Celebrating its 24th year, the Starry Nights Concert Series will return this summer to the Marie Irwin Bandshell in Homewood’s Irwin Park. Thanks to the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, three shows are on tap for this summer: the Piano Man (Elton John/Billy Joel tribute) on Friday, June 11; Elevation (U2 tribute) on Friday, June 25; and Pink Houses (John Cougar Mellencamp tribute) on Friday, July 23.
June 11: Piano Man — This concert includes is a tribute to two classic songwriters: Elton John and Billy Joel. The show includes full costumes, set design and props. Every song is a hit, ensuring an unforgettable music experience. View a song list, video clips and more at pianomanusa.net. Opening act for this show will be Greta Pope (gretapope.com).
June 25: Elevation — This four-person band has been covering U2’s greatest songs for more than a decade. Watch them recreate the music and attitudes of one of the biggest concert bands around. View a song list, video clips and more at tribute2U2.com. Opening act for this show will be the 2009 Homewood Idol winner, Rachael Robertson.
July 23: Pink Houses — Enjoy America’s most elaborate and musically accurate John Mellencamp tribute band. This 10-person band plays everything from early John Cougar classics to recent John Mellencamp favorites. View a song list, video clips and more at pinkhouses.net. Opening act for this show will be local favorites, Moco Magana (mocomaganaband.com).
Concert goers at this lawn-seating event can purchase snacks, dinner and dessert from vendors Aurelio’s Pizza; Lassen’s Sports Bar & Grill; Mitchell’s Ice Cream & Soda Shop; and Cilantro. Beer, wine, pop and margaritas will be sold by the park district.
Advance tickets per show are $7/adults and $5/children ages 3-15. Tickets can be purchased beginning Friday, May 3, at 708-957-0300 or 708-957-PARK, or in person at the Goldberg Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road, or the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Day-of-show tickets will be an additional $3 each.
Irwin Park is located at Ridge Road and Highland Avenue in Homewood. For more information or for previews of the bands, visit hfparks.com.
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