Monthly Archives: June 2012

Live Music in the Chicago area – from Wauconda to Hawthorn Woods to Arlington Heights to Downers Grove to Des Plaines to Crystal Lake to Wilmette to Naperville and More

Live Music in the Chicago area - from Wauconda to Hawthorn Woods to Arlington Heights to Downers Grove to Des Plaines to Crystal Lake to Wilmette to Naperville and More

Live Music in the Chicago area – from Wauconda to Hawthorn Woods to Arlington Heights to Downers Grove to Des Plaines to Crystal Lake to Wilmette to Naperville and More.

Courtesy of Buyer Broker Chicagoland

The following 7 towns have a FESTIVAL this week:   Downers Grove, Geneva, Hickory Hills, Homer Glen, Northlake, Minooka, and Wauconda (Wauconda Fest – starts Thursday) and the Long Grove Strawberry Festival.   See “www.festing.com“  or the
cities web sites for more info.  Some of the bands playing at these festivals are on the list below….

This weekend, Lake Bluff is holding its annual art show, 10-5 on Saturday and Sunday, with lots of music, food and artwork.  For more info, check out their site at www.artistsonthebluff.org

Friday, 22nd, CJ Arthur’s in Wilmette has a terrific guitar player, John McHugh.

Also on Friday, Viper Alley in beautiful Lincolnshire has a good John Cougar Mellenkamp cover band, Mellencougar, followed by 1969 which plays music from that wonderful era.

Mount Prospect Summer Block Party is this Saturday.   Hip Pockit plays from 7 to 8:30pm. The Block Party is located in Prospect Heights at the intersections of Camp McDonald Road and Elm. For more info call the park district, (847) 394-2848.

Milwaukee Fest is next week – June 27th through July 8th   Here is the live band schedule for this weekend in the Chicago suburban area (which Buyer Broker Chicagoland covers when you have a friend or relative – who needs expert representation and negotiation – with someone always on their side…) 


FRIDAY June 221. 7th Heaven – FESTIVAL, 3rd Street and Rt 38, Geneva, 7:30 PM

2. Infinity – FESTIVAL, 151st and Cedar Road, Homer Glen, 8:30 PM, REO, STYX, Journey

3. Maggie Speaks – FESTIVAL, 600 N. Main Street, Wauconda, 8 PM

4. The Cryin’ Shames – FESTIVAL, Burlington and Forest Ave, Downers Grove, 7 PM, 60′s hits

5. The Neverly Brothers – CONCERT IN THE PARK, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine, 8 -  9:30 PM, Rockabilly to British invasion

6. American English – CONCERT IN THE PARK, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster, Naperville, 7:30 PM, $10/pp, Beatles tribute

7. 5 Guys Named Moe – CONCERT IN THE PARK, 570 Penny Road, East Dundee, 7 PM

8. Midway Ramblers – CONCERT IN THE PARK, 914 Hillgrove Ave, Western Springs, 5 -6:15 PM

9. Kimi Hayes – CONCERT IN THE PARK, 2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorne Woods, 6 PM

10. Phoenixx – Manhattans, 300 S. Schmale Road, Carol Stream, 9 PM – 1 AM, 60-70′s rock n roll oldies, dance

11. Trio – Morgan’s Charhouse, Rt 38, Winfield, 8 PM

12. Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones – Ki’s, 705 North Ave (Rt 64), Glendale Heights, 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM, Retro rock

13. The Incognitos – Johnny’s Charhouse, 15200 S. 94th Ave, Orland Park, 8 PM, 50-80′s rock n roll oldies, dance

14. Bossy Dog – John and Tony’s, 27W371 North Ave (Rt 64), West Chicago, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

15. Soda – Ballydoyle, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, 9 PM, 60-90′s rock n roll, dance

16. 1969 band – Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, 9 – 10:30 PM, 60′s Woodstock

