Ottawa Fall Fest energy is here 🍂🎶 Catch My Weekend Crush live on Friday, October 3 from 1:30–4:30 PM at Ottawa Fall Fest & Parade in downtown Ottawa, IL! We’ll be playing right in the heart of the festivities at Jordan Block (101 W Main St, Ottawa, IL) — the main downtown stage area where the festival brings everything together. This annual Fall Fest is a full downtown celebration featuring a parade, live music, local vendors, food, and family-friendly activities spread throughout Main Street and the riverfront. It’s one of Ottawa’s biggest fall traditions and a perfect way to kick off the season with the community. 🍁 Come hang with us, enjoy the festival, and spend the afternoon soaking in all the fall vibes — we’re on from 1:30–4:30 🎸✨
Filkins Vineyards — stunning vineyards, great wines, and summer vibes all around. We’ll be playing a full band set from 3 PM to 6 PM, perfect for kicking back with friends, sipping wine, and soaking up the holiday spirit. Come enjoy fantastic music, delicious wine, and this beautiful lakeshore winery setting! 🍷🎶
acoustic duo in Lake Geneva
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Lake Geneva House of Music, N3241 County Rd H, 53147, Lake Geneva, WI
The Geneva Outdoor Market is a weekly gathering that blends a classic farm & art market with our live music, rock n’ roll-themed coffeehouse, and The Front Porch Bar & Beer Garden — wander, shop, sip, and stay awhile! @ Lake Geneva House of Music N3241 County Rd H, 53147 Free Parking: free on-site parking in our lot! (grass or gravel) Dog-Friendly: in outdoor areas if leashed & well-behaved. ADA-Accessible: Handicap parking ~50 feet from the event (gravel-only), ramps, & service animal-friendly inside the building. Indoor and Outdoor Seating: picnic tables, bar stools, booths and chairs— sun, shade, and indoors. Full Amenities: clean, indoor restrooms & snacks available from the vendors, cafe, and bar (for purchase— support local makers!).
☆ BYOB, water bottles, tumblers, and off-site beverages are strictly prohibited. ☆
HELLO MICHIGAN CITY! We’re back at it late-night style 🎶 Catch My Weekend Crush returning to Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, IN on Friday, December 5 from 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM! We had such a great time here last time that we’re coming back to keep the energy going. Whether you’re hitting the casino floor, grabbing a late dinner, or just looking for a night out with live music, this is the place to be. Pull up, stay awhile, and let’s turn it into another unforgettable night at Blue Chip 🎸✨
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May dates!
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My Weekend Crush in October
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Come See Us in MARCH!
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Upcoming shows in January and February
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See The Local Group in December
The Local Group public shows for December - we hope to see you there!
→ Don't forget to get THE LOCAL GROUP for your holiday party this year……..
12/4 (Wednesday) Barstool River North 9:30pm - 1:30am
12/7 (Saturday) Nick's Beer…
Sep 7, 2024
See The Local Group in September!
9/12 Barstool Sports River North (9:30pm - 1:30am)
9/17 Irish Music! Trio at O’Brien’s Riverwalk Cafe (4-7:30pm)
9/18 Barstool Sports River North (9:30pm - 1:30am)
9/27 Acoustic duo at Potter’s Place (4-7pm)
Aug 10, 2024
August Schedule
Jul 26, 2024
Where to see THE LOCAL GROUP in JULY!
July is LOCAL GROUP MONTH - come see us at all these shows!
7/6 ~Nick's Beer Garden (Chicago) 9pm-midnight
7/11 ~ Acoustic Duo at Rookie's Sports Bar (Geneva) 7-10pm
7/12 ~ Acoustic Duo at Salerno's (McHenry) 7:30 - 10:30
7/18…
Dec 29, 2023
NYE and a few shows before then!
There are a few more chances to catch The Local Group live before the end of the year!
Friday 12/29 ar Venuti's in Addison! 8-11:30pm
Saturday 12/30 8:30-11:30pm
Station 34 in… Read more
Oct 10, 2023
It's almost Halloween!
In a past blog post we showed you what “Brown Eyed Girl” might sound like in a minor key.
We've taken the same approach here with “My Girl” …check it out!
Also, be sure to check the band out at…
Oct 22, 2020
Halloween is coming....
so we made a new music video!
What would Van Morrison's hit "Brown Eyed Girl" sound like if it was performed in a minor key slowed down? That was the question posed by our friend and great musician Pete Muschong…
Oct 12, 2018
Shaw's Crab House!
Friday 10/12 The Local Group will bring you the tunes at Shaw's Crab House!
Shaw’s Crab House is celebrating its 30th “Pearl” Anniversary of Oyster Fest from October 4 – 12, 2018 at Shaw’s Crab House (21 E…
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Aug 7, 2018
Summer is busy!
It's hard to belive it's almost August! The Local Group has had a great summer and there's more to come!
Most recenlty, we've had fun performing for the Rock N Roll Half Marathon and at Thursday Night Out in Oak…
Jul 30, 2018
Thursday Night Out in Oak Park
Hey Local Group Fans!
The next opportunity to check out the band in a live, open to the public setting will be this Thursday night (August 2nd) when The Local Group returns for Oak Park's "Thursday Night Out" concert series…
Jun 21, 2018
Canis Major Fest and more June shows!
Hey everybody!
Technically today (June 21) is the first day of summer but with temperatures in the mid 90s for the last week we feel like we've been there a while already - and The Local Group has had some…
Mar 16, 2018
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
The Local Group will be playing some Irish music for you in a big celebration at the Curragh in Glenview Illinois on St. Patrick's Day from 3:30 to 5:30. To help us out, we've enlisted the aid of veteran…
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Jan 10, 2018
Christmas Party videos are up!
Did you miss the Local Group Christmas extravaganza at Scratch On Lake in Oak Park? It was a show not to be missed, with guest saxophonist Dan Burke stopping by to add his horn to some Christmas favorites. But…
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Dec 22, 2017
Christmas Party Saturday 12/23
Come party with The Local Group Saturday night! We'll sing some Christmas songs and some other favorites. Will we do a song by Wham!? It's possible! Will Brian wear his Christmas Morrissey sweater? There is only one way to find…
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Sep 9, 2017
Saturday Sep 9 at Hard Rock Cafe
Join us Saturday September 9 at Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago from 9pm to midnight
Jul 13, 2017
The Curragh! Rock and Roll Marathon!
What a week it's been for The Local Group! We had a fantastic time performing at Oak Park's Thursday Night Out (which is where this picture was taken). Thanks to everybody who came out and if you haven't experienced…
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Jul 2, 2017
Thursday Night Out in downtown Oak Park
Every Thursday Night from May 25–August 31 there is live music, food, and fun outside in downtown Oak Park! The Local Group will be there this coming Thursday July 6th from 7 to 9pm!
The event is free to attend…
Apr 26, 2017