Music Acts For Great Joliet Prison Break-In 2nd Annual Event

JOLIET, IL - Last summer's first-ever Great Joliet Prison Break-In, a fundraiser for the ongoing restoration efforts at the Old Joliet Prison, was considered a tremendous success. The event inside the limestone walls of the world-famous 1858-era prison on Joliet's east side raised nearly $135,000.

Now, organizers from the Joliet Area Historical Museum are unveiling their music lineup for the second annual event. It'll be from 4 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24.

"Over 3,500 attendees partied the night away at last year’s event. And, for 2019, it’s time to go even bigger!" its website proclaims.

The music lineup will feature Chicago's The Ides Of March, whose photo is shown at the top of this article.

"Since 1964 Chicago’s IDES OF MARCH have thrilled audiences throughout the United States and Canada with their mix of rocking guitars, brilliant brass, and heartfelt vocals," organizers announced.

Other performers scheduled for Aug. 24 are: The Nikki Hill Band, Hot Mess, featuring Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk and Great Moments in Vinyl.

Admission tickets for the Old Joliet Prison fund-raiser event are $40 each.

To order your tickets, visit the Joliet Prison Break-In website here.

If you're wondering whether the 2018 event was a great time, check out Joliet Patch's coverage of last summer's 'Electrifying' Great Joliet Prison Break-In bash.