JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC ALL THREE DAYS OF THE SUMMER SUNSET FESTIVAL!
Friday, August 29
8:00 – 10:30 p.m.
MDR
Saturday, August 30
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
The Jolly Ringwalds
9:00 – 10:30 p.m.
Disco Circus
Sunday, August 31
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
The PraSSillas
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
In the Stix
8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
ARRA
More information on bands is available below. If you are interested in performing at the Summer Sunset Festival, please contact us.
Friday, August 29th
7:30 – 10:30 PM
Modern Day Romeos
With over a thousand shows for all these years, every weekend, MDR has remained a top drawing party band with impressive numbers in any venue or festival and entertaining many at weddings and corporate events. All six of its members have come together from different musical backgrounds to create one of the most fun, unique and high-energy shows that you can experience locally.
The musical selection of MDR is about as wide as it gets. The spectrum includes motown classics, classic rock treasures, metal anthems, 80’s favorites, 90’s gems, and the top hits of the 2000’s. MDR alter most of the songs to their own style and add a lot of comedy and medleys to make your favorite songs new to you again. Their fan base ranges from 21 to 61 on a regular basis and they make sure to have something for everyone.
Saturday, August 30th
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Midwest Dueling Pianos
Midwest Dueling Pianos interactive musical comedy experience will have you singing, shouting, dancing and laughing. Guests provide the direction of the show to our performers by writing their favorite songs on request slips that they bring up to the pianos. Our young, energetic and exciting entertainers then perform these songs, while urging the audience to participate. The fact that many of their favorite Rock, R&B and Rap songs can actually be performed on the piano will leave guests wide-eyed and amazed. To further the crowd interaction, we may also bring some of the audience up onto the stage to perform a song, dance, and/or skit for their fellow audience members that will bring the house down.
Saturday, August 30th
4:00 – 5:0 PM
No Turn on Red
No Turn On Red is a powerhouse funk band that delivers thick, killer grooves infused with a distinctive New Orleans brass band flair. The group is made up of seasoned professional musicians who have honed their craft and risen through the ranks of the Chicago music scene. Their performances are a testament to their dedication and expertise, offering audiences a rich blend of old school funk, danceable grooves, and meticulously chosen covers.
The band’s music lineup is deeply rooted in funk traditions, drawing inspiration from influential acts like The Meters, Rebirth Brass Band, and James Brown. Their repertoire also reflects the innovative spirit of artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Dirty Dozen, Lettuce, Tower of Power, Galactic, and Stevie Wonder. This eclectic mix of influences ensures that No Turn On Red delivers a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly original.
Saturday, August 30th
6:30 – 8:00 PM
The Jolly Ringwalds
The Jolly Ringwalds are a neon carousel of 80s celebration. Their cornucopia of the best dance, rock and new wave of the decade will have audiences of all ages on their feet and will also re-introduce them to the songs they forgot they loved.
The Jolly Ringwalds boast a minimum of 3 vocalists onstage at all times and all band members are highly trained in-demand musicians who frequently perform at fests, weddings, corporate events, car shows, libraries, school assemblies, clubs and more.
Saturday, August 30th
9:00 – 10:30 PM
Disco Circus
The Disco Circus, a Chicago-based disco/funk tribute band, offers a NEXT LEVEL nostalgic experience that seamlessly blends the thrill of a 3-ring circus with the infectious rhythms of the grooviest tunes from the 1970s. Imagine the scene: three dynamic lead vocalists, two female and one male, commanding the stage with the authority of seasoned ringleaders, orchestrating the funky festivities with finesse and flair. Behind them, the stage is set ablaze by the tightest and grooviest band in all the land, boasting a lineup of drums, bass, guitar, percussion, and horns that pulse with energy and enthusiasm. While rooted in the esteemed Chicago band, Libido Funk Circus, The Disco Circus distinguishes itself with additional players, a fresh stage show, and funk-tastic outfits, crafting an over-the-top spectacle that stands alone in its uniqueness and vibrancy.
Sunday, August 31st
3:00 – 4:30 PM
The PraSSillas
The PriSSillas are one of the hottest ‘Classy Rock’ bands in the Chicagoland area, connecting music from a long list of iconic classic, modern and alternative artists. Their setlist is packed with something for everyone from Led Zeppelin to Green Day, Dolly Parton to White Stripes, to the Kinks to the Doobie Brothers, Pearl Jam to Harry Stiles and much more, including medleys you won’t hear elsewhere.
Every engaging, interactive performance is delivered with high energy, humor, strong harmonies, and a contagious chemistry. The PriSSillas are also family friendly and LOVE engaging the kids!
As longtime friends and collaborators, The PriSSillas combine their talent, passion, and signature sound to bring a unique, musical experience.
Sunday, August 31st
5:30 – 7:00 PM
In the Stix
In The Stix is one of the hottest Modern Country cover bands to emerge out of Chicagoland area. Bringing you a great country music experience from modern hits to your favorite classics! The band members are a talented, highly cohesive unit, with a great stage presence, full of energy, performing every show at our best. Each member comes from a slightly different background of music, but the one thing we all have in common is that we love country music.
Inspired by touring acts such as Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Luke Bryan, FGL, Randy Houser etc. The band works to get you fired up, moving, dancing and involved in the show and keep you comin’ back for more!
Sunday, August 31st
8:00 – 9:30 PM
ARRA
ARRA is one of the best and largest drawing classic rock cover bands in the Chicagoland area, and has been for the past 2 decades! They were also voted BEST CLASSIC ROCK BAND in the Nitelife Best of the Burbs Contest for the 5th year in a row!
By performing the biggest hits by the biggest bands of all time, with precision and excellence… it has been, and continues to be, the secret to their success. Their unparalleled vocal harmonies and incredible musicianship is also what has brought them to being one of the most sought after club and festival bands in the Chicago area markets.