Live music in DeKalb, IL

Dan and the Tourists perform a mix of original material and the covers that influenced their development, highlighting the songs that helped shape their sound.

Project Nostalgia Band brings a high-energy, female-led four-piece show from Central Illinois that turns a performance into a full-on celebration. Powered by dynamic vocals and plenty of grit, they revive beloved rock favorites from Joan Jett and Queen to Poison, The Beatles, Rush, REO, the Go-Go’s, and more. Expect a set that spans rock, pop rock, dance, and a touch of metal… all crafted to get the crowd moving.

Learn and refine percussion skills at The Music Connection, LLC in Sycamore with guided instruction covering rudimental techniques, drum set, mallet percussion, and more. Music and instruments are provided on site, and participants are asked to bring their own sticks and ear protection. The fee is 20 dollars per student, payable upon arrival by cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal, and it covers materials, instruments, and staff instruction. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Sponsored by The Music Connection, LLC.

Knorrwood presents a cinematic rock concert that fuses the worlds of The Lord of the Rings and Led Zeppelin into an original storytelling experience. The journey moves through Middle Earth, blending sweeping themes from the trilogy with Zeppelin’s mystical ballads, and it also features original songs from the band’s 2025 debut. Narration, costumes, and vivid projected visuals carry the narrative, inviting listeners into an imaginative quest set to immersive, dynamic music. Since forming in 2021, Knorrwood has shared stages with Trampled by Turtles, Leftover Salmon, Moe., and Consider the Source. Their sound combines acoustic inventiveness, cinematic soundscapes, and driving rhythms, with theremin flourishes and distinctive vocals shaping an earthy, otherworldly atmosphere.

This returning favorite features a 5K, followed by fundraising and Classy Rock. Run first, then enjoy the music while supporting the fundraising efforts.