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July 2012
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"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

June 28, 2012

"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!

"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

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TOGA PARTY w/LIVE MUSIC by Rough Night Out (7PM-???)

June 29, 2012

TOGA PARTY w/LIVE MUSIC by Rough Night Out (7PM-???)

7:00 PM - ???
We have a very special treat for you this week. It's our annual "TOGA PARTY" featuring the incredible band "Rough Night Out". Grab your favorite bed sheet and make a toga for this great night of fun! Nothing is over until we decide it is!!! Break out your sheets (preferably clean ones) and make up your togas 'cause the party is definitely gonna be HOTT!! Contests for best/sexiest outfits...all kinds of naughty fun!

Rough Night Out is Alec Haley's new band...and what an amazing creation!! Jamming everything from 90's pop to Alternative, Goo Goo Dolls to Pearl Jam, Collective Soul and SOOOO much more!

7:00 PM - ???
We have a very special treat for you this week. It's our annual "TOGA PARTY" featuring the incredible band "Rough Night Out". Grab your favorite bed sheet and make a toga for this great night of fun! Nothing is over until we decide it is!!! Break out your sheets (preferably clean ones) and make up your togas 'cause the party is definitely gonna be HOTT!! Contests for best/sexiest outfits...all kinds of naughty fun!

Rough Night Out is Alec Haley's new band...and what an amazing creation!! Jamming everything from 90's pop to Alternative, Goo Goo Dolls to Pearl Jam, Collective Soul and SOOOO much more!

TOGA PARTY w/LIVE MUSIC by Rough Night Out (7PM-???)

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LIVE MUSIC by JakTripper (2PM) & Exit 147 (7PM) ARRA (8PM)

June 30, 2012 7:00 pm

JakTripper

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This band is far from typical! They play a variety of music from Incubus to Pink Flloyd to Godsmack. A real musical treat!

Exit 147
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Simply a great rock band featuring fantastic covers from Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Mellencamp and so many more!

OPENING FOR ARRA

ARRA
8:00 PM - ???
Chicagoland's #1 Classic Rock Band...voted BEST CLASSIC ROCK BAND in the Suburban Nitelife's best of the burbs contest!!! Journey, Firehouse, Van Halen, Damn Yankees, Triumph and Rush to name a few as well as Hinder, Daughtry, GNR, Survivor, Lifehouse, & SOOOO many more!

 

LIVE MUSIC by JakTripper (2PM) & Exit 147 (7PM) ARRA (8PM)

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LIVE MUSIC by Soda

July 1, 2012 7:00 pm

Soda
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The most diverse play lists you'll find anywhere. What's your flavor? Because you'll get everything all the time with Soda. From Jimmy Buffett to Dave Matthews, from John Mellencamp to Black-Eyed Peas, this band can do it all.

LIVE MUSIC by Soda

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SPECIAL 4TH OF JULY SHOW - LIVE MUSIC w/Black Cadillac

July 4, 2012

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! You won't believe how much fun you will have!!!

SPECIAL 4th OF JULY SHOW!!

SPECIAL 4TH OF JULY SHOW - LIVE MUSIC w/Black Cadillac

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Pre-Race LIVE MUSIC by The Aviators

July 5, 2012 6:00 pm

The Aviators

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SPECIAL HOLIDAY WEEKEND AFTERNOON SHOW BEFORE THE RACES!!!

Bringing you the best dance music and Partyrock i.e. Lady Gaga, Usher, Katy Perry, Lmfao

Pre-Race LIVE MUSIC by The Aviators

"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

July 5, 2012

"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!

SPECIAL 4th OF JULY WEEKEND CELEBRATION!

"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

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LIVE MUSIC by Schramm & Weber (2PM), According to Sarah (6:30PM) & Mike and Joe (8:30PM)

July 6, 2012 8:30 pm

Schramm & Weber
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Great acoustic act of classic rock; Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, The Beatles and so many more!

4th of July Holiday weekend band lineup

According To Sarah
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
ALL of your favorite 90's music dished up for you on a delicious plate! So much fun!

OPENING ACT FOR MIKE & JOE

Mike and Joe
8:30 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!

LIVE MUSIC by Schramm & Weber (2PM), According to Sarah (6:30PM) & Mike and Joe (8:30PM)

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LIVE MUSIC by Scott Wesley Band (2PM), On Fire (7:30PM), Veilside (9PM) & Paradoxx (11PM)

July 7, 2012

Scott Wesley Band
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This INCREDIBLY talented band is amazing at presenting your favorite pop/rock hits from The Beatles, Sublime, John Mayer, DMB and so many more!

On Fire
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
This is a great tribute to 80's Rock!

Opening act for Veilside & Paradox

Veilside
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Combining influences from across the musical spectrum, Veilside is a modern melodic rock band in the vein of their influences Nickelback, Shinedown, and Black Stone Cherry. In March 2009, the band was named "Best Original Band" by Suburban Nitelife Magazine and they also won the 2011 "Bandemonium" hosted by 95 WIIL Rock FM Radio, and have shared the stage with many national acts including current powerhouses Five Finger Death Punch, Halestorm, Alter Bridge,Doken and more!

