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Entertainment Calendar
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Tribute to the King -
Starring Ryan Pelton
with special guests
The Imperials |
$15 - $35
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January 5-8, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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FOUR SHOWS!
January 5 - 7:30 p.m. (Includes contest daily finals)
January 6 - 7:30 p.m. (Includes contest daily finals)
January 7 - 7:30 p.m. (Includes contest daily finals)
January 8 - 7:30 p.m. (Contest Grand Championship) |
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Tribute to the King Contest |
FREE
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January 5-8, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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January 5 - Noon & 3 p.m. (Preiminaries)
January 6 - Noon & 3 p.m. (Preiminaries)
January 7 - Noon & 3 p.m. (Preiminaries)
January 8 - 3 p.m. (Wild Card Round) |
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The Acoustix |
FREE
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January 7, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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8 p.m. - Midnight
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Keith Pulvermacher & Ryan McIntyre |
FREE
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January 10, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Cheap Trick |
$35 - $45
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January 14-16, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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THREE SHOWS!
8 p.m.
Cheap Trick may be one of the most covered bands of all time. Since the '70s they’ve been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and the late '80s lighter-waving favorite, “The Flame,” Cheap Trick are a musical institution.
Listen to songs, and learn more about the band at their website. |
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Al White |
FREE
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January 14, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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8 p.m. – Midnight
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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3D |
FREE
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January 17, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Jim Peterik & World Stage |
$40 - $50
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January 18, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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8 p.m.
No history of Chicago rock would be complete without a chapter on Jim Peterik. As lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and songwriter for The Ides of March from 1964 to 1973, he helped propel them to #1 on the national charts (at age 19) with their horn-driven classic “Vehicle”. (You may remember it by it’s opening line, “I’m the friendly stranger in the black sedan, won’t you hop inside my car”) Other Ides hits include the British invasion influenced, “You Wouldn’t Listen” in 1966 (#7 in Chicago, #42 nationally) and “LA. Goodbye” (#1 for five weeks in Chicago).
Listen to songs and learn more about Jim Peterik at his website. |
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Scott E. Berendt |
FREE
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January 21, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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8 p.m. - Midnight
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Rodney Atkins
with special guest - Lost Trailers |
$20 - $30
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January 22, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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8 p.m.
If you’re looking for an artist with the bona fide credentials to sing a country song, look no further. Rodney Atkins’ latest album, If You’re Going Through Hell, captures every aspect of his life, from his humble, multiple-adoption beginning, to his rural east Tennessee upbringing, to his present-day, stick to your roots
convictions.
And judging by his breakout success in 2006—If You’re Going Through Hell,
recently certified gold, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart;
the title track spent four weeks atop the Billboard country singles chart, earning Billboard Most Played Song of 2006 and SESAC Song of the Year honors. The follow-up single, “Watching You,” written by Rodney about his son, Elijah, spent 2 weeks at #1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts.
Learn more about Rodney and listen to his songs at his webisite.
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Think Floyd USA |
$20
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January 23, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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8 p.m.
Dark Side Of The Moon Show!
Normally covering material from "Piper at the Gates of Dawn" through "Division Bell," Think Floyd USA takes the listener on a musical and visual celebration through the Pink Floyd galaxy. For this performance, Think Floyd will be covering the entire Dark Side of the Moon album.
Think Floyd USA is not just another tribute band. It is a celebration of one of rocks most innovative and enduring legends. Recognized as THE AMERICAN PINK FLOYD SHOW, THINK FLOYD USA comes ready to impress performing all of Pink Floyd's classic hits from legendary albums such as Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and the all time classic, The Wall.
Live concert features include dynamic sound effects, video projection, choreographed lighting design, laser production, and nine of the USA's finest musicians.
Listen to songs and learn more about Think Floyd USA at their website.
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Marcell |
FREE
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January 24, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Ryan McIntyre |
FREE
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January 28, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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8 p.m. - Midnight
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Old School Duo |
FREE
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January 31, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Cowboy Mouth and Koko Taylor |
FREE
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February 5, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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7 p.m.
