Get Out: Neverly Brothers at Community Park

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.   1. Patio Entertainment at Twin Lakes Where / When:Twin Lakes Recreation Area Deck; 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Friday, July 8. Why Go?: Forget Hannah will perform rock classics and a bit of blues on the deck at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area. The free concert is presented by the Salt Creek Park District. Arrive early and enjoy an evening sitting outside, listening to music. Plenty of delicious food and drinks will be available for purchase. Pricing: Free admission   2. Sounds of Summer Concert Where / When: Community Park and Fred P. Hall Amphitheater; 8 - …

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Van Halen Tribute Band Returns to Durty Nellie's

Van Halen tribute band Atomic Punks returns to Durty Nellie's from Los Angeles, June 25.

Van Halen tribute band Atomic Punks returns to Durty Nellie’s for another crowd-pleasing show this Saturday, June 25. Los Angeles based Atomic Punks, in circulation in some form for more than 17 years, is described by singer Brian Geller as “Classic David Lee Roth.” Atomic Punks proves a distinct tribute band in that its world-class constituents have humbly played with Van Halen’s bassist Michael Anthony, as well as with Sammy Hagar. “We’re the one Van Halen band out there that Van Halen actually endorses,” Geller said. “It’s the ultimate compliment.” Based in Los Angeles, Atomic Punks are “regular guys” with concerns such as teaching jobs, families and little league. Given that the band tours nationally as much as possible, Geller said it…

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Get Out: Community Park Concert, Garden Walk, Greek Fest and More

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.   1. Sounds of Summer Concert Series Where / When: Community Park and Fred P. Hall Amphitheater; 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, June 24. Why Go?: The band Second Time Around will perform classic rock and blues by Deep Purple, Yes and more. The concert is free. Pack a picnic, bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of music and fresh air. If it rains, the concert will be canceled. Pricing: Free   2. Greek Fest 2011 Where / When: Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church; 4 p.m. to midnight., Friday, June 24; 3 p.m. to midnight,  Saturday, June …

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Twin Lakes Patio Entertainment Kicks Off for Summer

The schedule of musical entertainment to be featured at Twin Lakes Rec Area through August.

Continue to explore summer fun resourcefully by dropping in on Salt Creek Rural Park District’s free Friday Night Patio Entertainment concerts through August. Featured musicians offer great evenings out for the family. Performances take place at Twin Lakes Golf Course and Recrecation Area, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Dr. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Find out who’s coming to Twin Lakes: Jimy Sohns’ Rock and Roll Side Show is led by Jimy Sohns from Shadows of Knight, and features Michael Gotshall guitarist and Cindy Gotshall of that same group. The show also incorporates contemporary rock hits. For more information on Jimy Sohn’s Rock n Roll Side Show, visit: www.rocknrollsideshow.com Forget Hannah performs rock classics, modern rock and a bit of blues …

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The Jazz Consortium Returns Big Band to Durty Nellie's

The Jazz Consortium band returns to Durty Nellie's after a three-decade hiatus.

This Sunday, June 12 The Jazz Consortium band reunites to perform once again at Palatine’s Durty Nellie’s. Discontinued more than 30 years ago, the band’s custom of playing weekly at the venue dates back to the original Durty Nellie’s of 1975. The show begins at 7 p.m. The band features a combination of 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxophones and a rhythm section.   Roy Vombrack, alto/soprano saxophonist and band leader said although traditional Big Bands date back to the 1930s, Sunday’s show will not be an old-fashioned swing-dance event.   “We will be playing the best of all eras, from Glenn Miller's ‘In the Mood’ to Chick Corea's ‘Spain,’ as well as exceptional compositions from band-members, from Swing to Jazz-Rock to Ballads,” Vombrack …

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Palatine Park District Slates Free Summer Concerts

A list of free concerts to be featured among the Sounds of Summer.

