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.