Cowboy Mouth is New Orleans rock n' roll. Annually presenting roughly 200 shows per year, releasing nearly a dozen records, and featured on TV shows and radio stations everywhere, Cowboy Mouth has been seen and heard by millions of fans worldwide. For more than 15 years, the members of Cowboy Mouth have preached and shouted at the top of their lungs the joys of being alive and the joys of being in and from New Orleans, sharing a slice of Mardi Gras heaven with fans around the world. As frontman Fred LeBlanc said, "If The Neville Brothers and The Clash had a baby, it would be Cowboy Mouth."
Learn more about Cowboy Mouth and listen to their songs at their webisite.
In the early 1970s, Taylor was among the first of the South Side Chicago blues artists to find work—and an audience—on the city’s white North Side. In 1972, Koko played at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival in front of more people than ever before (including a young Bruce Iglauer). Atlantic Records recorded the festival (including her performance) and released a live album, which brought Koko to the attention of a large, national audience. In 1975, Koko found a home with the city’s newest blues label, Iglauer’s Alligator Records. Her first album for the fledgling label, I Got What It Takes (AL 4706), earned her a Grammy nomination. Since then, Koko’s recorded eight more albums for Alligator (and received five more Grammy nominations) and has made numerous guest appearances on various tribute albums and recordings of her famous friends. She’s been in movies and on television, on radio and in print all over the world.
Learn more about Koko and listen to her songs at her webisite.
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Cheech and Chong Light Up America |
$80 - $90
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February 20, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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TWO SHOWS!
7 and 10 p.m.
Get ready to laugh out loud as Richard "Cheech" Marin and Tommy Chong, of the popular comedy duo Cheech and Chong, take the stage. Their memorable no-holds-barred attitude is sure to surface as they "light up" the stage for an evening of pure hilarity.
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Funk Brothers and Ray Parker Jr. |
Sales Start:
1/16/2009
$25 - $35
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February 27, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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8 p.m.
In 1959, Berry Gordy gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on "My Girl," "Bernadette," I Was Made to Love Her," and every other hit from Motown's Detroit era.
By the end of their phenomenal run, this unheralded group of musicians had played on more number ones hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beatles combined - which makes them the greatest hit machine in the history of popular music. They called themselves the Funk Brothers.
Learn more about the band and hear some of their songs on their MySpace page.
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, and Producer Ray Parker Jr. had hits as Raydio (the million-selling Jack and Jill, You Can't Change That), Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio (Two Places at the Same Time, A Woman Needs Love [Just Like You Do]"), Ray Parker Jr. (the number one R&B and pop gold single "Ghostbusters"), and co-wrote hit songs for Rufus and Chaka Khan (the number one "You Got the Love" from fall 1974) and Barry White ("You See the Trouble With Me" from spring 1976).
Learn more about Ray and hear some of his music at his website. |
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Tribute to the King -
Starring Ryan Pelton
with special guests
The Imperials |
$15 - $35
|
January 5-8, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
|
FOUR SHOWS!
January 5 - 7:30 p.m. (Includes contest daily finals)
January 6 - 7:30 p.m. (Includes contest daily finals)
January 7 - 7:30 p.m. (Includes contest daily finals)
January 8 - 7:30 p.m. (Contest Grand Championship) |
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Cheap Trick |
$35 - $45
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January 14-16, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
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THREE SHOWS!
8 p.m.
Cheap Trick may be one of the most covered bands of all time. Since the '70s they’ve been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and the late '80s lighter-waving favorite, “The Flame,” Cheap Trick are a musical institution.
Listen to songs, and learn more about the band at their website. |
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Jim Peterik & World Stage |
$40 - $50
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January 18, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
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8 p.m.
No history of Chicago rock would be complete without a chapter on Jim Peterik. As lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and songwriter for The Ides of March from 1964 to 1973, he helped propel them to #1 on the national charts (at age 19) with their horn-driven classic “Vehicle”. (You may remember it by it’s opening line, “I’m the friendly stranger in the black sedan, won’t you hop inside my car”) Other Ides hits include the British invasion influenced, “You Wouldn’t Listen” in 1966 (#7 in Chicago, #42 nationally) and “LA. Goodbye” (#1 for five weeks in Chicago).
