Prog. Rock

STEVE KIMOCK, famous for his Grateful Dead associations with The Other Ones, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Oteil & Friends and Jazz Is Dead to name a few … will join LIVE DEAD & BROTHERS exclusively for Arcada and Des Plaines Theatre shows! Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the golden era of psychedelic blues and the seeds of the ‘jam band’ scene as Live Dead and Brothers takes the stage. Comprised of actual and legacy members from the extended Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers families, this exceptional ensemble is set to revive the timeless magic of the late 1960s and early 1970s, bringing fans an experience like no other. The brainchild of musical virtuosos deeply rooted in the iconic sounds of the era, Live Dead and Brothers merges the extraordinary legacies of the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band into an unforgettable live spectacle. This one-of-a-kind ensemble transcends the boundaries of tribute acts, delivering an authentic, immersive experience that pays homage to the groundbreaking music that defined a generation. Audiences can expect to be transported back in time as Live Dead and Brothers flawlessly recreates iconic classics such as "Ramblin' Man," "Morning Dew," "Jessica," and many more. The band's dedication to preserving the spirit of these legendary bands is evident in every note they play. Live Dead and Brothers invites fans, both old and new, to come together and relive the vibrant, transformative spirit of the 60s and 70s. Whether you're a lifelong devotee of the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers or discovering their magic for the first time, this is a live music experience that transcends generations. Members of Live Dead and Brothers include: Berry Duane Oakley https://www.allmanbettsband.com/brothers/berry-duane-oakley/ Les Dudek https://www.lesdudek.com Tom Constanten https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Constanten Mark Karan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Karan Scott Guberman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Guberman Pete Lavezzoli https://peterlavezzoli.com

ProgJect is the ultimate Prog Rock experience, performing the Classics & Epics of Genesis, YES, King Crimson, ELP, Pink Floyd, Rush, and more! The band consists of Mike Keneally (guitar/vocals), Ryo Okumoto (keyboards), Alessandro Del V Ecchio (lead vocals), Stu Hamm (bass/vocals), Jonathan Mover (drums/vocals). ProgJect –the brainchild of drummer Jonathan Mover– features an all-star band of prog-loving top players with histories that include Frank Zappa, Joe Satriani, Jon Anderson, Asia, Alice Cooper, Steve Vai, GTR, Spock’s Beard, Hardline, The Tubes and Marillion, to name only a few.  Joining ProgJect for 2024 is vocal virtuoso, Alessandro Del Vecchio, and world-renown bassist, Stu Hamm. With a four-plus octave range, ADV has lent his talents to a variety of artists – from Deep Purple, Dream Theater, Journey, Toto, and Mr. Big, to name only a few.  His addition allows ProgJect to expand its already-extensive prog repertoire to include vocal hits from Rush, Gentle Giant, Kansas and more. With Stu Hamm, the legendary “Satriani Rhythm Section” of Hamm/Mover, reunites for the first time in twenty-plus years and sets the stage for even more rhythmic wizardry and shenanigans than ever before. ProgJect’s two- plus hour show includes: “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway”, “Firth Of Fifth”, “The Cinema Show”, “Larks Tongues In Aspic, Pts I & II”, “21st Century Schizoid Man”, “Roundabout”, “Siberian Khatru”, “Karn Evil 9: First Impression”, Have A Cigar”, “Money“, “In The Dead Of Night”, “Alaska”, “Closer To The Heart”, “Red Barchetta”, “Solsbury Hill”, “D.I.Y.”, “Aqualung”, “Locomotive Breath”, “Cogs In Cogs”, “Hell’s Bells” and more...

Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Upgrade Experience NEKTAR VIP EXPERIENCE Package: Pre-Show Private SOUND CHECK Exclusive Pre-Show MEET & GREET PHOTO-Opportunity EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE Items:         NEKTAR TOTE Bag         Autographed Limited Edition POSTER         Commemorative VIP LAMINATE & Lanyard         EARLY ENTRY into the Venue         Crowd-Free Merch Shopping         On-site VIP Check-in Host         Limited Availability Package Elements Must be Redeemed at the Venue & Merch Items Collected by Show's End.- Subject to change depending on availability & venue restrictions.

For more than 50 years, Nektar has taken legions of fans on audio-visual journeys to far reaches of the universe and the depths of the ocean with their blend of sight and sound. The 2022 “Vinyl Sides Live” Tour marked Nektar’s eagerly awaited return to the road, spotlighting some of the best-loved “album sides” from their evergreen catalog, as well as 2020’s acclaimed release, “The Other Side”. There will be lots of new music and old classics to play with their multi-media concerts, melding a jam-band vibe with superb musicality and a visual cornucopia that perfectly complements the performance. A Nektar show is an unparalleled feast for the senses. Notable songs include "A Tab In The Ocean," " Man In The Moon." "The Dream Nebula," "Remember The Future," and so many more!   

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 deep cut Pink Floyd classics, David Gilmour-centric and solo compositions, and pulling other surprise classic rock masterpieces out of their hats. Their version of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ appeared in their sets, weeks ahead of its ‘Stranger Things’ buoyed resurgence to the top of the charts and worldwide press … making the band appear spookily prescient. The Gilmour Project is: Jeff Pevar (lead guitar with CSN, David Crosby/CPR, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Phil Lesh & Friends, Ricki Lee Jones, Marc Cohn), Berry Oakley (bass & vocals with Allman Betts Band, North Mississippi All-Stars, Blue Floyd & The Doors), Mark Karan (guitar & vocals with Bob Weir, RatDog, The Other Ones, Dave Mason), Scott Guberman (keyboard & vocals with Phil Lesh & Friends, Keystone Revisited), and Angie Scarpa (drums with Black Sabbitch).

