2022 Artists at 56 music Fix
Stay tuned for august 18-20, 2023 bands
we continuously update as bands sign on.
Ken Dix & the 56
Friday 8-19 @ Mrs P & Me
8:45-11 PM
Sunday 8-21 @ Red Barn
6:30-9 PM
Local favorite! With so many performers and instruments playing, you'll be dancing all night.
Mrs P's performance sponsored by Nicholas and Associates
My Metal Heart
Friday 8-19 @ Station 34
10 PM- Midnight
The Baldest hair band in town! Faithfully re-creating the best ROCK songs from the best 80's rock artists. Dressed to the Nines, and turned up to Ten!
The Difference
Sunday 8-21 @ Moose Lodge
2:30-4 PM
The Difference consists of 5 talented young musicians playing music from the 50s to the 80s. Unlike other bands, they take you through every decade telling the story of classic rock
Jak Tripper
Saturday 8-20 @ Station 34
7-9 PM
Merging diverse styles & influences into an eclectic mix of rock, pop, alternative & blues. The results being far from typical of most bands on the scene.
Collision
Sunday 8-21 @ Moose Lodge
1-2 PM
Formed in 2021, this quintet of El Rey students will be jamming 90's alternatives!
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Big Style Brass Band
Sunday 8-21 @ Mrs P & Me
4:45-6:45 PM
New Orleans style brass band ripping the tent apart at P's! If you caught them our 1st year- you know! Watch them tear it up!
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Sponsored by Tom and Mary Zander Berkshire Hathaway
Acousticity
Saturday 8-20 @ Mt Prospect Golf Course
3-5 PM
Awesome duo featuring Gary Pfister & Dave Olson (formerly of Mr. Hand) and their many guests hopping on and off stage!
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Whiskey Mick
Friday 8-19 @ Mrs P & Me
6:45-8:15 PM
6-piece Irish band playing Celtic punk and Irish rock! I know! I can't wait either!
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Sponsored by Byte Me Computers
Midnite Mile
Sunday 8-21 @ Moose Lodge
6-8 PM
A sweet blend of lively jams by the Stones, Dead, Allman's and many others. Real. Good. Music. Come hang out and get yer groove on.
David's House
Saturday 8-20 @ Mrs P & Me
4:30-6 PM
This isn't a teen garage band - it's eight young stars in the making! They are all seasoned performers with several years of experience covering Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan, Heart, Stevie Wonder and the Beatles.
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Sponsored by Tammi Anderson
Part of The Kids Are Alright!
leovisa
Sunday 8-21 @ Mrs P & Me
1-1:45 PM
Experimental trap Vocalist & Producer whose lush instrumentals & vocals form an ethereal atmosphere.
Deja VooDudes
Saturday 8-20 @ Red Barn
7-10 PM
These guys have what it takes to cover some of the most inspiring blues, rock and jam bands from all decades.
Meteor DJ
Saturday 8-20 @ MP Golf Course
5-8 PM
Sunday 8-21 @ Mrs P & Me
Noon-12:45
Spinning sounds the underground, soul, funk, punk, rap and rock and roll. Always the perfect accompaniment.
Bucket Number 6
Saturday 8-20 @ Moose Lodge
8-11 PM
Playing the best rock & pop covers from the past five decades. They've entertain at festivals, bars, private events and fund raisers for over a decade...and not stopping now.
Serendipity
Friday 8-19 @ Moose Lodge
9-11 PM
Playing a combo of popular 60’s, 70’s and 80’s covers & current pop hits
Serendipity is well known for their high energy and great musicianship.
Peacebloom
Friday 8-19 @ Red Barn
2-4:30 PM
Hailing from the basements of AH, this American blues rock jam band presents a new lineup with lead singer & local fav Izy!
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56 Hoot Band
Sunday 8-21 @ Mrs P & Me
3:30-4:45 PM
Local musicians that met through the Music Fix Hootenannies perform indie, punk, country, & alternative covers together.
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Exit 147
Saturday 8-20 @ Station 34
10-Midnight
Newly revamped, the band still covers all the best music from the past as well as current radio favorites.
Gina Gonzales & Bryan Sansom
Saturday 8-20 @ Red Barn
3:30-6:30 PM
Sunday 8-21 @ Mrs P & Me
7-9 PM
Touring with the Lt. Dan Band featuring actor Gary Sinise, she composed “A Letter Home” for the men and women who serve. This song continues to gain recognition for it’s honest and emotional portrayal of being part of the military.
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Mrs P's performance sponsored by Busse Automotive
Oh Yes!
Saturday 8-20 @ Mrs. P & Me
8:30-11 PM
Hot new band comprised of seasoned veterans that began jamming during lockdown. A summer must-see of 70's-90's pop, country & rock!
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Sponsored by Kelly & Laura @Properties-Legacy Group
The Pigs
Sunday 8-21 @ Capannari's Ice Cream
5-7 PM
The Pigs are not your everyday cover band. We are a harmonious cover band, delivering fun, original takes on songs you thought you knew.
