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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.

DOWNSET, AIGHT BET, & H1Z1. MAY. 29TH 7:45PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

Downset has evolved into an icon of sorts. As the original blenders of rap, funk, hardcore, punk, metal, and socially aware lyrics, they drew influences from Black Flag to Black Sabbath, Public Enemy to Bob Marley. Becoming a huge draw, the industry took notice and they caught the attention of Mercury/PolyGram Records and released their self titled debut in 1994.

2024 MISS MCHENRY PAGEANT MON. JUN. 3RD 7PM – ALL AGES EVENT

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

Please join us for the crowning of our 2024 Miss McHenry Queen & her Court! --- The Miss McHenry Pageant went into hibernation for the last 5 years but we are back and this year will be better than ever!
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Mark yourself GOING and support the 2024 contestants and local businesses who sponsored the event and our contestants.

CHINGY W/ SPECIAL GUESTS SAT. JUNE 8TH 7:45PM 21+ SHOW

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

GRAMMY® nominated multiplatinum entertainer CHINGY has ascended to the Billboard Hot 100 chart eight times and achieved rapid mainstream success with the release of his double-Platinum RIAA certified debut album, Jackpot, and smash hits "Right Thurr,” “Holidae In,” “One Call Away,” “Pullin’ Me Back,” “I Do,” “Dem Jeans,” and many more. CHINGY’s indelible hits have been featured in blockbuster films, including “Norbit” starring Eddie Murphy, Marvel Comics/20th Century Fox’s “Fantastic Four” and Universal’s “2 Fast 2 Furious.“ On screen, CHINGY's acting chops include small screen roles in television comedy series "My Wife and Kids," "One on One," "George Lopez," "Yo Momma," as well as cameos in several films, including "Scary Movie 4" and "Speed Dating." A St. Louis, Missouri native, CHINGY began writing lyrics when he was 9-years-old and began performing soon after.

ROYAL BLISS W/ FINDING GHOSTS & SAINT TRAGEDY SAT. JUL. 6TH DOORS: 7PM SHOW: 7:45PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

Since their formation, Royal Bliss has been a powerful force in rock music. After thriving as an independent band, signing with Capitol Records, relentless touring, starting an exciting new partnership with Kartel, and seeing two of their latest singles hit the Top 20 Active Rock charts, the band known for persevering & surviving is more than ready for wherever this next chapter will take them.

POWERMAN 5000, SPONGE, TANTRIC AND CLOZURE THU. JULY 11TH DOORS 7PM – SHOW 7:45PM – ALL AGES

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

Powerman 5000 is an American industrial metal band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band was founded in 1991 by lead singer and guitarist Michael Cummings. They released their debut album, The Blood-Splat Rating System, in 1995 and followed it up with two more albums before signing with DreamWorks Records in 1999. Their major label debut, Tonight the Stars Revolt!, spawned several hit singles including “When Worlds Collide” and “Nobody’s Real”.

MCHS ALUMNI SUMMER SOCIAL SAT. JULY 20TH 21+ EVENT

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

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!

FRANK FOSTER FRI. AUG. 2ND DOORS 7PM SHOW 7:45PM – ALL AGES SHOW

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

Frank Foster embodies musical independence at its highest level. He not only has taken the road less traveled, but the road almost never traveled. Acting as his own record label, management and publishing company, he has managed to find success that some major label artists may never find. This rural Louisiana native and former oilfield man has taken his songs from the campfire to the coliseum seemingly overnight, all the while gaining a following of fans whose loyalty is unmatched.

7 SUMMERS – A TRIBUTE TO MORGAN WALLEN SAT. AUG. 3RD DOORS 7:30PM SHOW 8PM – ALL AGES SHOW

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

7 Summers is not your typical tribute band. We don't do cowboy hats, grow out mullets, or mimic Morgan Wallen's iconic look. Instead, we let the music do the talking. We're a group of passionate musicians who share a deep appreciation for the incredible talent and authentic sound of Morgan Wallen. Our mission is simple: to bring you the very best of Morgan Wallen's music, paying homage to the undeniable charisma and raw emotion that make his songs resonate with so many.

LYNCH MOB FRI. AUG. 23 DOORS: 7PM SHOW: 7:45PM ALL AGES SHOW

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

Lynch Mob was formed by George Lynch in 1989 after the breakup of Dokken, his long time band of which he was a founding member and main song writer. The band signed with Elektra Records, and immediately released “Wicked Sensation” which would go on to achieve gold status. The album received much critical and fan acclaim, and would pave the way for over a dozen records over the next 30+ years. The band is known for it’s high energy, guitar driven, hard rock vibe, while featuring elements of classic rock, blues, metal, with a propensity for improvisation. The current lineup features Lynch, along side of Jimmy D’Anda, Gabriel Colon, and Jaron Gulino.