Paradoxx
11:00 PM - ???
Hard Rock/Metal Covers and Originals; Maiden, Sabbath, Y&T

LIVE MUSIC by Scott Wesley Band (2PM), On Fire (7:30PM), Veilside (9PM) & Paradoxx (11PM)

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LIVE MUSIC by Alex & The Allstars

July 8, 2012 7:00 pm

Alex & The Allstars

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Great band with female lead playing everything from the 70's, 80's and 90's!

LIVE MUSIC by Alex & The Allstars

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"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

July 12, 2012 2:00 am

"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!

"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

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"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

July 13, 2012 2:00 am

"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!

"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

BLARNEY GRAS Pirate & Wench Booty Bash + Boat Parade w/LIVE MUSIC by Rumor Hazit (7PM) & Joe Bachman & The Crew (8PM) - *** STRICTLY 21+ ... No Children Allowed!

July 13, 2012

BLARNEY GRAS!!!!!
6:00 PM - ???
The BIGGEST event of the year is Blarney Gras. It's Mardis Gras Island style. Lots of beads and boo... You don't want to miss this crazy party!

*** STRICTLY 21+ ... No Children Allowed!

Rumor Hazit
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
This band brings all of the 80's to current party/dance hits and all time favorite rock hits. From Pink to Kings of Leon, Bon Jovi & Guns & Roses, Pearl Jam,even No Doubt and many more. Rumor Hazit is sure to please everyone. What you hear is what you get, no additives or preservatives!! Just a rockin' good time !!!!!

OPENING FOR JOE BACHMAN & THE CREW and the BLARNEY GRAS "PIRATE/WENCH" PARTY

Pirate & Wench Booty Bash and Boat Parade
7:30 PM - ???
To kick off the most amazing weekend of the year (BLARNEY GRAS!) we have our annual Pirate & Wench costume party and boat parade. Break out your favorite costumes and decorate your boat for an awesome night of Stealing the Booty!!

Joe Bachman & The Crew *SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT!!
8:00 PM - ???
From Philly, this is the #1 band on the East Coast and is flying in to rock your world! The best party band you will ever see! Playing all over the country and the favorite band at Sloppy Joes in Key West. The most fun you can have with your clothes on!

BLARNEY GRAS!!!! BREAK OUT THE BEADS!!!

BLARNEY GRAS Pirate & Wench Booty Bash + Boat Parade w/LIVE MUSIC by Rumor Hazit (7PM) & Joe Bachman & The Crew (8PM) - *** STRICTLY 21+ ... No Children Allowed!

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BLARNEY GRAS + LIVE MUSIC w/Mr. Myers (2PM), Savanna Road (6:30PM) & and Joe Bachman & The Crew (8PM) SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT - *** STRICTLY 21+ ... No Children Allowed!

July 14, 2012

BLARNEY GRAS!!!!!
12:00 PM - ???
The BIGGEST event of the year is Blarney Gras. It's Mardis Gras Island style. Lots of beads and boo... You don't want to miss this crazy party!

*** STRICTLY 21+ ... No Children Allowed!

The BIGGEST Party Of The Year!!

Mr. Myers
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our favorite "Island" music. Steel drums, great percussion, limbo contest...you name it! Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Paul Simon, Harry Belafonte and many more!

BLARNEY GRAS!! BREAK OUT THE BEADS!!!

Savanna Road
6:30 PM - 8:30 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.

BLARNEY GRAS BABY!!!

Joe Bachman & The Crew *SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT!!
8:00 PM - ???
From Philly, this is the #1 band on the East Coast and is flying in to rock your world! The best party band you will ever see! Playing all over the country and the favorite band at Sloppy Joes in Key West. The most fun you can have with your clothes on!

BLARNEY GRAS!! BREAK OUT THE BEADS!!!

BLARNEY GRAS + LIVE MUSIC w/Mr. Myers (2PM), Savanna Road (6:30PM) & and Joe Bachman & The Crew (8PM) SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT - *** STRICTLY 21+ ... No Children Allowed!

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BLARNEY GRAS + LIVE MUSIC w/Joe Bachman SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT - *** Parental Discretion Advised!

July 15, 2012

Joe Bachman
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
One of the fastest-rising stars in the Country/Country Rock/Americana music scenes, you will be BLOWN AWAY by this amazing artist! His first album "One" just dropped and is taking the scene by storm. Joe has opened and is scheduled to open for all the biggest names in Country music. Don't miss this show!

*** Parental Discretion Advised!

BLARNEY GRAS!! BREAK OUT THE BEADS!!!

BLARNEY GRAS + LIVE MUSIC w/Joe Bachman SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT - *** Parental Discretion Advised!

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"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

July 19, 2012

"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!

