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Summer Shows Abound...in Chicago and Abroad!

ArtsWarrior has bands, will travel! Artswarrior bands have been providing summer diversion at Fests, parks and other outdoor venues near and far. From "Taste of Chicago," where Guitarra Azul & 1969 both turned heads; to the burbs with shows all over by Guitarra Azul plus R-Gang, Soul Cookin’, Billy Croft & 5 Alarm; to the Midwest, such as Billy Croft’s show at The Yardarm for Dubuque’s Air Show and Fireworks, 1969’s appearance at Port Washington’s Fish Day Fest in Wisconsin or R-Gang’s shows at The Abbey in Fontana; to Graná Louise’s appearances in Sweden, Spain & Holland... the bands are all building audiences wherever they go.

Guitarra Azul’s two original CDs have been selling like hotcakes, and everyone is asking “when’s the next one coming out?” All we can say is, they’re working on it.

There’s lots more to come before summer is done, so be sure to check the schedules below for the next show in your neck of the woods.

Soul Cookin’ entertains at the summer concerts opener
for Carol Stream


Blues divas, Graná & Deitra Farr tear it up at Sweden’s Amal’s Blues Festival


Graná Louise brings Troublemakers to the
Annual Blues Picnic in Madison

R-Gang performed for a record crowd at Geneva’s Swedish Days fest


Stefano & Co. (Guitarra Azul) get down in Schaumburg

Guitarra Azul wows the Taste of Chicago crowd
at the Best Buy stage

1969 vocalists bring back the psychedelic era in Glendale Heights
1969 was paired with American English in Northlake
Guitarra Azul performs for a Strike at Cancer
fundraiser in September

Billy Croft will pay Tribute to Iowa Firefighters in September

 

 

Making a Difference

A number of ArtsWarrior bands are helping to make a difference with shows this summer. 1969 is donating 50% of the proceeds from the sale of their cds to the to the Strike at Cancer Foundation, which provides emotional support to cancer patients in the area. Come out to a show this summer, buy a cd and help someone to deal with cancer! Guitarra Azul is performing for a fundraiser to benefit the same organization later this summer.
http://www.strikeatcancer.org/events.html

Billy Croft & 5 Alarm are helping a group of Midwest firefighters to collect can tabs this summer to raise money for Shrine Hospital’s Burn Units, to help kids who have sustained burns. You can help by popping off the tabs from your soda or juice cans when you’re done and bring the tabs to their next show. They’ll be collecting the tabs at shows all summer.
http://www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Main

Billy is a fireman, so he likes helping fellow firefighters. He and his 5 Alarm Band are doing a special Tribute to Firefighters benefit show in Green Island, Iowa, this autumn to help the Iowa Firefighters Association maintain the Iowa Firefighters Memorial in Coralville, IA. One third of the ticket price will go towards this statewide effort. The show takes place on Sat, Sept. 18 at Mooney Hollow Barn & Music Center in Green Island, along the Mississippi River just south of Dubuque.

Advance tickets on sale NOW at:
http://mooneyhollowbarn.com/
or call Kevin: (563) 580-9497. Credit cards accepted.
http://www.iafireassn.org/



 

Holiday Parties, Weddings, Fundraisers, Concerts

Whatever the occasion, let ArtsWarrior help fill the bill with great musical entertainment. We specialize in great 20th Century music (for 21st Century people). Each and every band is known for high quality musicianship, professional leadership and attention to detail, so there's never a question about the outcome: a great time had by all! We can fit just about any budget.

Call Barbara at 708-386-0285 to get started!




EVERY Monday 9pm
Grana' Louise & TroubleMaker @ Blue Chicago
736 N. Clark, Chicago

MOST Fridays, 8:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Maya del Sol
144 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
Call 708-358-9800 or check schedule:
http://www.guitarraazul.com/

Wed, July 21, 7pm
Billy Croft & 5-Alarm @ Bob Walters Commons
28W751 Stafford Pl, Warrenville

Thur, July 22, 6pm
Guitarra Azul @ Botanic Gardens Hot Summer Nights
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/evenings/index.php

Thur, July 22, 7pm
R-Gang @ Port Clinton Square
Central St., Highland Park

Fri, July 23, 7pm
1969 @ Sugar Grove CornBoil Fest
Main St., Sugar Grove
http://www.sugargrovecornboil.org/

Fri, July 23, 9pm
R-Gang @ Porter’s Oyster Bar
446 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake

Sat, July 24, 7pm
1969 @ Captain’s Quarters
38283 N. Bolton Place, Antioch

Sat, July 24, 9pm
Billy Croft @ Tavern on La Grange
5403 S. La Grange Rd., Countryside

Sat, July 24
R-Gang @ wedding

Sun, July 25, 3pm
R-Gang @ Captain’s Quarters
38283 N. Bolton Place, Antioch

Sun, July 25, 5:30pm
1969 @ Kracklauer Park
Rt. 45 & Courtland, Mundelein


Wed, July 28, 7:45pm
Guitarra Azul @ Village Green
349 Main St., Park Forest

Thur, July 29, 9pm
Guitarra Azul @ Tavern on La Grange
5403 S. La Grange Rd., Countryside
http://tavernonlagrange.com/

Fri, July 30
6pm: Billy Croft & 5-Alarm
8pm: R-Gang
Hampshire Coon Creek Days
400 W. Jefferson, Hampshire
http://www.hampshirecooncreekdays.com/

Sat, July 31, 7pm
1969 @ GTO Tigers Club Show
Pheasant Run Convention Center
North Ave., St. Charles
http://www.cruisintigersgto.com

