Naper Nights Concert Series continues
Naper Settlement's romp through rock history celebrates the '70s, '80s and '90s this weekend in the July installment of the Naper Nights Concert Series.
Concerts are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, at the museum village, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 4 to 12, and free for younger children and members. For information and tickets, visit napernights.org.
Starting off the weekend is the Naperville band OMT on Friday, July 22. OMT members pride themselves on being able to touch upon various genres and put their own spin on hit songs.
"The band chose to play multiple genres, so there is something for everyone," guitarist and vocalist Dick Kuhn said.
From rock to indie to country, both classic and current, OMT's repertoire includes hit songs by Tom Petty, Bon Jovi, Sublime and Maroon 5. The band believes this is part of the reason its live performances are exciting and enjoyable.
"Our goal is to have a fun experience for us and the crowd," Kuhn said.
The current group has been together for more than five years and has played about 100 shows.
OMT will be opening for one of Chicago's premier party bands, Mike and Joe. The cover band includes pop-rock songs from the '90s to today in its set list.
"I am truly excited to see Mike and Joe this year because everyone knows their songs and sings along. The band really gets the crowd up and dancing," said Adison Glick, Naper Settlement's special events coordinator.
Mike and Joe plays hit songs from an extensive list of popular bands, including Mumford and Sons, Blink 182, Dave Matthews Band and Train.
Opening on the second day of July Naper Nights is the Queen tribute band Killer Queen. On Saturday, July 23, Killer Queen will perform a set filled with Queen's chart-topping hits from the '70s and '80s.
Headlining on Saturday is the tribute band Landslide, which honors Fleetwood Mac by performing hits such as "Go Your Own Way," "Say You Love Me" and "Rhiannon."
"Landslide impeccably delivers the songs of Fleetwood Mac for a truly unique tribute," Glick said.
Along with the music highlighting the weekend, there will be food and drink vendors as well as children's activities.
This month, food vendors include Kick's Chicken Cafe, Joey's Red Hots, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Little Jimmy's Italian Ice. For attendees older than 21, beverages will be available from Rodney Strong Vineyards and Bell's Brewery. No outside food or beverages are allowed.
Children's activities include painting with Pinot's Palette and board breaking with PRO Martial Arts on Friday and Saturday; STEM-based experiments with SciTech Hands On Museum and crafts with Bright Horizons on Friday; learning through play with a portable exhibit from DuPage Children's Museum and playing with the School of Rock instrument petting zoo on Saturday.
"It's fantastic to see kids enjoying the children's activities at Naper Nights. Naper Settlement truly is a special place to be able to provide the entire concert-going experience within a safe and family-friendly environment," Glick said.
The Naper Nights Concert Series will conclude with Fletcher Rockwell and 16 Candles on Friday, Aug. 19, and Who's Who and Kashmir on Saturday, Aug. 20.
If you go
What: Naper Nights concerts
When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23
Where: Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville
Tickets: $15 adults, $10 ages 4 to 10, free for younger children and members
Info: napernights.org