2023 Entertainment Lineup
American English is simply the best Beatles tribute band of our time. They were voted number one in sound-alike contests at Beatlefest® by thousands of Beatles fans for three consecutive years. Their demand here and abroad, coupled with their spectacular fan base, anchored them in a professional setting and launched them into larger venues and theatres worldwide.
Brooklyn Charmers is a Steely Dan tribute band comprised of some of Chicago's top players. With masterful precision and obsessive dedication to the music, Brooklyn Charmers injects a new energy into the beloved catalogue; bridging the gap between new and lifelong fans alike.
Stillhouse Junkies play a mixture of original roots, blues, funk, swing, and bluegrass music. With all three band members sharing lead vocal and songwriting duties, the band conjures a wide range of tonal landscapes that pay tribute to the iconic sounds of Gillian Welch, the Allman Brothers, Tim O'Brien, the Wood Brothers, John Hiatt, and countless others.
The North 41 brings a new sound to the jam-band scene as they explore the boundaries of funk, rock and pop music. Melding funk and disco-inspired grooves with catchy choruses and high energy solos, The North 41 aim to create music that inspires you to dance, sing, think and feel.
Mackenzie O'Brien and Band is Chicagoland's hottest young country band consisting of full-time musicians and fronted by the woman referred to as Chicago's new country queen! The band covers songs from today's country stars such as Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris, to stars of the past like Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings and the Eagles.
John Primer brings his signature electric slide guitar, soulful R&B vocals, and the influence of blues legends he has played with, including Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, and Magic Slim. He has undisputedly helped build the sound and style of Chicago blues as we know it today.
August 15 | Rico! | Latin Rock
Rico! creates an immense fiery soulful sound through bass, congas, percussion, drums, timbales, keyboards, guitar, and pure passion. The band will move you physically and mentally with their hypnotic blend of afro-Cuban rhythms or purge deep into your soul with their eminent sense of melody. They are influenced and inspired by all the innovative rock, soul, jazz, afro-Cuban, blues, funk, reggae, and hip-hop pioneers.
Strung Out is Chicago’s ultimate 1970s musical experience. They’ve dug through the incredible treasure trove of classic 1970s music that other bands overlook and found the greatest songs that are as diverse as the decade itself! Rock, soul, funk and fantastic one-hit wonders that are instantly recognizable have made them a favorite for audiences of all ages.
August 29 | The Wayouts | Rock 'n' Roll
Dedicated exclusively to garage rock hits from the 1960s, The Wayouts deliver an authentic revival of rock n' roll's first generation with hits from The Kinks, The Animals, The Troggs, The Monkees, The Rascals and more. Veterans of the Chicago music scene, they have diverse musical resumes.