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SONIC SLAM: Tom Keifer of Cinderella, LA Guns, and Faster Pussycat

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Sonic Slam 30sec tour vid {"type":"video","tracklist":true,"tracknumbers":true,"images":true,"artists":true,"tracks":} Rock fans rejoice! It’s been far too quiet the past couple of years, and it’s finally time for the return of a tour that cranks it to the max! “Sonic Slam” with Tom Keifer #keiferband, L.A. Guns and Faster Pussycat will head out on the road together. Tom Keifer...

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POSTPONED: Vanilla Fudge with Original Members

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Heavy starts with Vanilla Fudge. There was nothing, even in 1967, like the 10-ton shock of this Long Island quartet’s cover of the Supreme’s You Keep Me Hanging On, with the lava-flow sustain of Mark Stein’s Hammond organ and Carmine Appice’s rapid-cannon-fire drum fills. Beginning in 1967, Vanilla Fudge rocked the world with a new...

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Michael Schenker’s 50th Anniversary Tour with special guests Eric Martin “The Voice of Mr. Big” and Images of Eden

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Michael Schenker laid the foundations for one of hard rock’s most glorious solo careers of all times. And while nobody expected anything less from a former guitarist for Scorpions and UFO, it’s close to impossible mentioning everything Michael has built over the past 50 years, or the countless people he influenced or played with. This,...

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ONE – The ONLY Tribute to Metallica

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

ONE…the ONLY tribute to Metallica is the most authentic Metallica tribute band touring the country today! Unlike the other Metallica tribute and cover bands, ONE focuses explicitly on the audio and visual aspects of a LIVE Metallica show. Their catalog consists of over 60 songs from their early garage band days up to the legends...

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Accept with special guest Narcotic Wasteland

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

ACCEPT has been a worldwide music phenomenon for more than 40 years. They still impress with razor-sharp guitar licks and a steel-hard sound. The band created all-time metal classics like “Balls To The Wall,” “Metal Heart,” and many more. When ACCEPT first launched at the end of the 70s, the metal genre didn’t even exist...

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Ace Frehley of KISS with special guest Heart to Heartbreaker

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Classic rock hits from the original KISS guitarist and R&R Hall of Fame inductee. Ace Frehley’s 2014 release Space Invader was the only post KISS solo album to crack the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 albums chart, and his acclaimed 2011 autobiography No Regrets went on to become a New York Times best-seller.  Hear...

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W.A.S.P. 40th Anniversary World Tour with Special Guest Armored Saint

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

June 6th 2022 marks the 40th Anniversary of one of the most infamous, notorious, controversial Heavy Metal Bands in the World…W.A.S.P. Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small...

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Exclusive Pre-Show VIP Meet and Greet with Blackie Lawless of WASP

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Exclusive Pre-show VIP Experience Meet and Greet with Blackie LawlessPersonal Photo with BlackieTwo Personal Items Signed by Blackie - No Guitars, Pick Guards or InstrumentsSigned VIP Tour Laminate$50 Credit at Merchandise StandSet of 3 Blackie Lawless 40th Anniversary Guitar PicksQ&A with Blackie with all VIP's after all Photo's and AutographsTake Photo holding Blackie's original B....

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W.A.S.P. 40th Anniversary World Tour with Special Guest Armored Saint

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

June 6th 2022 marks the 40th Anniversary of one of the most infamous, notorious, controversial Heavy Metal Bands in the World…W.A.S.P. Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small...

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FireHouse // BulletBoys

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Firehouse is a head banging band that takes the stage to give you a long overdue dose of metal. Get pumped for a night of wild rock n roll that will leave your ears ringing for days to come. You'll hear all of your favorites like, "Don't Treat Me Bad", "All She Wrote", "When I...

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A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock with Hairball

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won’t forget. A band puts on a concert – Hairball puts on an event! The lights, sound, video screens, smoke, fire, blood, bombs, confetti, spiders, snakes & monsters (oh my) and the screaming hoards of rabid Hairball fans create an event – an event that hits you...

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ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: Mike Tramp – The Songs of White Lion featuring Marcus Nand on Electric Guitar

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

This intimate show will take place in Rock ‘N Ravioli, located inside the Arcada Theatre Complex. Mike Tramp, legendary White Lion singer, stepped out on his own in 1995 and began his 23-yearlong solo career. Tramp is, for the first time, touring as a Power Duo with his trusted guitar slinger friend Marcus Nand, adding...

