Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago – Matinee
THE ULTIMATE CHICAGO TRIBUTE BAND! The music, the members, and the legacy of Chicago! About Beginnings Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeFormed in 2002 out of love and respect for the music of Chicago, Beginnings has earned a well-deserved reputation as the nation’s premier tribute to America’s favorite “Rock and Roll Band with Horns”. With a home base in the New York City area, Beginnings plays to enthusiastic and loyal audiences all over the United States and beyond.The band consists of professional musicians (and a Grammy nominee!) from across the country with performance credits including Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out”, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, and many others. Only musicians of this caliber can truly “deliver the goods” when it comes to performing the unique and challenging music of Chicago.Simply put, every Beginnings show is an electrifying live concert experience, featuring world class musicians performing accurate versions of Chicago’s vast catalog of hits. The band does this with an energetic, family friendly and fan-focused stage show. Come see Beginnings live, and see why “Make Me Smile” isn’t merely a great Chicago song, it’s the band’s mantra!
Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute
“Thunderstruck brings the power and entertainment of a genuine AC/DC show…They’re amazing…Don’t miss a great night of rock ‘n’ roll!” – 101.4 WPDH The Home of Rock ‘N’ Roll About Thunderstruck Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Thunderstruck gives fans so much more than the sound of AC/DC, they truly capture the high voltage energy and experience. For fans, it’s about a sense of familiarity, and it’s about a feeling that snatches up listeners and takes over. It’s about a contagious kind of power and electricity that few AC/DC tribute bands can provide. From Kyle LaPato’s strong on-stage performance replicating the Angus Young of the 80’s and 90’s, to Bobby Lee Stamper’s versatile vocals mimicking both Bon Scott and Brian Johnson ranges, to the incredible rhythm section made up of Kevin Feller on rhythm guitar, Corey Baetz on drums, and Chris Jones on bass, Thunderstruck gives a complete and consistently quality live show as true to the spirit of AC/DC that you can possibly get.Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC has performed tribute shows throughout the nation, with a consistent record of sold out shows from coast-to-coast. Thunderstruck, officially established in 2015 (but existing in other variations for several years prior), has continued to grow its fan base by building and maintaining relationships with some of the nation’s biggest promoters and venues, such as Live Nation and the House of Blues, as well as by performing at major music festivals including the Pensacola Tribute Fest and Parr Fest, in addition to live stream performances for major brands such as Number Juan Tequila and Monsters of Rock. Thunderstruck is also the only AC/DC tribute band in the United States to have a major national brand sponsor, which is Number Juan Tequila, owned and operated by Alex Reymundo (Rednexican, Latin Kings of Comedy), and Ron White (Blue Collar Comedy, Horrible Bosses, Comedy Central Presents).
Magic of Motown
On its 15th year and seen by more than a million people! About Magic of Motown Website | YouTube Going on its 15th year touring both domestically and internationally to sold out audiences, this production of The Motown Show has performed for three US Presidents, the King and Queen of Denmark, the Gordy family, and has sold out as many shows. Magic of Motown continues to sell out because the music is timeless, and the performance impeccable. Bring home The Motown Show with an experienced band of seasoned musicians with a proven record and the Magic of Motown.
Rat Pack Together Again Holiday Special – MATINEE
Experience Frank, Dean, and Sammy – the Rat Pack – once again performing a wonderful mix of songs and comedy sketches!Tony Sands as Frank SinatraJeff Foote as Sammy Davis Jr.Robert Cabella as Dean Martin Swing into the holiday season with Christmas With The Rat Pack – Together Again. Tony Sands and his pals amaze audiences with their recreation of a magical Christmas concert at The Sands Casino with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. This sensational show brings the style, glamour and excitement of Las Vegas, including all the great hits – “My Way,” “Mr Bojangles,” “That’s Amore,” “New York New York,” and seasonal classics Christmas songs such as “Let It Snow,” “The Christmas Song” and of course, “White Christmas.” Christmas Memories Really Are Made of This! This show is guaranteed to bring back magical festive memories and set the mood for the most wonderful time of the year! About the Rat Pack Website | Video A MUST-SEE SHOW! Boy bands come and go, some leave a great impression, and others become a part of history and die out together with the generations that listened to them. However, there are groups or real men, singing and performing, but not in the modern ages. Back in the ’60s there was a group of entertainers called Rat Pack. That wasn’t, of course, the name they chose to be called, but the one given by press and general public. The Rat Pack is mostly known for their movies and live performances in casinos all over US, but particularly in Las Vegas.Although they only brought out albums, or rather collections, of songs in the 2000s, some of which they sung as a group, earlier they only did music separately. Still people refer to it as Rat Pack music and songs, mostly because they were so popular, so that only Frank Sinatra had an image for himself outside the group. There are even thousands of Rat Pack impersonators all over the world, and they take it to a whole new level with all of their jokes and the modern adaptation of what they were doing in the ’60s.Some of the best songs that are known as Rat Pack music were made by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. The songs ‘Everybody Loves Somebody’ by Dean Martin and ‘Strangers in the Night’ by Frank Sinatra are the most popular ones. But there are also ‘That’s Life’ and ‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra and also ‘I’ve Gotta Be Me’ by Sammy Davis, Jr. The three of them were the only members of the Rat Pack to really do popular music that was not only good, but also commercially successful. If you want to listen to some of them today, you can purchase them online, or even order a CD or record copy of them.