If you are looking for outdoor entertainment on a budget, enjoy Palatine Park District’s free concerts in its Sounds of Summer series, running through August. Featured artists span a host of musical genres and offer fun for the entire family. Performances take place at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 162 E. Palatine Road, unless otherwise noted. Picnics are welcome. Check out who is coming this summer: Enjoy local ensemble as it enlivens summer with popular and classical selections. Local rock band plays tribute to the awesome sounds originating with The Beatles. Chicago duo Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso plays a blend of folk, country, blues, swing and Irish music. Concert takes place at 6:30 p.m. in Towne Square (Palatine Road and Smith …

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Lamplighter Has Strong June Lineup

Lamplighter Inn has a solid lineup of live music planned through the spring.

As you head into Memorial Day Weekend, you might illuminate the close of spring with a little live music. Take a look at Lamplighter Inn Tavern & Grille's docket of local bands performing there the next several weeks. The venue is located downtown (60 N. Bothwell St.) and offers ample outdoor seating. Visit lamplighters.com for more info. Lamplighter is now offering a Family Happy Hour on Fridays, which features an acoustic musician to play outdoors from 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Children are welcome. Friday specials include $1 hot dogs, half priced pizzas and appetizers, $3 root beer floats and a Friday Fish Fry. Take your friends and family to Lamplighter this spring for its Saturday night musical feature. This week, enjoy the distinct sounds …

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Local Singer-Songwriter Kevin Mileski Returns to Lamplighter Inn

Guitarist and songwriter Mileski performs his soft percussive style for fans at Lamplighter.

Reputable local singer and songwriter Kevin Mileski will deliver an expected notable guitar performance Saturday, Feb. 26 when he returns to Lamplighter Inn Tavern and Grille, downtown Palatine. Musician Herman Winkler, for whom Mileski holds the highest esteem after several years of musical partnering, will accompany the guitarist on percussion. The show begins at 10 p.m. According to his web site, Mileski is attributed with a knack for delivering a unique finger-style of guitar playing, as well as the ability to internationally touch countless listeners as a “strong thoughtful vocalist.” Mileski describes his music as “acoustic guitar with a percussive feel.” “I tend to describe [my material] as James Taylor meets Dave Matthews meets …

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Palatine to Consider Later Hours for Hotshots

The Palatine Village Council will consider a request from Hotshots to offer entertainment and to stay open later.

The Palatine Village Council will consider at their meeting Tuesday whether to grant Hotshots, 53 W. Slade St., a new liquor license that would allow the bar and restaurant to remain open later. Hotshots currently can be open until midnight during the week and 1 a.m. on the weekends. The new license would allow the establishment to be open until 1 a.m. during the week and until 3 a.m. on the weekends. "We feel at a disadvantage with our current license due to the fact that the competitions (Pop's, Bauer['s] Brauhouse, Lamplighters Inn, Etc.) around us all have the Class D-1 license," Hotshots owner Tim O'Brien wrote in a letter to village officials. "By granting the extended hours we feel this would even out the playing field between our …

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Rock Band '20 Over' Plays 90s Tribute at Lamplighter Inn

Five-man rock band, 20 Over performs mix of cover music from 1990s to current Saturday night in downtown Palatine.

Lamplighter Inn welcomes musical brothers Jason and Justin Picchiotti, along with their rock band 20 Over, to play a dynamic 90s tribute set Saturday, Jan. 15 at 10 p.m. Founded in 1998, 20 Over will feature a blend of musical rock genres in its set, from more progressive favorites of Pink Floyd to the music of MGMT, a group many would refer to as indie rock, or simply alternative rock. “The music we cover in 20 Over is mostly straight ahead rock, primarily from the 90s through the present. We cover songs by Radiohead, 311, Bush, Weezer, Pearl Jam, Oasis, Incubus, Tonic, Neon Trees, Blink 182 and many more,” 20 Over’s Justin Picchiotti said. Band members Jason and Justin Picchiotti, who are also twins and each sing and play guitar, have …

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