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SAMMY’S BIRTHDAY BASH: BAD MOTOR SCOOTER SAMMY HAGAR TRIBUTE SAT. OCT. 12TH DOORS: 7PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

Get ready to embark on the Ultimate Tribute to Sammy Hagar with Bad Motor Scooter!
Bad Motor Scooter is the Midwest #1 Tribute to the music of Montrose , Van Halen and Sammy Hagar. With exciting Live performances. Bad Motor Scooter recreates all the great Sammy Hagar Classics from Montrose to his solo career with other great hard rock hits.
Get some tequila and let's party Sammy style.

TAB BENOIT THU. OCT. 17TH DOORS 7PM – ALL AGES SHOW

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

I Hear Thunder marks the long-awaited return of four-time Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit. Renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice, Benoit has been a captivating figure in the roots music world for over thirty years. Tab's personal growth and advancement as a songwriter and musician have culminated in a benchmark recording. His new self-produced album, I Hear Thunder, for his imprint, Whiskey Bayou Records, is a testament to his fiery exuberance that first marked his career in 1992. The record not only showcases his artistic brilliance but also his profound commitment to environmental advocacy, a legacy that extends beyond the stage into the heart of the land that inspires his bluesy soul.

SABBATH – THE COMPLETE BLACK SABBATH EXPERIENCE FRI. OCT. 18TH ALL AGES DOORS 7PM

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

Sabbath “The Complete Black Sabbath Experience” performing The 50 plus Years of Black Sabbath show in a Theatrical re-creation of Black Sabbaths greatest era’s The Ozzy Years & The Ronnie James Dio era. Performed Note for Note to exact album perfection with exact equipment, stage props, instruments, exact tones, clothes and costumes! Show highlights include songs from the albums Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Black Sabbath #4, Sabotage, Mob Rules & Heaven & Hell and a few tasty deep cuts.

A THOUSAND HORSES W/ PRYOR BAIRD SAT. OCT. 19TH DOORS 7PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

The high-powered new single from A Thousand Horses, “Highway Sound” marks the start of the most dynamic era yet in the Nashville-based band’s career. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Jon Randall, the wildly life-affirming anthem delves deeper into the freewheeling originality they’ve embraced since their Dave Cobb-produced debut SOUTHERNALITY—featuring the PLATINUM-certified smash “Smoke”—and artfully merges elements of Southern Rock, Classic Country, and hard-driving Americana. Along with adorning the track with plenty of ear-catching details (achieved in part through such left-of-center instrumentation as electric sitar and talkbox), A Thousand Horses fully capture what frontman Michael Hobby refers to as “the freedom of cutting ties with the negativity of the past, and putting your energy into celebrating a new beginning.”

MY METAL HEART FRI. OCT. 25TH DOORS: 7PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

We’re the best dressed and baldest "Hair band" in town! My metal heart is a very respected and versatile '80s retro-rock band that covers many of the most popular hit songs from the rock genre (but without the jeans, t-shirts, or hair). We're all bald (coincidentally), wearing distinguishing black suits and ties, and delivering an untouchable performance on a unique stage set up. My metal heart is very remarkable visually, and the show is powerfully delivered. Our high energy, upbeat songs and performance can increase any event's momentum. A great mix of "Not the same old songs every other cover band plays" along with select mega radio hits makes us a memorable and complete 80's rock experience. We strive to sound 100% like the artists and songs we are performing.

HAIRBANGERS BALL FRI. NOV. 1ST DOORS: 7PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

Rolling through the “Decade of Decadence” like a 50-ton freight train, iconic bands such as Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, and Poison (to mention only a few) made the 1980’s a musical era the likes of which we’re doubtful to see again. Millions upon millions of records were sold, and concert venues around the world sold out within seconds when these bands were announced as headliners…

In 2001, lamenting the heyday of hairbands, one Chicago band sought to rekindle the flame for these Gods of Rock by tapping into the nostalgic and undeniable energy of that bygone era. They called

TOMMY VEXT FORMERLY OF BAD WOLVES TUE. NOV. 5TH DOORS: 7PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

Tommy Vext is a rock singer and songwriter best known for being the lead singer of Bad Wolves, Snot and a short stint as the fill in lead singer Five Finger Death Punch.

Vext’s passion for music came early. He began his career in Brooklyn New York as a teen making his rounds in local hardcore scene. Having created a name for himself by performances at famed venues like CBGB.

Over the years Vext went on to create music and front many bands but his biggest success came when he founded and created Bad Wolves. With ten world tours and hundreds of millions of streams and most notably six number one hits, Vext’s stage presence and powerful voice had solidified his place in the rock world for good, creating a loyal and rabid fan base.

THE DICKIES, THE QUEERS, THE USUALS, & SEX DREAM THU. NOV. 7TH DOORS: 6PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

The Dickies are an American punk rock band formed in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, in 1977. One of the longest tenured punk rock bands, they have been in continuous existence for over 40 years. They have consistently balanced catchy melodies, harmony vocals, and pop song structures, with a speedy punk guitar attack. This musical approach is paired with a humorous style and has been labelled “pop-punk” or “bubble-gum punk”.The band have sometimes been referred to as “the clown princes of punk”.

FOREIGNER 4 EVER FRI. NOV. 8TH DOORS: 7PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

Foreigner 4 Ever is an American 7-piece rock band formed in 2017 as a tribute to the music of British/American rock band Foreigner and is based out of Milwaukee, WI. The band is made up of veteran musicians with decades of experience entertaining rock music fans at premier venues, festivals and concert events. The members of Foreigner 4 Ever, having grown up with the music of Foreigner, are proud to perform for you, as they pay tribute to the music of Foreigner!

LATERALUS (TOOL TRIBUTE) W/ CONCENTRIC (A PERFECT CIRCLE TRIBUTE) SAT. NOV. 9TH DOORS: 7PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

Lateralus Tool Tribute Get ready to be blown away by the incredible sounds of Lateralus Tool Tribute band! With roots dating back to 2002 as Aenima-Chicago Tool Cover Band, these talented musicians have mastered the art of capturing the raw energy and intensity of Tool’s music. Immerse yourself in a night of pure sonic bliss as Lateralus takes you on a journey through Tool’s iconic discography. From the haunting melodies to the thunderous rhythms, every note will leave you craving for more. Join us for an unforgettable concert experience that pays homage to one of the greatest rock bands of our time. Don’t miss your chance to witness Lateralus live in Chicago – an experience that will leave you breathless and begging for an encore!

U2 HYPE FRI. NOV. 15TH DOORS: 7PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

U2 Hype is the ultimate tribute to U2. Delighting fans across the country since 2001, Hype brings you the authentic sights and sounds that make U2 one of the most popular bands in the world.

Hype takes the term tribute band to an entirely new level. Night after night, they recreate the total U2 concert experience in both sight and sound. Bono look-a-like Daniel “Danno” Burrow always delivers an unmistakable and captivating performance. The band travels with all the vintage gear and the latest in costume and wardrobe. Hype brings you all your favorite U2 songs the way you are used to seeing them. Hype has made television appearances on CBS, FOX, WGN TV, and the Discovery Channel.