Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular.  As the longest running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts.  As the lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on stage.

Imaginative and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between, Cirque Dreams Holidaze features a world-renowned cast of performers accompanied by an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, breath-catching acrobatics, and much more.  An original music score includes new twists on seasonal favorites such as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Carol of the Bells.”  Singers, dancers, penguins, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights.  Amidst a backdrop of new sets, scenery, and storylines, this family-friendly production is sure to put a twinkle in your eye!

More information on Cirque Dreams Holidaze can be found at https://cirquedreams.com/.

Frank Ruvoli is a Northwest Indiana native and has been performing live for over 10 years. His fun, upbeat, unique style has been compared to an acoustic mixture of Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson. Over his career, Ruvoli has released 3 Ep’s, 3 singles, and most recently a full-length album entitled For Better or For Worse in October 2022. He has shared the stage with national acts such as: Los Lonely Boys, Clayton Anderson, and Robert Rolfe Feddersen, among others; and has performed throughout the Midwest and beyond for various events, venues, colleges and universities, and festivals.

Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards.   Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

CAT MAN DOG: A variety show of sorts featuring Stephan “Cat Man” Cook on Violin and vocals & Ian “Man Dog” Gill on Guitar and vocals.  

Original and cover music, tasteful harmonies, stage banter and bad jokes.

SMALL TOWN is the Nation’s best and most authentic JOHN MELLENCAMP EXPERIENCE!

This 7 pc band replicates 30+ yrs of the John Mellencamp music Catalog using violin, mandolin, accordion, melodica, keyboards, guitars and drums!!

With over 25 chart topping hits like Jack and Diane, Cherry Bomb, ROCK in the USA, Small Town, Pink Houses, Check It Out, Lonely Ol Nights, I need a Lover, Authority Song, Hurts So Good, Scarecrow and many more… This high energy show will have the crowd singing and dancing the night away!

The band is made up of 7 Hoosier natives, John’s hometown, and they have replicated the Mellencamp live shows with their 50+ years of cumulative stage experience and musicianship.

This would be a great high energy show that would resonate well at any Venue or Festival performance!

Former On Air Radio Personality, current voice over and production specialist.  “From Hip Hop, Rock to Pop and everything else in between. He’ll sting ya with the hits! Mixing and blending the songs you know and love best for a good vibes only night.

DJ 30X’s musical talents have been heavily influenced by his world travels and strong faith. While specializing in 80’s, 90’ pop and house/EDM music he is versed in all styles of music and has been entertaining professionally since 2014. He is a family man first to his 4 kids, music is his next love. He is also very versed in crowd participation and just having fun. Join him for a night you won’t forget.

The Incredible Johnsons are the ultimate dance and rock band: An in-demand group who perform all over the Michiana area; clubs, corporate events, to weddings to fairs & festivals. Tons of current high energy hits delivered by the best musicians and the best 70s, 80s, 90s. Nothing but songs to keep you on the dance floor all night long.   

Pamela Rocha has been playing piano, singing vocals, and loving music since the 1980’s when she was just a kid. She has competed in piano competitions at a young age and has played with various musical acts throughout northwest Indiana over the past 30 years. Pamela also composes music and has also taken part in different recording projects. Along with loving performing, Pamela also enjoys teaching piano and music theory. Music is a way to communicate with others on a deeper level and that is what Pamela enjoys most about what she gets to do!

Exclusively at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo.

Free lessons for all levels, no dance experience needed. Kick it up and let’s get to dancing with Country Line Dance Lessons at Kankakee Grille. Learn the latest moves with your friends one step at a time. Take out your cowboy boots and let’s dance.

Formed in 2019, Crush: The Bon Jovi Concert Experience has swiftly ascended to the upper echelons of tribute bands, earning accolades as one of the finest tributes to Bon Jovi.

At the helm is lead vocalist Doug Shepard, whose striking resemblance to Jon Bon Jovi is uncanny. Not merely content with physical likeness, Doug Shepard impeccably channels Bon Jovi’s stage presence and vocal style, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances.

Andrew Goodpastor, on guitar, seamlessly embodies Richie Sambora’s legendary riffs and signature leads, enhancing the authenticity of the band’s sound. Likewise, Brian Barchman’s drumming serves as the pulsating heartbeat of the group, infusing each performance with the spirit and rhythm reminiscent of Tico Torres’ drum grooves.

