It's summer again and a great lineup of bands is coming back to The Glen Town Center every Tuesday night beginning June 7th. We have a whole season of summer events planned for you, so be sure not to miss a single Tuesday date!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - Piano Man ~ Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute Band
Mike Sigman brings the music of Elton John & Billy Joel to life in the show that pays them the ultimate tribute. With a hand-picked line-up of some of the most versatile musicians in the Tri-State area and his uncanny ability to mimic the voices of these two mega superstars, Mike has created one of the most solid and authentic tribute bands in the country.
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, June 7
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - Local Favorite Band - Classic rock to modern country to blues, reggae and soul mixed with a smattering of current top 40 hits.
With a seamless crossover of classic rock to modern country to blues, reggae and soul mixed with a smattering of current top-40 hits there’s something for everyone. You’ll know every song and be on the dance floor from the first song to the last.
Local Favorite is a vocal band first and foremost, with five vocalists trading male and female leads and singing harmonies. And its members are multi-instrumentalists . . . in addition to the usual guitar, bass and drums you’ll hear banjo, mandolin, upright bass, an assortment of keyboards and harmonica, playing songs from the artists you know and love.
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, June 14
TIME: Band begins at 4 PM to 8 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - Denny Diamond
Denny appeared on Dick Clark's, "Your Big Break" that showcased the talents of people who naturally sound like different singers. Denny was chosen to sing Neil Diamond's "America" because of his uncanny similarity to Neil Diamond's unique baritone voice. The episode was the most viewed and was also the most re-run episode of the series.
Denny can also be seen performing with his two son's Lucas and Spenser. Together they are known as "Denny Diamond and The Family Jewels". They have delighted audiences across the nation performing their fun and energetic tribute to one of America's favorite singer/songwriters, Neil Diamond. Mix in songs made famous by artists like Johnny Cash, Roger Miller and various other entertainers to round out an evening of great music.
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, June 21
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 -Petty Cash - Tom Petty and Johnny Cash Cover Band
MEET PETTY CASH: Who doesn't like the music of Tom Petty and Johnny Cash, especially while hanging out with friends at an awesome summer festival? Songs you know? CHECK. Singing along allowed? CHECK. Dancing in the aisles to your favorite songs? REQUIRED!
PettyCash is a high octane stage show appropriate for old rockers, baby rockers and everything in between. Comprised of veteran, professional musicians, you're sure to be dancing your socks off! In addition, the band's following continues to grow as it's tour schedule builds around the Chicagoland area.
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, June 28
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - Diva - All the Great Females Tribute Band
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, July 5
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - One Foot in the Groove - Covers songs like Ides of March, Tower of Power, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Blues Brothers and many more.
One Foot in the Groove is an eight piece rock band with a horn section. We’ve been performing at Chicago Bulls games since February 2000! Celebrating America’s classic rock heritage, this ensemble features a brass section to cover the songs of classic horn bands like Blood, Sweat and Tears, Chicago, The Ides of March, Tower of Power, Earth, Wind and Fire, The Blues Brothers and many more.
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, July 12
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - Diving for Dynamite-The ultimate party band.
Diving for Dynamite has been called the ultimate party band. From the first to last chord of every song, the energy Diving for Dynamite brings to its performances is explosive!
D4D incorporates songs from artists such as Cheap Trick, Blink 182, Lenny Kravitz , Green Day, and many more covering music that spans from the 60s to right now! The idea is simple; look great, sound great and provide an experience leaving audiences wanting more!
Diving for Dynamite is a band of veteran Chicago musicians. Ted Ansani, vocalist and guitar player, was a founding member of the beloved 90s Chicago band “Material Issue” and Brian Sheridan of “Ralph’s World” fame plays the bass and also shares the lead vocals. The band is rounded out by drummer Paul Castelli and his brother Chris on lead guitar.
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, July 19
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - - Vinyl Highway – a distinctive blend of “#1” hit classic rock music of the 60’s and 70’s – just like the original artist themselves.
VINYL HIGHWAY BAND is a five piece Elmhurst-based Classic Rock band. All members of VINYL HIGHWAY BAND have performed professionally in Chicagoland area for the past three decades.
VINYL HIGHWAY BAND performs and duplicates the Classic Rock hits of Chicago, Doobie Brothers, Santana, ELO, The Who, Moody Blues, Three Dog Night, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Cocker, Deep Purple, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Procol Harum, Rare Earth, Blood Sweat and Tears, Steppenwolf, The Buckinghams, Sugar Loaf, Toto, King Harvest,The Outsiders, The Rascals, Uriah Heap, Marmalade, Vanilla Fudge, America, Ides of March, Steely Dan, Monkees, Argent, B.J. Thomas, Hamilton Joe Frank and Reynolds, Los Bravos, Allman Brothers, Edison Lighthouse, Hall & Oats, Neil Diamond and many more.
Capturing the sounds, orchestrations and vocal harmonies of so many diversified artist VINYL HIGHWAY BAND will leave you with a memorable experience.
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, July 26
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - Generations, performing Great Classic Rock hits from the 1964 British invasion to American male and female 60’s artist, through birth of early 70’s arena rock
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, August 2
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - White Saddle Band - A little country, a little rock & roll, a lot of fun!
The White Saddle Band has played all across America's heartland at events that require the best of old and new country music infused at times with R&B, the blues and straight-no-chaser rock and roll. They have shared stages with Charlie Daniels, Asleep at the Wheel, The Kentucky Headhunters, Alabama, Travis Tritt and others.
Whether playing new hits or old favorites, the band brings life and energy to the stage and never fails to get the joint jumping!
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, August 9
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 -CTA - Chicago Cover Band!
CTA brings to life the "golden age" of Chicago by meticulously recreating many of the great songs from the first eleven albums down to the finest detail. See CTA live and experience the early days of Chicago as they perform all of the now classic songs you love
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, August 16
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - Brit Beat - The Beatles Cover Band!
Take a trip back to 1964 with BritBeat's tribute to the Beatles. With mop tops, retro costumes, vintage instruments and harmonizing vocals, BritBeat Beatles Tribute Band performs all of the memorable Beatle hits from the sixties. Their British style, charisma and Liverpudlian character creates the ultimate Beatles Tribute concert experience. They display the same youthful excitement and boyish charm as the original 'Fab Four' to recreate the electrifying performances made by the Beatles when they first came onto the American scene and started the 'British Invasion' and 'Beatlemania'.
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, August 23
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - Spoken Four - Alternative, classic rock, hip-hop, soul, Motown, New Wave, Big Hair Rock, R&B, the 60s, 70s, 70s, 90s or today!
Take a trip back to 1964 with BritBeat's tribute to the Beatles. With mop tops, retro costumes, vintage instruments and harmonizing vocals, BritBeat Beatles Tribute Band performs all of the memorable Beatle hits from the sixties. Their British style, charisma and Liverpudlian character creates the ultimate Beatles Tribute concert experience. They display the same youthful excitement and boyish charm as the original 'Fab Four' to recreate the electrifying performances made by the Beatles when they first came onto the American scene and started the 'British Invasion' and 'Beatlemania'.
LOCATION: Navy Park
DATE: Tuesday, August 30
TIME: Band begins at 6:30 PM
TIME: Children's activities (including Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Moon Jump, etc.) begin at 4:00 PM
COST: FREE