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DJ MARC ESSES SAT. APR. 27TH AFTER SHOW – 2AM- NO COVER

Castle Autoplex Main Stage 1208 Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

My name is Marc Robert Esses, but I also perform under the name MESSES. I am an international touring drummer / singer / DJ / producer / entertainer. I’m 35 years old and I have been playing drums/entertaining for over 23 years. I was born and raised in the north suburbs of Chicago where I still reside. I’ve played drums in 28 different countries and play all over the USA. I am a DJ as well and perform all over the Chicagoland area in my free time.

KARAOKE THURSDAY AT THE VIXEN 21 + NO COVER

Castle Autoplex Main Stage 1208 Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

Who out there likes to channel their inner Rockstar and share their talents with others? The Vixen is proud to announce Karaoke Thursday! This Thursday we will be doing Karaoke…

FREAK ON A LEASH, SUPER UNKNOWN, & PHOBIA FRI. MAY. 3RD 7:45PM ALL AGES SHOW

Castle Autoplex Main Stage 1208 Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

FREAK ON A LEASH – the area’s best Korn tribute band based right here in the heart of Chicagoland!

Get ready to experience the energy, intensity, and raw power of Korn’s iconic sound like never before. From “Freak on a Leash” to “Blind,” these talented musicians are all about bringing that nu-metal nostalgia back to life on stage. 🎶💥

LP VINYL: ESCAPE A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOURNEY W/ KEEP THE FAITH (BON JOVI TRIBUTE) SAT. MAY. 4TH DOORS 7PM – SHOW 7:30PM – ALL AGES

Castle Autoplex Main Stage 1208 Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

In a world of tribute band’s LP VINYL’S ESCAPE stands out. Performing the music of JOURNEY with chilling accuracy!  Fans agree that Chicago Legend Pete Greco’s vocal style, tone, deliverance and range are about as close as you can get to the legendary Steve Perry. The band also feature some of Chicago’s best.  Gino Buonamici, Lenny Vertucci, Mike Gerbitz, Mike Vermland & Jet are all world class musicians that have toured both nationally and internationally. 

THAT ARENA ROCK SHOW FRI. MAY 10TH DOORS 7PM – SHOW 7:45PM – ALL AGES

Castle Autoplex Main Stage 1208 Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

That Arena Rock Show is the ultimate high energy theatrical tribute to "Classic" Rock N' Roll. Performing legendary rock anthems that ruled the airwaves in the 70s and 80s. Including artists like: Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses to name a few.

STRUTTER KISS TRIBUTE SAT. MAY. 11TH 7:45PM ALL AGES SHOW

Castle Autoplex Main Stage 1208 Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

STRUTTER, the Hottest KISS tribute band in the land rocks audiences with an unforgettable mix of classic KISS tunes, fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, authentic costuming, full makeup, staging and special effects. Strutter currently has 3 band members out of Las Vegas and 1 based out of Akron, OH. Available for bookings worldwide. Strutter has been playing tribute to KISS for close to 20 years all over the world! One of America's top tributes to KISS!

BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY FRI. MAY. 17TH 7PM 21+ SHOW

Castle Autoplex Main Stage 1208 Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

Graced with a quick and sometimes sung delivery, along with a unique sense of melody, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony burst out of Cleveland, Ohio in the mid-'90s with a pair of massive hits ("Thuggish Ruggish Bone" and "Tha Crossroads") along with a great first album, as well as a successful follow-up, and then quickly unraveled. Mainstream interest dropped off toward the tail end of the '90s, but the group, which underwent a series of lineup changes, continued to release new material via mixtapes and albums throughout the 2000s.

BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY SAT. MAY. 18TH 7PM 21+ SHOW

Castle Autoplex Main Stage 1208 Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

Graced with a quick and sometimes sung delivery, along with a unique sense of melody, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony burst out of Cleveland, Ohio in the mid-'90s with a pair of massive hits ("Thuggish Ruggish Bone" and "Tha Crossroads") along with a great first album, as well as a successful follow-up, and then quickly unraveled. Mainstream interest dropped off toward the tail end of the '90s, but the group, which underwent a series of lineup changes, continued to release new material via mixtapes and albums throughout the 2000s.

FASTER PUSSYCAT W/ THE MIDNIGHT CALLS SUN. MAY. 19 DOORS: 7PM SHOW: 7:45PM ALL AGES SHOW

Castle Autoplex Main Stage 1208 Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

From the depths of the mid 80s LA Glam rock scene, a bunch of attitude driven, misguided youth brought to the surface their brand of alley cat rock. Not glam, not punk but somewhere in between, with an attitude and swagger all their own. Fronted by the king of sleaze himself, Taime Downe, Faster Pussycat was his baby assembled piece by piece, that would, not unlike Frankenstein, rapidly grow into a monster and take the scene by storm, whether it was ready for it or not!

SUNBLIND SUBLIME TRIBUTE w/ INDIGO CANYON FRI. MAY. 24TH, 2023 ALL AGES SHOW

Castle Autoplex Main Stage 1208 Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

Be transported into a world of Sublime music and unforgettable performances.

This tribute band pays homage to one of the greatest bands of all time, bringing their iconic songs and electrifying energy to life. You won’t believe your ears as they flawlessly recreate the magic and atmosphere that made Sunblind Sublime so legendary.