MCHS ALUMNI SUMMER SOCIAL SAT. JULY 20TH 21+ EVENT
July 20
ON THE MAIN STAGE
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
$20 PER TICKET UNTIL 6/30/24
7/1/24 THEY RAISE TO $25 PER TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION IS STANDING ROOM ONLY
*ADA Seats are available at every show please see ticket takers day of show.
BAR OPENS AT 4PM
DOORS 6:30PM
SHOW 7PM
21+ SHOW
The MCHS Alumni Summer Social
is a partnership event between the MCHS Alumni Association and the MCHS Foundation. The event is a great way for alumni to reunite, connect while supporting the best cause – the financial and educational needs of our students. All proceeds of the event will be donated to the MCHS Foundation. The slate of performances feature MCHS alumni and there will be cash prizes!
MACKENZIE O'BRIEN BAND
Mackenzie was given the nickname “Hummingbird” at an early age as she was often found playing alone and humming made up melodies. The name stuck and the hummingbird has become a symbol for her band and brand. She released a song and music video entitled “Hummingbird” in 2020.
Mackenzie reports knowing from around the age of four that music was her calling. At the age of 14 Mackenzie picked up a guitar and taught herself to play chords very quickly while watching videos on youtube. She stated that it was like part of her brain was unlocked and she again found herself linked with music!
Mackenzie developed her skills on guitar, and some banjo, and began singing in bars and coffee houses upon graduation from high school. She also hit open mics in the area, In Austin Texas, and in Nashville Tennessee where she built up music alliances and eventual partnerships. Mackenzie recorded and released her first original song “It’s Just a Line” in 2017 recorded at Nashville’s iconic Omnisound Studios! The song solo written in a singer songwriter style was featured on the Iceman’s Nashville based radio show for up and coming original artists in that same year.
DOLLAR GIRAFFES
The Dollar Giraffes (DG’s) is an original/cover band located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. They originated in September of 2010. Playing music from various genres including: Rock, Alternative, Pop, and Reggae.
Playlist: Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant, Death Cap For Cutie, Alabama Shakes, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Zac Brown Band, Kings of Leon, The Killers, My Morning Jacket, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Sublime, O.A.R, Vance Joy, The Lumineers, Death Cab For Cutie, Coldplay, The Cure, The Police, Talking Heads, ZZ Top, Steve Miller Band, Tom Petty, U2, Bob Marley, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and more…
History
Jeff and Travis met back in 2004 after being introduced by a mutual friend. Travis was part of an acoustic duo called Afterhours. The band got together with Jeff to play a few shows at a local hot spot and from there the duo changed to a trio. After 4 years of playing together one of the members ended up moving away but not yet ready to quit, Travis and Jeff recruited Mike to join the band, which was later renamed Mitchell’s and The Bomber. After two years of playing local bars and other events, they ran into Scott at a nearby open jam and from there Dollar Giraffes was born.
VALENTINE BENNETT
Valentine Bennett, a Country/Americana artist hailing from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, is making waves with his exceptional ‘one man band’ solo acoustic performances that have been enthralling audiences in the Midwest for almost ten years. With a series of fresh original releases, he’s now catching the eye of music lovers across the US.
Don’t miss out on staying connected with this rising Alt-Country star!
THIS IS A BENEFIT SHOW FOR MCHS ALUMNI
GENERAL ADMISSION IS STANDING ROOM
*ADA Seats are available at every show please see ticket takers day of show.
BAR OPENS AT 4PM
DOORS 6:30PM
SHOW 7PM
21+ SHOW