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Thanks to all of you for your continued support, especially to those who put up with us (you know who you are...) while we do what we love to do.
If you want to see us at your town's Festival, or in your
Park, find out who runs your Park District or Festival and give them a call.
Tell them you would LOVE The White Saddle Band to play in your town. The
same holds true for your favorite watering hole (we have been known to play
a few hundred taverns over the years!). Or, for those of you who are totally
self-indulgent, hire us to play at your own private party. Hell, we'll play at your BBQ
in the backyard, by the pool, in the hot tub (acoustic, of course!), we'll play in your living room, or your kitchen or anywhere
you want
us to. Just give us a call at 847-826-2834.
And also, remember to tell everyone you know about The White Saddle Band.
In 2008, we'll play Festivals, Park District shows, bars and parties
starting up in Wisconsin and working our way South, in our never ending
quest to bring our brand of music as close to you as we can without getting
slapped! We'll try to give you
as much information (time, address, what we're wearing, etc.) as we can as
the date gets closer.
1/03/08
The United Center
Madison & Morgan
Chicago, IL
They seem to like us at The Bull's games (what's NOT to like!!!!). We'll be
back to the United Center to play for the pre-game party. So, head on down
to party with us and watch the Portland Trailblazers get their ass kicked.
2/01/08
The Woodstock Moose
Clay Street
Woodstock, IL
8:00-12:00
It's Groundhog Day in Woodstock! These people celebrate the day in a BIG way
(it's where they shot the movie, dontcha' know). We'll be partyin' with our
pals at The Woodstock Moose once again. These folks take waaaaaaaayyyyy too
good care of us (just the way we like it). Hey, even if we weren't playin'
we'd go for the party! Also, our pal Bill Leclair will be sitting in on
keyboards. It'll be a gas..... For ticket information, contact The Woodstock Moose.
3/28-29/08
The Middle Branch Saloon
Routes S&H
Kenosha, WI
9:30-1:30
40 years ago: "Sitting On The
Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding tops the charts three months after his
untimely death in an airplane accident.
5/03/08
Private Party
Wilmette, IL
The whole idea of a party is to have a little fun. Actually, more than a
little fun. OK...ok....a LOT of fun! That is exactly why these folks have
wisely decided to have The White Saddle Band play their party. Psssssssst,
lookin' for a good time? Call The White Saddle Band at 847-826-2834.
5/9-10/08
The Middle Branch Saloon
Routes S&H
Kenosha, WI
9:30-1:30
Sometime back, someone told Sherri (Middle Branch's owner) that they were
writing a book loosely based on The Middle Branch Saloon. She did what any
person who hears, at 1:30 in the morning when someone at the bar says
they're writing a book about your place would do, give 'em another drink and
call him a cab.
Well, someone DID write a book called
"Cutting Edge". The book signing party is gonna be Saturday and the Cutting
Edge band is gonna open the night with some original music related to the
book. This might be somethin' you don't wanna miss....
6/06/08
Oak Park
Lee & Ottawa Streets
Niles, IL
6:30-8:00
Thanks to Laurie, we're inked in for
another year ! Lots of stuff for the kids... hayrides, a petting zoo and an
introduction to good music. Like most everywhere we go, the folks in Niles
have always been very good to us.....
6/07/08
Cream of Wheaton
Memorial Park
208 W. Union Avenue
Wheaton, IL
4:00-6:00
For many years now, Niles (see above) and Cream of Wheaton have been the traditional start to our Summer Tour season and always a great
time. After this weekend, there's no stoppin' !!!!!!
50 years ago: Prince is born in
Minneapolis, MN. Happy Birthday buddy!!!!
6/18/08
Clock Tower Park
9526
W.
Irving Park Road just East of 25th Ave
Schiller Park, IL
7:30-9:00
It's always a very nice night at this gig, lovely park and lovely people.
We're happy to be back!
45 years ago today, Dizzy Reed of Guns n'
Roses is born in Hinsdale, Illinois
6/22/08
The Historic House Harvest Festival
Windy Point and Paul Avenue
Glendale Heights, IL
4:00-7:00
Another great afternoon at the Historic House, beautifully restored by the
folks in Glendale Heights
6/24/08
North Riverside Recreation Department
2401 S. Des Plaines Ave
North Riverside, IL
7:30-9:00
This will be the first time we've played North Riverside, proving that there
are still a few places in Illinois left to play! I'll bet it's gonna be a
really good time.....
6/25/08
Sunset Park
Murphy & Belmont
Romeoville, IL
7:00-8:30
We get to play for Carol again and I get to see my old friends Joan & Donny. It'll
be a big, big time!!!!!!!!
6/26/08
North Park
10040 Addison
Franklin Park, IL
7:00-9:00
Everybody in Franklin Park has always been very nice to The White Saddle
Band. We look forward to another great evening.
45 years ago, George Michael was born in
Finchley, England. WHAM!
6/28/08
Private Party
Lake Villa, IL
ANOTHER bunch that knows it'll be a party with The White Saddle Band. All
they did was call 847-826-2834. It was easy!!!!!!
7/02/04
Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center
Village Hall
375 West Briar Cliff
Bolingbrook, IL
7:00-9:00
This will be our first visit to Bolingbrook. I'm sure it'll be a gas!
