'CHICAGO TRANSIT' - "The First & Longest Running Chicago Tribute Band In The World" from Canada!
2026-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Lincoln Square Theater, 141 N Main St, Decatur, IL, 62523, United States
CHICAGO TRANSIT – CANADA

Here’s one we are super excited for! Who doesn’t love the band CHICAGO? A legendary band that allows you to sing every word of the amazing catalog of iconic hits!

There are a lot of bands doing a tribute to the band ‘Chicago’, but back in the early
90’s, when Powerhouse decided to put together their ‘Chicago Transit’ tribute act,
they were the first in the world to do so. And they remain today as THE FIRST
AND LONGEST RUNNING CHICAGO TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD, and the only
one to carry five lead vocalists, just as the band Chicago does.
The bands’ 5 lead singers, the 3-piece horn section and the 5 piece
rhythm section, made this show a natural for the band, even getting
credit from the band Chicago themselves, back in the 90’s.
In twenty-five years, the band, based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
has performed their show at Festivals, Theatres, Casinos and various
other venues from as far east as the Gatineau Hills in Quebec, south to
Florida, USA and the US Midwest – including Chicago, Illinois, itself.
The band, with its three piece horn section, five piece rhythm section and five
lead vocalists is able to cover all the Chicago material from the early horndominant
classics like ‘Make Me Smile’, ’25 or 6 to 4’ and ‘Saturday in the Park’ to
the later, softer, keyboard-oriented ballads like ‘If You Leave Me Now’.
If you like Chicago, you’ll love Chicago Transit!

Saturday September 19th, 2026

Doors – 6:00 pm / Show 7:00 pm – No opening act

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'CeCe Frey' with special guest: 'Emberline'
2026-10-01 19:00
The Historic Lincoln Square Theater is very happy to announce that local native ‘CeCe Frey’ to return to her roots and perform in downtown Decatur, IL. on October 1st, 2026. CeCe is from nearby Mt Zion/Decatur IL. and will be performing one show only with special guest: ‘Emberline’.

HIGHLIGHTS: 1.5 Million SOCIAL FOOTPRINT 23 Million ATD STREAMS *YOUTUBE FOUNDRY ARTIST*

Raised in a town of 300 in Southern, IL, CeCe grew up on an ostrich farm watching her father drive a tractor and her mother hand-making everything from Halloween costumes to ostrich egg lamps. She nurtured her early love of music by singing at church, town fairs and festivals, and divebars. Although she was reared in small town America, CeCe is anything but typical.
Her music – self-described as “the place where country’s past meets it’s future” – blends country with a combination of pop, rock, and Americana for an experimental sonic experience that still maintains a timeless, instant-classic kind of feeling. In 2012, CeCe became an international viral sensation, coming in 6th place on The X Factor USA and leaving the show with more social media followers than the winner that season. After the show, she continued to hone her craft not only as a singer and songwriter, but also as an artist. Amidst writing and recording, she learned to direct her own music videos and make her own cloths – a testament to the “do it yourself ” attitude she inherited from her parents.
It was this ingenuity that landed her unexpected success in the fashion world- becoming a concept artist for hit network TV shows and celebrity tours, all without having any formal training in the field.
A true artist in every sense of the word, CeCe combines all the values she learned in her cherished rural upbringing with the wisdom and skills she’s gained navigating Hollywood. In 2026, she is revving up to bring forth the next phase of her artistry – high art meets country roads.

Emberline is a high-energy modern country band based in Mattoon, IL. Formed by former members of the well-known regional act Jane Doe, Emberline delivers a powerful, crowd-pleasing show featuring today’s biggest country hits. From heart-pounding anthems to sing-along favorites, Emberline brings polished musicianship, strong vocals, and a professional stage presence to every performance.
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2026 SPOTLIGHT SERIES - Show #7 - 'NEON RODEO'
2026-10-02 19:00 - 22:00
2026 “SPOTLIGHT SERIES” – We are super excited to kick off our new “SPOTLIGHT SERIES”, Presented by: McDonalds, Speed Lube, Air King, McLeod Trucking, and Cromwell Media, which focuses on the local talent but has a huge reward in the end for the band and the fan! The first season will showcase 13 bands from the central Illinois area and quite simply, the band that has the most ticket sales at the end of 2026, per box office report, will ultimately be thewinner! This band will earn a $6000 advertising package to be used for whatever they would like, $10,000.00 cash prize payout, and an opening slot for a national act of their genre of music for the 2027 season at the Historic Lincoln Square Theater. The winner will also be crowned “King of the Hill” and will advance to the sophomore year with bragging rights and just may have a bounty on them. They can win again! The whole idea is for the local talent to be able to play the historic stage of the Lincoln Square Theater and also play over big sound and lights, giving them a concert setting experience! Each band will also be given equal representation, marketing, and advertising to give them all a fair shake at the contest. It is also up to the band to think “outside the box” and promote themselves the best they can to also sell more tickets, as this is how the winner will take the grand prize package! This is going to be an exciting series for 2026! “Shining A Spotlight On The Local Talent”

