When it comes to a party atmosphere; Van Halen’s music is the perfect fit for any event wanting high energy entertainment and The Van Halen Invasion show is unmatched. No other Van Halen tribute band brings the entire package together like this band; featuring two dynamic frontmen portraying the rival lead singers in voice, costume and attitude, while backed by a rock solid band skilfully reproducing all the greatest hits with a stage set reminiscent of Van Halen’s glory days of arena rock.

Bad Medicine was formed and led by lifelong Bon Jovi fan, Joe Frasca, back in 2001. Bad Medicine has opened up for several national acts, including Eddie Money, Great White, Lita Ford, Bret Michaels (on numerous occasions), Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, George Thorogood, Rick Springfield, and more. If you want to see an accurate reproduction of the Bon Jovi sound, look, feel, and energy, it’s safe to say some Bad Medicine is what you need…

 The Gilmour Project was poised and ready to launch in April 2020, then the world hit the pause button. They re-emerge in 2021 pivoting to David Gilmour’s Pink Floyd repertoire. The songs that compel exploration & improvisation are mainly Gilmour’s and this rendition certainly does not dismiss the iconic contributions of all 5 historic musicians that comprise the Pink Floyd complement. The Gilmour Project incorporates musicians whose background is both prog(ressive) AND improvisational, and is the only band since Blue Floyd in 2000, endeavoring to take these songs ‘OUT,’ speaking in jazz protocol, without disregarding the cherished classic hooks, licks & musical phrases.

Acclaimed musicians Jeff Pevar (lead guitar with CSN, David Crosby, Phil Lesh, Ray Charles) and Kasim Sulton (bass & vocals with Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Meatloaf & Blue Oyster Cult), Prairie Prince (co founder of The Tubes, & drums with Todd Rundgren, Jefferson Starship, Phil Lesh), Mark Karan (guitar & vocals with Bob Weir, RatDog, The Other Ones), and Scott Guberman (keyboard & vocals with Phil Lesh), are more than psyched to bring you the The Gilmour Project 

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 immersive blend of sight and sound. These prog-rock pioneers have been champing at the bit to get back on the road and are excited to announce they will tour America’s Northeast and Midwest this autumn. The “Vinyl Sides Live” Tour marks 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,” plus new material.

Nektar has captured the imagination and admiration of listeners the world over 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.

Realy, one of the most INCREDIBLE shows ever to occur on The Arcada stage, year after year! It is more than captivating…he is a legend, an icon, and one of the original “Classy” guys in show business. All his hits are too numerous to mention, but when he does, “Diana” and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder”, talks about his family with “Having My Baby” and “Times Of Your Life”, and salutes both Sammy Davis, Jr. AND Prince, it is just one of the best musical experiences you will ever have! And that does not include all the Sinatra songs he does! He credits Frank as being the single most important influence in his life, especially since he wrote Frank’s version of “My Way”. To see Paul do that song live, well, it is something you will never forget! Be a part of this very special, 60th Anniversary presentation, it will guaranteed be one of the best “Times Of Your Life”!

If having DOKKEN, one of the hardest rocking metal bands on our stage isn’t enough, how about adding George Lynch to the bill?  WHAT A RARE AND INCREDIBLE NIGHT!

WARRANT’s sophomore album Cherry Pie was released in September 1990. This album, which spawned the MTV & Radio hits “Cherry Pie,” “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and “I Saw Red,” all reached the Top 10 in the United States and went on to sell 3 million copies, reaching Platinum sales in Canada and Australia. The band played 200 shows in support of Cherry Pie and finished the tour headlining sheds all over the USA and ended up being one of the top grossing tours of 1991. Over the course of their career, WARRANT has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. The song “Cherry Pie” has taken on a pop culture life of its own, being featured in countless movies, TV shows, commercials and the hugely popular video game Guitar Hero II.

8x GRAMMY Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy is returning to the Arcada Theatre!

Kip Winger and the boys are “Rockin’ Regulars” at The Arcada! The show is just so good! The band’s top singles including “Seventeen”, “Headed For A Heartbreak” and “Miles Away” are just three of the Metal rock tunes that make it a night when everybody stands the entire show!

Freddy Jones Band is one of America’s premiere roots rock bands (and no, none of the members are actually named Freddy Jones). Freddy Jones Band is fronted by founding member and guitarist Marty Lloyd who plays alongside longtime member/bassist Rich Ross. The lineup rounds out with veteran musician Goose LaPoint- drummer.

Freddy Jones Band is best known for their number one hits including “In a Daydream” and “One World”.

Ron Onesti:  Toby Keith…A Red, White and Blue “Storm Trooper” As much of a Rock-N-Roller I am, I really appreciate Country music too!  Many of our customers do too, so peppering our Oldies, Classic Rock, Heavy Metal and Prog Rock experiences…

Backstage with The Arcada Theatre’s Ron Onesti The “Souls” of The Arcada As we are painting, sweeping and cleaning in preparation of reopening, we have had many “quiet” nights at The Arcada.  It’s a combination of excitement, anxiety and a…

One of the biggest bands to arise from the 90s Alt-Rock era! This band’s show is one of the most requested we have had from this genre of music-with the band that has headlined The annual Summerland Alt Rock Band Tour since 2012! The band’s first three albums went certified platinum, with their single “Santa Monica” a part of defining the music of a generation. Support for Everclear will be the winner of the 2019 Onesti Entertainment/Daily Herald Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent competition, The McCrae Band.