Schaumburg names Septemberfest musical acts
Former Journey lead singer Steve Augeri, country star Mark Chesnutt and popular local band 7th heaven will headline the music stage of Schaumburg's three-day Septemberfest over Labor Day weekend.
Augeri, who followed Steve Perry as lead singer of Journey, performed at Septemberfest two years ago. He will take the stage from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5.
Augeri's opening acts will be the band Centerfold, performing classic rock and pop from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and the winning act of the Daily Herald's Suburban Chicago's Got Talent competition from 7 to 8 p.m.
The Neverly Brothers rockabilly and rhythm & blues band will perform from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, opening for Chesnutt's performance from 8:30 to 10 p.m. A fireworks show will follow at 10 p.m.
The band Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press will play from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, before 7th heaven takes the stage from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Still unannounced are the acts that will perform on the stage from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 and from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Labor Day.
Schaumburg's 45th annual Septemberfest takes place on the village's municipal grounds at 101 Schaumburg Court.