Show #7 – ‘NEON RODEO’ – based out of Decatur, IL. Friday, October 2, 2026

For more information on NEON RODEO, like and follow them on FB.

Doors will open at 6:00 pm with show starting precisely at 7:00.

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2026 "SPOTLIGHT SERIES" - Show #8 - 'SILVER LAKE'
2026-10-09 19:00 - 22:00
2026 “SPOTLIGHT SERIES” – We are super excited to kick off our new “SPOTLIGHT SERIES”, Presented by: McDonalds, Speed Lube, Air King, McLeod Express, and Cromwell Media, which focuses on the local talent, but has a huge reward in the end, for the band and the fan! The first season will showcase 13 bands from the central Illinois area and quite simply, the band that has the most ticket sales at the end of 2026, per box office report, will ultimately be the winner! This band will earn a $6000 advertising package to be used for whatever they would like, $10,000.00 cash prize payout, and an opening slot for a national act of their genre of music for the 2027 season at the Historic Lincoln Square Theater. The winner will also be crowned “King of the Hill” and will advance to the sophomore year with bragging rights and just may have a bounty on them. They can win again! The whole idea is for the local talent to be able to play the historic stage of the Lincoln Square Theater and also play over big sound and lights, giving them a concert setting experience! Each band will also be given equal representation, marketing, and advertising to give them all a fair shake at the contest. It is also up to the band to think “outside the box” and promote themselves the best they can to also sell more tickets, as this is how the winner will take the grand prize package! This is going to be an exciting series for 2026! “Shining A Spotlight On The Local Talent”

Show #8 – ‘SILVER LAKE’ – based out of Decatur, IL. Friday October 9, 2026! ‘Silver Lake’ is a modern country cover band also covering classic rock, 00’s rock & pop. Silver Lake will also be making their debut appearance to the Historic Lincoln Theater.

For more information on SILVER LAKE, go to their website: like and follow them on FB.

Doors will open at 6:00pm with show starting precisely at 7:00.

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CRAZY TRAIN - America's Ozzy Experience with special guest: Son-Of-A-Gun - Best GNR Tribute on planet earth
2026-10-16 19:00 - 22:00
On Friday October 16th, 2026, 105.1 THE JACK FM is proud to present:
‘CRAZY TRAIN’ – America’s #1 OZZY Experience” – with extra special guest: Son-Of-A-Gun – The Best Guns N Roses Tribute on planet earth!
Crazy Train™ is The Ultimate Touring Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Show. Hosted by Vinny Cormier, North America’s #1 Ozzy Osbourne tribute artist. Vinny is supported by a band full of Berklee drop-outs including his son Dylan to deliver a captivating show unlike no other, musically, and visually.
The show is packed with special effects and “wow” moments you won’t forget!
Crazy Train™ plays every show like it is LIVE AND LOUD 1993! Crazy Train™ rolls over all of the Prince of Darkness’ noteworthy hits, anywhere from Sabbath to Patient #9.
Vinny Cormier has been a touring musician since 1977, traveling all over Canada and down the East Coast working with acts such as Molly Hatchet, Eddie Money, Blue Oyster Cult, Quiet Riot, Steve Perry of Journey, Kansas, John Cafferty, Marshall Tucker and many more in a long list.

