Lakeside Festival 2024 Bands
July 4th:
Journeyman
July 4, 8:00 pm - Pabst Stage
JOURNEYMAN – The ONLY nationally touring tribute to ERIC CLAPTON!
Fronted by Shaun Hague (Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Amos Lee, John Waite), JOURNEYMAN has become the #1 tribute to Clapton. With over 50 years of music to choose from, JOURNEYMAN covers it all – “Layla”, “Badge”, “The Core”, “White Room”, “Lay Down Sally”, “Tulsa Time”, “Cocaine” and many more.
JOHNNY RUSSLER & THE BEACH BUM BAND
Celebrating the beach, warm summer sun, and island fun, Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band are the ultimate party band. Playing plenty of Jimmy Buffett favorites, they also jam out to hits by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Paul Simon, Dick Dale, Jerry Jeff Walker, and many others. Let your hair down, wiggle your toes in the sand and let Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band serenade you in the summer sunlight.
July 4th -1:00 pm & 6:00 pm - NWH Stage
Beyond the Blonde
BTB is Chicagoland's ONLY tribute to P!NK, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, and more. Showcasing the energy and songs of the multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning stars with other fierce female rock and pop artists. Costume changes paired with a colorful and artistic stage show display will keep you coming back for more!
July 4, 4:30 pm - Pabst Stage
July 5th:
Hi Infidelity
This band has been voted the Best Rock Band by suburban Nite Life Magazine. They are comprised of six talented musicians who will make you feel as if you are listening to the original artists while performing the hits from Journey to REO to Styx and many others.
July 5, 7:30 pm - Pabst Stage
Blooze Brothers
This high powered choreographed 12 piece show band covers music from the 40’s to Top 10, Swing, Motown, Soul, R&B, Classic Rock, and of course the music and crazy antics of the famous original Blues Brothers.
July 5, 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm - NWH Stage
Chicago Experience
The Chicago Experience is just as it sounds – a group of musicians who call Chicago home, and who share a love for the music of one of the greatest rock n’ roll bands of all time...Chicago. The Chicago Experience invites you to relive memories of the music that captured everyone’s hearts! From the early hits off Chicago Transit Authority’s 1968 self-titled album, such as “Beginnings” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”, through the 1980’s, with Chicago’s hits “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” and “You’re the Inspiration”, you will share in the joy that these songs bring.
July 5, 4:00 pm - Pabst Stage
July 6th:
Modern Day Romeos
MDR will rock the crowd with their covers from Black Betty, Honky Talk Woman, Centerfold and many more. They promise, even if you come alone, you will make friends with the people around you.
July 6, 8:30 pm - Pabst Stage
Brass on Fire
Brass on Fire is all about bringing the heat with their horn-centered rock & soul tunes. Featuring a 3-piece horn section and a tight-knit 4-piece rhythm crew, they deliver hits from the 60s to today. Fans of Chicago, Lionel Ritchie, The Blues Brothers, Santana, and Steely Dan will feel right at home.
July 6, 6:00 pm - NWH Stage
Don’t Rock the Juke Box
Don't Rock The Jukebox is A One Of A Kind Tribute Presented By Chicago's #1 Country Band - The Hillbilly Rockstarz. This show takes you on a journey of feel good Country music from Iconic artists - Shania twain - Garth Brooks - Tricia Yearwood - George Strait- Diamond Rio - Reba - Tim Mcgraw - Dolly - Kenny-Brooks and Dunn- Willie and Waylon- Johnny Cash- Alan Jackson - Alabama - Tracy Byrd - Dixie Chicks just to name a few.
July 6, 4:00 pm - Pabst Stage
Billy Elton
Billy Elton is a band that celebrates the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Led by Reid Spears on the piano and lead vocals, this 9-piece band takes you on a timeless journey through the catalogs of two of the greatest singers, pianists, and songwriters in pop music history. Dedicated to top-notch musicianship, the band performs a completely live show without the use of any backing tracks. Billy Elton will have the audience on its feet singing along to such classics as “Crocodile Rock”, “Only the Good Die Young”, “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”, “Piano Man”, and many others in a show that is exciting, engaging, and entertaining for all ages, young and old!
July 6, 1:30 pm - Pabst Stage
July 7th:
Semple
Semple is a Chicago-based band that prides itself on its musicianship and high energy stage performance. Fronted by one of the city’s most charismatic lead singers, Keith Semple, every show is a guaranteed nonstop great time!
July 7, 7:00 pm - Pabst Stage
Pirates Over 40 Acoustic
Close your eyes and you can almost feel the cool Caribbean breezes when Pirates Over 40 take the stage to launch into an Island Party.
July 7, 6:00 pm - NWH Stage
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 out on the road together in an integrated high energy show featuring choreographed dancers, costume changes, interactive moments, video displays and most importantly, a full catalog of the hits of both Queen and Lady Gaga. This unique show will blow you away.
July 7, 4:00 pm - Pabst Stage
The Crystal Lake Strikers
The Crystal Lake Strikers is a marching percussion unit that performs in local events.
July 7, 3:00 pm - NWH Stage
Whiskey Romance
Whiskey Romance surely brings the heat and excitement to their shows. The real deal, all the members were born and bred in the country. And that’s where their roots began. Anna Kay with her powerhouse vocals and Mark Vanjoske, a one of a kind front man, match up to a duo known for their show-stopping harmonies and high energy performance. Backed by seasoned musicians they have performed at Country Thunder and opened up for many national country artist along with performing at many of the Midwest festivals.
