Oldies/Classics

April 2024

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”.
21 Apr
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

“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.”
25 Apr
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

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.
28 Apr
3:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
May 2024

Jim Messina of Loggins and Messina “Your Momma Don’t Dance”

An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. While acting as producer/audio engineer for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield, Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player. When “the Springfield” disbanded in 1968, Jim and fellow bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco. With Jim on lead guitar, Poco defined a new musical genre of country rock. After three successful albums, Jim was ready for a change and left to return to his passion for producing music. He signed as an independent producer with Columbia Records where he was asked to work with an unknown Kenny Loggins. While helping Kenny get ready for a record and touring, the two discovered that they worked well together and Jim agreed to sit in on Kenny’s first album, and an accidental duo was formed.  Over the next seven years, Loggins & Messina released eight hit albums, had scores of hit songs and sold over 16 million albums.  
03 May
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
July 2024

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!
14 Jul
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
August 2024

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.
04 Aug
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

The Rascals – 2024 People Got To Be Free Tour

Two legendary founders of The Rascals are together again. Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish cite the fans and love of their timeless songs as reasons for collaboration. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame members, The Rascals are widely considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s and their music is the soundtrack of a generation. The Rascals have 17 Top 20 hits, seven Top 10 hits, and three No.1 hits that include “Groovin’, “People Got To Be Free” and “Good Lovin’.” “We’re so grateful for the fans, this is for them,” Felix Cavaliere said. “This gives us another chance to play together and do it for the fans,” Gene Cornish said.
25 Aug
3:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

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.    
30 Aug
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
September 2024

Tommy James & The Shondells

A sure sell-out, Tommy James and his Shondells are still rockin’, performing their many timeless hits including the 1966 smash “Hanky Panky” plus "Crystal Blue Persuasion", "Mony Mony", "Crimson and Clover" and more!  Tommy also takes the audience down the memory road with stories of career-defining moments.  A can't miss show!
07 Sep
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

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.
15 Sep
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

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!
26 Sep
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

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. 
29 Sep
5:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
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