Former Lead Singer of Live to Play Last Fling

Submitted by the Naperville Jaycees

Ed Kowalczyk, former lead singer of Live, and blues phenom Matthew Curry will play at the Thomas Coffee Main Stage before Grammy Award winner Daughtry at the Naperville Jaycees 2015 Last Fling on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015.

Ed Kowalczyk, songwriter and former lead singer of Live, opened a new chapter in his already illustrious career in 2009 with the launch of his solo career. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, he has built an impressive resume in LIVE that includes eight full-length albums that have reached gold and platinum status in nine countries and nine Top 10 hit songs, which include the crossover smash “Grace” from his debut solo album and classics such as “Lightning Crashes,” “I Alone,” “Selling The Drama,” “The Dolphin’s Cry” and “Heaven.” Ed is very excited to be sharing this new look at some of the biggest hits of his career along with his new music in his dynamic full-band and acoustic performances.

Hailing from Normal, Ill., 19- year-old Curry has been capturing the attention of established acts and fans across the country as he’s toured with Steve Miller Band and now Doobie Brothers and Peter Frampton. Curry’s guitar riffs are so strong for his age that Peter Frampton had to give him kudos on his Facebook page: “I must also mention Matthew Curry who is opening for us on these dates. He wowed us all!! I see a big future for Matthew. Someone asked me in an interview today if I thought there could be any more guitar heroes. Well, yes of course, and Matthew is one who will prove that to be true.” --musicnewsnashville.com

Daughtry, formed and fronted by Chris Daughtry, a finalist on the fifth season of American Idol, released their first album in 2006. This self-titled volume of work went on to be certified quadruple platinum, named the best selling album of 2007 with four Top 20 hits including “It’s Not Over” and “Home” and became the fastest selling debut rock album in Nielsen Soundscan Leave This Town, Daughtry’s second album, debuted at number one in 2009, has been certified Platinum and includes the single “No Surprise.” In 2011, Break The Spell debuted inside the Top Ten and has been certified Gold. In 2013, Daughtry released Baptized with the lead single “Waiting For Superman.”

Daughtry, Ed Kowalczyk and Matthew Curry will perform on the Last Fling Thomas Coffee Main Stage, located at the base of Rotary Hill near Naperville’s famed Riverwalk on Saturday, Sept. 5. General Admission Main Stage tickets will be on sale thru September 4 for $30 and on Sept. 5 for $35 each. Tickets are available for purchase online at LastFling.org.