You absolutely DO NOT want to miss this show! CRAZY TRAIN, all the way from Bangor, Maine, Son-Of-A-Gun, from LA.
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Doors will open at 6:00 pm (cst) with show starting promptly at 7:00.
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2026 "SPOTLIGHT SERIES" - Show #9 - 'SOLID GOLD'
2026-10-17 19:00 - 22:00
2026 “SPOTLIGHT SERIES” – We are super excited to kick off our new “SPOTLIGHT SERIES”, Presented by: McDonalds, Speed Lube, Air King, McLeod Trucking, and Cromwell Media, which focuses on the local talent but has a huge reward in the end for the band and the fan! The first season will showcase 13 bands from the central Illinois area and quite simply, the band that has the most ticket sales at the end of 2026, per box office report, will ultimately be the winner! This band will earn a $6000 advertising package to be used for whatever they would like, $10,000.00 cash prize payout, and an opening slot for a national act of their genre of music for the 2027 season at the Historic Lincoln Square Theater. The winner will also be crowned “King of the Hill” and will advance to the sophomore year with bragging rights and just may have a bounty on them. They can win again! The whole idea is for the local talent to be able to play the historic stage of the Lincoln Square Theater and also play over big sound and lights, giving them a concert setting experience! Each band will also be given equal representation, marketing, and advertising to give them all a fair shake at the contest. It is also up to the band to think “outside the box” and promote themselves the best they can to also sell more tickets, as this is how the winner will take the grand prize package! This is going to be an exciting series for 2026! “Shining A Spotlight On The Local Talent”

Show #9 ‘Solid Gold’, based out of Decatur, IL. Saturday October 17th, 2026

For more information on ‘SOLID GOLD’, like and follow them on FB.

Doors will open at 6:00 pm with show starting precisely at 7:00.

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2026 "SPOTLIGHT SERIES" - Show #10 - 'GRAND THEFT AUDIO'
2026-10-24 19:00 - 22:00
2026 “SPOTLIGHT SERIES” – We are super excited to kick off our new “SPOTLIGHT SERIES”, Presented by: McDonalds, Speed Lube, Air King, McLeod Express, and Cromwell Media, which focuses on the local talent, but has a huge reward in the end, for the band and the fan! The first season will showcase 13 bands from the central Illinois area and quite simply, the band that has the most ticket sales at the end of 2026, per box office report, will ultimately be the winner! This band will earn a $6000 advertising package to be used for whatever they would like, $10,000.00 cash prize payout, and an opening slot for a national act of their genre of music for the 2027 season at the Historic Lincoln Square Theater. The winner will also be crowned “King of the Hill” and will advance to the sophomore year with bragging rights and just may have a bounty on them. They can win again! The whole idea is for the local talent to be able to play the historic stage of the Lincoln Square Theater and also play over big sound and lights, giving them a concert setting experience! Each band will also be given equal representation, marketing, and advertising to give them all a fair shake at the contest. It is also up to the band to think “outside the box” and promote themselves the best they can to also sell more tickets, as this is how the winner will take the grand prize package! This is going to be an exciting series for 2026! “Shining A Spotlight On The Local Talent”

Show #10 – ‘GRAND THEFT AUDIO’ – based out of Decatur, IL. Saturday October 24, 2026! ‘Grand Theft Audio’ is a classic rock cover band.

For more information on ‘Grand Theft Audio’, like and follow them on FB.

Doors will open at 6:00 pm with show starting precisely at 7:00.

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2026 "SPOTLIGHT SERIES" - Show #11 - '90's Daughter'
2026-10-30 19:00 - 22:00
2026 “SPOTLIGHT SERIES” – We are super excited to kick off our new “SPOTLIGHT SERIES”, Presented by: McDonalds, Speed Lube, Air King, McLeod Trucking, and Cromwell Media, which focuses on the local talent but has a huge reward in the end for the band and the fan! The first season will showcase 13 bands from the central Illinois area and quite simply, the band that has the most ticket sales at the end of 2026, per box office report, will ultimately be the winner! This band will earn a $6000 advertising package to be used for whatever they would like, $10,000.00 cash prize payout, and an opening slot for a national act of their genre of music for the 2027 season at the Historic Lincoln Square Theater. The winner will also be crowned “King of the Hill” and will advance to the sophomore year with bragging rights and just may have a bounty on them. They can win again! The whole idea is for the local talent to be able to play the historic stage of the Lincoln Square Theater and also play over big sound and lights, giving them a concert setting experience! Each band will also be given equal representation, marketing, and advertising to give them all a fair shake at the contest. It is also up to the band to think “outside the box” and promote themselves the best they can to also sell more tickets, as this is how the winner will take the grand prize package! This is going to be an exciting series for 2026! “Shining A Spotlight On The Local Talent”

Show #11- ’90’s Daughter’ – based out of Urbana, IL. Friday October 30th, 2026

For more information on ’90’s Daughter’, check them out at www.90sdaughter.com and like and follow them on FB.

