Kankakee Bar

Paul Decker was born and raised in Indiana. He started singing at age of the age of 4, playing trumpet & guitar at the age of 10. He then started to pick up piano & keyboards in his early teens. Paul's been a full-time working musician since 1972, traveling extensively doing "road work" though the 70's & 80's. He's spent many years making a living singing and performing on keyboards, guitar, bass, trumpet, and pretty much ANYTHING that makes sound. He has been blessed to had shared the same stages as such musicians and performers as Britian's FOGHAT, JOURNEY'S Steve Smith and his Fusion Band, Jazz greats Ronnie Laws and Frank Gambale, The John Entwhistle Band (bassist for The WHO), Rick Nelson (just weeks before his tragic plane crash),the GREAT Chuck Berry, and Donnie and Marie Osmond. He's even performed on the stage of the famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. 

Incorporating myriad genres, including Alt-country/Americana/Roots/Rock/Memphis Soul and even Reggae, this Michigan born artist has forged a truly unique style all his own.
With eight self-produced all original CD’s under his belt, Mike Struwin proves to be a gifted and prolific songwriter. Struwin’s music has received national acclaim, with soundtrack placement in two independent features.

Jason Paul, a Mississippi native, has been playing music as long as he can remember. “My Grandaddy stuck a guitar in my lap when I was 3 and made me play it every day.” Fronting bands from Dallas, TX, St. Louis, MO, MS and Indiana. He has released 2 full-length albums and shared the stage with greats like Sevendust, 3 Doors Down, Mark Chestnut and Randy Houser to name a few. He has since gone solo and released a solo acoustic album that was recorded in both Mississippi and Fort Wayne, IN where he now resides. If you haven’t seen him on stage, you are missing what has been referred to as a high-energy acoustic show that is by no means laid back. “I try to keep the crowd involved from beginning to end. If they wanna hear something, I encourage them to request it and it becomes next on the list.” Catch Jason Paul live and become part of the show.

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

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.

Eli Kahn is a guitarist, beat-maker, & improviser from South Bend, IN. Having performed for over 10 years with his original projects such as sobriquet, The B.E.A.T. & After Ours, he has honed his craft with layers & composition to create a unique instrumental sound. Through the use of looping, beat machines, & a custom 7-string hybrid guitar, he is able to paint landscapes with head-nod inducing rhythms, grooving bass lines & melodic guitar parts that blend together seamlessly.

Chris Behre is a regional Michiana singer/songwriter who soulfully performs/sings classic songs on guitar. Originally born in New York, Chris’ father took a job in Europe, therefore, relocating the family to Brussels, Belgium until Chris was 10.

Following Belgium, Chris and his family moved back to the states to South Bend, Indiana where Chicago radio exposed him to great music of the 60ʼs and 70ʼs.

Whether telling a story in one of his originals, singing a favorite cover, or performing an electric set, Chris Behre is able to move an audience while bringing an experience to whomever is listening. 

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.