"THE MERSEY BEATLES "Four lads from Liverpool" - The Red Album Live, 1962-1966"
"THE MERSEY BEATLES - "Four lads from Liverpool" The Red Album Live, 1962-1966"
""The Devil Came to St. Louis: The True Story of the 1949 Exorcism" An Free Event with Local Author, Troy Taylor"
"Sara Niemietz - Robby Robinson "GET YOUR KICKS TOUR '23" A MUSICAL TRIP DOWN ROUTE 66!"
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Monday - October 2, 2023 7:30 pm LEONID & FRIENDS -The World’s Greatest Chicago Tribute
ON SALE THURSDAY JULY 6 @10am
In just three short years, LEONID & FRIENDS have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev's goal was a studio project in dedication to Chicago under the motto “musicians for musicians”. Their first video went viral, but they really gained traction when Chicago itself published the video on its official website. They have since expanded their repertoire to include Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Deep Purple, and new original material. This incredible 11-piece band now has over 700,000 followers across social media, an astonishing 150 million+ video views, and over 200 successful US shows under their belt. The future is only looking up for Leonid & Friends.
reserved tickets - $60-$65 (plus small service charge)
AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL COST:
ARTIST VIP MEET & GREET: (INCLUDES SHOW TICKET) Meet & Greet is a wonderful opportunity for fans to meet and interact with Leonid & Friends. Quantity is limited at each show. Shortly after the concert, attendees with a M&G wristband will be allowed to meet the band, have a group photo taken, and the opportunity to chat with band members and have merchandise or memorabilia signed. Starts 15-20 minutes post show
reserved tickets - $110-$115 (plus small service charge)
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Tuesday - October 3, 2023 7:00 pm ZOMBIELAND (Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday) $3 Tickets available starting at noon day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions) Lobby opens at 6pm. All seats general admission ... Buy Tickets... | 4 | 5 |
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Friday - October 6, 2023 8:00 pm
From working at Chicago's Red Carpet Car Wash to appearing on national television, from gigging at the smallest dimly lit blues bars to performing on the biggest international concert stages, master bluesman Lil' Ed Williams has come a long way. Mixing smoking slide guitar boogies and raw-boned Chicago shuffles with the deepest slow-burners, Lil' Ed and his blistering Blues Imperials -- bassist James "Pookie" Young, guitarist Mike Garrett and drummer Kelly Littleton -- deliver the blues, from gloriously riotous and rollicking to intensely emotional and moving. Not since the heyday of Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers has a blues band made such a consistently joyful noise. Currently celebrating 24 rip-roaring years together, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials ply their musical talents with skills that have been honed to a razor's edge.
This is real American blues, Chicago style! ... Buy Tickets...
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Saturday - October 7, 2023 7:30 pm Join us as Heartsfield returns to the Wildey Theatre. Heartsfield has toured the United States in each decade since the 1970s, having performed over 5,000 shows for millions fans. Having released 12 albums, sold millions of records, and helped pioneer the Americana-based Southern Rock/Country Rock music for which they are known, their shows are full of fun, up-tempo, footstompin’ music that gets the crowd involved, singin’ and dancin’ away. Expect a night of hot pickin’, strong vocals, rich harmonies, driving rhythms, great songs, triple lead guitar work from their catalog of hits. Get your tickets early for this sure sell out. ... Buy Tickets... |
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Tuesday - October 10, 2023 7:00 pm DACULA (1931) Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday $3 Tickets available starting at noon day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions) Lobby opens at 6pm. All seats general admission ... Buy Tickets... | 11 | 12 |
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Friday - October 13, 2023 8:00 pm SABBATH "The Complete Black Sabbath Experience "
SABBATH RETURNS TO THE WILDEY THEATRE ON FRIDAY THE 13th!
Sabbath “The Complete Black Sabbath Experience” performing The 50 plus Years of Black Sabbath show in a Theatrical re-creation of Black Sabbaths greatest era’s The Ozzy Years & The Ronnie James Dio era. Performed Note for Note to exact album perfection with exact equipment, stage props, instruments, exact tones, clothes and costumes! Show highlights include songs from the albums Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Black Sabbath #4, Sabotage, Mob Rules & Heaven & Hell and a few tasty deep cuts. ... Buy Tickets...