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Black Sabbitch

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Black Sabbitch has been selling out shows and wowing even the most difficult to please Sabbath worshipers, gaining a rabid fan base and the respect of critics, fans, and musicians alike. Black Sabbitch were hand-picked by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne to open the inaugural Ozzfiesta and by Dave Grohl to play Cal Jam with Foo...

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Vanilla Fudge with Special Guest Kashmir

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Heavy starts with Vanilla Fudge. There was nothing, even in 1967, like the 10-ton shock of this Long Island quartet’s cover of the Supreme’s You Keep Me Hanging On, with the lava-flow sustain of Mark Stein’s Hammond organ and Carmine Appice’s rapid-cannon-fire drum fills. Beginning in 1967, Vanilla Fudge rocked the world with a new...

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Live Loud 2023 – Cinderella’s Tom Keifer with special guests Winger and John Corabi

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Tom Keifer remains a resilient, relevant figure in the rock world through constant reimagination and renewal. His story begins as the singer-songwriter, guitarist and front man of hard rock heavyweights Cinderella. His signature voice and guitar, and bluesy, no-BS arena-shaking songwriting, were integral in moving 15 million records worldwide. The band will be celebrating many...

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Liliac with special guest Paralandra

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

LILIAC, the ‘First Family of Rock’, is a 5-piece hard rock band fronted by Melody, lead guitarist Samuel, drummer Abigail, bassist Ethan and keyboardist Justin. LILIAC’s raspy vocals, catchy lyrics, scorching guitar solos, sparkling keys, thick bass and thunderous drumming provides a familiar, but fresh take on classic hard rock. The band initially went viral...

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Lita Ford // Jack Russell’s Great White

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Lita Ford is an English-born American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. She was the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band the Runaways in the late 1970s, before embarking on a successful glam metal solo career that hit its peak in the late 1980s.  The 1989 single “Close My Eyes Forever”, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne, remains...

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Stephen Pearcy, The Voice of Ratt with special guest Whiskey Thunder

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

As the founder, lead singer, and songwriter of the metal rock band RATT, Stephen Pearcy has captured critical acclaim for his performances, style, and uniquely salacious vocals. RATT climbed up the charts with singles from “Out of the Cellar”, soaring past Prince’s “Lets Go Crazy”, Van Halen’s “Panama”, Madonna’s “Borderline” and David Bowies “Blue Jean”....

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Mike Tramp – The Songs of White Lion with Full Band

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Mike Tramp, legendary White Lion singer, is getting the band back together!  White Lion was a glam metal band of the 80s and early 90s. Known for top 40 rock hits such as “When The Children Cry”, “Little Fighter”, “Radar Love”, and so many more! Current band members are:  Marcus Nand: Guitar – Vocals, Jerry Best: Bass...

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Firehouse //Steelheart

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Firehouse is taking the stage to give you a long dose of metal.  Get pumped for a night of wild rock n roll that will leave your ears ringing for days to come. You’ll hear all of your favorites like, “Don’t Treat Me Bad”, ”Love of a Lifetime”, “All She Wrote”, “When I Look Into...

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Faster Pussycat with Special Guests Of Limbo and Jason Charles Miller

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Faster Pussycat rose from the depths of the mid-‘80s Hollywood rock scene, taking the Sunset Strip by storm with a sound that wasn’t glam and wasn’t punk, but blistered somewhere in between. With an attitude and swagger all its own, their self-titled debut featured the instant classics “Babylon,” “Bathroom Wall,” “Cathouse” and “Don’t Change That...

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Jackyl with Special Guest Heaven & Hell

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

On August 11, 1992, Jackyl released their debut album on Geffen Records. It was the middle of Grunge, but Jackyl’s loud, proud and unapologetic rock songs, produced by Brendan O’Brien (Stone Temple Pilots, AC/DC), earned the LP double-platinum status. (And helped land the band a scene-stealing spot on Woodstock ’94.) Videos for the singles “The...

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Grunge: The Sounds of Seattle

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Grunge pays tribute to some of the most influential bands of the 80’s and 90s.  Blending punk and heavy metal genres, paying tribute to The Music of ​Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden.

