Music

Dani Holland interviewed Ira Dean, former Trick Pony member, now a solo artist in country music. He's on tour with Brooks and Dunn right now. Ira is on tour with them playing bass guitar and singing backup vocals

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour stop at Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre has been postponed until Aug. 6.

The show will include The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik, The Buckinghams, Cryan' Shames and New Colony Six.

Lockport Township High School’s treble a cappella group secured its place at the International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals in New York City in April.

The Morrison Ecumenical Chorus will present the Lent and Easter portions of G.F. Handel’s “Messiah” on Palm Sunday, April 13, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson St. in Morrison.

The Joliet American Legion Band’s spring concert will also feature refreshments, raffles and a silent auction.

The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.

Check out these concerts in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Will counties, the Illinois Valley and the Sauk Valley in April.

At 7 p.m. today, March 28, pianist Leon Guallart will be presenting “The Comfort Project” in the living room of the Frank Lloyd Wright home at 701 S. Harrison Ave., Kankakee.

Entertainment will range from a Margarita & Sangria Festival to comedy, an edgy play, a banjo great, Paint & Sip Night! and an exhibit paying tribute to inspiring Illinois pioneer women.

The show will capture the essence of rock ‘n’ roll through the eyes of deejay Lester the Nightfly, who lived the wild lifestyle that defined the 70s.

Drew Wiegman, the self-taught improvisational cellist and TikTok sensation, will be performing his unique cello compositions in his hometown of Grayslake at 7 p.m. March 29 and at 3 p.m. March 30.

The April 12 and 13 concerts will be at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in downtown St. Charles.

The concerts will be presented in three services, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 4; 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5; and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 6.

This Beatles tribute band was hand-selected by Louise Harrison, the sister of the late George Harrison. The band will perform Friday, March 28.

Performer Doug Varty will pay tribute to Rod Stewart Friday, May 2.

The Jerry E. Lewis Memorial Scholarship would provide financial assistance to Illinois high school seniors who plan to major in music at the college level.

An eclectic weekend will color March with everything from rising young vocalists to Broadway tunes in a heartfelt benefit for the love of live theater, a true-history play and an arts and crafts fair.

Wiegman is a native of Grayslake and will perform original pieces March 29 & 30 at the College of Lake County.

Tusk: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Friday, May 16.

The line-up is stacked with locally and nationally acclaimed DJs and music artists like Fast Eddie, DJ Julian Jumpin Perez, DJ Mike “Hitman” Wilson, DJ Mickey Mixin Oliver, DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper, DJ Tim Spinnin Schommer and DJ Kickin Kenny Cahill.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

The April 5 concert will present jazzy, big band versions of symphonic movements from works of Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler and Copland.

The band’s catalog consists of generational anthems such as “Good Things,” You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho” and “Closer To Free” and more.

Black Violin will perform Sunday, April 27 at the College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center.

Streator Fest announced its musical lineup for its summer festival, which includes headline acts Quiet Riot, Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners and Theory of a Deadman.

One of These Nights, a tribute to the Eagles and their solo work, is known in the industry as the ultimate Eagles tribute, playing classic Eagles hits note-for-note. Tickets are on sale now for $3.

The NIU Steelband has performed in venues throughout the U.S. and internationally, winning accolades and gaining recognition and followers wherever they appear.

Burton Cummings of classic rock pioneers The Guess Who will bring his 60th Anniversary Hits Tour to the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

The rock band will appear at the downtown Joliet theatre May 1.

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying journey through the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour in addition to songs from the early years all the way to Abbey Road.

The Doo Wop Project’s brand new 90-minute show, “Echoes of the Street,” keeps the classic sounds of doo wop alive for audiences of all ages.

The program for each concert opens with “Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto” by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. Award-winning violinist Yang Liu will perform the concerto encircled by lit candles.

The blues-funk jam band returns to downtown Aurora Saturday, April 5.

A St. Patrick's Day eve concert, a noted guest flutist showcased by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, jazz greats, military memorabilia and a day devoted to native plants are featured in DuPage and Cook counties.

Concerts will be performed April 27 at New England Congregational Church in Aurora, April 28 in Chicago and May 4 in Evanston.

Rick Lindy & The Jukebox Legends will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at the Egyptian Theatre.

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in the 2015 movie “The Price,” James Dupré, on vocals. Travis will be at the show to interact with fans and his band.

This spectacular tribute show celebrates the iconic sounds of Styx and their timeless progressive rock masterpieces that have captivated audiences for decades.

Mangler: Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day weekend? How about starting it with us on Friday night, March 14? Classical Blast in Kilts is coming to us on tour.

Musical performances hosted by Wright In Kankakee at the Frank Lloyd Wright B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee.

McConnell has also co-written songs with country stars such as Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Martina McBride, Brantley Gilbert and Brothers Osborne.

As of Monday, standings in the Class B division were 1. Monmouth (M.-Roseville), 708; 2. Oregon, 588; and 3. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), 567

Celtic Angels will perform more both contemporary and traditional Irish music at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb.

The SBC Voice Finalists Concert is filled with an array of vocal musical selections ranging from Broadway to classical operatic aria and song.

From glass collectibles to a celebration of women's history and art to concerts and theater, fun is in store in DuPage and Cook counties.

The powerhouse trio, made up of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart along with their cousin Trea Swindle, shot to fame after earning the “Group Golden Buzzer” on America’s Got Talent."

Coming up around the Joliet area. Jazz Showcase and Taco Night at Lockport East H.S., "Calendar Girls" at Front Street Theatre in Mokena and a beer and wine tasting fundraiser for Zonta Club to name a few.

The free performance will be at Aurora Christian School.

The Wednesdays @ One programs at the Baker Community Center in St. Charles are free of charge.