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Saturday - October 14, 2023 3:00 pm THE MERSEY BEATLES "Four lads from Liverpool" - The Red Album Live, 1962-1966 THE MERSEY BEATLES - FOUR LADS FROM LIVERPOOL The Red Album Live, 1962-1966
DIRECT FROM THE GREAT CITY OF LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND! 3pm Saturday Oct. 14, 2023 The Mersey Beatles!! The world’s most Authentic and only LIVERPOOL born Beatles Tribute Band was the resident band for over a decade at the world- famous CAVERN CLUB, where The Beatles got their start. These childhood friends have played in 20 countries, selling out shows worldwide. Don’t Miss this all-new multi- media show which brings the excitement of THE BEATLES EARLY YEARS to life. The show includes every single song from the "BEATLES RED ALBUM" + many Beatlemania Classics. From ED SULLIVAN all the way to SHEA STADIUM, The Mersey Beatles new show is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Experience their natural Liverpool accents, wit, and charm. With no rehearsed scripts, their crowd banter truly captures the original spirit of the Beatles. These talented musicians appear with beautifully designed costumes and replica guitars from all eras. “The Mersey Beatles are one of the best you will ever see!” Julia Baird- (John Lennon’s sister)
Saturday - October 14, 2023 7:30 pm THE MERSEY BEATLES - "Four lads from Liverpool" The Red Album Live, 1962-1966 THE MERSEY BEATLES - FOUR LADS FROM LIVERPOOL The Red Album Live, 1962-1966
DIRECT FROM THE GREAT CITY OF LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND! 7:30pm Saturday Oct. 14, 2023 The Mersey Beatles!! The world’s most Authentic and only LIVERPOOL born Beatles Tribute Band was the resident band for over a decade at the world- famous CAVERN CLUB, where The Beatles got their start. These childhood friends have played in 20 countries, selling out shows worldwide. Don’t Miss this all-new multi- media show which brings the excitement of THE BEATLES EARLY YEARS to life. The show includes every single song from the "BEATLES RED ALBUM" + many Beatlemania Classics. From ED SULLIVAN all the way to SHEA STADIUM, The Mersey Beatles new show is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Experience their natural Liverpool accents, wit, and charm. With no rehearsed scripts, their crowd banter truly captures the original spirit of the Beatles. These talented musicians appear with beautifully designed costumes and replica guitars from all eras. “The Mersey Beatles are one of the best you will ever see!” Julia Baird- (John Lennon’s sister)
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Tuesday - October 17, 2023 7:00 pm Hocus Pocus (Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday) $3 Tickets available starting at noon day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions) Lobby opens at 6pm. All seats general admission ... Buy Tickets... |
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Wednesday - October 18, 2023 6:00 pm FREE EVENT - DOORS OPEN AT 5pm, PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6pm - SEATING FIRST COME UNTIL CAPACITY This event is being held at the Wildey Theatre (252 N Main St, Edwardsville) with doors opening at 5 pm. Seating is first come, first served and concessions will be available to purchase. Book sales and signing will follow Troy's presentation. |
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Thursday - October 19, 2023 7:30 pm Sara Niemietz - Robby Robinson "GET YOUR KICKS TOUR '23" A MUSICAL TRIP DOWN ROUTE 66! Join us on the exhilarating GET YOUR KICKS TOUR ’23 with the amazing duo of SARA NIEMIETZ and ROBBY ROBINSON along with their extraordinary band of special guests! Experience the magic LIVE as Sara and Robby hit the road…historic ROUTE 66,this Fall. This is a show you cannot afford to miss! And that's not all – we have some incredible guest stars joining the lineup. VINNY MARTELL, the legendary rock guitarist from Vanilla Fudge and TRAVIS CLOER, renowned for his portrayal of "Frankie Valli" in JERSEY BOYS,
Prepare to be taken on a musical journey through Route 66 and other crowd-pleasers that will leave you exclaiming, "O WHAT A NIGHT"! As a special treat, Vinny Martell will rock the house with songs from his iconic group, Vanilla Fudge. And to top it all off, Travis Cloer will serenade you with a set of unforgettable hits from Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. With Robby Robinson, Frankie Valli's music director since 1978, at the helm, you know this show will be an absolute sensation!
