The Fabulous Thunderbirds will be coming to Aurora Feb. 1
The Venue recently announced that The Fabulous Thunderbirds will perform early next year at the live music performance space in downtown Aurora.
Following a recent sold out touring show with Robert Jon and The Wreck and a visit from famed guitarist Gary Hoey, The Venue has been a well-received tour stop for touring bands.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds will be one of the largest touring acts to visit The Venue. They will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway.
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such classics as “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up.”
Co-founder Kim Wilson, the sole original member, still spearheads the group as it evolves into its newest incarnation with Wilson on lead vocals and harmonica, Johnny Moeller on guitar, Bob Welsh on piano and guitar, Ruby Albin on drums, and Steve Kirsty on bass.
The thread throughout the T-Birds career has been the respect the group commanded for its peerless musicianship and devotion to the sounds of blues, R & B and rock ‘n roll.
“The thing about the T-Birds is that we can play both blues festivals and rock venues,” Wilson said. “We’re a diversified band now and everybody’s on the same page.”
After announcing that The Fabulous Thunderbirds would be performing at The Venue, premium table seating quickly sold out. Tickets still remain for general admission seats and standing room.
For tickets and additional show information, visit themusicvenue.org.
On Friday, Dec. 15, The Venue will present Pete Ellman Big Band The Twelve Grooves of Christmas. The Christmas concert will put a holiday-spin on the evening of jazz presented on The Venue stage. Tickets cost $20-$25.
Brooklyn Charmers will return to The Venue on Friday, Dec. 16. The tribute band out of Chicago performs Steely Dan with great energy and stage presence. Enjoy a night of Steely Dan music whether you are a fan or new to their music catalog. Tickets cost $15-$20 in advance. $20-$25/door.
On Saturday, Dec. 17, Great Moments in Vinyl will play The Police at The Venue. Part behind-the-scenes storytelling and part live tribute show, Great Moments in Vinyl with host William Lindsey Cochran will curate an evening of music featuring the British rock of The Police. Tickets cost $15-$20 in advance. $20-$25/door.
Chicago Soul Spectacular will perform a night of soul hits at The Venue on Saturday, Dec. 23. Chicago keyboardist Julie B. Nichols gathers stellar musicians to perform the best of Motown and classic R&B tunes. Tickets cost $20-$25 in advance. $25-$30/door.
The Venue will welcome back Annie Sellick and Pat Bergeson on Thursday, Dec. 28 for a special night of creative storytelling and music. Bergeson is a guitar great who graduated from Batavia High School and later moved to Nashville. Tickets cost $20-$25 in advance. $25-$30/door.
Kevin Presbrey will present Pleazure Cruze on Saturday, Dec. 30 at The Venue. Presbrey will share his ukulele-infused-rootsy-folk-rock midwestern sound and personality as the vehicle for the stories he lives and shares. Tickets cost $15-$25 in advance. $20-$30/door.
The Venue will celebrate New Year’s Eve with Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials on Sunday, Dec. 31. The band’s big sound, fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful vocals, is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. The special show will feature a champagne toast and more. For more information on the evening, visit themusicvenue.org.
Unless otherwise noted, doors open for all shows at 7 p.m. Shows start at 8 p.m. The Venue, located at 21 S. Broadway in downtown Aurora, offers a wide selection of craft beer and other beverages at the bar which is open for all shows.
Free street parking is available along with free surface lot parking located across from City Hall, 44 E. Downer Pl. at the corner of Downer Place and Water Street. The Venue’s entrance is located along Water Street Mall, adjacent to City Hall and Mundy Park.
For tickets and additional show information, visit themusicvenue.org.
The Venue, a community-focused live music and performance room, is located at 21 S. Broadway in downtown Aurora. The Venue opened in 2019, and is owned and operated by the Fox Valley Music Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to local music awareness, education, and preservation. themusicvenue.org.