17. Frank and Dave – Eaglewood Resort, 1401 Nordic Road, Itasca, 8 – 11 PM

18. Person To Person – Venuti’s, 2251 W. Lake Street, Addison, 9:30 PM

19. R-Gang – Tavern on LaGrange, 5403 S. LaGrange Road, Countryside, 9 PM, R&B, Blues

20. The Rhythm Rockets – City Gate Grill, 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM

21. Rick Saucedo – Tuscano’s, 4926 River Road, Schiller Park, 9 PM, Elvis tribute

22. Cindi Cronin – Tuscany, 1415 W. 22nd Street, Oakbrook, 7 – 11 PM

23. Second Hand Soul band – Chambers, 6881 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, 8:30 PM

24. Debe Welch (solo) – Potbelly, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, 11:30 – 1:30 PM

25. C-Factor – DC Cobbs, 226 Main Street, Woodstock, ? TIME

26. Selective Recall – Cabana Charlies, 6315 Main Street, Woodridge, ? TIME

27. Smokin Gun – Last Shot Bar, 812 N. LaFox Street, South Elgin, 9:30 PM, Country

28. Cirrus Falcon – Weber Grill, 2331 Fountain Square, Lombard, 6 – 9 PM

29. Modern Day Romeos – Rivers Casino, 3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, ? TIME

30. The Moods – (Maurice solo) – Villaggio’s, 1242 W. Lake Street, Roselle, 7:30 PM, R&B, Blues

31. The Wind Gypsys – Foxfire, 17W State Street (Rt 38), Geneva, 7:30 PM

32. Sundance – Blues Bar, 2 W. Busse Ave, Mount Prospect, 9:30 PM

33. The Wiggle-O’s – Brink Street Bar, 85 Brink Street, Crystal Lake, 9:30 PM

34. Mellencougar – Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, 8 PM, John Mellencamp tribute

35. Vito Zatto show – Dolce Amore, 2112 Winding River Road, Naperville, 8 PM

36. The Vampire Orchestra – American Legion, 310 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, 8:30 PM

37. LaVerne and Paul – Milano Ristorante Italiano, 40W188 Campton Crossing Drive, Campton Hill (near St Charles), 6 – 9 PM

38. ABBA Salute – The Wallace Bowl, 1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, 8 – 10 PM

39. Swinging The Standards – Vincitori Italian, 14 N. Cass, Westmont, 7 PM

40. Lisa McClowry – Luigi’s, 778 N. Rt 59, Aurora, 8 PM

41. Chicago Style Trio – Casey’s, 415 E. North Ave, Lombard, 7:30 – 11:30 PM
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SATURDAY June 23

1. Looney Train – FESTIVAL, Wolf Road and Whitehall Ave, Northlake, 6:30 PM

2. Flat Cats – FESTIVAL, Burlington and Forest Ave, Downers Grove, 4:30 – 6 PM

3. The Renditions – FESTIVAL, Wolf Road and Whitehall Ave, Northlake, ? TIME, 50-70′s rock n roll oldies, dance

4. Hi Infidelity – FESTIVAL, 113 S. Third Street, Geneva, 8 – 9:30 PM, REO, STYX, Journey

5. R-Gang – FESTIVAL, 600 N. Main Street, Wauconda, 7:30 PM, R&B, Blues

6. The Neverly Brothers – FESTIVAL, 94th Street and Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, 7 – 10 PM, Rockabilly to British invasion

7. American English – FESTIVAL, Wolf Road and Whitehall Ave, Northlake, 9:15 – 11:15 PM, Beatles tribute

8. ARRA – FESTIVAL, Wabena Ave and Mondamin Street, Minooka, 8:45 – 11:30 PM, REO, STYX, Journey

9. Friction – FESTIVAL, Cook Park, 600 N. Main Street, Wauconda, 9:30 PM

10. Hillbilly Rock – FESTIVAL, 600 N. Main Street, Wauconda, 5:30 – 7 PM

11. The Incognitos – CONCERT IN THE PARK, Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, 7 – 8:30 PM, 50-80′s rock n roll oldies, dance

12. Libido Funk Circus – CONCERT IN THE PARK, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, 9 PM

13. Midnight band – CONCERT IN THE PARK, 173rd Place and Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, 7 – 10 PM

14. The Meteors – Lakeside Lodge, 3555 Grand Dominion Circle, Mundelein, 5 – 8 PM, outside, 50-70′s rock n roll oldies, dance

