Lakeside Festival 2025 Bands
July 3rd:
Jonny Russler & The Beach Bum Band
Celebrating the beach, warm summer sun, and island fun, Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band are the ultimate party band. Playing plenty of Jimmy Buffett favorites, o jam out to hits by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Paul Simon, Dick Dale, Jerry Jeff Walker, and many others.
July 3rd -1:00 pm - NWH Stage
Sparks Fly-The Taylor Swift Experience
July 3rd, 4:00 pm - Pabst Stage
Introducing the perfect gal to tackle one of the biggest country and pop music sensations of our time, Sammy Jo!. Sammy Jo pays tribute in true adoration of one of the best catalogs and talents in modern music by fronting Sparks Fly-The Taylor Swift Experience!
Dangerous Joes
From Crystal Lake, they play the music of the 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's and now.
Alternative, Rock and Country-all the crowd favorites.
July 3rd, 6:00 pm - NWH Stage
Wildfire
July 3rd, 8:00 pm - Pabst Stage
Not just a country band, we are a party band playing all of your favorite current and classic country tunes with a few surprises thrown in, performed with a high energy attitude to keep you with your hands in the air, dancing and singing all night long.
July 4th:
Rosie and the Rivets
Rosie & The Rivets perform the best danceable music of the 1950’s and early 1960’s along with current hits with a retro twist. Not your typical ‘oldies playing oldies’ band, they perform a high energy show that’s fun for all ages. You’ll hear early rock, rockabilly, girl group, surf and soul authentically and expertly performed by professional entertainers.
July 4th, 1:00 pm - NWH Stage
Classical Blast
Classical Blast performs classic rock music melded with famed classical music… all on classical & rock instruments. Their signature summer show features classic rock music from the late ’60s to current hits, all mashed with music by the great composers: Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, Chopin, and others. Make no mistake, this show ROCKS!
July 4th, 4:00 pm - Pabst Stage
Always Olivia
From the age of seven, Annie Aiello fell in love with the voice and spirit of Olivia Newton-John. That passion led her to create Always Olivia, a premier national touring tribute show honoring the legacy of Olivia’s unparalleled music and inspirational life Always Olivia spans five decades of Olivia Newton-John’s unforgettable hits, blending stunning musical renditions, historical storytelling, era-specific costumes, humor, audience participation, and captivating video elements. Expect an unforgettable journey through classics like “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re the One That I Want,” “Physical,” “Magic,” and “Xanadu.” For Annie, Always Olivia is a homecoming, being a resident of Crystal Lake.
July 4th, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm - NWH Stage
Hi Infidelity
This band has been voted the Best Rock Band by suburban Nite Life Magazine. They are comprised of six talented musicians who will make you feel as if you are listening to the original artists while performing the hits from Journey to REO to Styx and many others.
July 4th, 7:45 pm - Pabst Stage
July 5th:
Wild Daisy
Wild Daisy is THE most energetic, dynamic female-fronted country band in the Chicago area. The band plays current, upbeat country, with a few pop/rock songs thrown in. Wild Daisy established a reputation in Chicago for consistently delivering high-quality, family-friendly, crowd-interactive, entertaining shows, with musicianship and energy that cannot be matched.
July 5, 12:30 pm - NWH Stage
Pino Farina
Chicago-based alternative rockers Pino Farina Band offer up a unique blend of music with raw unhinged expression and showmanship. Forceful, focused and fun, their live shows are a blend of the sincerity of U2 meets the outrageousness of Foo Fighters. their hybrid mix of rock and melody-driven songs are infused with Pino’s passionate vocals to create their unique sound.
July 5, 4:00 pm - Pabst Stage
Brass on Fire
Brass on Fire is all about bringing the heat with their horn-centered rock and soul tunes. Featuring a 3-piece horn section and a tight knit 4-piece rhythm crew, they deliver hits from the 60’s to today. Fans of Chicago, Lionel Richie, The Blues Brothers, Santana and Stelly Dan will feel right at home.
July 5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Pabst Stage
Modern Day Romeos
MDR will rock the crowd with their covers from Black Betty, Honky Talk Woman, Centerfold and many more. They promise, even if you come alone, you will make friends with the people around you.
July 5, 8:30 pm - Pabst Stage
July 6th:
Judson Brown
Judson is founder and bandleader of the Judson Brown Band (est. 2014). Perhaps you have seen the band at Summerfest, the Wisconsin State Fair, your favorite beer garden, or opening for national acts such as Wynonna Judd, Jana Kramer, or High Valley. Judson was also lead guitarist/vocalist in regional cover band Bella Cain for 14 years.
July 6, 12:00 pm - NWH Stage
The Crystal Lake Strikers
The founders of the Crystal Lake Strikers Drumline, Aaron Shepley, Brett Hopkins and Thomas Kundmann, realized one of their dreams with the motto "have fun and don't suck" stepped off in the Crystal Lake Gala Parade. In over a decade since, the Strikers have performed in front of millions of people live and on national television. The group has grown to become one of the most popular entertainment groups in the Chicago area.
July 6, 2:30 pm - NWH Stage
Libido Funk Circus
Libido Funk Circus, affectionately known as LFC, not only delivers the beloved disco hits but also boasts an extensive repertoire encompassing hundreds of dance and rock songs spanning from the 60s to contemporary tracks. Essentially, LFC functions as a human jukebox, offering a melodic journey through the rich tapestry of musical genres.
July 6, 3:30 pm - Pabst Stage
TBD
July 6, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm - NWH Stage
Made in America
America's most authentic tribute to the BIG DOG DADDY himself, Mr. Toby Keith. Paul Wenzel portrays Toby and is hailed as America's most convincing Toby Keith tribute artist by members of Toby Keith's Easy Money band The show is always dedicated to America's veterans and first responders!