Coach House
Friday 8-19 @ Mrs P & Me
4:15-5:15 PM
Chicago's post-pandemic rock band for fans of a good time.
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The PanDamnits
Saturday 8-20 @ Mrs P & Me
6:30-8 PM
Starting with rocking their front porch during the pandemic, The PanDamnits evolved into a revolving door of musicians jamming Fleetwood Mac, Ramones & Led Zeppelin- and they take requests!
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Sponsored by Chokshi/Filippone
No Age Statement
Saturday 8-20 @ Lions Park Band Shell- Artisan Fix
3-5 PM
This acoustic duo crafts a killer setlist, where a hint of nostalgia gives way to earthy sensibilities to please the most discerning palate. All styles. No constraints. No Age Statement.
Ninja
Friday 8-19 @ Station 34
5-6:30 PM
A shifting network of genre-fluid musicians conspiring to deliver stealth jams and rock-n-roll death blows.
Ukulele Gathering
Saturday 8-20 @ Capannari's
2-3 PM
All Ukulele players welcome to descend upon Capannari's gazebo. Pluck Hawaiian songs, The Beatles & more! Music available for $5 donation. All welcome to play!
The Mosquitos
Friday 8-19 @ Station 34
7-9 PM
A unique jam band playing the music of Santana, The Dead, War, Clapton & much more!
Ernie Hendrickson
Friday 8-19 inside @ Mrs P & Me
11 PM- late
Midwestern openness meets Nashville, like the great American singers and songwriters who inspired him—such as Neil Young, Jerry Garcia and Willie Nelson—Ernie seeks the light amidst the ever-present perils of darkness.
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Sponsored by Erich Held Insurance
John Koziol Band
Friday 8-19 @ Mrs. P & Me
4:00 PM
We are beyond thrilled to have John open up the 56 Music Fix as only John can: with a stirring performance of The Star Spangled Banner on his killer guitar!
Reality Bytes
Sunday 8-21 @ Station 34
Noon-3 PM
This 90’s/00’s Alt/Grunge Rock Cover band is going to tear up 34 again! Favorite quote from their last show there: So worth the hangover!
M C lil j
Saturday 8-20 @ Lions Park Band Shell- Artisan Fix
Noon-12:45 PM
56 local Julia Degan raps & DJs. Making events better with exactly the right music is her specialty. Her podcast 'Rap on Tap' is available on all platforms.
Joe Corrado
Saturday 8-20 @ Canta Napoli
6-8 PM
Our favorite guitarist around, Joe's played with the 56 Hoot Band, Zydeco Voodoo and rocks Canta Napoli all year round! We are so lucky to have him!
Chapter 1
Friday 8-19 @ Moose Lodge
7-8:30 PM
Sunday 8-21 @ The Red Barn
12:30-3:30 PM
Teen band of talented musicians drawing inspiration from classic rock & pop from 50's to today. A 56 Music Fix & Yule Fix favorite!
Red Orange
Saturday 8-20 @ Mrs P & Me
1:30-2:30 PM
Warp Rock teen trio recently formed are rocking the tent at P's! You gotta hear the originals from this young band! Get warpy.
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Part of The Kids Are Alright!
The Alfonso Ponticelli Duo
Friday 8-19 @ Trezeros
6-9 PM
Hand made, electric, Gypsy caravan / American jazz, Gypsy jazz, Flamenco and more.
I'm Just Sayin
Friday 8-19 @ Amethyst Skye Salon
12:30-2 PM
Friday 8-19 @ Canta Napoli
6-8 PM
56 Hoot Band OG Member and Music Fix favorite, Adam Thoma flies in from South Carolina to rock the Fix!
OK, Boomer
Saturday 8-20 @ The Moose Lodge
5:30-7:15 PM
Dedicated to bringing a high-energy performance to the stage by playing great modern and classic rock tunes, a guitar-driven band rocks with great harmonies & strong rhythm section.
The Throwbacks
Saturday 8-20 @ the Cruise Nights Auto Show in the West Metra Parking Lot
5-8 PM
A cover band unlike any other, taking top Billboard songs from the 50's and 60's and infusing them with energy and modern style.
SCMODS
Sunday 8-21 @ Moose Lodge
4:30-5:30 PM
Newly formed band with a killer bassist set to turn loose on The Moose Lodge.
Surrounded By Hassles
Saturday 8-20 @ Station 34
1:30-3:30 PM
Four piece rock band playing covers you know & love to get you up and rocking.
DJ Erge
Saturday 8-20 @ Red Barn
10 PM - 1 AM
Inspired by Bad Boy Bill, Ryan Santos aka DJ Erge has been moving crowds for over a decade. From the age of 14, he's developed his skills behind the turntables.
Bill Uhler
Friday 8-19 @ Emerson's
7-10 PM
Solo acoustic guitarist playing Bon Jovi to the Blues with some awesome originals too.
3 Emmez
Saturday 8-20 @ Mrs P & Me
3-4 PM
Sunday 8-21 @ Red Barn
4-6 PM
The 3 Emme brothers (Ages 15-19) started playing together in their basement and have become a Music Fix favorite. You have got to hear their "Iron Man!"