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POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – THUNDERSTRUCK – A Tribute to AC/DC and Wig Wam

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! A RESCHEDULED DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!   Thunderstruck recreates the spirit and energy of an AC/DC concert, the way you remember it. Thunderstruck aims to please every crowd, playing the songs you know and love from all eras of AC/DC. Striving to stay true to the...

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KK’s Priest with Special Guests LA Guns and Burning Witches

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

You can’t keep a heavy metal legend down. Although it’s been over a dozen years since guitarist and songwriter K.K. Downing departed Judas Priest, the iconic band he co-founded and played with for 40 years, he was never really going to retire. It was only a matter of time before he reclaimed the spotlight. As...

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Warrant

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

With a pair of double-platinum albums and three Top Ten singles, Warrant was one of the most popular pop-metal bands of the late ’80s. They continue to amaze crowds, and honor the legacy of Jani Lane, with their hits including “Heaven,” “Down Boys,” “Cherry Pie,” “I Saw Red”, and so many more.  Always a crowd...

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THUNDERSTRUCK – A Tribute to AC/DC with special guest Night Songs – A Tribute to Cinderella

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Thunderstruck recreates the spirit and energy of an AC/DC concert, the way you remember it. Thunderstruck aims to please every crowd, playing the songs you know and love from all eras of AC/DC. Striving to stay true to the AC/DC way, Thunderstruck obsesses over the tones and structures of each song’s studio and live versions,...

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Lynch Mob // RATT’s Juan Croucier with Special Guest Bull Y Los Bufalos

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

“Sacred Groove,” Lynch’s first solo endeavor, after a huge career with Dokken, was released in 1993. For the first time in his career, he was able to display a broader assortment of musical and guitar styles. The “Sacred Groove” album clearly established Lynch as an eclectic musician with a volume of eccentric work. By 1998, Lynch...

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Uli Jon Roth – Interstellar Sky Guitar Tour

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Welcome to Starship Uli! Experience an evening of true musical passion and inspiration! Uli takes us on a 360-degree journey into his world of artistic imagination. The choice of music for INTERSTELLAR SKY GUITAR is inspired and guaranteed to create an exciting journey through Uli’s intriguing musical world. The journey crosses over from both classical and...

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Honeymoon Suite // Helix

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Honeymoon Suite is a Candian Rock band formed in 1981. It’s current members consist of Johnnie Dee, Derry Grehan, Peter Nunn, Gary Lalonde, and Dave Betts. Honeymoon Suite is named after the famous landmark in the center of the tourist activity in Niagara Falls. Hit songs include “New Girl Now,” “Burning In Love,” “Wave Babies,”...

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Nazareth

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Nazareth rose from playing the pubs, clubs and dance halls of their native Scotland to become one of the most successful rock bands in the world. They were the pioneers who took Scottish rock international paving the way for the many other great Scottish bands like Simple Minds, Texas, Big Country, Del Amitri etc. The...

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“Heaven & Hell”: Sabbath Knights featuring former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice with very Special Guest Angel

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Black Sabbath/Dio drummer Vinny Appice is now touring with his ultimate Black Sabbath /Dio show, called Sabbath Knights. They will be performing classic hits From Black Sabbath & Dio, along with some rare fan favorites. Vinny’s super band is: Jim Crean (Appice/Buffalo Music Hall Of Famer) Vocals. Jim Influenced by Ronnie James Dio, has the...

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PRE-SHOW MEET & GREET UPGRADE: Saxon & Uriah Heep: Hell, Fire & Chaos Tour

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

THIS IS AN ADD-ON TO A TICKET.  YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ATTEND! PACKAGE INCLUDES: Photo opportunity with each band – please bring your camera phone Exclusive laminate 1 Saxon merch item (TBD) 1 Uriah Heep merch item (TBD) Signed 8×10 of each band Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket...

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Saxon & Uriah Heep: Hell, Fire & Chaos Tour

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Now in their fourth decade of making music, continuing the tradition that they helped create, Saxon are still a tour de force in heavy metal music. The Band is comprised of members Peter “Biff” Byford (vocals), Paul Quinn & Doug Scarratt (guitars), Nibbs Carter (bass) & Nigel Glockler (drums). Saxon were the leaders of the...