Listen to songs and learn more about Jim Peterik at his website. |
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Rodney Atkins
with special guest - Lost Trailers |
$20 - $30
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January 22, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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8 p.m.
If you’re looking for an artist with the bona fide credentials to sing a country song, look no further. Rodney Atkins’ latest album, If You’re Going Through Hell, captures every aspect of his life, from his humble, multiple-adoption beginning, to his rural east Tennessee upbringing, to his present-day, stick to your roots
convictions.
And judging by his breakout success in 2006—If You’re Going Through Hell,
recently certified gold, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart;
the title track spent four weeks atop the Billboard country singles chart, earning Billboard Most Played Song of 2006 and SESAC Song of the Year honors. The follow-up single, “Watching You,” written by Rodney about his son, Elijah, spent 2 weeks at #1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts.
Learn more about Rodney and listen to his songs at his webisite.
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Think Floyd USA |
$20
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January 23, 2009 |
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Northern Lights Theater |
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8 p.m.
Dark Side Of The Moon Show!
Normally covering material from "Piper at the Gates of Dawn" through "Division Bell," Think Floyd USA takes the listener on a musical and visual celebration through the Pink Floyd galaxy. For this performance, Think Floyd will be covering the entire Dark Side of the Moon album.
Think Floyd USA is not just another tribute band. It is a celebration of one of rocks most innovative and enduring legends. Recognized as THE AMERICAN PINK FLOYD SHOW, THINK FLOYD USA comes ready to impress performing all of Pink Floyd's classic hits from legendary albums such as Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and the all time classic, The Wall.
Live concert features include dynamic sound effects, video projection, choreographed lighting design, laser production, and nine of the USA's finest musicians.
Listen to songs and learn more about Think Floyd USA at their website.
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|
Tribute to the King -
Starring Ryan Pelton
with special guests
The Imperials |
$15 - $35
|
January 5-8, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
|
FOUR SHOWS!
January 5 - 7:30 p.m. (Includes contest daily finals)
January 6 - 7:30 p.m. (Includes contest daily finals)
January 7 - 7:30 p.m. (Includes contest daily finals)
January 8 - 7:30 p.m. (Contest Grand Championship) |
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Cheap Trick |
$35 - $45
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January 14-16, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
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THREE SHOWS!
8 p.m.
Cheap Trick may be one of the most covered bands of all time. Since the '70s they’ve been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and the late '80s lighter-waving favorite, “The Flame,” Cheap Trick are a musical institution.
Listen to songs, and learn more about the band at their website. |
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Jim Peterik & World Stage |
$40 - $50
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January 18, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
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8 p.m.
No history of Chicago rock would be complete without a chapter on Jim Peterik. As lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and songwriter for The Ides of March from 1964 to 1973, he helped propel them to #1 on the national charts (at age 19) with their horn-driven classic “Vehicle”. (You may remember it by it’s opening line, “I’m the friendly stranger in the black sedan, won’t you hop inside my car”) Other Ides hits include the British invasion influenced, “You Wouldn’t Listen” in 1966 (#7 in Chicago, #42 nationally) and “LA. Goodbye” (#1 for five weeks in Chicago).
Listen to songs and learn more about Jim Peterik at his website. |
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Rodney Atkins
with special guest - Lost Trailers |
$20 - $30
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January 22, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
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8 p.m.
If you’re looking for an artist with the bona fide credentials to sing a country song, look no further. Rodney Atkins’ latest album, If You’re Going Through Hell, captures every aspect of his life, from his humble, multiple-adoption beginning, to his rural east Tennessee upbringing, to his present-day, stick to your roots
convictions.
And judging by his breakout success in 2006—If You’re Going Through Hell,
recently certified gold, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart;
the title track spent four weeks atop the Billboard country singles chart, earning Billboard Most Played Song of 2006 and SESAC Song of the Year honors. The follow-up single, “Watching You,” written by Rodney about his son, Elijah, spent 2 weeks at #1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts.
Learn more about Rodney and listen to his songs at his webisite.
