Entertainment Line-Up for Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest Announced

From a U2 tribute band to the award-winning Downers Grove South Jazz Ensemble and local kids and adults from Hinsdale-based Garage Band U, there are plenty of acts to check out during the Rotary GroveFest in Downers Grove next month. 

Friday June 24

5:00-6:00 p.m.   The Judges’ Nite Band: Good-time Rock 'n Roll... and it's perfectly legal!

7:00-8:30 p.m.   Michael Heaton Band: Americana with a Rock-n-roll heart!   www.michaelheaton.com

9:30-11:00 p.m. Hurricane Gumbo  Eight-piece Louisiana Party Band combines Zydeco, R&B, Jazz & Funk! www.hurricanegumbo.net

Saturday, June 25

Noon-1:00pm   Garage Band U: Bands from Hinsdale rock school for kids and adults which were founded in Downers Grove.  www.garagebandu.com

2:00-3:30pm   Hindsight: Downers Grove-based alternative/classic rock band proudly plays covers from the 60's through today. www.myspace.com/hindsightchicago

4:30-6:00pm   Dave Specter - With special guest Mark Wydra Great Chicago blues band plays Blues Fest main stage, Buddy Guy's, House of Blues, and many more!  www.davespecter.com

7:00-8:30pm    Butter Side Down: Acoustic roots rock covers and originals influenced by Howie Day, Freddy Jones, Chris Isaak and more!  www.facebook.com/pages/Butter-Side-Down

9:30-11:00pm   Evolution: Classic to current rock from a new band with the three founding members of Hi-Infidelity! www.evolutionrockband.com

Sunday, June 26 

Noon-2:00pm Downers Grove Dance Studios  

2:30-3:30pm   Downers South Jazz Ensemble: Big band swing from this award-winning high-school band fresh from New York City's Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival!

4:30-5:30pm  Piano Men: A Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel and Elton John. www.insideoutproductions.com/pianomen

6:30-8:00pm  Maggie Speaks presents: Final Say  Musical. Infectious. A non-stop, hi-energy, hands-in-the-air PARTY!   www.finalsay.com

9:00-10:30pm Elevation: “The greatest U2 tribute band on the planet”!   www.tribute2u2.com