Welcome to Tri-Cities Central, a twice-weekly newsletter highlighting local happenings and live music in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles and surrounding communities.
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🎸 Live music
*Below are “listed” start/end times — actual play times tend to vary. The 🎟️ symbol indicates an admission fee. Links to band/event info are provided where available.
Tuesday (12/30)
✔️ James Libera: Squire Ale House | Campton Hills | 5:30-8:30PM
✔️ Luke Repass: Rock ‘N Ravioli (Arcada Theatre) | St. Charles | 7:30-10PM
🎟️ Direct from Sweden - The music of ABBA: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 8PM
🎟️ Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute w/ Chicago’s Own Piano Man Band: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 8:30PM
Wednesday (12/31)
🎟️ New Year’s Eve w/ Johnny Maggio and Sam Savage: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 12:45PM-4:45PM
✔️ Shea Marie: Up North Wine Tasting Room | Geneva | 5-8PM
✔️ New Year's Eve Bash w/ Milkman's Kids Bluegrass Band: Riverlands Brewing | St. Charles | 6-9PM
✔️ Live Music: Flagship on the Fox | St. Charles | 6-9PM
🎟️ Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party w/ ARRA and THUNDERSTRUCK: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 8PM
✔️ New Year’s Eve Live Music w/ Tim Swann Band: The Office | St. Charles | 8PM
✔️ Johnny Burnett: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 8PM-12:30AM
✔️ New Year’s Eve DJ Dance Party w/ Pete Martino: Studio 64 (Arcada Theatre) | St. Charles | 8:30PM
🎟️ New Year’s Eve Prohibition Blues w/ Downtown Charlie Brown Band: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 9PM
🎟️ The Lounge Puppets: EvenFlow | Geneva | 9PM
🎟️ Class Of ’68: Moonlight Theatre | St. Charles | 9PM
Thursday (1/1): New Year’s Day
Friday (1/2)
✔️ Rick Lindy Trio: Squire Ale House | Campton Hills | 6-9PM
✔️ Joey Wilbur: Preservation | Geneva | 6:30-10PM
🎟️ Michael Hayes: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 7-10PM
🎟️ The Procrastinators’ Ball Featuring Mr. Blotto: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 8PM
🎟️ After Forever, Unleashed and Grindstone: The WC Social Club | West Chicago | 8PM
✔️ Tom Linsk: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 8-11PM
✔️ Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez: Studio 64 (Arcada Theatre) | St. Charles | 8:30PM
🎟️ Jonny Lyons & The Pride: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 8:30PM
✔️ Frankie Smiles: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 9-11PM
✔️ Chester Brown: The House Pub | St. Charles | 10PM-1AM
Saturday (1/3)
🎟️ Christian Hansen: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 4-7PM
✔️ Double Treble: Squire Ale House | Campton Hills | 6-9PM
✔️ Shea Marie: The Wine Exchange | St. Charles | 6-9PM
✔️ Tom Holland: Preservation | Geneva | 6:30-10PM
🎟️ Mac Miller Listening Experience: The WC Social Club | West Chicago | 7PM
🎟️ LewZinit w/ Rockin' Moxie: EvenFlow | Geneva | 7:30PM
🎟️ The 1985: Totally 80s Mixtape Live w/ The Hat Guys: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 8PM
✔️ Johnny Burnett: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 8-11PM
✔️ Shawn Kumar: Global Brew Tap House | St. Charles | 8-11PM
🎟️ Vito Zatto: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 8:30PM
✔️ Jake Mack: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 9-11PM
Sunday (1/4)
🎟️ Songs of Sinatra w/ Frankie Seta - Tribute to Dean Martin: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 1:30PM-7:30PM
✔️ Those Guys Music: Sturdy Shelter | Batavia | 3-6PM
✔️ Bluegrass Sunday: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 4-7PM
Local Open Jams
We recommend calling ahead to confirm dates/times to be safe; details can change at any time.
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