Playing Live for June 15, 2012
June 13, 2012 3:24PM
The Jacksons Unity Tour 2012 will be at Star Plaza Theatre on June 22.
THE JACKSONS
Siblings Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson will make their Star Plaza Theatre debut as they bring the Jacksons Unity Tour 2012 to Merrillville, Ind., on June 22.
Adored by millions of fans that world over, the Jacksons forever changed the landscape of popular music.
With classic No. 1 hits like “ABC,” “ I Found That Girl,” “ I Want You Back” and “I’ll Be There,” the Jacksons reinvented, and reinvigorated the pop sound, leaving their mark on the top of the charts, as well as in the hearts of millions of global fans, making them icons to this day.
As the Jackson 5 they were the first group ever to have their first four singles hit No. 1, not to mention being the youngest group to be inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Jacksons last toured together in support of their “Victory” album in 1984. They have returned to the road and will be performing tunes from all eras of their celebrated career from the Jackson 5, the Jacksons and Jermaine Jackson’s solo career.
This is the show to see,” officials said. “Don’t miss it.”
The show will take place at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $55, $65 and $80 at Ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000 or the venue’s box office.
Information: starplazatheatre.com.
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Maps
Updated: August 23, 2012 9:53AM
Here is a look at music events in the Southland and beyond.
Gigs include the Jacksons Unity Tour 2012 at Star Plaza Theatre.
ANOTHER HOLE IN THE WALL: 3236 Union Ave., Steger, (708) 392-3034: June 16, DJ Starscream, American Head Charge, Blue Felix and others.
BAILEY’S: 17731 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 429-7955: June 16, Raven (first appearance at Bailey’s).
BLARNEY STONE PUB: 15400 Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, (708) 535-4800: June 16, All Mixed Up; June 17, live music in the beer garden.
BLUE CHIP CASINO: 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, Ind., (219) 879-7711: June 16 in Rocks Lounge, Monterrey (early) and Takabite and Soda (late); June 16 in It’s Vegas Baby!, Wedding Banned; June 17 in Rocks Lounge, Meet the Beetles! (early) and Highnoon (late); June 20 in It’s Vegas Baby!, Karaoke Wednesday; June 21 in Rocks Lounge, Eaten Alive; June 21 in It’s Vegas Baby!, live video disc jockey.
BOTTOMS UP BAR & GRILL: 1696 Thornton-Lansing Road, Lansing, (708) 418-3877: Fridays, Jamming with Rolling Jones Jeremy (acoustic music from Jeremy, open mike and a disc jockey); June 16, Beyond the Green Door; Sundays, Sunday Fundays in the beer garden with the Boothy Collins Band; Thursdays, Musicians Workshop (open jam with Jeremy and the band).
THE BRAZEN HEAD: 13602 S. Cicero Ave., Crestwood, (708) 388-8862: June 16, Jason Jackson; Thursdays, Safe Haven.
BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS: 700 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, (312) 427-1190: June 15, Mike Wheeler, the Special 20’s and Matt Hendricks; June 16, Bryan Lee, Scott Nev and Eric Noden; June 17, jazz set with Guy King and His Organ Trio (early) and the Cash Box Kings (late); June 18, jam hosted by Jimmy Burns; June 19, Anthony Moser CD release party; June 20, College Night with Dave Specter and the Bluebirds; June 21, Jimmy Johnson.
CD&ME: 23320 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, (815) 469-7315: June 21, Maggie Speaks.
CHICAGO GAELIC PARK’S CARRAIG PUB: 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-9323: June 15, Gerard Haughey; June 16, Mulligan Stew; Mondays, set dancing; Tuesdays, ceili dancing; Thursdays, Irish music sessions.
CHICAGO STREET PUB: 75 N. Chicago St., Joliet, (815) 727-7171: June 15, Vertigo Blue; June 16, Chicago Farmer; June 21, open mike.
COOL RIVER DRAUGHT HOUSE & EATERY: 12622 W. 159th St., Homer Glen, (708) 301-8006: Fridays, Near Dark Entertainment presents College Night Rockstar Karaoke; Saturdays, EDM Saturdays hosted by J_Dub; Mondays, Metal Mondays with DJ Eric Nielsen playing the best in new and classic hard rock and metal as well as song requests.
COUNTRY CLUB HILLS THEATER: 4116 W. 183rd St., (708) 798-8123: June 15-16, Gladys Knight and DL Hughley.
ED & JOE’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA: 17332 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 532-3051: June 15, the Cruisers (rock and oldies); June 16, Bob Brouwer Band (acoustic and electric five-piece); June 21, open mike with Bruce Foster.
FITZGERALD’S: 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, (708) 788-2118: June 15, Cathy Richardson Band and Leslie Hunt (rock); June 16, the Letter Three with special guests; June 16 in the SideBar, Screamin’ End with Morning Shower Scotch (roots rock and country); June 17, Deep Big Blue Band (jazz); June 19 in the SideBar, open mike (variety); June 20, Pete Ellman Big Band (jazz); June 20 in the SideBar, Tish Hinojosa (folk and roots); June 21, Expo ’76 (rock).
FOUR WINDS CASINO RESORT’S STAGE BAR: 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, Mich., (866) 494-6371: June 15-16, Walt Wise (variety).