"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

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LIVE MUSIC by Epic (7PM) & Mellencougar (9PM)

July 20, 2012

Epic
7:00 PM - 9:00PM
This is THE 80's high-energy rock band! You'll hear Journey, Styx, Foreigner, Whitesnake, Loverboy, Aldo Nova, Billy Squier, Eddie Money, Poison, Survivor, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, Van Halen, Autograph, Sammy Hagar, Bon Jovi, UFO, Def Leppard, Bryan Adams & so many more!

Mellencougar
9:00 PM - ???
The GREATEST tribute to John Cougar Mellencamp you will ever see! This band is headed up by John Perry from 95 WIIL Rock, and they play to sold out crowds all over the Midwest. Come see what the party is all about!!

LIVE MUSIC by Epic (7PM) & Mellencougar (9PM)

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LIVE MUSIC by Paparazzi (2PM) He Said She Said (7PM) Modern Day Romeos (9PM)

July 21, 2012 7:00 pm

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!

He Said She Said
7:00 PM - 9:00 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!

OPENING FOR "MODERN DAY ROMEOS" CONCERT

Modern Day Romeos
9:00 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!!

SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT WITH 95WIIL ROCK BROADCAST!!

LIVE MUSIC by Paparazzi (2PM) He Said She Said (7PM) Modern Day Romeos (9PM)

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LIVE MUSIC by April's Reign

July 22, 2012 7:00 pm

April's Reign
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
April's Reign is one of the Midwest's finest Rock & Roll bands...Fronted by one of the best female vocalist this area has seen in quite a long time!

LIVE MUSIC by April's Reign

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"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

July 26, 2012

"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!

"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

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PIMP & HO PARTY w/LIVE MUSIC by Libido Funk Circus

July 27, 2012

PIMP & HO PARTY
7:00 PM - ???
Break out the platform shoes and goblets boys 'cause the ladies are dressing in their best Ho outifts and you have to keep your pimp hand strong! No cover if you're in costume! Prizes for best outfits, etc. Don't miss it!

Libido Funk Circus
8:00 PM - ???
Libido Funk Circus was formed in 1996 as a tribute band to the 70's dance scene. Their high energy shows are now legendary and they fill every venue with peole who love to party. Come out and show them how to party Island style!

PIMP & HO PARTY w/LIVE MUSIC by Libido Funk Circus

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LIVE MUSIC by Nick Norman Band (2PM), 4 Grand (7PM) & CoverGurl (9PM)

July 28, 2012

Nick Norman Band
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nashville recording star Nick Norman frequents many of the bars in Key West playing an amazing array of music. He co-writes with some of the most famous writers in Nashville including Lee Brice. His new album "Hey Cheater" is absolutely on fire!! His talent will amaze you!

4 Grand
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This is a great up and coming rock cover band you won't want to miss!

Opening for Covergurl

CoverGurl
9:00 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!

LIVE MUSIC by Nick Norman Band (2PM), 4 Grand (7PM) & CoverGurl (9PM)

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LIVE MUSIC w/Nick Norman Band (2PM)

July 29, 2012

Nick Norman Band
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nashville recording star Nick Norman frequents many of the bars in Key West playing an amazing array of music. He co-writes with some of the most famous writers in Nashville including Lee Brice. His new album "Hey Cheater" is absolutely on fire!! His talent will amaze you!

LIVE MUSIC w/Nick Norman Band (2PM)

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"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

August 2, 2012

"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!

"THUNDER ON THE CHAIN" Boat Drag Racing (6PM)

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LIVE MUSIC by VVX (7:30PM) & Blackened (9PM)

August 3, 2012

VVX
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
80s rock including Led Zepplin, Ozzy, Metallica, Van Halen, AC/DC, Black Sabbath and so many more!

Opening for Blackened

Blackened
9:00 PM - ???
Metallica tribute band, Blackened will blow your mind with their spot-on rendtions of Metallica music

LIVE MUSIC by VVX (7:30PM) & Blackened (9PM)

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LIVE MUSIC by Ear Candy (2PM-7PM), Alternative Theory (7PM-10PM) and Sugar High (10PM-???)

August 4, 2012 7:00 pm

Ear Candy
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
High Energy Dance Hits From The Past 40 Years. From INXS to Prince, Rihanna to Usher and everything along the way! Don't miss this great party!

Alternative Theory
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Alternative Theory has arrived with an arsenal of modern rock and alternative hits from the last two decades guaranteed to melt your face and rock you like the proverbial hurricane. You will be amazed at how much fun they are!

Sugar High
10:00 PM - ???
Great party band!! Rock, Dance &Pop Covers: From Bon Jovi to Lady Gaga to Prince...they will keep you guessing and partying like a rock star!

LIVE MUSIC by Ear Candy (2PM-7PM), Alternative Theory (7PM-10PM) and Sugar High (10PM-???)

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LIVE MUSIC by Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band (2PM-7PM)

August 5, 2012 7:00 pm

Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
If you like Jimmy Buffett or any tropical rock or beach/party music you will love this band! Buffett, Bob Marley, Paul Simon, etc. These guys open for Jimmy Buffett and play his annual convention "Meeting of The Minds" in Key West.

LIVE MUSIC by Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band (2PM-7PM)

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