JUMP is a tribute to the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen.  There are coming to recreate a classic concert experience and bring you back to one of the greatest moments in music history! Experience an embodiment of the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen. Playing the hits and deep cuts from the first six albums spanning from 1978-1984! Joining them will be SABBATH, the premier Black Sabbath tribute group that brings OZZY and the boys to life on the stage!! …

Rolling through the “Decade of Decadence” like a 50-ton freight train, iconic bands such as Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi and Poison (to mention only a few) made the 1980’s a musical era the likes of which we’re doubtful to see again. In 2001, lamenting the heyday of hairbands, Hairbanger’s Ball sought to rekindle the flame for these Gods of Rock by tapping into the nostalgic and undeniable energy of that bygone era. ARRA is one of the best and largest drawing classic rock tribute bands in the Chicagoland area and has been for the past three decades. The band was also voted BEST CLASSIC ROCK BAND for five straight years in the Nitelife Best of the Burbs Contest! By performing the biggest hits by the biggest bands of all time, with precision and excellence, it has been, and continues to be, the secret to their success. Their superior vocal harmonies and incredible musicianship have made them one of the most sought-after club and festival bands in the Chicago area market. …

This annual salute to the iconic music of Led Zeppelin celebrates the birthday of one of the most celebrated guitarists in Rock history, Jimmy Page, and few can represent the presence of Page the way that Frank Livingston and KASHMIR can. Every note, and every mannerism is masterfully re-created including the infamous violin bowed guitar used during “Dazed and Confused”. Add to it spectacular vocals, special effects, lasers, vintage gear and authentic costumes and you get a night of 1970s Zeppelin like none other! …

Mr. Blotto is Chicago’s Original Jam Band. They blend hard rock, original rock, southern rock, folk music, and country rock. Along with their six album releases and four DVDs, they have also released four “official bootleg” albums of their live recordings. Taking the Jam aesthetic into areas unfamiliar to the scene. Covers only pepper the band’s hefty catalog of original material from 7 albums & other unreleased crowd favorites! …

Thunderstruck recreates the spirit and energy of an AC/DC concert, the way you remember it. Thunderstruck aims to please every crowd, playing the songs you know and love from all eras of AC/DC. Striving to stay true to the AC/DC way, Thunderstruck obsesses over the tones and structures of each song’s studio and live versions, also using all the gear necessary to bring the power and entertainment of a genuine AC/DC show.  Hear favorites including “Highway To Hell”, “Hells Bells”, “You Shook Me All Night Long”, “Back In Black”, and so many more!  Wig Wam is a Norwegian glam metal band formed in 2001. Wig Wam’s lineup—consisting of vocalist Glam (Åge Sten Nilsen), guitarist Teeny (Trond Holter), bassist Flash (Bernt Jansen) and drummer Sporty (Øystein Andersen)—has remained unchanged since the band’s formation. The band’s style mixes glam metal and hard rock with humorous lyrics and imagery. The band had their international breakthrough in 2005 when they represented Norway, in the Eurovision Song Contest, placing 9th with “In My Dreams” Wig Wam split up in 2014, but reunited in 2019. The band enjoyed further fame in 2022 when James Gunn chose their song “Do Ya Wanna Taste It” as the opening theme for the HBO Max show “Peacemaker”.   “In My Dreams” was also featured in the Peacemaker soundtrack.  Wig Wam has released five studio albums. The band’s slogan is: “Rock is the new Schlager” …

Big Suit is a collective of nine musicians drawn to the cerebral adventures, infectious rhythms, and pioneering music known to the world as the Talking Heads. This funk–rock ensemble of stellar musicians offers up a truly inspirational, once-in-a-lifetime connection. If you wish to experience the Talking Heads, this is a must; An all-hits show including “Burning Down The House,” “Take Me To The River,” “And She Was, ” and many more. …

