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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 10

LOCATION: Main Stage, Peg Bond Center (The Riverwalk – 151 N. Island Avenue)

  • 6:00-8:00 pm – Kashmir

    A Led Zeppelin tribute band known for authentic 1970s style performances with vintage gear and costumes that recreates the Zeppelin concert experience.

  • 9:00-11:00 pm – Sixteen Candles

    A nostalgia band playing a wide range of music from the 1980s.

Saturday, July 11

LOCATION: Main Stage, Peg Bond Center (The Riverwalk – 151 N. Island Avenue)

  • 3:00-5:00 pm – This End Up Band

    This End Up is a six-piece band with nearly 20 years of experience, delivering energetic covers of rock, pop, and country hits by artists from Aretha Franklin to Bruno Mars.

  • 6:00-8:00 pm – Libido Funk Circus

    An over-the-top tribute band playing 1970s disco music, and rock from the 1960s to today.

  • 9:00-11:00 pm – 7th Heaven

    This legendary Chicago band is known for high energy shows, original hits like “Stoplight,” and their iconic 30-songs-in-30-minutes medley of ’70s and ’80s classics.

Sunday, July 12

LOCATION: Main Stage, Peg Bond Center (The Riverwalk – 151 N. Island Avenue)

  • 1:00-3:00 pm – Beyond the Blonde

    Enjoy a high-energy tribute to P!NK, Gwen Stefani, and Lady Gaga with hit songs and signature costume changes. Sing and dance along!

  • 4:00-6:00 pm – Simple Remedy

This Chicago band fuses country, folk, rock, blues, and soul, delivering energetic shows, authentic storytelling, and classic-to-modern covers.