Whether you’ve lived your life with this music as the soundtrack or are a modern concert enthusiast, 'Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam' is bound to leave you much more fulfilled, delighted, and buoyant— and that much closer to the brilliance of the music of Dave Mason. To see this extraordinary guitar player, a soulful singer LIVE guarantees an evening of music as astonishing as the legend Dave Mason himself. 'Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam' is a must see concert that includes fan favorites and deep cuts from Traffic, Dave Mason, and other surprise songs that share the story and important milestones in an undeniably powerful era of rock n’ roll history.  'Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam' brings this all to life with multimedia visuals, dynamic set lists, along with first-hand stories and memories that can only be shared authenticity by a man who has lived it. In this concert, there are many songs you will enjoy, coming from 50 years of performing and writing, not to mention collaborations and tunes that have inspired Dave Mason. Since each show is live and authentic, you never know what the set list will be. Yet we guarantee you'll love it. THE BAND:  Dave Mason: Guitars & Vocals Mark Stein (Hammond B3) Johnne Sambataro - Guitar & Vocals Marty Fera - Percussion Ray Cardwell – Bass & Vocals

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.

Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Soundcheck Package Package includes: VIP early entry into the venue  VIP access to Asia’s preshow soundcheck, with  Geoff Downes  Thijs Van Leer  Martin Turner  Sonja Kristina  Collectible tour poster; autographed by Asia Specially designed Asia tour shirt Exclusive Asia VIP merchandise item  Commemorative laminate and lanyard  Limited availability

2024 is the Year Of The Dragon...Asia 2024 is Geoffrey Downes, Virgil Donati, John Mitchell and Harry Whitley. In the Summer of 2023, Geoff Downes spear-headed a memorial concert to remember and celebrate the life of his late, much-loved friend and Asia co-founder member, the great John Wetton.  At the concert, he invited rock n roll veteran John Mitchell - who had played with both Wetton and Downes in Icon and in Wetton’s own band - to join him on stage, taking on lead guitar duties.  The duo were joined by new-comer Harry Whitley, who Downes had discovered and whose vocal talents so closely resembled that of Wetton’s it was nothing short of spine-tingling.  Together they played a number of Asia’s chart-topping hits.  The reception was uproarious and It became clear that something magical was happening.  Perhaps, thought Downes, it was time to bring the songs of Asia to a whole new audience? The dragon began to stir once more. In 1982 John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer and Steve Howe became the founding fathers of super group Asia, responsible for a string of multi-million selling albums and chart topping hits across the globe. Asia’s self-titled1982 debut album was the biggest selling album in the world. The band dominated the airwaves and for many “Heat Of The Moment”, “Only Time Will Tell” and “Sole Survivor”, amongst others, were the soundtrack to their youth. Another multi-million seller, “Alpha” followed in 1983 and in 1986 “Astra” competed the trio of MTV era hits.  Greg Lake briefly joined the band for a Japanese tour where Asia’s show from the fabled Budokan was the first inter-continental simulcast.  In 2006, the founder members reformed and released several new albums before John Wetton’s untimely passing in 2017.  Since John’s passing, Geoff and Carl have toured with Sam Coulson, Billy Sherwood, Ron Bumblefoot Thal and Steve Howe guesting, and had a tour planned with Marc Bonilla on vocal duties that did not materialize due to Covid. Busy touring the globe, the great Carl Palmer is immersed in a project very dear to his heart, the Return Of Emerson Lake & Palmer.  The legendary Steve Howe remains at the helm of progressive rock legends, Yes.   So it was that Geoff made the decision to take a fresh, new-look Asia back out on the road, recruiting Mitchell and Whitley as new members and bringing in the drumming excellence of the incomparable Virgil Donati, who had played with Wetton in UK. Asia has entertained and delighted a multitude of audiences and millions of people over the last 40 years.  Some of the world’s greatest musicians have taken up the Asia baton during that time.  However Geoff Downes believes that the time is right to bring a fresh, new-look Asia out into the light. The Year of the Dragon foretells good fortune, abundance and prosperity.  The Dragon blessed 1982, the year Asia was first unleashed into the world - and here we are again.  The journey has come full-circle.  Time for the dragon to take flight once more.

PROGNOSIS is The All-Star Tribute to Progressive Rock –– the entire genre. PROGNOSIS is performing music of the artists that made the genre famous, including Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Genesis, YES, Emerson, Lake, & Palmer, Jethro Tull, and King Crimson, among others. Another “British Invasion” if you will!

The Musical Box is proud to announce that it will be bringing its world-renowned Selling England By The Pound 50th Anniversary Tour to the Arcada Theatre! The Musical Box, the only group in the world granted a licence from Peter Gabriel and Genesis, will “take a little trip back” to the imaginative world of early Genesis as they recreate the legendary concerts of 1973-74 with acute attention to detail complete with sets, costume, lighting, staging and period instruments. "Firth of Fifth", "Dancing with the Moonlit Knight", "The Cinema Show", "The Battle of Epping Forest," and so many more!

For nearly 50 years, SAGA has led the way in music innovation and audience interaction. Get ready to hear all the hits, including "Wind Him Up", "On The Loose", "Humble Stance", and  "Don't Be Late".