on a journey back in time as well as deliver a fresh new spark and bring back the power and majesty of hard rock that the fans have an undeniable hunger for. …

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! The aptly named SteelHeart is the rock n’ roll band fronted by internationally known Croatian-American musician Miljenko Matijevic. Miljenko’s powerful multioctave vocal range is and always has been the steel, heart and soul of what is SteelHeart. With much heart and steely determination, this band has been going strong and rocking hard for 30 years. Playing your favorites…”I’ll Never Let You go”, “She’s Gone”, “Can’t Stop Me Lovin’ You”, and so many more! …

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”. …

On August 11, 1992, Jackyl released their debut album on Geffen Records. It was the middle of Grunge, but Jackyl’s loud, proud and unapologetic rock songs, produced by Brendan O’Brien (Stone Temple Pilots, AC/DC), earned the LP double-platinum status. (And helped land the band a scene-stealing spot on Woodstock ’94.) Videos for the singles “The Lumberjack” (with Jesse James Dupree performing his iconic chainsaw solo), “I Stand Alone,” “Down On Me,” “Dirty Little Mind,” “When Will It Rain” and “Back Off Brother” earned rave reviews and rabid fans for the band’s no-holds-barred energy and lyrics. On August 11, 2022—30 years to the day of Jackyl’s debut—the lineup plays Sturgis, South Dakota’s Full Throttle Saloon, in a raucous celebration of the lineup’s 30th anniversary that also marks the debut of the quartet’s brand-new album, Jackyl 30 Coming In Hot and first single, “Get All Up In It.”   …