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Parental Advisory Tour – Saliva, Trapt, Adema, Tantric, One Day Alive

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

The Parental Advisory Tour will feature Josey Scott’s Saliva, Trapt, Adema, Tantric & special guest One Day Alive. Josey Scott is best known as the former lead vocalist of the rock band Saliva. In addition to Saliva, Scott co-wrote and performed “Hero” with Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. With 4 Grammy nominations, and millions of records...

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Lita Ford

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Lita Ford is an English-born American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. She was the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band the Runaways in the late 1970s, before embarking on a successful glam metal solo career that hit its peak in the late 1980s.  The 1989 single “Close My Eyes Forever”, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne, remains...

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STEPHEN PEARCY OF RATT WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROXANNE

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

As the founder, lead singer, and songwriter of the metal rock band RATT, Stephen Pearcy has captured critical acclaim for his performances, style, and uniquely salacious vocals. RATT climbed up the charts with singles from “Out of the Cellar”, soaring past Prince’s “Lets Go Crazy”, Van Halen’s “Panama”, Madonna’s “Borderline” and David Bowies “Blue Jean”....

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BUCKETHEAD

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Buckethead wears a “Jason” mask, a KFC bucket on his head, and is one of the most mesmerizing, super-fast guitar shredders ever! He has received critical acclaim for his innovative virtuoso electric guitar playing. His music spans several genres, including progressive metal, funk, blues, bluegrass, ambient, and avant-garde music. Buckethead was also a member of...

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MIKE TRAMP – THE SONGS OF WHITE LION WITH FULL BAND

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Mike Tramp, legendary White Lion singer, is getting the band back together! White Lion was a glam metal band of the 80s and early 90s. Known for top 40 rock hits such as “When The Children Cry”, “Little Fighter”, “Radar Love”, and so many more! Current band members are: Marcus Nand: Guitar – Vocals, Jerry...

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VIP UPGRADE EXPERIENCE: STRYPER 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend VIP EXPERIENCE Stryper Pre-Show VIP Experience A special evening with Stryper: ● Early access to venue ● On-site VIP host ● Hassle-free merchandise shopping ● Signed commemorative photo ● Commemorative laminate and lanyard ● One of a kind gift item ● 45-minute pre-show...

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STRYPER 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Today, close to 40 years after emerging from the southern California nightclub scene, Stryper continues to record, tour and perform for devoted fans around the globe. Comprising three original members including brothers Michael Sweet and Robert Sweet (drums), Oz Fox (guitar) and newest bandmate, veteran bassist Perry Richardson (formerly of Firehouse), the group finds itself...

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FIREHOUSE // NELSON

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Firehouse is taking the stage to give you a long dose of metal. Get pumped for a night of wild rock n roll that will leave your ears ringing for days to come. You’ll hear all of your favorites like, “Don’t Treat Me Bad”, ”Love of a Lifetime”, “All She Wrote”, “When I Look Into...

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RICHIE KOTZEN // ORIANTHI WITH GUEST MARK DALY

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Richie Kotzen, of The Winery Dogs, has always been on a clear, laser-focused mission as an artist. While he is rightfully acknowledged worldwide for being a stellar guitar player, an emotive singer, and, frankly, a balls-out dynamic live performer to boot, Kotzen is quite aware he must maintain an ever-vigilant eye on ensuring one particularly...

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POSTPONED: SABBATH / FUZZRD / RED VOODOO

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Unfortunately, the show has been postponed.  The replacement date will be announced soon. Please hang on to your tickets until a new date has been announced. If you’re unable to make the new date, we would be happy to issue you a full refund or exchange your tickets towards another show.

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W.A.S.P. ALBUM ONE ALIVE 2024 WORLD TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARMORED SAINT

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

W.A.S.P.:  Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small venues of Los Angeles California, and later to the numerous countries worldwide that banned these Winged Assassins from performing live,...

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W.A.S.P. ALBUM ONE ALIVE 2024 WORLD TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARMORED SAINT

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

W.A.S.P.:  Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small venues of Los Angeles California, and later to the numerous countries worldwide that banned these Winged Assassins from performing live,...

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ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: UGLY SWEATER KARAOKE PARTY – FREE TO ATTEND!!!

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Get ready to rock your ugliest sweater at the ultimate Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party at Rock n Ravioli, located in the Arcada Theatre lobby! Join in the fun and hit the stage with your favorite tune! Show off your creativity for a chance to win prizes for the ugliest sweater and the best performance. Enjoy...

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