15. Denny Diamond – Dog N Suds, Rollins Road and Washington Street, Fox Lake, 6:30 PM, Neil Diamond tribute

16. Sam Savage – Ki’s, 705 North Ave (Rt 64), Glendale Heights, ? TIME

17. Hot Rocks – Cheeseburger in Paradise, 2970 Finley Road, Downers Grove, 9 PM – 12:30 AM, Rolling Stone tribute

18. Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones – Strawberry Festival, 132 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, 6 – 8 PM, Retro rock

19. Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones – Sergio’s, 280 N. Rohlwing Road, Itasca, 8:45 PM – 12:45 AM, Retro rock

20. Mike and Joe – Ballydoyle, 28 W. New York Street, Aurora, 10:30 PM

21. The Fairlanes – El Sombrero, 1100 S. Elmhurst Road, Mt Prospect, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM, 50-60′s rock n roll oldies, dance

22. Rico – Harley Davidson, 9950 Joliet Road, Countryside, Noon – 4 PM

23. The Crown Vics – Dell Rhea’s Chicket Basket, 645 Joliet Road, Willowbrook, 8 PM – midnight

24. Karen Hart band – Strawberry Festival, Rt 53 and Rt 83, Long Grove, 3 PM

25. Downtown Charlie Brown – Carlucci, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, 9 PM, Blues

26. Cindi Cronin – Melinas, 940 N. York Road, Elmhurst, 6:30 – 10:30 PM

27. Tony Ocean show – Tavern on LaGrange, 5403 S. LaGrange Road, Countryside, 9 PM – midnight

28. Cadillac Casanovas – Ed and Joe’s, 17332 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, 8:30 PM

29. 7th Heaven – Arboretum, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, 4:30 PM

30. 7th Heaven – H.O.M.E. Bar, 1227 N. Rand Road, Prospect Heights, ? TIME

31. Modern Day Romeos – DC Cobbs, 226 Main Street, Woodstock, ? TIME

32. Cirrus Falcon – Festival of Fine Craft, Sheridan and Park, Highland Park, 10 AM – 5 PM

33. Cirrus Falcon – Lovells, 915 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, 8 PM

34. The Wind Gypsys – Village Tavern, 135 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, 6:30 PM

35. Blue Road – McBride’s Pub, 7162 Caton Farm Road, Plainfield, 9 PM – 1 AM

36. Vito Zatto show – Tuscano’s, 4926 River Road, Schiller Park,7 PM

37. The Cruisers – American Legion Post 1080, 2625 Ingalls Ave, Joliet, 8 PM – midnight

38. The B-Side band – Docks, 313 E. Liberty Street, Wauconda, 7 PM

39. Trio – London Club, 394 W. Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, 9 PM

40. Windy City Revups – Francesca’s Passaggio, 3124 S. Rt 59, Naperville, 7 – 10 PM

41. Assisted Living – Bistro One, 1 West Illinois, St Charles, 7 – 10 PM

42. LaVerne and Paul – Elks Club, 495 Lee Street, Des Plaines, 6:30 – 10 PM

43. White Saddle band – Strawberry Festival, Old McHenry Road and Robert Parker Coffin, Long Grove, Noon

44. Friction – Arboretum, 100 Higgins Road, South Barrington, 3 PM

45. Laura Preston – Charlie’s Charhouse, 1180 W. Devon, Elk Grove Village, 7 – 11 PM

46. Shindigs – Chianti’s, 3rd Street, Geneva, 7 – 11 PM, 60-70′s rock n roll oldies, dance

47. Cover Story – Strawberry Festival, 132 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, 3 PM, 50-70′s rock n roll oldies, dance