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Cowboy Mouth and Koko Taylor |
FREE
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February 5, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
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7 p.m.
Cowboy Mouth is New Orleans rock n' roll. Annually presenting roughly 200 shows per year, releasing nearly a dozen records, and featured on TV shows and radio stations everywhere, Cowboy Mouth has been seen and heard by millions of fans worldwide. For more than 15 years, the members of Cowboy Mouth have preached and shouted at the top of their lungs the joys of being alive and the joys of being in and from New Orleans, sharing a slice of Mardi Gras heaven with fans around the world. As frontman Fred LeBlanc said, "If The Neville Brothers and The Clash had a baby, it would be Cowboy Mouth."
Learn more about Cowboy Mouth and listen to their songs at their webisite.
In the early 1970s, Taylor was among the first of the South Side Chicago blues artists to find work—and an audience—on the city’s white North Side. In 1972, Koko played at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival in front of more people than ever before (including a young Bruce Iglauer). Atlantic Records recorded the festival (including her performance) and released a live album, which brought Koko to the attention of a large, national audience. In 1975, Koko found a home with the city’s newest blues label, Iglauer’s Alligator Records. Her first album for the fledgling label, I Got What It Takes (AL 4706), earned her a Grammy nomination. Since then, Koko’s recorded eight more albums for Alligator (and received five more Grammy nominations) and has made numerous guest appearances on various tribute albums and recordings of her famous friends. She’s been in movies and on television, on radio and in print all over the world.
Learn more about Koko and listen to her songs at her webisite.
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Cheech and Chong Light Up America |
$80 - $90
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February 20, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
|
TWO SHOWS!
7 and 10 p.m.
Get ready to laugh out loud as Richard "Cheech" Marin and Tommy Chong, of the popular comedy duo Cheech and Chong, take the stage. Their memorable no-holds-barred attitude is sure to surface as they "light up" the stage for an evening of pure hilarity.
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|
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|
Funk Brothers and Ray Parker Jr. |
Sales Start:
1/16/2009
$25 - $35
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February 27, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
|
8 p.m.
In 1959, Berry Gordy gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on "My Girl," "Bernadette," I Was Made to Love Her," and every other hit from Motown's Detroit era.
By the end of their phenomenal run, this unheralded group of musicians had played on more number ones hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beatles combined - which makes them the greatest hit machine in the history of popular music. They called themselves the Funk Brothers.
Learn more about the band and hear some of their songs on their MySpace page.
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, and Producer Ray Parker Jr. had hits as Raydio (the million-selling Jack and Jill, You Can't Change That), Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio (Two Places at the Same Time, A Woman Needs Love [Just Like You Do]"), Ray Parker Jr. (the number one R&B and pop gold single "Ghostbusters"), and co-wrote hit songs for Rufus and Chaka Khan (the number one "You Got the Love" from fall 1974) and Barry White ("You See the Trouble With Me" from spring 1976).
Learn more about Ray and hear some of his music at his website. |
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|
Tribute to the King Contest |
FREE
|
|
January 5-8, 2009 |
|
Northern Lights Theater |
|
January 5 - Noon & 3 p.m. (Preiminaries)
January 6 - Noon & 3 p.m. (Preiminaries)
January 7 - Noon & 3 p.m. (Preiminaries)
January 8 - 3 p.m. (Wild Card Round) |
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The Acoustix |
FREE
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January 7, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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8 p.m. - Midnight
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Keith Pulvermacher & Ryan McIntyre |
FREE
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January 10, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Al White |
FREE
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January 14, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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8 p.m. – Midnight
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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3D |
FREE
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January 17, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Scott E. Berendt |
FREE
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January 21, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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8 p.m. - Midnight
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Marcell |
FREE
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January 24, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Ryan McIntyre |
FREE
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January 28, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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8 p.m. - Midnight
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Old School Duo |
FREE
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January 31, 2009 |
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Bar 360 |
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9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Experience live entertainment in the heart of the Casino at Bar 360. |
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Cowboy Mouth and Koko Taylor |
FREE
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February 5, 2009 | | | |
