Join Jim Peterik and Carl Giammarese for Live Music! Safe Socially Distant Evening Sharing Memories

Are you ready to go back, back, back in time to when two Chicago native singer-songwriters, vocal champs, and guitar fanatics began building their repertoire of songs (and guitar collections) that would become iconic? Whether Billboard Chart toppers or deep tracks that so many Chicagoans and Midwest music lovers know by heart, these two anchors of their bands “The Ides of March” and “The Buckinghams” bring you the excitement of their respective “Cornerstones of Rock” collective show that you’ll enjoy later this year.

“And as I board my plane Something inside my brain Hates to wave L.A. goodbye, aye L.A. goodbye, aye, aye" ~~Jim Peterik

“Music everywhere Music fills the air Feeling it running down your spine Feel it taking over your mind Celebrate with a bottle of wine And some music everywhere.” ~~Carl Giammarese

“…Then I touched your hand I could hear you whisper The search is over Love was right before my eyes” ~~Frank Sullivan and Jim Peterik

Indeed, as Jim has written: “the search is over.” The long wait to hear two of your favorite hitmakers with songs you fell in love to, and with, and the cool stories behind the songs.

On Saturday, May 1, live music is back at the Genesee Street Cabaret! At 6:00pm for the special price of $99/person (sold in groups of 2 only), you’ll be treated to an exquisite intimate venue, with SAFE, limited socially distant seating, with free parking and tableside bar service.

ACT FAST! On opening day of ticket sales, 60% of the seats were snapped up by VIP Genesee season ticket patrons. You must act fast to secure your seats.

The only two ways to get tickets are to call the Genesee Box Office at (847) 263-6300 or send an e-mail to Tickets@GeneseeTheatre.com. At least get on the waiting list, if tickets are sold out when you reach out. The “black box” theatre gathering at Genesee Street Cabaret is located inside Three Brothers Theatre.

Celebrate and be confident in your very safe scene for live music and intimate gatherings. You’ll be required to enter wearing a mask. See you there!

If You're Going: https://www.geneseetheatre.com/events/detail/peterik-giammarese

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