Dueling Pianos with Flying Ivories
A World-Class Dueling Pianos Show Coming to the historic Milton Theatre! 3 Hour Extravaganza! Enjoy live dueling pianos from 7:30-10:30pm!Two performers on two pianos deliver an all-request, rock and roll sing-along! From Billy Joel to Aretha Franklin, from Sinatra to Metallica, from Johnny Cash to Katy Perry, we’ve got it covered. Flying Ivories Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube In the fall of 2001, Brad Alexander launched the first ever Dueling Piano show in NYC. Every Friday and Saturday night, in the basement of O’Flaherty’s Ale House on Manhattan’s Restaurant Row, Brad and a small group of piano players faced off on two Casio Celviano keyboards for a four-hour singalong with an audience that grew from 10 to far beyond legal capacity. From there the show moved through several incarnations and locales over the course of a decade, from Times Square to Virginia Beach, and eventually landed at Bar Nine in NYC, where Brad and fellow performer James Barr formed THE FLYING IVORIES.With a rotating roster of top performers from around the country, THE FLYING IVORIES deliver an all-request, rock and roll sing-along for weddings, fundraisers, company outings, holidays, birthdays, bachelorette parties, virtual events and more.
Festive Frenzy: The American Rogues’ Holiday Spectacular
Join The American Rogues on a thrilling musical journey as they infuse the holiday season with their signature energy and passion. “Festive Frenzy” brings together the magic of the holidays and the band’s electrifying performances, creating a one-of-a-kind holiday show that will leave audiences captivated and filled with the spirit of the season. Get ready for a spectacular celebration of music, merriment, and a touch of Celtic charm as The American Rogues deliver a memorable holiday experience like no other! About American Rogues Website | Facebook | Video If the 78th Fraser Pipe Band sat down with Wolfstone, Afro Celt Sound System, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and the Waterboys and then asked some friends from a symphony and a Japanese taiko group to join them. The resulting sound might resemble the AMERICAN ROGUES. For years, the performances of this American/Canadian group have electrified audiences on three continents. They have added to their ever-growing family of fans — affectionately known as the Rogue Army — at music festivals, theaters, Highland Games, military bases, renaissance festivals, clubs, weddings, memorial ceremonies, pubs, and corporate events — anywhere that presents top-quality, high-energy music. This has even included airplay on TV and radio and shows at non-Celtic venues such as the World Music Festival in Quebec, Canada where they kicked off the 6 day event to widespread acclaim in 2015 (they’ve played this festival 5 years in a row and counting). In 2017 they became the “St. Paddy’s Band” of Rogers radio stations nationwide when they recorded Celtic versions of contemporary songs for airplay. Their hard-won road successes have established them as artists with bona fide international acclaim. Renowned for their musical skill, quick wit, compelling storytelling, and engaging stage show the AMERICAN ROGUES have mastered the art of creating an immediate connection with audiences who can’t stay in their seats! They are equally known for their epic, multi-instrumental sound that crosses the musical landscape to include jigs, reels, hornpipes, ballads, originals, covers, soundtracks, patriotic and military music, Irish foot-stompers and more. The AMERICAN ROGUES are fast becoming a household name with music lovers around the world, loved by young and old of all backgrounds. The AMERICAN ROGUES have released several recordings and a DVD. Ceili Magazine called 3 LBS. of RAGE, ‘The best Celtic rock CD produced this year and one of the best Celtic music CDs… period!’ Few bands provide both the highly polished instrumentals that only elite musicians can perform, and the rousing songs that inspire crowds to sing, laugh, and cry. Indeed, listen to the audio tracks provided on this site’s music player and you will see that the American Rogues are several exceptional bands in one.