FOX’S PIZZA ON WOLF: 11247 W. 187th St., Mokena, (708) 478-8888: June 15-16 and 21, Todd & Connie’s Acoustic Thing.
HARRAH’S JOLIET’S STAGE 151: 151 N. Joliet St., (815) 740-7800: June 15, Dot Dot Dot (standing room only); June 16, One Night Band.
HOLLYWOOD CASINO JOLIET’S HOLLYWOOD STADIUM: 2300 Empress Drive, (888) 436-7737: June 15, iPOP; June 16, UFC Band.
ILLINOIS BAR & GRILL: 1131 State St., Lemont, (630) 257-0666: June 16, the Neverly Brothers.
JAMESON’S PUB: 2755 Black Road, Joliet, (815) 729-0000: June 15, Stellar Road; June 16, Audiomatic.
J.J. KELLEY’S: 2455 Bernice Road, Lansing, (708) 474-9977: June 16, Tomorrow Has Arrived; Tuesdays, karaoke with Chris; Thursdays, open mike with Cody and friends.
LIMESTONE CITY GRILL: 13415 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights, (708) 371-9000: June 15 and 20, Jimmy O and Rhonda Lee; June 16, Groove Dynasty; Tuesdays and Thursdays on the patio, live music (weather-permitting).
THE LINGER MARTINI BAR: 4142 W. 167th St., Oak Forest, (708) 960-0481: Fridays, In the Rotation Friday with a different disc jockey every time; June 16, Main Event (soul); Sundays, the Sunday Experience featuring DJ Hi-Speed; Mondays, karaoke with Lady Red; June 21, Euphony (soul).
LITTLE JOE’S: 1300 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox, (815) 463-1099: June 15, Songstyles by Roxanne; Tuesdays, Piano Styles by Joe.
MOJOES: 22 W. Cass St., Joliet, mojoesofjoliet.com: June 15, Hairbangers Ball; June 20 (all ages), Modern Day Escape, Dr. Acula, the Bunny and the Bear and From Atlantis; June 21 (all ages), Marianas Trench, the Audition and Johnny Rockette.
MOKENA DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS: Front Street and Wolf Road, Mokena, (708) 479-9631: June 16, Frank Rossi.
MR. BENNY’S STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE: 20857 S. Cicero Ave., Matteson, (708) 481-5800: June 21, Frank Rossi and Tommy Panici (variety open mike where musicians and singers and welcome to jam). Participating performers may include Gino Planera or Tim Skorupa on drums; Jack Simon or Denny Pirani on saxophone and clarinet; Paul Cummins on trumpet and flugelhorn; Wynn Kanton or Bruce Meyers on bass and vocals; Dave Molinari or Larry “Loro” Komberec on guitar and vocals; Rich Boban, Dave Dodaro or Spencer Keys on keyboard; or vocalists Don Sloan, Bob Daldegan, Jeannie Rega Markionni, Judie Felix or Larry Leonardo. “You just never know who will grace the stage with their talents,” officials said.
NEW CORNER BAR: 20600 Torrence Ave., Lynwood, (708) 248-5465: June 16, Little Johnny (blues, blues rock, Motown, funk and more).
HILTON CHICAGO/OAK LAWN’S 95TH STREET BAR & GRILL: 9333 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, (708) 425-7800: June 15-16, Afterglow.
115 BOURBON STREET: 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park, (708) 388-8881: June 15, Hey Jimmy (front stage); June 16, Sorry for Partying (front stage) and Led Zeppelin 2 The Live Experience (big room); June 21, Wedding Banned (big room).
191 SOUTH: 10160 191st St., Mokena, (708) 479-6873: June 15, Reckless; June 16, Big Wig Mechanic CD release party; Tuesdays-Wednesdays, karaoke; Thursdays, disc jockey.
PAPA JOE’S: 14459 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, (708) 403-9099: Tuesdays (two-for-one pasta) and Thursdays (half-priced martinis), Afterglow.
RIVERS CASINO’S CUBE: 3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, (888) 307-0777: June 15, Sixteen Candles (1980s); June 19, Rico Band; June 20, American English (Beatles tribute); June 21, Hi Infidelity (1980s rock); Thursdays-Saturdays, disc jockeys.
TOMMY NEVIN’S PUB: 9680 Lincolnway Lane, Frankfort, (815) 464-1000: June 16, Bernie Glim and Country Roads; June 20, open mike.
THE TRIBES ALEHOUSE & GRILL: 11220 W. Lincoln Highway, Mokena, (815) 464-0248: Sundays, An (Un)Traditional Irish Music Session; Mondays, open bluegrass jam; Wednesdays, open mike with John Condron.
VITO & NICKS II: 7020 W. 183rd St., Tinley Park, (708) 532-8486: June 17, Frank Rossi with his keyboard, accordion and singing (requests and sing-alongs).
WILLIAM ALEXANDER WINE STUDIO: 900 S. State St., Lockport, (815) 834-9463: June 15, Twist and the Groove Machine; June 16, Strung Out (new to the studio); June 17, Sunday Sessions (open mike and jam).
ZANTE LOUNGE & EATERY: 8888 W. 159th St., Orland Park, (708) 364-0100: June 15, Breakfast Club.
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