Live Music

Bands will perform throughout the 3-day festival at the Main stage located at the peg bond center (151 N. IsLand Avenue)


Friday, July 7

LOCATION: Main Stage, PEG BOND CENTER (The Riverwalk - 151 N. Island Avenue)

  • 6:00-8:00 pm - Band: The Wayouts

    The Wayouts are the newest standout on the Chicago festival scene. Dedicated exclusively to garage rock hits from the 1960’s, 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, The Dave Clark Five, and tons more — songs everybody knows with no run-of-the-mill “oldies.”

  • 9:00-11:00 pm - Band: Modern Day Romeos

    With over 1,000 shows spanning two decades, Modern Day Romeos, has remained a top drawing party band with impressive numbers in any venue. The band’s musical selection includes Motown classics, classic rock treasures, metal anthems, 80s favorites, 90s gems, and the top hits of the 2000s. The band alters most of the songs to their own style and adds a lot of comedy and medleys to make favorite songs sound new.


Saturday, July 8

LOCATION: MAIN Stage, PEG BOND CENTER (The Riverwalk - 151 N. Island Avenue)

  • 3:00-5:00 pm - Band: Paul & Jay Band

    The Paul & Jay Band is an all-inclusive, sing-along, clap-along, interactive musical group. Their playlist includes a variety of songs that will make you sing and applaud! They perform your favorite acoustic rock, Indie, ‘80s, classic rock, blues, disco, alternative rock, and many current hits, too. Paul & Jay will have you laughing, cheering, singing and dancing all night long!

  • 6:00-8:00 pm - Band: Radio Gaga

    Radio Gaga is a Vegas-style production show featuring the “Concert that Never Was.” In a parallel universe where rock and pop icons are immortal, Freddie Mercury and Lady Gaga meet and begin a beautiful friendship that extends past reality. Acting as muses for each other, they take their act on the road. The show features choreographed dancers, costume changes, interactive moments, video displays, high-energy and many hits from both Queen and Lady Gaga!

  • 9:00-11:00 pm - Band: Lounge Puppets

    The Lounge Puppets are Chicago’s premier ‘80s hairband and arena rock tribute band. Playing favorites from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Van Halen, and more, this band is sure to rock you with its electrifying show!


Sunday, July 9

LOCATION: MAIN Stage, PEG BOND CENTER (The Riverwalk - 151 N. Island Avenue)

  • 12:00-12:45 pm - Miss Jamie (for Children)

    Miss Jamie: Planting Seeds through Song! Miss Jamie from the Farm takes young kids and their families on an imaginative musical adventure to her “farm,” where they learn values like hard work, healthy eating, and being kind to animals and to each other. With the help of farm animal puppets and songs both familiar and new, Miss Jamie’s Farm kids music show will leave everyone stomping their boots and hollering for more fruits and veggies!

  • 1:00-3:00 pm - Band: Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band

    The ultimate party band, celebrating the beach, warm summer sun, and island fun. Playing plenty of Jimmy Buffett favorites, they also jam out hits by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Paul Simon, Dick Dale, Jerry Jeff Walker, and many others.

  • 4:00-6:00 pm - Band: Hillbilly Rockstarz

    Hillbilly Rockstarz is a versatile band, playing top 40 country rock hits along with classic rock favorites. Their repertoire includes Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Johnny Cash, Kenny Chesney, Band Perry, Sara Evans, Billy Currington, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Big Rich, and even some Taylor Swift for the younger fans.