Congratulations to the winners! It was a VERY tight competition!
Battle of the Bands & Near Kiss
The 6 competing bands have been selelcted! Congratulations to the 6 below. We look forward to having you compete on our stage at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre on Saturday, July 22 (5-10 pm). Park admission is $5. Event is suitable for all ages. Concessions and bar available. *No outside alcohol allowed.* Special thanks to our sponsors Miller Lite, Vivid Seats, and Will-Joliet Bicentennial Park Inc. that made this night possible. A big round of applause to all who entered…there’s a lot of talent out there and competition was tough.
Heavy Element (Lombard) – alternative rock/ progressive
LettuceHead (Naperville) – rock ‘n roll
OUTDrejas (Homewood – 2016 Battle of the Band Champs) – rock ‘n roll
Paper Planes (Plainfield) – pop/ rock ‘n roll
Retro Active (Flossmoor) – 60’s & 70’s classic rock ‘n roll
The Selectones (Joliet) – reggae, rock & ska
Audience members….get ready to rock the bandshell with these bands PLUS a special performance by Near Kiss, Kiss cover band extraordinaire.
Independence Celebration July 1, 2017
Kick start your holiday on Saturday night down by the river!
SKIP GRIPARIS in “The Guys Who Gave Us Rock!”
Laugh, learn and rock with Skip, the spectacular multi-talented powerhouse, through Rock’s dynamic evolution!
Skip has 90 uncanny vocal impressions of 40’s, 50’s, 60’s icons; 80 influential songs; 60 hilarious anecdotes and back stories. Great for all ages!
Join the fun on Friday, March 24 at 7:30 pm. Cash bar available.
TICKETS:
$15.00 all ages
Cash, check or card
Tickets sold at the door and online