For almost 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. As well as a guitarist for hire, 5 has shared the stage as axe-man for Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Rob Halford. He has also worked with an impressive array of names, from all walks of music, including KD Lang, Rod Stewart, Dave Lee Roth, Alice Cooper, Tina Guo and Steven Adler. To call John 5 a shredder does not do him justice. There’s little he can’t put his hand to. …

Keith Snyder began his daily devotion to learning Jeff Beck’s catalog in 2017, after his devotion to Jimi Hendrix. He was subsequently diagnosed with terminal cancer, but his will power and doctors wouldn’t hear of that!  Former tourmate Steve Ozark drove from Lawrence, Kansas to monthly jams with Snyder, aiming to lift his spirts as only music does. Today, Keith is in full remission and this project drives him to share his inimitable spirit with others, through the music of Jeff Beck. Ozark used his resources to find the rest of the band and hit the jackpot. Philadelphia native Bradford Hoopes began playing piano at 3 years old and it shows how he lives and breathes in his playing. A music graduate from Dartmouth, he toured extensively and living in cities including LA, Seattle, San Diego, Phoenix and now Lawrence, Kansas. Kent Burnham was recognized as the first call virtuoso in Kansas City, until he took up 59 music students each week to keep him growing. But this project was a dream come true, having feasted on many phenomenal plays who worked with Beck, Vinnie Colaiuta, Richard Bailey and most especially Terry Bozzio’s work on Guitar Shop. TRUTH seeks to celebrate and honor the greatest, most expressive guitarist of all time. With Jeff’s passing, the world is wanting to celebrate Jeff’s incredible catalog of matchless musical expression. …

Vocalist/bass guitarist/songwriter Glenn Hughes is a true original. No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive style blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. That astonishing voice is Hughes’ calling card. Hughes, a native of Cannock, England, absorbed all kinds of influences, including early British hard rock, the Beatles and, most importantly, American soul and R&B. The sleek Motown sound from Detroit and the gritty Stax/Volt sound from Memphis left their mark on him.  Best known as the lead singer in Deep Purple, some of his greatest hits include “Burn”, “Still The Night”, ” The Look In Your Eye”, ” You Kill Me”, and more! 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. …

MR. BIG is putting on their signature top hats and old shoes one last time for a worldwide tour, aptly titled “The BIG Finish.” Since the band’s original drummer and co-founder, Pat Torpey, lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease in 2018, the band now feels it’s time to mark the end of this chapter of their legacy.  “We wanted to do a proper farewell, and this seems like the right way to do it,” asserts bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan. Notes guitarist/vocalist Paul Gilbert, “We’re in the process of making sure we come up with a suitably big entertainment extravaganza to go along with our music. And since our music has resonated so wonderfully in places all over the world, we’re going to play in as many of those places as we can.” Submits lead vocalist Eric Martin, “If we were in the movie business, we’d just put it all up in lights and say, ‘Welcome to The BIG Finish!’ Seriously, I’m glad we’re getting a chance to do it all onstage together as MR. BIG again and raise a flag to everything we’ve done as a band over the years.”  Joining MR. BIG on drums for this special final world tour will be longtime friend of the band Nick D’Virgilio (Spock’s Beard, Big Big Train), stepping in for founding drummer/vocalist Pat Torpey. “We found a wonderful drummer in Nick, and he’s got a great voice too,” confirms Sheehan. “Nick has a vocal range similar to Pat’s, and he’ll be able to do the parts Pat did with a similar finesse. It’s a big relief because MR. BIG has always been heavy on the harmonies. When the band began, we really relied on each other. We knew each guy would do exactly what he needed to do vocally and to do it righteously, on key, and in time. It’s difficult to find a drummer who sings in that range, but Nick has the voice we really need onstage.”  One particular aspect of this upcoming final run that MR. BIG are excited about to a man is the decision to perform the entirety of their breakthrough Platinum-selling 1991 album LEAN INTO IT from start to finish as a featured highlight of the live setlist. (To be sure, the full setlist will encompass Mr. Big’s entire career.) LEAN INTO IT is the perfect litmus testament to the band’s inherent dexterity at blending a variety of styles together, whether it’s the heady rocking brew of “Green-Tinted Sixties Mind,” the power-drilled and power-chorded identity checklist “Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy,” or the truly heartfelt sentiments found within “To Be With You,” MR. BIG’s chart-topping, worldwide #1 smash hit single.  When it comes to harnessing the real thing that best represents the unyielding power of rock & roll, MR. BIG have truly got what it takes. Make sure to catch them before they bring down that final curtain, because when it’s through, it’s through. …