48. Hillbilly Rock – Jameson’s Pub, 2755 Black Road, Joliet, 10 PM

49. Bruce Oscar Trio – Morgan’s Charhouse, 27W150 Roosevelt Road, Winfield, ? TIME

50. Hip Pockit – Block Party, Camp McDonald Road and Elm, Prospect Heights, 7 -8:30 PM

51. MissBehavin – Clark’s Saloon, 37895 N. Sheridan Road, Beach Park, 9 PM

52. Pianoman – Church of the Holy Spirit Family Fest, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg, 8:30 PM, Elton John and Billy Joel tribute

53. Billy Croft and 5 Alarm – The Dam Bar, 65 N. River Lane, Geneva, 7 PM

54. Mike Valetine – Mama Vesuvio East, 6361 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, 7 PM

55. Diva Crossing – Alibi, 12N 3rd Street, St Charles, 7:30 PM
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SUNDAY June 24

1. Evolution – FESTIVAL, Burlington and Forest Ave, Downers Grove, ? TIME, REO, STYX, Journey

2. Beach Bum band – FESTIVAL, Cook Park, 600 N. Main Street, Wauconda, 5 PM

3. The Neverly Brothers – CONCERT IN THE PARK, Geneva Commons next to Houluhans restaurant, Geneva, 5 – 7 PM, Rockabilly to British invasion

4. Trio – CONCERT IN THE PARK, Hudson Crossing Park, Oswego, Noon – 2 PM

5. Flat Cats – CONCERT IN THE PARK, Mitchell Park, Deerfield, 5 – 6:30 PM

6. HillBilly Rock – CONCERT IN THE ROCK, 9446 S. Raymond Street, Oaklawn, 7 – 9:30 PM

7. Soda – Captain’s Quarters, 38283 N. Bolton Place, Antioch, 3 PM, 60-90′s rock n roll, dance

8. Libido Funk Circus – Block Party and Music fest, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, 3 PM

9. 7th Heaven (unplugged) – Strawberry Festival, 132 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, 4 PM

10. R-Gang – Breidert Green, Kansas Street, Frankfort, 6:30 PM, R&B, Blues

11. ABBA Salute – Church Of The Holy Spirit Family Fest, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg, 8:30 PM

12. Wind Gypsys – Strawberry Festival, Towner Green, Long Grove, 3 – 5 PM

13. Kimi Hayes – Blarney Island, 27843 W. Grass Lake Road, Antioch, 3 – 7 PM

14. Cirrus Falcon – Festival of Fine Craft, Sheridan and Park, Highland Park, 10 AM – 5 PM

15. The Cruisers – CD and ME, 23320 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, 3 – 7 PM

16. Modern Day Romeos – Block Party Music Festival, Arboretum, South Barrington,
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MONDAY June 25

1. Aprils Reign – Classic Car Cruise, 222 E. 9th Street, Lockport, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Analysis of Home in Buffalo Grove IL for a typical first time homebuyer – 630 Macarthur Drive, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

630 Macarthur Drive, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

Search for homes in Buffalo Grove IL - First Time Home Buyer

Search for homes in Buffalo Grove IL - First Time Home Buyer

RATHER THAN DESCRIBE THIS HOME IN GLOWING TERMS LIKE THE LISTING AGENT DOES IN THE REMARKS BELOW — LET’S TELL YOU WHAT WE SEE…..

DATED BATHROOMS THAT NEED UPDATING.   CARPET THAT PROBABLY ISN’T EVERYONE’S FAVORITE.   FAKE PERGO FLOORS.  KITCHEN APPLIANCES THAT ARE PRETTY OLD (DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE AGENT STATED “UPDATED KITCHEN”)

IT DOES HAVE AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN & GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND NICE SIZED DECK.   WE DON’T THINK THE GROHE THERMOSTATIC FAUCET IS A BIG THING – GIVEN HOW MUCH UPDATING IS REQUIRED IN THE BATHROOMS    IT DOES HAVE NEWER SIDING AND ROOF AND WINDOWS AND DRIVEWAY….   SO – FOR THE RIGHT PRICE — BATHROOM REMODELING, PURCHASE OF NEW KITCHEN APPLIANCES,  AND A FEW OTHER NEEDED THINGS (DIFFERENT CARPET, PAINT &  OTHER THINGS WE’D SEE WHEN TOURING) – IT MIGHT NOT BE A BAD HOME….  (FOR THE RIGHT PRICE).