Best Friend’s Girl: #1 Cars Experience
Best Friends Girl – the #1 CARS experience About Best Friend’s Girl Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Best Friends Girl recreate the timeless hits of The Cars spanning a 35-year career, with over 23 million albums sold and having more than 22 songs on the Billboard top 100. The Cars undoubtedly left their mark in popular culture with notable hits like “Best Friends Girl,” “Shake It Up,” “Magic,” “Lets Go” and of course, “Moving in Stereo” which gained notoriety from its placement in the movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” Best Friends Girl are comprised of lifelong, top-notch, professional musicians whose goal is to keep the music of The Cars alive with every performance! The Cars’ journey began with Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr collaborating on several projects in the early 70’s. Ric and Benjamin eventually completed the lineup with Greg Hawkes, Elliot Easton, and David Robinson in Boston in 1976. In the confusion left behind from the death of disco and the angst of punk, they forged a new direction bringing together the synthesizer sound with classic rock and roll roots. It created a unique sound for the time and icon John Lennon became a fan stating, “I think The Cars’ ‘Touch and Go’ is right out of the fifties ‘Oh, oh…‘ A lot of it is fifties stuff. But with eighties styling.”
The Funsters: Valentines Benefit Dance Party
Whether you’re celebrating with your partner, friends, or looking to make new connections, this Valentine’s Dance Party promises an evening of joy, laughter, and heart-pounding beats… Let The Funsters’ infectious energy sweep you off your feet on this romantic night to remember!Dance and Party All Night Long with The Funsters! Benefitting the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund for Aspiring Musical Theatre Performers.The Funsters Benefit Dance Party now includes reserved seating for your partying/dancing convenience!Dance the night away in support of the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund! Enjoy live music and a 50/50 raffle!Donate now to the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund.The FunstersWebsite | FacebookIt would be hard to find a band that has more fun than The Funsters. That is why they are still entertaining thousands of people after 20+ years of playing together. In this ten-piece band there has not been one personnel change in twelve years. That tells the whole story of the secret of The Funsters’ success. Not only are these guys great musicians who share a pride in each other’s musical abilities, but they are also friends. This spirit and camaraderie on stage is what sets The Funsters apart from other bands offering the same type of musical entertainment.What about the music? Well, it can be anything from Frank Sinatra to The Rolling Stones, The Beatles to Al Green. With a three-piece horn section, four lead vocalists and a guitarist that has toured the world with Joe Cocker, Scandal and Paul Young (to name a few), it is uncommon for any band to match the musical breadth of The Funsters. In fact, with a song list so vast, the members find themselves disappointed that they can’t “play them all” at every performance. With this kind of flexibility, The Funsters can customize a night of music that will be perfect for any event.The Funsters are indeed made up of lifelong friends. Besides a set of brothers, some members have known each other since childhood and played together in “first bands” over 30 years ago. Other members met and played in bands during their college years and have continued playing together for the last 20-25 years. The common roots of this band can be traced back first to southern Delaware with such groups as “Mr. Softee,” “Texas,” and “Colour.” Later combinations led to the University of Delaware, the Stone Balloon, the Bottle-n-Cork, and “Jack of Diamonds,” “Eighth Day,” and “Kickback.”The Funsters are: Jon Fletcher – trumpet/vocals, Tom Houska – keyboards, Greg Mack – guitar, Keith Mack – guitar, Dickie Messick – bass, Ed Shockley – drums/vocals, Ken Tonge – sax/vocals, Sherman Ward – vocals, Grier White – sax/vocals, Martin LeMaire – sound engineer.
CANCELED: High Noon: Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
Join us on a journey back to a golden age of live music, and experience once again the raw power of all of your favorite anthems from the founding fathers of Southern rock. About High Noon Website | Facebook | InstagramHIGH NOON is the East Coast’s premier tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd & Southern Rock, performing exclusively the 70’s classic hits of Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, 38 Special and The Marshall Tucker Band. With a deep dedication to the legacy of this timeless music, HIGH NOON brings an authenticity like no other. Join us on a journey back to a golden age of live music, and experience once again the raw power of all of your favorite anthems from the founding fathers of Southern rock.
AbbaFab – World’s #1 Tribute to the Music of ABBA!
Performing to sold-out crowds across the globe, Abbafab is the #1 tribute to the music of ABBA! About AbbaFabWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Do you love Mamma Mia? Do you love the music of ABBA?Then you do not want to miss this show!ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the70s and 80s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, HoneyHoney, Dancing Queen and countless others. From ABBA’s earliest hits toMamma Mia, ABBAFAB will take you on a technicolor journey that is unmatched.Our vocalists and musicians have toured the world as solo artists and bandmembers and have come together to create the most entertaining ABBA Concert anywhere in the world!ABBA’s record breaking string of hits has stood the test of time and continues tothrill audiences of all ages. With vocals and musicianship that are second tonone, the ABBAFAB vibe is infectious! ABBA fans love it and new ABBA fansare created at every show.There’s no generation gap here, so let’s ALL party like it’s 1979!