Exploding out of The Netherlands and onto the global scene with 1982’s self-titled Vandenberg, the Dutch phenomenon notched an international hit in the form of “Burning Heart,” paving the way for releases such as “Heading For A Storm” and “Alibi”. The band canvased the United States, Europe, and Japan alongside Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Rush, Scorpions, Michael Schenker, and many others. Sought out to join Whitesnake, Adrian famously ripped the legendary lead on the 1987 recording of the #1 smash “Here I Go Again,” In addition to playing guitar on and cowriting Restless Heart from David Coverdale & Whitesnake, he performed hundreds of shows as part of the band for twelve years. Adrian will be Performing Vandenberg & Whitesnake Classics including “Burning Heart”, “Here I Go Again”, “Still of the Night”, plus music from his new release Sin. …

Haken is a London-based progressive rock band that started off playing relatively straightforward prog metal on early albums like 2010’s Aquarius, then expanded their approach to deliver a kaleidoscopic meld of prog metal, jazz fusion, electronic pop, and anthemic rock on 2013’s The Mountain. Haken deliberately wove new wave elements into 2016’s Affinity, their international breakout album, thanks in no small part to first single “Initiate.” 2018’s Vector was a concept album about the catatonic victim of a psychotic doctor. Two years later, Virus directly extended the narrative as COVID-19 affected the world. 2023’s Fauna expanded their already diverse musical universe even further, roping in elements of djent and dub. …

Time Traveller highlights over three decades of material from the legendary group The Moody Blues, performing a full rock and multi-media experience with a full orchestra! Hear hits including “Question”, ” Nights In White Satin”, “The Story In Your Eyes”, “Tuesday Afternoon”, and many others! …

Dokken is a heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1978. The band had several hit singles which charted on the Billboard Hot 100, such as “Alone Again”, “In My Dreams”, and “Burning Like a Flame”, and have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. The live album Beast from the East was nominated for the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1989.  Don Dokken and the band are still rockin’ sold out show every year!  …

With a pair of double-platinum albums and three Top Ten singles, Warrant was one of the most popular pop-metal bands of the late ’80s. They continue to amaze crowds, and honor the legacy of Jani Lane, with their hits including “Heaven,” “Down Boys,” “Cherry Pie,” “I Saw Red”, and so many more.  Always a crowd favorite at the Arcada!  …

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. …

THIS IS A TICKET ADD-ON!  Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Meet & Greet. The purchaser (s) of the VIP Package shall receive the following: 1)    View Al Di Meola’s soundcheck with access to sit in the first five rows of seating during the soundcheck. Video recording is not permitted. Cameras are permissible (no flash please), thus giving a chance for never before, and never again footage of the intimate time which Al spends preparing in order to provide the audience in each and every city with a polished and fantastic performance. 2)    Following the soundcheck, you will meet Al Di Meola and he will sign up to two pieces of your favorite memorabilia should you wish to bring any items. In addition, an Al Di Meola CD will be provided which will be signed in person.  During that time you will be able to personally chat with Al. 3)    Al Di Meola’s tour representative will capture the moment on your own phone or camera while you pose with Al. 4)    Priority access to the merchandise booth prior to the doors opening to the general public. …

A bona fide guitar hero and perennial poll-winner, Al Di Meola has been recognized internationally over the past four decades as virtuoso of the highest order. A prolific composer and prodigious six-string talent, Di Meola has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return To Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic guitar trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, and the Rite of Strings trio with bassist Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. …