Blarney Island features music by some of the hottest
bands from the Chicago and Milwaukee regions as
well as several national acts.
Live music begins at 2:00 p.m. and runs through
the night. We also have a DJ to continue the party
in
between sets and after the band leaves the stage
for the night.
There is no better venue to catch great live music
than Blarney Island!
Thursday - September 2nd
"Thunder On The Chain" boat drag racing
6:00 PM - ???
The only place in the country that offers 16 straight weeks of grass roots drag boat racing! Come witness the awesome power of these boats as they race past the Island. You can feel the "thunder". Then it's the biggest after-party you have ever seen! Grea
Friday - September 3rd
VVX
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
80s rock including Led Zepplin, Ozzy, Metallica, Van Halen, AC/DC, Black Sabbath and so many more!
OPENING FOR LOUNGE PUPPETS!
Lounge Puppets
8:30 PM - ???
Rated the #1 tribute band to 80's hair rock...You won't beleive your eyes or ears! Every year their fan base grows and the Island is always packed for this amazing performance.
GREAT FREE CONCERT!!! NO TICKETS REQUIRDED!!
Saturday - September 4th
Black Cadillac
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
These talented musicians are pushing out so much dance rock, & alternative covers...everything from The Killers,to Mellencamp, Sublime, Bon Jovi, Fall Out Boy, even Queen!
Modern Day Romeos
7:30 PM - ???
This is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!! Not only are they the BEST party band in the Midwest, but they put on the most interesting show and are voted #1 band by Blarney Island regulars. You will talk about this show and party for weeks to come!!
HUGE FREE CONCERT. NO TICKETS REQUIRED!
Sunday - September 5th
Men From Marz
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rock With Grooves To Make Dat Body Move! These amazing entertainers cover everything from Michael Jackson to Rage Against The Machine...and they keep the dance floor pumpin!
Mike and Joe
7:30 PM - ???
This is a HUGE concert! These guys are the #1 attraction at college campuses and bars all over Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin & Ohio. Jamming tunes from Fall Out Boy, Coldplay, The Killers, Green Day, Maroon 5, U2, Gavin Degraw, Sublime, Rusted Root and every current hit you can't stop singing and dancing to!
HUGE FREE CONCERT!! NO TICKETS REQUIRED!
Monday - September 6th
He Said She Said
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This band with both male & female lead singers gives a high energy stage performance that calls you to the dance floor like a moth to a flame.High energy party fun music!
GREAT LABOR DAY SHOW!!
Wednesday - September 8th
"Thunder On The Chain" boat drag racing
6:00 PM - ???
The only place in the country that offers 16 straight weeks of grass roots drag boat racing! Come witness the awesome power of these boats as they race past the Island. You can feel the "thunder". Then it's the biggest after-party you have ever seen! Grea
Friday - September 10th
WARRANT CONCERT
7:00 PM - ???
Private concert on the Island with the 80's sensation "Warrant". With their smash hits "Cherry Pie", "Down Boys", "Heaven" and so many more, this concert is going to be HUGE!!! Get your tickets early. Brought to you by 95.1 Wiil Rock and Bud Light.
**Tickets Required and avialable at Port or Island**
AMAZING PRIVATE CONCERT AT THE ISLAND. GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!!
Rock U
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Rock University, where studying is not necessary, but attendance is required! Follow Chancellor Voxx, Professor Fingerz, Lord Ziljian, Dr. Lauren Monaco and Dean Van Cleave on a no stop lesson in how to RAWK!!!! Music from Bon Jovi, Van Halen, STP, Metallica, Nirvana, Joan Jett, Nickelback, Heart and hundreds more!
OPENING FOR WARRANT
Saturday - September 11th
8 Miles South
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What a GREAT band! Southern flavored rock, from Allman Brothers to The Eagles to Lynrd Skynard and so many more. A great time!!
CoverGurl
7:30 PM - ???
This high-powered party rock band does amazing No Doubt, Blondie, Jane's Addiction, Pearl Jam, Smahsing Pumpkins...AND CoverGirl's original songs are alternative rock with pop sensibilities. Memorable guitar riffs and great vocal interplay!
Sunday - September 12th
Savanna Road
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Savanna Road performs a blend of your favorite classic rock and new country hits from past to present. Their high-energy music promises to get audiences dancing all night long!
SR fans continue to fill Chicago ’s suburban nightclubs with hits from
The Eagles to Sugarland, Melissa Etheridge to Gretchen Wilson
and Heart to Tim McGraw.
Savanna Road is sure to be one of your favorite choices
for a night of great music.
Friday - September 17th
Hi Infidelity
8:00 PM - ???
Best of 80s Classic Rock/Arena Rock period. Journey, REO Speedwagon, Boston, Bon Jovi, Styx to name a few. For the last 4 YEARS IN A ROW, the band was voted as the Best Rock Cover Band in Suburban NiteLife Magazine's Best of the Burbs contest
GREAT FREE CONCERT!!! NO TICKETS REQUIRED!
Saturday - September 18th
High Life, The Band
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This is a great rock band that plays everything from Journey to Matchbox 20. Even some Rascall Flatts,etc.
According to Andrew
7:30 PM - ???
"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." But seriously..this band is AMAZING covering everything from the 80's to today
Sunday - September 19th
Built For Pleasure
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rokktastic Sexplosion of Epic Proportions. Come for the hot jams, stay for the Waffle Fries. Jamming everything from Black Crows, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone Temple Pilots, Eddie Money and so much more!
Friday - September 24th
Fast Times Band
8:00 PM - ???
Fast Times is a high energy band that rocks the 80's music and lifestyle in the Chicagoland area. You will truly enjoy an entertaining show that brings you back to the 80's . A very fun to watch band. After one song you would think you went back in time on a DeLorean to the great decade we call the 80's. Fast Times is the ultimate party band that will leave you begging for more.
Saturday - September 25th
Paparazzi
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Former members of Heavy Vinyl, Covergurl, Festus Rage, Aprils Reign, Hysteria, & New Tattoo have gotten together to form Paparazzi. The hottest new party band on the Chicago scene. Come check this out!
Mercury Rising
7:30 PM - ???
Classic to current rock...Green day, Jet, Journey, AC/DC, you name it!
Sunday - September 26th
Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wow! Is the best way to describe this incredibly talented band. They play the best, red-hot rock, boogie and blues
Sunday - October 3rd
Joe Bachman & Courtney Jansen "Unplugged"
1:30 PM - 7:00 PM
From the incredible band "Joe Bachman & The Crew" we have a special acoustic show featuring Joe Bachman, Danny Gunz and Courtney Jansen. What a great afternoon of music this is going to be!