Robin Altmeyer’s mastery of bass guitar ensures the faithful rendition of Bon Jovi’s iconic basslines, while also contributing to the band’s rich musical texture. Complementing the ensemble is Chip McGurer, whose adept keyboard skills faithfully recreate the iconic sounds that define Bon Jovi’s music.

Mesmerizing audiences with their flawless renditions, Crush delivers electrifying performances of Bon Jovi hits such as “Living on a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Wanted Dead Or Alive,” “It’s My Life” All performed with an arena sized production with plenty of moving lights, smoke, and pyrotechnics…all paying tribute to the greatest band in the world, Bon Jovi.

Currently, Crush: The Bon Jovi Concert Experience is embarking on a tour that spans across the United States and Canada, with scheduled stops in Florida, Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Washington, Nevada, and Ottawa, Canada, bringing the exhilarating energy of a Bon Jovi concert to fans worldwide.

DJ Hunter of JellieFish Productions has been mixing the hits for over a decade. Weddings, Dances, Parties! On Air radio personality and voice-over specialist. Loves to engage with the crowd and mix what they want to hear! Top 40, Rock, Retro & Hip Hop. 

Mandalyn & The Hunters came to be when after 20 years of Fronting Local Band NAWTY, Mandalyn decided to branch out and try the Original Blues Thing. Teaming up with members who have been in the game for 30+ years, together they bring in ALL GENRES the Blues has inspired throughout history. Come on out and hear some originals as well as your favorite danceable Blues songs with a lil Funk added in the mix. A night that will keep you up and movin.  

Mixing it up since he was 19, DJ Fury started working local house parties and then transitioned to the bar scene in the Michiana area shortly after. He has been in the DJ game for 20 years and brings fun and an exciting atmosphere to wherever he is at.

Chad Clifford is not new to the stage. You can find him performing currently with The Crawpuppies or giving a thrilling acoustic performance. Chad has perfected over 500 songs, so it will definitely be a night to remember filled with the greatest hits.

Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Poison’d Crue is made up of 4 Pro Musicians who don’t just play the music, they Live the Music. 

They are all about giving you “Nothing but a Good Time” at the show.  Taking you back to that decade of 80’s Glam Rock !  So come and catch a show so you can take a Ride on the “Wild Side” with us. These guys look forward to meeting you at the show!

Mike DeHays is Imphormal, playing electric cello covers of pop and classic rock hits and more.

Dan Reisen is a local acoustic and vocal artist from Valparaiso, Indiana. Focusing on genres such as classic rock/easy listening, blues and indie folk, Reisen has advanced his music career over the past 10 years exponentially. Playing all over Northwest Indiana, parts of Michigan and reaching into Illinois, Dan Reisen has made his mark as a local musician and is passionate about performing.

Originating from Flint, Michigan in 1969, this top selling American rock group of the 70’s is “COMIN’ TO YOUR TOWN TO HELP YOU PARTY IT DOWN”. Grand Funk Railroad is extremely excited hit the road once again in 2025. After playing to millions of fans on the band’s tours from 1996 to 2024, Grand Funk’s AMERICAN BAND TOUR will continue to reach both new and long-time fans.

Known as “The American Band”, the high-energy five-piece group will play shows all over the USA this year. Grand Funk Railroad includes original founding members Don Brewer (vocals and drums, writer and singer of the multi-million selling hit, We’re an American Band) and bassist Mel Schacher, “The God of Thunder”. Joining Don and Mel are true “All Stars”. Singer Max Carl is a rock veteran from 38 Special. Max penned and sang 38’s biggest hit “Second Chance” and was co-founder of California’s legendary Jack Mack and the Heart Attack. Don refers to Max as “the best blue-eyed soul singer on the planet. Lead guitarist Mark Chatfield is best known as a founding member of Ohio Rock Legends “THE GODZ” as well as a founding member of Ohio Rock Greats “ROSIE”. Mark also played guitar with Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band touring with the Silver Bullet Band over three decades. Keyboardist Tim Cashion has a master’s degree in music from the University of Miami. Affectionately called “Dr. Tim”, his credits include stints with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and English soul man Robert Palmer.