Don't miss out on this extraordinary fusion of talent, energy, and nostalgia.
ROBBY ROBINSON - Conductor, composer, arranger, producer, Hammond Organ Artist. This keyboard whiz wears a lot of music hats, with a career spanning 50 years. From Liza Minelli to The Commodores, The London Symphony to Albert King, The Turtles to Tom Jones, from Litchfield teen dances to London’s Royal Albert Hall. But Robby is best known as the Music Director/Keyboardist for the iconic Jersey Boy...FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS since 1978. Robby grew up in Litchfield IL His teenage band THE FAR CRYSE became one of the most popular bands in Southern Illinois. Eventually California called and he followed his dream to a long and successful career.
SARA NIEMIETZ - International Recording Artist & YouTube Superstar. Originally from Chicago…world-class Singer-Songwriter-Musician Sara Niemietz,resume includes mesmerizing performances on Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, and the iconic Grand Ole Opry, as well as TV. Her YouTube channel is blowing up the internet with an astounding 31 MILLION VIEWS! Sara has been a featured vocalist for the renowned POSTMODERN JUKEBOX as well as having performed duets with music legends BJ THOMAS and RICHARD MARX. This mega-talented young lady brings an electrifying style and dynamic stage presence that lights up every stage she sets foot on.
VINNY MARTELL - Legendary rock guitarist from the iconic band VANILLA FUDGE. Vinny and the band appeared on Ed Sullivan and headlined concerts with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Cream,
and Led Zeppelin.
TRAVIS CLOER - Broadway star, recording artist, dynamic entertainer…Travis holds the record as the longest running actor to play FRANKIE VALLI in the TONY & GRAMMY winning hit show JERSEY BOYS!
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Saturday - October 21, 2023 8:00 pm Jethro Tull's MARTIN BARRE: A Brief History Of Tull (Encore Show)
DUE TO DEMAND, MARTIN BARRE BRINGS HIS A BRIEF HISTORY OF JETHRO TULL BACK
FOR AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE
In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull.
At the center of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.
Martin Barre celebrates the musical journey of Jethro Tull throughout the decades at his new show A Brief History of Tull. The show will feature a special visual presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull musical career.
Classic Tull hits played throughout the interactive performance include songs from legendary albums such as Thick As A Brick, Aqualung, Stand Up, Songs From The Wood, A Passion Play, Heavy Horses and many more…
He will be bringing a spectacular show with his touring band, featuring the iconic voice of Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on bass and Darby Todd on drums.
Join us as Martin takes you back on the formidable journey
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Tuesday - October 24, 2023 7:00 pm PSYCHO (Wildey $3 Tuesday Movie) $3 Tickets available starting at noon day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions) Lobby opens at 6pm. All seats general admission ... Buy Tickets... | 25 |
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Thursday - October 26, 2023 7:30 pm VINCE HERMAN of Leftover Salmon Vince Herman is out to have some fun. 33 years after founding Leftover Salmon, Vince is releasing an album of his own and hitting the road to play a batch of songs developed in his new Nashville home. It’s a bit of a departure from the “Salmon sound” as he digs into his idea of what country music is. There’s some bluegrass and Cajun influences and honky tonk ballads all piled atop great players taking the tunes for a ride. He’s hitting the road soon with his new band, so keep an eye out and enjoy the ride. ... Buy Tickets... |
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Friday - October 27, 2023 7:30 pm
Michael Martin Murphey’s musical journey has taken many unpredictable paths over the past 50 years. Topping the Pop, Country, Western and Bluegrass charts, Murphey has never been one to rest on his laurels.
A loyal American son from Texas, Murphey is best known for his chart-topping hits “Wildfire,” Carolina In The Pines,” “What’s Forever For,” “Long Line of Love,” “Geronimo’s Cadillac”, “Cowboy Logic,” and many more across his 35 albums released to date.
