RotaryFest 2012

2012 RotaryFest Schedule


Wednesday, June 13

Carnival: 6 – 11 p.m.
7th Heaven 7:30-9:30 www.7thheavenband.com
25 YEARS PLAYING THE LOCAL SCENE! 250 BOOKINGS A YEAR! OPENING ACT FOR BON JOVI AT SOLDIER FIELD! The lead singer, winner of the British TV version of American Idol known as Pop Stars, was brought in from Northern Ireland and owns a gold disc on Jive records. The top drawing Chicagoland festival band.

Thursday, June 14

Carnival: 6 – 11 p.m.
Flyte 6:45-8:15 http://gpientka.com/flyte/
Formed at Elk Grove High School in the 70‘s, the current 6-piece is still playing the truest of tributes to the best in classic rock featuring cover songs from the likes of Springsteen, Cheap Trick, Steely Dan, The Beatles and The Stones.

Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Show 9:00-10:30 http://kashmirchicago.com
Kashmir seeks to re-create the mindset of a 70's Zeppelin performance utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes and special effects. Kashmir performs Led Zeppelin's entire catalog including, but not limited to, Led Zeppelin's movie “The Song Remains The Same”.

Friday, June 15

Carnival: 6 p.m. - midnight
CoverGurl 6:45-8:45  http://www.covergurlrocks.com
What can you expect at a CoverGurl show? High Powered Party Rock! This is not a background-music band. CoverGurl brings you the best and most... exciting party rock ranging from classic rock, current rock, and even pop/dance hits.

Arra 9:30-11:30 www.arraweb.com/
Voted best suburban classic rock cover band 5 years straight, Arra has opened for Kansas, 38 Special, Survivor, Rare Earth, The Ides of March, Steppenwolf, Paul Rodgers from Bad Company and Dennis DeYoung from Styx.Hear the hits of Journey, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Boston, and many more.

Saturday, June 16

Carnival: 2 p.m. – midnight
Fireworks: Dusk
Battle of the Bands Time:TBA
Featuring the bands...
Inferno
Storm the Front
Arkane Daze

Hot Rocks 5:30-7:00 http://hotrocksband.tripod.com
Best of the Burbs finalist 7th year in a row by readers of Nitelife Magazine, Chicago’s very own Hot Rocks brings to you this famous Rolling Stones Tribute. Hot Rocks will have you shouting the words to “Jumping Jack Flash,” clapping along to “Brown Sugar,” and you'll get what you want and need!

Rock Candy 7:45-9:15 http://www.rockcandychicago.com/
Rock Candy is “Sweetness for your Ears” Performing Dance, Hip Hop, Pop, and Rock hits of Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Ga Ga, Madonna, Beyonce, Fergie, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, No Doubt, Justin Timberlake and many, many more.

The Lounge Puppets 10:00-11:30 http://www.loungepuppets.com
The Lounge Puppets Tribute To 80's Hair Bands is an incredible heart pumping, fist-thrusting, scream out loud, head banging trip back through time! Hear Whitesnake, Skid Row, Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot, Ratt, Tesla, Cinderella, Winger, Warrant, Firehouse, Slaughter, and Motley Crüe.

Sunday, June 17

Carnival: 2 – 10:30 p.m.
Serendipity 3:30-4:15 http://www.serendipityband.com
These girls are young, but take them lightly at your own peril. Many older musicians have been left in their wake as they rack up win after win at competitions around the NW suburbs.

The Fortunate Sons 5:00-6:15 http://www.fortunatesons.com
The Fortunate Sons are a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band. Each member was chosen to portray the playing style and appearance of Creedence in their prime. Using original vintage gear and instruments, accurate costumes, and spot-on musical ability, The Fortunate Sons instantly conjure up the full experience of the best Creedence Clearwater Revival songs.

The New Invaders: The Ultimate 60’s Flashback 7:00-9:00 http://www.newinvaders.com
Powerfully packed with an incredible sound and theatrical touch, The New Invaders roll out the red carpet with their classic style and repertoire of classic 60’s hit songs from Brit Rock to Woodstock! Complete with go-go dancers, they will take you on a groovy journey