Grand Funk laid the groundwork for such bands as Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen and Bon Jovi with its signature hard driving sound, soulful vocals, muscular instrumentation and forceful pop melodies. The fact that Grand Funk’s legacy still reigns over the Classic Rock landscape 55 years after its 1969 birth in Flint, Michigan is a testament to the group’s influence and staying power. Mega-hits We’re an American Band, I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home, The Locomotion, and Some Kind of Wonderful still receive continuous airplay on Classic Rock radio. We’re an American Band has received notoriety in recent years being used in movie soundtracks and in television/radio advertising. The huge hit was featured in a General Motors national TV ad campaign and in Disney’s animated feature film The Country Bears. We’re an American Band was featured in the Cuba Gooding Jr. film RADIO, and in the swashbuckler SAHARA starring Matthew McConaughey.

Internationally acclaimed Grand Funk has toured the world, selling out in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan and South America. A 1971 performance at New York’s Shea Stadium sold out faster than the Beatles. The group’s widespread appeal is also evident in its prestigious recording achievements. Over their career, Grand Funk has had 19 charted singles, 8 Top 40 hits and two Number One singles (We’re an American Band and Locomotion, both selling more than one million each). The group has now accumulated 7 gold and 10 platinum certifications with record sales in excess of 25 million copies sold worldwide. Most recently, We’re An American Band and Some Kind of Wonderful each went platinum in 2022.

The multi-talented band carries on the tradition of Grand Funk hits and creates a new chapter in the legacy of Grand Funk Railroad. GFR drew 25,000 people to their Molson Canal Series Concert outside Buffalo 20,000 in Albany, New York, and 20,000 fans to downtown Orlando, Florida. The group’s 2023 WE’RE AN AMERICAN BAND TOUR was a huge success and now, with the group’s AMERICAN BAND TOUR 2025, seasoned Grand Funk lovers and contemporary rock fans discovering the group for the first time will e able to celebrate with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!

More information on Grand Funk Railroad can be found at https://www.grandfunkrailroad.com/.

Little River Band was formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975.  It was originally a blend of musicians who had enjoyed success in other Australian acts.  Their new focus was to get airplay on American radio, and they achieved that goal with good songwriting, powerful vocals, and guitar harmonies.  They immediately claimed their place as one of the great vocal bands of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Between 1976 and 1983, chart success in America included the following singles: It’s a Long Way There, Help Is on Its Way, Happy Anniversary, Reminiscing, Lady, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, The Night Owls, Take It Easy On Me, Man On Your Mind, We Two, and The Other Guy.

Worldwide album and CD sales now top 30 million.  LRB also set a Billboard record in 1982 for having Top 10 US hits for 6 consecutive years…the first band ever to achieve that mark.  According to BMI, Reminiscing has garnered rare status with over 5 million airplays on America radio…and Lady is close behind with over 4 million airplays.  LRB was rightfully inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame at the 18th Annual ARIA Music Awards of 2004.  In 2015 the band received the award for Musical Entertainer of the Year from the G2E group…an international panel of judges that ranks casino entertainment.

Current band membership is anchored by bassist and lead singer Wayne Nelson…a 44-year LRB veteran.  He is joined on stage by keyboardist and Dove Award winning producer Chris Marion, drummer Ryan Ricks, and guitarists Colin Whinnery and Bruce Wallace.  These great musicians have writing, touring, and recording credits that include legendary artists like Jim Messina, Kenny Loggins, Glenn Frey, Christopher Cross, Warren Zevon, America, Lonestar, Loretta Lynn, Wynona Judd, Sir George Martin, David Gates, Garth Brooks, Oak Ridge Boys, Steven Curtis Chapman, Randy Houser, Joe Diffie, Kim Carnes, Shane McAnally, Dierks Bentley, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, and Gretchen Wilson.  All five are accomplished singers and deliver the signature LRB lead vocals and harmonies at every show.  This lineup brings fresh energy and arrangements to the classic hits, making new memories for the audience out of each live performance. It’s always fun to watch as people are swept up by the show’s vitality and the volume of hits from LRB’s history. You’ll see plenty of people mouthing the words…”I love this song…I forgot it was one of Little River Band’s hits!” When you pair that with dynamic new songs being created by the band, audiences feel the power of an act with a rich history and a fantastic corps of songwriters making new music.

Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, joined with LRB as a guest artist in 1988 for 2 Australian tours…culminating with a live TV performance at Expo ’88.  He spoke from the heart at that last show when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world” in front of 125,000 concert goers.  The current lineup of LRB takes that accolade to heart each and every time they perform.

More information on Little River Band can be found at https://reallittleriverband.com/.

After more than four decades, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year.  At each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance.

Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse.

With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance,” and more – timeless hits that remain a staple at radio, immediately recognizable from the first opening chord, and paving the way to their present-day touring regimen.

Guitarist/vocalist DON BARNES says it’s all about maintaining that intensity in their live shows.  “We never wanted to be one of those bands that had maybe gotten a little soft or complacent over the years.  We’re a team, and it’s always been kind of an unspoken rule that we don’t slack up, we stack up.  We go out there every night to win.”

Completing the team is bassist BARRY DUNAWAY, drummer GARY MOFFATT and keyboardist/vocalist BOBBY CAPPS.  The most recent addition to the band is legendary virtuoso guitarist and vocalist JERRY RIGGS.

For 38 Special onstage, it is a celebration of camaraderie and brotherhood, a precision unit bringing the dedication and honesty to a long history of classic songs, as well as surprisingly fresh new material.

Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums.  And from the start, they’ve toured relentlessly, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide.

It is that steely determination that lives on in the hearts of these ‘Wild-Eyed Southern Boys.’

Barnes adds, “This music keeps our wheels on the road.  We’re a band that’s tried to stay honest with what has driven us over the years.  We started out with nothing but bold determination to make our own history and to endure.  Looking back now, it has been our greatest pride to have persevered and attained that level of success and longevity.  For us, it’s the ultimate validation.”

“The magic’s still there,” adds Barnes.  “It’s an emotional high for us to keep ‘bringing it’ after all these years. When those lights go down and we all walk up those steps to the stage and hear that crowd roar, it’s a real rush to the head.  It feels like we’re getting ready to strap ourselves in and it just takes off from there.”

More information on 38 SPECIAL can be found at https://www.38special.com/.

Kenny G is the biggest selling instrumental musician of the modern era, and one of the best-selling artists of all time.  With global sales totaling more than 75-million records and 1.5 billion streams, the jazz icon has accumulated a staggering 24-award nominations throughout his 50-year career and has taken home a Grammy Award, American Music Award, two NAACP Awards, and two Soul Train Music Awards.   With classic, top-selling studio albums including Duotones, Silhouette, Breathless, Miracles: The Holiday Album, Heart and Soul and Brazilian Nights, Kenny has maintained a prominent level of creative excellence through decades of unprecedented commercial success.  In December of 2023, Kenny G released his 20^th studio album, Innocence, which features 12 tracks, all of which embrace the theme of lullabies, a cultural and familial tradition that is incredibly special to Kenny.

More information on Kenny G can be found on his website https://www.kennyg.com/ as well as his social pages:

Facebook: https://found.ee/KennyG_Facebook
Instagram: https://found.ee/KennyG_Instagram
X (formerly Twitter): https://found.ee/KennyG_Twitter
YouTube: https://found.ee/KennyG_Youtube

Rodney Carrington has been playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades.

A platinum-recording artist, Rodney’s recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter’s Good Records.  Rodney is fresh off the release of his latest album, “Get Em Out,”(released 2019) which hit #1 on iTunes.  His album “Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special.

Rodney broke through with his major label comedy CD debut “Hangin’ With Rodney” in 1998.  The next few years saw nine more Top 10 comedy albums: Live, Morning Wood, Nutsack, Greatest Hits, King of the Mountains, El Nino Loco, C’mon Laugh You Bastards, Laughter’s Good and The Hits, all of which continue to receive radio airplay and regularly place on the national comedy charts.  “Hangin’ With Rodney” and “Morning Wood” earned RIAA gold record certification, and his Greatest Hits (a double CD) album reached platinum status.  Rodney also released “Make it Christmas” which features his original song “Camouflage and Christmas Lights,” a tribute to our military.

Rodney also added “author” to his list of accomplishments with the release of his book “Rodney Carrington, Coming Clean” published by Hatchette Books.

Over the years, he’s starred in his own TV sitcom, “Rodney,” which ran for two seasons on ABC, co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film, “Beer for My Horses,” which won the Tex Ritter Award from the ACM, and starred in his own Netflix special “Here Comes The Truth.”  Rodney’s also appeared on countless other TV shows, including the ACA (American Country Awards), hosting the American Country New Year’s Eve Live show on FOX, and won “Supporting Character of the Year” from the CMT Music Video Awards for his appearance on the Trace Adkins’ music video “I Got My Game On.”

More information on Rodney Carrington can be found at https://rodneycarrington.com/.