Murphey’s long-running incarnation as a purveyor of the music, lifestyle, and values of the American West is one of many musical mantles he has worn over the years. To track his career path is to span the country itself, from coming of age in the Texas folk music scene, to Los Angeles to Colorado to Nashville and then back to his native Texas.
Murphey’s original songs have been recorded by The Monkees, Kenny Rogers, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John Denver, Hoyt Axton, Johnny Cash, Tracy Byrd, Lyle Lovett, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dolly Parton, Johnny Rivers, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many others.
During the early 1970s in Austin, TX along with artists like Jerry Jeff Walker and Gary P. Nunn, Murphey created the “Cosmic Cowboy” movement, which was pivotal in drawing artists like Willie Nelson to the scene and helped birth the “Outlaw” Country movement. In 1972, Murphey signed a major label deal. Discovered by renowned producer Bob Johnston (Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan), Murphey released his pivotal debut, Geronimo’s Cadillac. “On the strength of his first album alone,” proclaimed Rolling Stone Magazine, “Michael Murphey is the best new songwriter in the country.” In 1975 he topped the pop charts with his hit singles, “Wildfire” and “Carolina In the Pines” from the RIAA Certified Gold album Blue Sky - Night Thunder.
Then, in the early 1980s, Murphey recorded a watershed country album for Capitol Records produced by Jim Ed Norman. He topped the Country Charts with the “Still Taking Chances” single, which solidified his relationship with country radio as a hit singer-songwriter, and exposed him to an entirely new audience. Twelve years after his first hit in Pop music, Murphey was awarded “Best New Artist” by the Academy of Country Music (beating out George Strait). He continued to top the country charts throughout the decade with hits like “What’s Forever For,” the Grammy nominated “A Face In the Crowd,” (with Holly Dunn), the number one “A Long Line of Love”, “I’m Gonna Miss You Girl”, and many more.
In 1985, Murphey performed with the New Mexico Symphony in a concept he titled “A Night in the American West,” which was so well received, it led to hundreds of performances with American and Canadian symphonies, including the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C.
In 1990 he circled around to one of his first loves, cowboy music. Cowboy Songs Vol.1, was wildly successful and became the first album of cowboy music to go gold since the heyday of Marty Robbins. Cowboy Songs was so popular and highly regarded that Warner Bros. created an entire imprint called Warner Western. In the midst of this Country / Western successes he founded a Western cultural festival called “Westfest”, deemed “the best festival in America”. It is American West showmanship, culture, lifestyle and scholarship.
Ever a genre-busting artist, Murphey refocused his attention again in 2009 with his Grammy nominated Buckaroo Blue Grass. That project — and two subsequent releases, Buckaroo Blue Grass II and Tall Grass & Cool Water — topped the Bluegrass charts.
Murphey has been awarded gold albums for Cowboy Songs, Vol. I, Blue Sky Night Thunder, and a Platinum single, “Wildfire”. He has been given the prestigious Charlie Russell Award for Western Heritage. He is a 5-time recipient of the Wrangler award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame, and boasts awards from the Academy of Country Music, Rock Music Awards, Academy of Western Music Awards, Governor of New Mexico’s Outstanding Achievement Award, Outstanding Son of Texas Award by the Texas Legislature, and multiple from BMI. In 2009, he was inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association Hall of Fame, joining old friends Willie Nelson, Guy Clark and Allen Shamblin. In 2019 he was received a lifetime achievement award from the Western Heritage Awards (their highest honor).
In 2018, he released Austinology, celebrating his early days as a pioneer of the Austin Music Scene of the 70s with guest artists that include Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, and many more.
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Saturday - October 28, 2023 8:00 pm Thunderstruck - America's best AC/DC Tribute
A Wildey Theatre favorite returns!
Thunderstruck tours coast to coast bringing the the power and entertainment of a genuine AC/DC show. They're amazing! Don't miss a great night of high energy rock n' roll as Thunderstruck returns to the Wildey Theatre.