Sat, July 31, 9pm
R-Gang @ Jilly’s
103 Main St., Naperville

Sun, Aug. 1, 5:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Scoville Park
Lake St. & Oak Park Ave, Oak Park

Sun, Aug. 1, 6:30pm
R-Gang @ Heritage Park
1154 Ridge Rd., Munster, IN

Tue, Aug 3, 6pm
1969 @ Botanic Gardens Music on the Esplanade
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/evenings/index.php

Thur, Aug. 5, 7pm
R-Gang @ It’s Thursday! Concerts
Church St. & Maple, Evanston

Fri, Aug. 6, 5pm
R-Gang @ Taste of Orland Park
14650 S. Ravinia, Orland Park

Sat, Aug 7, 7pm
1969 @ Captain’s Quarters
COME EARLY FOR THE BIKINI CONTEST!
38283 N. Bolton Place, Antioch
http://captainsquartersmarina.com/

Sun, Aug. 8, 1pm
Guitarra Azul @ Taste of Orland Park
14650 S. Ravinia, Orland Park

Sun, Aug. 8, 6pm
Soul Cookin’ @ Pavilion Gazebo
1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village

Tue, Aug. 10, 6pm
Soul Cookin’ @ Pavilion Gazebo
1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village

Thur, Aug. 12, 6:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Glen Town Center
1951 Tower Ave., Glenview

Fri & Sat, Aug. 13-14, 9pm
R-Gang @ The Abbey Resort
Fontana, WI
http://www.theabbeyresort.com/index.cfm

Thur, Aug. 14, 9pm
1969 @ Tavern on La Grange
CELEBRATE WOODSTOCK WEEKEND!
5403 S. La Grange Rd., Countryside
http://tavernonlagrange.com/

Guitarra Azul has performed for very large, appreciative crowds this summer, such as this one of close to 1,000 at Schaumburg’s Prairie Arts Center. Find out why at one of their upcoming shows!
Billy Croft had the party going on at The Yardarm in Dubuque over July 4th weekend. He’ll return to the area for a special Tribute to Firemen show at the Mooney Hollow Barn in Sept.
There was barely room on the dance floor at 1969’s last
appearance at Captain’s Quarters. Be sure to come out
for the next one!

R-Gang brings the dance party with them wherever they go!

Sun, Aug. 15, 5:30pm
R-Gang @ Scoville Park
Lake St. & Oak Park Ave., Oak Park

Mon, Aug. 16, 6:30pm
R-Gang @ Central Square
222 E. 9th St., Lockport

Thur, Aug. 19, 7pm
Billy Croft & the 5-Alarm @ It’s Thursday! Concerts
Church St. & Maple, Evanston

Thur, Aug. 19, 8pm
R-Gang @ Tavern on La Grange
5403 S. La Grange Rd., Countryside
http://tavernonlagrange.com/

Fri, Aug. 20, 9pm
1969 @ Dock’s Bar & Grill
313 E. Liberty St. (Rt. 176), Wauconda

Sat, Aug. 21, 9pm
R-Gang @ Jilly’s
103 Main St., Naperville

Sat, Aug. 21, 9pm
Sam Savage @ Tavern on La Grange
5403 S. La Grange Rd., Countryside
http://tavernonlagrange.com/

Fri, Aug. 27, 9pm
R-Gang @ The Grotto
3011 Butterfield Rd, Oak Brook

Sat, Aug. 28, 9pm
R-Gang @ Dolce Amore
2112 Winding River Dr., Naperville
www.dolcearmorenaperville.com

Sun, Aug. 29, 3pm
R-Gang @ Captain’s Quarters
38283 N. Bolton Place, Antioch

Fri, Sep. 3, 7pm
1969 @ Walworth County Fair
Elkhorn, WI

Fri, Sep. 3, 8:30pm
R-Gang @ Taste of Melrose Park
MAIN STAGE
1000 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park

Sat, Sep. 4, 8:30pm
R-Gang @ Taste of Melrose Park
BEER GARDEN STAGE
1000 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park

Sun, Sep. 5, 6:30pm
R-Gang @ Taste of Melrose Park
BEER GARDEN STAGE
1000 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park

Fri, Sep. 10, 8pm
R-Gang @ Ki’s Restaurant
705 North Ave., Glendale Hts

Sat, Sep. 11
Lakeview Festival of the Arts
1:15pm: Guitarra Azul
4:30pm: R-Gang
Broadway & Aldine, Chicago

Sat, Sep. 11, 9pm
R-Gang @ Dock’s Bar & Grill
313 E. Liberty St. (Rt. 176), Wauconda

Sat, Sep. 11
Billy Croft & 5-Alarm @ fundraiser
Oswego

Sun, Sep. 12
Guitarra Azul @ fundraiser
Grayslake

Fri, Sep. 17, 9pm
R-Gang @ Jilly’s
103 Main St., Naperville

Sun, Sep. 12
Soul Cookin’ @ fundraiser
Lake Forest

Sat, Sep. 18, 5pm
R-Gang @ Berwyn Otoberfest
Oak Park Ave. & Windsor, Berwyn

Sat, Sep. 18, 7pm
1969 @ Captain’s Quarters
38283 N. Bolton Place, Antioch
http://captainsquartersmarina.com/

Sat, Sep 18, 9pm
R-Gang @ Sergio’s Cucina Italiana
280 N. Rohlwing Rd., Itasca

Sat, Sep. 11, 9pm
Billy Croft & 5-Alarm @ Mooney Hollow Barn
Tribute to Firemen Show
Green Island, IA
http://www.mooneyhollowbarn.com/

Fri, Sep. 24, 7pm
R-Gang @ Galena Brewing Co.
227 N. Main St., Galena

Sat, Sep. 25
R-Gang @ wedding

 

 



 

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