Doors will open at 6:00 pm with show starting precisely at 7:00.

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Echoes Of Pompeii - The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience
2026-11-07 07:00 - 22:00
Get ready FLOYD FANS! Back by popular demand this November 7th, 2026! You won’t believe your eyes and ears when you see and hear the sights and sounds of one of the greatest rock bands that ever performed LIVE! The live music of Pink Floyd and the incredible laser show will leave you in awe! This is a MUST SEE show! The music from Echoes of Pompeii performed live replicates the studio version of Pink Floyd’s legendary music! This show continues to grow bigger & bigger each year so get your tickets early! On sale is: Friday April 24th, 2026 at 12:00 noon.
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2026 "SPOTLIGHT SERIES" - Show #12 - 'X-KRUSH'
2026-11-13 19:00 - 22:00
2026 “SPOTLIGHT SERIES” – We are super excited to kick off our new “SPOTLIGHT SERIES”, Presented by: McDonalds, Speed Lube, Air King, McLeod Trucking, and Cromwell Media, which focuses on the local talent but has a huge reward in the end for the band and the fan! The first season will showcase 13 bands from the central Illinois area and quite simply, the band that has the most ticket sales at the end of 2026, per box office report, will ultimately be the winner! This band will earn a $6000 advertising package to be used for whatever they would like, $10,000.00 cash prize payout, and an opening slot for a national act of their genre of music for the 2027 season at the Historic Lincoln Square Theater. The winner will also be crowned “King of the Hill” and will advance to the sophomore year with bragging rights and just may have a bounty on them. They can win again! The whole idea is for the local talent to be able to play the historic stage of the Lincoln Square Theater and also play over big sound and lights, giving them a concert setting experience! Each band will also be given equal representation, marketing, and advertising to give them all a fair shake at the contest. It is also up to the band to think “outside the box” and promote themselves the best they can to also sell more tickets, as this is how the winner will take the grand prize package! This is going to be an exciting series for 2026! “Shining A Spotlight On The Local Talent”

Show #12 – ‘X-KRUSH’, based out of Champaign, IL. Friday November 13th, 2026

For more information on ‘X-KRUSH’, like and follow them on FB.

Doors will open at 6:00 pm with show starting precisely at 7:00.

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2026 "SPOTLIGHT SERIES" - Show #13 - 'DECADE OF DECADENCE'
2026-11-14 19:00 - 22:00
2026 “SPOTLIGHT SERIES” – We are super excited to kick off our new “SPOTLIGHT SERIES”, Presented by: McDonalds, Speed Lube, Air King, McLeod Trucking, and Cromwell Media, which focuses on the local talent but has a huge reward in the end for the band and the fan! The first season will showcase 13 bands from the central Illinois area and quite simply, the band that has the most ticket sales at the end of 2026, per box office report, will ultimately be the winner! This band will earn a $6000 advertising package to be used for whatever they would like, $10,000.00 cash prize payout, and an opening slot for a national act of their genre of music for the 2027 season at the Historic Lincoln Square Theater. The winner will also be crowned “King of the Hill” and will advance to the sophomore year with bragging rights and just may have a bounty on them. They can win again! The whole idea is for the local talent to be able to play the historic stage of the Lincoln Square Theater and also play over big sound and lights, giving them a concert setting experience! Each band will also be given equal representation, marketing, and advertising to give them all a fair shake at the contest. It is also up to the band to think “outside the box” and promote themselves the best they can to also sell more tickets, as this is how the winner will take the grand prize package! This is going to be an exciting series for 2026! “Shining A Spotlight On The Local Talent”

Show #13 – ‘DECADE OF DECADENCE’ – based out of Peoria, IL. Saturday November 14, 2026

For more information on Decade of Decadence, go to their website: dodrocks.com & like and follow them on FB.

Doors will open at 6:00pm with show starting precisely at 7:00.

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