Mayne Stage/ Act One Pub Newsletter 5.16.12

May 16, 2012 Just Announced Howard Jones 7/10 @ 730PM Zombies 8/1 @ 8PM Lucy Woodward 8/3 @ 1130PM UPCOMING SHOWS JAMIE KILSTEIN 5/16 @ 8PM STAFFORD JAMES 5/17 @ 8PM CHICAGO RED LINE 5/18 @ 8PM CHICAGO RED LINE 5/18-19 @ 8PM CHRIS GREENE QUARTET CD RELEASE PARTY 5/24 @ 8PM THIRD COAST PERCUSSION 5/25 @ 8PM THE NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS 5/26 @ 8PM BE-BOP BATTLIN' BALL with JAY McNEELLY 05/27 @ 9PM CHICAGO DANCE CRASH KTF PRESENTS BAT DANCE 6/1 @ 8PM SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE ALL STARS 6/2 @ 9PM FOR SINGING OUT LOUD: A PRIDE CELEBRATION OF SINGERS, SONGWRITERS, AND ICONS 6/3 @ 7PM JON ANDERSON 6/6 @ 8PM SPYRO GYRA 6/7 @ 8PM GUITARRA AZUL CD RELEASE 6/8 @ 9PM MEGITZA QUARTET FAREWELL PARTY! 6/9 @ 9PM CHURCH OF MISERY 6/10 @ 9PM OCTOPUS NEBULA 6/14 @ 730PM PAT TRAVERS BAND 6/15 @ 8PM ANGEL MELENDEZ ORCHESTRA 6/16 @ 9PM FLATTS AND SHARPE'S LITTLE BUDDIES 6/22 @ 530PM FLATTS AND SHARPE'S ROCKIN' REVUE 6/22 @ 8PM ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY 6/24 @ 8PM FEAR NO ART PRESENTS THE DINNER PARTY 6/25 @ 7PM RICARDO LEMVO AND MAKINA LOCA 6/29 @ 9PM NOVALIMA RECORD RELEASE FOR KALIMBA 7/6 @ 10PM HOWARD JONES LIVE 7/10 @ 730 PM ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOU 7/11 @ 8PM BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION 7/13 @ 730PM DOT DOT DOT 7/27 @ 7:30PM ZOMBIES 8/1 @ 8PM LUCY WOODWARD 8/3 @ 1130PM MARC MARON 8/2-5 PINK FLOYD LASER SPECTACULAR 8/17-18 CHICAGO DANCE CRASH KTF PRESENTS THE 2012 KTF OPEN INVITATIONAL 8/24 @ 8PM HAYMARKET OPERA PRESENTS CLORI, TIRSI E FILENO BY GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL 8/31-9/1 HAL SPARKS 9/6-8 YOUNG AT HEART: A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY CROONERS OF THE 20TH CENTURY 10/28 @ 2PM CHICAGO DANCE CRASH KTF PRESENTS KANYE VS DYLAN: A NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 11/2 @ 8PM Greetings! We just announced a lot of great shows - 80's iconic vocalist Howard Jones will perform his 2 hit albums "Human's Lib" and "Dream Into Action" back to back July 10. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Zombies perform August 1. Vocalist Lucy Woodward performs a late night post Lolla show August 3. Mayne Stage and Act One Pub are proud to be participating in Chicago's Craft Beer Week (click for specials) - May 17-27. Our kick-off party is this Thursday! Join us for a beer tasting of our featured beer - Founders on Tap - and stick around for free live entertainment with Steve Gibons! WBEZ's Jim DeRogatis wrote a great article about Mayne Stage: "As dream teams go, the crew of Chicago club and concert veterans recently assembled to run the newish Rogers Park venue Mayne Stage can rival Marvel Comics' legendary Avengers." - Jim DeRogatis Check out full article HERE! Don't forget to Vote for Us in the Reader's Best of Chicago! Click the button to the left! Here's a Zombies classic to start your day off right! The Zombies - She's Not There See you at the show! Mayne Stage ON THE HORIZON The New Orleans Suspects May 26 The band features "Mean" Willie Green from Neville Brothers, Reggie Scanlan from Radiators, Jake Eckert from Dirty Dozen Brass Band, CR Gruver from Outformation and Kevin Harris from Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Spyro Gyra June 7 It's no secret that Spyro Gyra started out their career with the rhythms of the world. From the samba rhythms and Caribbean feel of their early hits to the latest album, these musicians have made it a point to embrace the music wherever they go. ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOU July 11 Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou is arguably West Africa's best-kept secret. Two Vodun rhythms dominate the music of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo: Sato, an amazing, energetic rhythm performed using an immense vertical drum, and Sakpata, a rhythm dedicated to the divinity who protects people from smallpox. THIS WEEK AT MAYNE STAGE Jamie Kilstein May 16 Comedian, writer and radio host Jamie Kilstein makes much anticipated return to Mayne Stage in"F*ck the G8". Stafford James Strings Ensemble May 12 Elite amongst Jazz musicians for the past 30 years, Stafford James received his musical training in the classical repertoire at the Chicago Conservatory and at Mannes College of Music. The Chicago Red Line Presents Neverland May 18-19 Come see The Chicago Red Line's upcoming show "Neverland" a twist on Peter Pan! The Chicago Red Line is Chicago's premiere contemporary cabaret ensemble. This group of professional singers, actors and dancers are dedicated to bringing a variety of musical genres to our diverse audiences. From musical theater to pop to classic rock, the group does it all. THIS WEEK AT ACT ONE PUB Kick off Craft Beer Week with a beer tasting party this Thursday in the Pub! Check out the full beer week schedule Here! Roostersocks 5/16 930PM No Cover Steve Gibons Thursday 5/17 9PM No Cover Hannah Frank 5/19 10PM No Cover

