Ron Onesti:  The World’s Fair of 1893 is getting me through all of this! As I am sitting here writing this, the presidential election is neck-in-neck.  So much turmoil, unrest and uncertainty.  By the time you read this, things will have…

At the center of Jethro Tull’s unique sound was guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos. Martin, along with a fabulous band including Jonathan Noyce and Clive Bunker; both of whom performed with Tull for many years, do all the biggest Tull hits! The show will also feature a special multi-media presentation highlighting the 50 years of Jethro Tull! This is a much-awaited return to The Arcada! The ONLY legitimate Jethro Tull show out there! “Thick As A Brick”, “Aqualung”, “Songs From The Wood”, “Locomotive Breath” and so any more!

Ron Onesti:  I’m star-struck, and proud of it! I have been putting on shows, festivals and events for more than three decades.  Consistently working with celebrities from all walks of life-sports, music, politics, television, radio and more, there is always…

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.

A spectacular re-creation of the Peter Gabriel era of the iconic band, “GENESIS“.  Direct from Montreal, the band is fully authorized by Peter Gabriel and the band GENESIS.  The show uses original charts, vintage instruments, stage theatrics and original costumes to perform the best from seven of past Musical Box productions including “Foxtrot”, “Nursery Cryme” and “Selling England By The Pound”.  A two-night Prog-Rock extravaganza and an annual event at The Arcada!

Ron Onesti: Another Year Older, Another Year Lovin’ My Music! Well today, May 8, is my birthday. I was born in 1962 so you do the math…it’s a bit painful for me! I know some of you reading this are…

Ron Onesti: What I Miss the Most, And What I Won’t Miss At All This Pandemic thing has been tough on so many fronts. Besides the health concerns, I believe it has been the “not knowing” that is so difficult on…

When it comes to groundbreaking bands in the Christian hard-rock genre, Stryper is renowned for its distinctive brand of “heavenly metal,” extraordinary crossover success and venerable endurance. The group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly” and “Always There for You.”

In a year full of bad news, KIX is excited to bring fans some good news. On the 35th anniversary of the release of Midnite Dynamite, Maryland hard rock icons, KIX will release Midnite Dynamite Re-Lit (track listing below), on November 20, 2020. For Midnite Dynamite Re-Lit, KIX partnered with long-time collaborator and the album’s original producer, Beau Hill (Alice Cooper, Ratt, Warrant, KIX), for a blistering update of the fan-favorite album.