Mr. Blotto is Chicago’s Original Jam Band. They blend hard rock, original rock, southern rock, folk music, and country rock. Along with their six album releases and four DVDs, they have also released four “official bootleg” albums of their live recordings. Taking the Jam aesthetic into areas unfamiliar to the scene. Covers only pepper the band’s hefty catalog of original material from 7 albums & other unreleased crowd favorites!

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The Procrastinator's Ball

Arcada Theatre

Join hosts of Cubs & Grub for a live show, dinner and drinks! Dinner and Drinks are available for purchase in Rock ‘N Za.

Cubs & Grub

The Ultimate Eric Church Tribute Band is a high-energy group that has taken the country music scene by storm. With a frontman who looks and sounds like Eric Church himself, the band has become nationally recognized as the top act in the country paying tribute to The Chief. Based in Chicago, the group has toured extensively throughout the Midwest and around the nation, playing shows from Las Vegas to New York. With a mix of rock and country, their live performances are always a hit with audiences, featuring fan favorites like “Springsteen” and “Drink in My Hand” as well as deeper cuts like “Stick that in Your Country Song”. If you’re a fan of Eric Church and looking for an unforgettable live experience, don’t miss the chance to catch this incredibly authentic tribute band in action.

The Ultimate Eric Church Tribute & Tennessee Whiskey: Tribute To Chris Stapleton

Thunderstruck recreates the spirit and energy of an AC/DC concert, the way you remember it. Thunderstruck aims to please every crowd, playing the songs you know and love from all eras of AC/DC. Striving to stay true to the AC/DC way, Thunderstruck obsesses over the tones and structures of each song’s studio and live versions, also using all the gear necessary to bring the power and entertainment of a genuine AC/DC show.  Hear favorites including “Highway To Hell”, “Hells Bells”, “You Shook Me All Night Long”, “Back In Black”, and so many more!

Thunderstruck a Tribute to Ac/Dc and Wig Wam

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59E40S_EQSY

The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THv6htilWtI

The Artelize Podcast and Adolfo Corrado: Mediterranean flavors, opera and social media

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.

Big Suit, All-star Tribute to Talking Heads

Billy Prine is a natural-born storyteller just like his late, great brother John Prine was a natural-born songwriter.  John was a great communicator of the human experience whittled down to the best words.  His big, little brother, owner of a rich, booming voice yet full of subtleness, is one of the finest orators you’ll ever hear – also choosing just the right turn of phrase.

Billy Prine's Songs & Stories of John Prine

A special celebration of Steve Perry’s birthday weekend featuring Journey Recaptured, powered by the band INFINITY!  These songs are timeless, with a night of incredible sing-a-long hits including “Don’t Stop Believin'”, “Faithfully,” “Separate Ways,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Lights” and so many more!  

Steve Perry Birthday Bash with Recaptured: A Tribute to Journey

Steely Dan was one of the most sophisticated and celebrated acts to come out of the 1970s, and Deacon Blues astonishingly re-creates the music with THIRTEEN incredible and acclaimed musicians on stage.  It is truly a memorable musical experience including Vibraphone virtuoso Thaddeus Tukes, legendary Chicago bassist-Grammy Award winner Richard Patterson and drummer Charles “Rick” Heath IV performing “Reelin’ In The Years,” “Hey Nineteen,” “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “Do It Again,” and so many more!

Deacon Blues - an All-Star Tribute to Steely Dan

George Michael Reborn, the incredible tribute to the late, great George Michael & WHAM! is a must see!

George Michael Reborn

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2022, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful” and “Everything To Everyone,” as well as numerous videos, thousands of shows, and various other accolades, including a 1998 Grammy nomination.

VIP UPGRADE: Everclear

Get ready to turn back time and relive the magic of the greatest band in musical history as ‘All You Need Is Love’ hits the road in 2024 in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of The Beatles‘ arrival in America. This one-of-a-kind tour will take audiences on a heady journey through the extensive discography of The Beatles, featuring their most beloved hits and hidden gems that have stood the test of time. Fans can expect to be transported back to the swinging sixties as players effortlessly capture the essence of The Beatles‘ legendary career from their 1964 arrival in America, through 1969. From the infectious innocence of “I Want To Hold Your Hand” to the melodic masterpiece of “Yesterday,” ‘All You Need Is Love’ promises to deliver a night beyond nostalgia … encompassing transcendent sing-along moments, and pure musical bliss.

All You Need Is Love

For almost 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. As well as a guitarist for hire, 5 has shared the stage as axe-man for Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Rob Halford. He has also worked with an impressive array of names, from all walks of music, including KD Lang, Rod Stewart, Dave Lee Roth, Alice Cooper, Tina Guo and Steven Adler. To call John 5 a shredder does not do him justice. There’s little he can’t put his hand to.

John 5 with Special Guest Liliac

Keith Snyder began his daily devotion to learning Jeff Beck’s catalog in 2017, after his devotion to Jimi Hendrix. He was subsequently diagnosed with terminal cancer, but his will power and doctors wouldn’t hear of that!  Former tourmate Steve Ozark drove from Lawrence, Kansas to monthly jams with Snyder, aiming to lift his spirts as only music does. Today, Keith is in full remission and this project drives him to share his inimitable spirit with others, through the music of Jeff Beck.

Truth - A Jeff Beck Experience

Vocalist/bass guitarist/songwriter Glenn Hughes is a true original. No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive style blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk.

Enuff Z’Nuff are the living, breathing example of what a rock/pop group should be. The band’s first release, Fingers On It, gave the band some initial recognition when the track was featured in the 1986 cult movie, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. 

Bad Marriage comes out of the gutter swinging with a thunderous rock n roll swagger. Bad Marriage pays homage to the British blues-hard rock of the past while etching their own signature style and sound. The band has toured nationally with Tesla and Buckcherry

Glenn Hughes with Special Guests Enuff Z'Nuff and Bad Marriage feat. Tommy Skeoch from Tesla.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a lunch and show in Rock ‘N Ravioli, located in the lobby of the historic Arcada Theatre, featuring the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin with Tony Ocean and Bill Serritella

Rock 'n Ravioli: Valentine's Day Lunch & Show

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.  You don’t want to miss this show!

Pink Floyd Nite with Echoes of Pompeii

Exploding out of The Netherlands and onto the global scene with 1982’s self-titled Vandenberg, the Dutch phenomenon notched an international hit in the form of “Burning Heart,” paving the way for releases such as “Heading For A Storm” and “Alibi”. The band canvased the United States, Europe, and Japan alongside Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Rush, Scorpions, Michael Schenker, and many others.

The Songs of Vandenberg & Whitesnake

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!

Chubby Checker Dance Party

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.

An Evening with Haken

This annual salute to the iconic music of Led Zeppelin celebrates the birthday of one of the most celebrated guitarists in Rock history, Jimmy Page, and few can represent the presence of Page the way that Frank Livingston and KASHMIR can. Every note, and every mannerism is masterfully re-created including the infamous violin bowed guitar used during “Dazed and Confused”. Add to it spectacular vocals, special effects, lasers, vintage gear and authentic costumes and you get a night of 1970s Zeppelin like none other! …

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