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Naper Nights to feature Grammy nominee Samantha Fish and a Sparks Fly ‘Era’-inspired show

Naper Nights Concert Series brings Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Samantha Fish, and special “Eras” inspired show by Sparks Fly, to Naper Settlement on Aug. 16-17.

The Naper Nights Summer Concert Series concludes its 2024 season with the sounds of blues-rock powerhouse Samantha Fish on Aug. 16 and a special “Eras” inspired show by Sparks Fly, a Taylor Swift tribute, on Aug. 17.

Blues-rock singer/songwriter Samantha Fish, a 2024 Grammy Award nominee, will be coming to Naper Nights on Friday, Aug. 16. Courtesy of Naper Nights

Samantha Fish will take the Naper Nights stage with her explosive riffs, visceral rhythms, and spine-tingling vocals on Aug. 16 from 8-10 p.m. Samantha Fish's work features and draws from multiple genres, including blues, rock, country, funk, bluegrass, and ballads.

Sparks Fly will perform a tribute to one of the biggest country and pop music sensations of our time, Taylor Swift, on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8 to 10 p.m.

Returning to Naper Nights for the second year in a row, Sparks Fly will perform a special “Eras” inspired show that will take the crowd on a journey through the various “eras” of Taylor Swift’s music career.

Opening for Samantha Fish on Aug. 16 is Old Shoe, an Americana rock band who will take the stage from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Singing your favorite pop hits, One Night Band will perform from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.

Both Naper Nights concerts will open the night with local students from the School of Rock playing their favorites on stage from 5 to 5:40 p.m.

Naper Settlement will celebrate the community by offering local eats from a variety of vendors including Billy Bricks, Guzman Y Gomez, John’s Rib House, Calogero's Old World Italian Pizza, Grumpy Gaucho, Ben & Jerry’s, Molly’s Cupcakes, and Hello Boba.

There will be beer selections from Alter Brewing Company, wine selections from Rodney Strong Vineyards, and organic tequila seltzers from Freshie.

A children’s area with activities provided by Pinot’s Palette, Joyful Bubbles, and Chaser’s Laser Tag will also be on site. Each night, all tips collected at the beverage tents benefit a local organization.

Tips on Friday benefit the Kyle Zuleg Foundation, and Saturday’s tips will go to the Naperville American Legion Post 43.

Naper Nights tickets are $20 or $15 for youth, ages 4-12. Members and children under age 4 receive complimentary admission. For more information and tickets, visit NaperNights.org.

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