Prog. Rock

September 2023

Geoff Tate Big Rock Show Hits with special guest Ivory Lake

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.  ...
28 Sep
7:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
October 2023

YYNOT – A Tribute to RUSH

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. ...
07 Oct
8:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

Pink Floyd Nite with Echoes of Pompeii

Echoes of Pompeii is comprised of a 11-piece band (orchestra) to give fans the true sound of a Pink Floyd concert. From synthesizers, delayed vocals, slide guitars and female backup singers, they leave no stone unturned, when it comes to sound. The show experience includes state of the art visuals such as lasers, lights, video, and iconic images that Pink Floyd was well known to produce.  This particular show will feature music from 10 Pink Floyd albums as well as a special salute to the 50th Anniversary of Dark Side Of The Moon. You don't want to miss this show!  ...
13 Oct
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
November 2023

VIP Upgrade Package: Al Di Meola – The Electric Years

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. ...
01 Nov
6:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174

Al Di Meola – The Electric Years

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. ...
01 Nov
7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
February 2024

An Evening with Haken

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. ...
23 Feb
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
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. ...
19 Apr
8:00 PM
Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174
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