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Sunday - October 29, 2023 7:00 pm The Furious Bongos play Frank Zappa
First time at the Wildey Theatre
The Furious Bongos are a Zappa project featuring a diverse lineup of seasoned musicians who have played alongside heavyweights like Frank (hizownself) Zappa, BB King, Mick Fleetwood, Vinnie Colaiuta, Googoosh, Dweezil Zappa, LA Philharmonic, Arthur Barrow, Munich Philharmonic, Popa Chubby, Yo Yo Ma, Pinetop Perkins, Chicago Lyric Opera, blah blah blah....you get the idea.
Legendary 1st call drummer Chad Wackerman, a 7-year Zappa band veteran, will power the rhythm section on this tour.
This isn’t strictly a “tribute” band doing a note-for-note rendition of Song X from Album Y while staring at their shoes. The result is a wildly entertaining show that pays respect to Frank Zappa’s legacy but is still new and different and dangerous, with lots of eyebrows.
Kinda like Frank.
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LEONID & FRIENDS -The World’s Greatest Chicago Tribute
ON SALE THURSDAY JULY 6 @10am
In just three short years, LEONID & FRIENDS have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev's goal was a studio project in dedication ...read more/buy tickets
ZOMBIELAND (Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday)
$3 Tickets available starting at noon day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office.
Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions)
Lobby opens at 6pm. All seats general admission ...read more/buy tickets
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
From working at Chicago's Red Carpet Car Wash to appearing on national television, from gigging at the smallest dimly lit blues bars to performing on the biggest international concert stages, master bluesman Lil' Ed Williams has come a long way. Mixing smoking slide guitar boogies ...read more/buy tickets
HEARTSFIELD
Join us as Heartsfield returns to the Wildey Theatre. Heartsfield has toured the United States in each decade since the 1970s, having performed over 5,000 shows for millions fans. Having released 12 albums, sold millions of records, and helped pioneer the Americana-based Southern Rock/Country Rock ...read more/buy tickets
DACULA (1931) Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday
$3 Tickets available starting at noon day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office.
Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions)
Lobby opens at 6pm. All seats general admission ...read more/buy tickets
SABBATH "The Complete Black Sabbath Experience "
SABBATH RETURNS TO THE WILDEY THEATRE ON FRIDAY THE 13th!
Sabbath “The Complete Black Sabbath Experience” performing The 50 plus Years of Black Sabbath show in a Theatrical re-creation of Black Sabbaths greatest era’s The Ozzy Years & The Ronnie James Dio era. Performed Note for ...read more/buy tickets
THE MERSEY BEATLES "Four lads from Liverpool" - The Red Album Live, 1962-1966
THE MERSEY BEATLES - FOUR LADS FROM LIVERPOOL
The Red Album Live, 1962-1966
DIRECT FROM THE GREAT CITY OF LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND!
The Mersey Beatles!! The world’s most Authentic and only LIVERPOOL born Beatles Tribute Band was the resident band for over a decade at the world- famous CAVERN ...read more/buy tickets
THE MERSEY BEATLES - "Four lads from Liverpool" The Red Album Live, 1962-1966
THE MERSEY BEATLES - FOUR LADS FROM LIVERPOOL
The Red Album Live, 1962-1966
DIRECT FROM THE GREAT CITY OF LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND!
7:30pm Saturday Oct. 14, 2023
The Mersey Beatles!! The world’s most Authentic and only LIVERPOOL born Beatles Tribute Band was the resident band for over a decade at ...read more/buy tickets
Hocus Pocus (Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday)
$3 Tickets available starting at noon day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office.
Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions)
Lobby opens at 6pm. All seats general admission ...read more/buy tickets
"The Devil Came to St. Louis: The True Story of the 1949 Exorcism" An Free Event with Local Author, Troy Taylor
FREE EVENT - DOORS OPEN AT 5pm, PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6pm - SEATING FIRST COME UNTIL CAPACITY
This event is being held at the Wildey Theatre (252 N Main St, Edwardsville) with doors opening at 5 pm. Seating is first come, first served and concessions will ...read more/buy tickets