Tickets to all performances can be purchased online at www.maynestage.com or by calling 866-468-3401. Reservations to Act One Pub can be made online at www.actonepub.com or by calling 773-381-4550.

The Drive's Bob Stroud Live!!

Take a Journey through Chicago music with Bob Stroud! Friday, May 4th @ 7:30 p.m. BOB STROUD PRESENTS ROCK AND ROLL ROOTS of Chicago Live! with special guests, CARL GIAMMARESE (Buckinghams) and JIM PETERIK (Ides of March). May 4, 7:30 p.m. Known for his popular radio show, "Rock and Roll Roots," host Bob Stroud (97.1 FM "The Drive" radio) will present a journey through Chicago music, with guests Carl Giammarese (Buckinghams) and Jim Peterik (Ides of March). The audience will be first to enjoy this live presentation of the legendary radio show "Rock and Roll Roots," which features Top 40 Hits from The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, and some surprises, music that put Chicago Rock and Roll on the national charts, where it is remains on national radio, 45 years later and still going strong. Bob Stroud, a native of Michigan, has been a Chicago radio host since 1979 and an important presence of Chicago radio station, The Drive, middays, since April, 2001, the station's debut. Stroud created his popular "Rock and Roll Roots" show on April 2, 1980 and has annually spotlighted different Chicago artists and groups from 1964-1975. His weekly "Roots" show airs Sundays (7am-10am) on WDRV-FM. He sang in R&B Band, Rockestra, from 1990-2000 and with the Cryan' Shames from 2003-2008. Jim Peterik is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, founding member of The Ides of March (1964-present), who perform annually around Chicago. Jim is best known for writing hit songs, including "Vehicle," (Ides of March), "Eye of the Tiger," (Survivor), "Hold on Loosely" (38 Special), featured solo performer with project Jim Peterik & World Stage, and has most recently debuted his smooth jazz project, "Jim Peterik's Lifeforce." With band member/engineer Larry Millas, Peterik produces other artists' music on his World Stage label. Peterik is also the best-selling author of "Songwriting for Dummies," now in its second printing. Carl Giammarese is lead singer and a founding member of The Buckinghams, 15 hit singles, and 5 albums on Columbia Records (1965- present); together with Nick Fortuna and their band, they perform nationally at arenas, festivals, casinos, and two Presidential Inaugural balls. Summer 2012, Carl and Nick are again part of the Happy Together Tour, covering 30 cities in 10 states. Carl has charted singles on Ode Records as part of a successful 70s rock duo, written new songs recorded by The Buckinghams and produced their most recent 8 CDs on his and Nick's BML label, and his own, "My Journey," for his own Chiway label.

Tickets Here! Tickets are subject to availability, non transferrable and are not valid on previously purchased tickets. 1328 W Morse Avenue | Just steps from Morse Red Line Stop! Tickets and full schedule at www.maynestage.com