Part of The Kids Are Alright!
Leroy Winn Power Trio
Friday 8-19 @ Red Barn
7:30-10 PM
Acoustic Solo Performer & singer/song writer heavily influenced by the styles Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.
Infunktious Duo
Saturday 8-20 @ Red Barn
Noon-3 PM
More than a traditional cover band, their sets consist covers done in a way that gets you on your feet.
El Condor
Friday 8-19 @ Mrs P & Me
5:45-6:30 PM
This rocking band is focusing on playing only Guided By Voices for the Music Fix! A must-see band anyway, this will kick it over the top.
Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)
Saturday 8-20 @ Mrs P & Me
Noon-1 PM
Teen rock trio playing songs from The Beatles to RHCP & everything in between!
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Part of The Kids are Alright
The Fairlanes
Sunday 8-21 @ Station 34
4-7 PM
Talented musicians entertaining audiences over 20 years. An eclectic song list & tightly knit harmonies will have you dancing and singing along with your favorite hits.
Mike Flood
Saturday 8-20 @ Lions Park Band Shell- Artisan Fix
1:45-2:45
Mike's been out playing for years & is excited to rock his neighbors. His songs range from classic rock and country to timeless soul!
Concrete Cupcakes
Saturday 8-20 @ Moose Lodge
4:15-5 PM
Sister duo from the band Collision rocking classic covers.
Vaguely Familiar
Saturday 8-20 @ Trezeros
6-9 PM
Their years-long musical relationship has marshaled a vast collection of creatively arranged acoustic renderings of popular songs.
Ukulele Rebels
Friday 8-19 @ Moose Lodge
5:30-6:30 PM
The bright & joyous sounds of the ukulele are used to interpret Hawaiian standards, contemporary pop & much more. No instrument is more fun than the uke & no band has more fun playing one!
Shampoo Drive-Thru
Saturday 8-20 @ Station 34
Noon-1 PM
Shampoo Drive-Thru is Chicago's own hairdo pit crew. They are here to make your worries disappear!
Brian Flatley
Sunday 8-21 @ Emerson's
4-7 PM
Multi-instrumentalist singer, when not jamming with his band Jack Squat, he's writing original music or tickling the ivories at his regular live-stream events. He's heavily influenced by Elton John, Billy Joel, Andrew McMahon & Rob Thomas.
School of Rock
Friday 8-19 @ Red Barn
5-7 PM
Showcasing our youngest local rockers on stage! School of Rock provides quality music lessons from real, practicing musicians.
Whiskey Hill Band
Saturday 8-20 @ Station 34
4-6 PM
4-member band playing tasty cuts from classic rock, outlaw country & southern rock artists from the 60's-80's.
Disney Sing Along with Claire
Sunday 8-21 @ Capannari's Ice Cream
2-3:30 PM
Interactive performance featuring sing along Disney music, games & activities perfect for the under 10 crowd!
Sean Tha DJ
Friday 8-19 @ Red Barn
10 PM- 1 AM
Up late? Shake your bones to the eclectic music from one of our favorite DJs.
Day Drinkerz
Friday 8-19 @ Mia's Cantina
5-8 PM
Saturday 8-20 @ Emerson's
7-10 PM
Sunday 8-21 @ Mia's 4-7 PM
Power trio and special guests bring danceable covers and toe tapping tunes your way.
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JANNK Jazz Combo
Saturday 8-20 @ Moose Lodge
3-3:45 PM
Jazz ensemble of college and high school students who love & support the revival of jazz music.
Prospect Music Therapy
Sunday 8-21 @ Capannari's Ice Cream
3:30-4:30 PM
Annual highlight of the Fix featuring a group drumming event led by Loren Goodman. Bring a drum or borrow one & join in!
Mike Leazer
Saturday 8-20 @ Emerson's
1-3 PM
Sunday 8-20 @ Emerson's
1-3 PM
Acoustic performer playing a great array of tunes, perfect for an afternoon out.
Triple Shot
Sunday 8-21 @ Mrs P & Me
2-3 PM
Watch this awesome band tear up the tent at Mrs. P & Me! It's their third year rocking the Fix!
The Locals
Saturday 8-20 @ Mia's Cantina
6:30-8:00 PM
Professional acoustic duo playing classic cover songs from the 80's to today. These two have played summer festivals, bars & clubs for years. You'll be singing along to every song!
Mt Prospect Park District
Saturday 8-20 @ Lion's Park Bandshell
Noon-5 PM
Our amazing and generous Park District sponsors the 56 Artisan Fix on Saturday 8/20 in Lions Park.
The Dance Programs of the Mt Prospect Park District
Saturday 8-20 @ Lion's Park Bandshell
3 performances between Noon-5 PM
Three touring dance companies: Riff Raff Dance Crew, Ballet Expressions & Impulse Dance Ensemble perform at the Lion's Park Bandshell during the 56 Artisan Fix. Register for dance classes at www.mppd.org