We help first time home buyers in the Buffalo Grove area, not overpay for a home, and learn about what the negatives are.   We approach things in a totally different way then a traditional “buyer agent” does – who may “sell” y0u on one of their own in house listings.  Since we never represent sellers – we can never get into “dual agency” conflict of interest situations.  We are ALWAYS on the home buyer’s side in Buffalo Grove IL and other Chicago area suburbs.

If you are interested in learning more about our unique form of representation for home buyers in Buffalo Grove, please call us at 847-566-7558 to schedule an appointment, so we can see if you are a good fit.    Have a nice day!

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6724 Meadowcrest Drive, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516

6724 Meadowcrest Drive, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516

RANCH LOCATED ON A CUL-DE-SAC AND BACKING TO McCOLLUM PARK.  REMODELED KITCHEN WITH CENTER ISLAND W/ NEWER TILE, LIGHTING & PLUMBING FIXTURES, AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES.  REMODELED BATH WITH NEWER TILE, LIGHTING, SOAKING TUB AND PEDESTAL SINK. THERMOPANE WINDOWS, LARGE REAR DECK .

Looking for a home in Downers Grove in the 200-300k range?  We can certainly show you homes like this.  Over 95% of our clients are first time home buyers.  How we differ is that we point out the NEGATIVES of given homes – giving you insights you wouldn’t have with a typical agent.  We are also professional negotiators, and Certified Negotiation Experts.  Unlike a traditional “buyer agent” (they and their company list properties for sale) – as an Exclusive Buyer Brokerage – (Exclusive Buyer Agents) – we are ALWAYS on the home buyer’s side, and never represent sellers.   Should you choose to explore having the best form of representation for your home purchase in Downers Grove IL, please call us at 847-566-7668 or e-mail us to schedule an appointment, so we can see if you are a good fit.   

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If You Like the Beatles Tune Penny Lane – You Might Find This Home on Penny Lake in Buffalo Grove Illinois to Be of Interest

If You Like the Beatles Tune Penny Lane – You Might Find This Home on Penny Lake in Buffalo Grove Illinois to Be of Interest

It is a Grammercy model in the  Strathmore subdivision of Buffalo Grove.  Located across from a park and near the school, it has a remodeled kitchen, remodeled baths, and hardwood floors.  We found it funny that the listing agent highlighted that it had a “Roof!”    Maybe they meant new or “newer” roof  (newer in their language can sometime mean sometime in the past 20 years…)

If you want more information on this Buffalo Grove IL home – just click on the link to the address and hit “request more information  and fill out the form.  Or e-mail info@buyerbrokerchicagoland.com or call 847-566-7558 and leave a message and we will return your call.

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This Hawthorn Woods House Caught Our Eye for Luxury Home Buyers

As a service to the our clients (and occasionally to the general public via this blog if it doesn’t conflict with a client we currently have) we bring attention to houses that we think  could be a good value (especially if we price whack the heck out of things – which we usually do, given our very specialized negotiation expertise.)

Detailed below – a custom Hawthorn Woods Illinois house  with  fully screened 3-season room with cedar flooring, and in-ground heated pool.   This 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath house is 3,700  square feet, and has a full finished basement with a full bathroom.   New hardwood floors in living room and dining room.  Heated 3 car garage.  In Stevenson High School district.

If you want more information on this Hawthorn Woods IL house (a house is not a home until you live in it)  – please e-mail info@buyerbrokerchicagoland.com or call 847-566-7558 and leave a message and we will return your call.

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This Condo is in the Heart of Downtown Arlington Heights – Close to Metra, Theater, Fests, Restaurants

This Condo is in the Heart of Downtown Arlington Heights - Close to Metra, Theater, Fests, Restaurants.

We help condo buyers in Arlington Heights get “max price off” – because we are always on your side (never represent sellers) — and we are Certified Negotiation Experts and Exclusive Buyer Agents.    More details on this Metropolis property in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights….

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