7/03/08
Arbor Theater
50 North Fairway Drive
Vernon Hills, IL
7:00-9:00
Rt 60 and Milwaukee Ave. stores, restaurants, more stores, MORE
restaurants.....and, tucked away, just off of Rt 60 and whatever that rib
place is, you'll find Arbor Park. It's a delightful little place. We're very
glad to be back.
20 years ago today, Cheap Trick had a #1 with
"The Flame"
7/04/08
First Big 4th of July Bash!!!!
In the Band Shell
Dowie Memorial Park
Zion, IL
4:00-5:30
You can't celebrate our nation's birthday too much. That's why we're gonna
do a two-fer in the 4th of July. Besides, it's a great venue run by great
people. We'll see you there!
7/04/08
Second
Big 4th of July Bash!!!!
Kracklauer Park
Rte 45 & Cortland
Mundelein, IL
8:00-11:00
We'll all be singin' "Happy Birthday America" one more time
today in Mundelein...
This'll test ya'....Jeremy Spencer was born on this date in 1948 in
Hartlepool, England.
7/6/08
Private Party
Mt. Prospect, IL
4:00-7:00
See? These folks are havin' a neighborhood party. Who did they call? Why,
The White Saddle Band, of course! If you're thinkin' of havin a party and
wanna have as much
fun as these folks are gonna have, give us a call at 847-826-2834
This date in 1998, Roy
Rogers rode off into the sunset for the very last time. Happy Trails, Roy!
7/08/08
Village Green Park
Shermer (Right near the tracks)
Northbrook, IL
7:30-9:00
Thanks Stacy for bringin' us back, year after year. It's ALWAYS a lovely
evening, bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy a great Summer night.
7/15/08
The Bandshell
Main Beach
300 Lake Shore Drive
Crystal Lake, IL
7:00-8:30
"When the sun goes down, over the water, when the sun goes down, we'll be
feelin' all right".........
7/17/08
Touhy Park
7348 N. Paulina Street
Chicago, IL
7:00-9:00
We'll be singin' "Sweet Home Chicago" in Touhy Park. Thanks to Tony for
havin' us back.....
7/19/08
Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
Sometime between 12:00 and 5:00
We'll be playing for the 40th anniversary celebration of The Special
Olympics. The Higher Powers (no matter what their races, genders or
perceived religious affiliations are) have been very, very good to The White
Saddle Band, so we wanna give a little something back to say thanks and to
maintain a good karma level.
7/22/08
Wilder Park
Elmhurst, IL
7:00-9:00
It's been YEARS since we've been in Elmhurst. We're certainly lookin' forward
to being back...
Bobby Sherman was born on this
date in 1943 in Santa Monica, CA.
7/24/08 Paulis Park
Rt 12 just North of Rt 22
Lake Zurich, IL
7:00-8:30
It'll be great to be back in Lake Zurich after a number of years. Rich will
get to hang with his homies....
7/27/08
Hoosier Grove Barn
700 W. Irving Park Road
Streamwood, IL
5:30-7:30
It's been quite a while since we've been in Streamwood, there's no reason on
earth why it shouldn't be a great time.
20 years ago (1988) Def Leppard's album,
Hysteria hits #1
7/31/08
The Bandshell at Viking Park
4374 Old Grand
Gurnee, IL
7:00-8:30
We look forward to our return to Viking Park. A very nice place to be on a
Thursday night.
On this date in 1978: "Miss
You" by the Rolling Stones reached #1
8/01/08
Private Party
Deerfield, IL
Ya' know? I think word's gettin' out about The White Saddle Band being
essential to a good party. Want us for YOUR party? Call 847-826-2834
8/02/08
Wallace Bowl
Gilson Park
Just South of Lake on Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL
Don't bring your ball and shoes to Wallace Bowl, bring a lawn chair and a
cooler! Wallace Bowl is a theater cut out of the side of a hill by the WPA
(and couldn't we use them again????) in the 1930's. It's a really, really
nice setting. Thanks Bob, for havin' us back, year after year.....
50 years ago (1958) Johnny Cash signs with
CBS records.
8/07/08
Leaning Tower
6300 W. Touhy Avenue
Niles, IL
7:00-9:00
We're a bunch of lucky guys to get to play in very nice venues for very
nice people and this stop is no exception. And hey, you don't have to go all
the way to Italy!
8/13/08
Concert In The Park
Woodlawn & LaGrange Rd.
LaGrange Park, IL
7:00-8:30
25 years ago, "synchronicity" by The Police
holds at #1
8/24/08
Ampitheatre
14650 Ravinia
Orland Park,
IL
7:00-8:30
We're back at Orland playing in a cool classic style setting. It's a cool theatre cut out of the side of a hill (kinda
like Wallace Bowl, but different).
8/31/08
Buffalo Grove Daze
In The Beer Tent
Lake Cook & Buffalo Grove Roads
Buffalo Grove, IL
6:00-7:30
C'mon out and celebrate Buffalo Grove's 50th birthday! Stop by the beer tent
(where we do some of our best work) and party with us. It's ALWAYS a great
time!!!!!
10/04/08
Player's Park
Rts 75 & 11
Kansasville, WI
This will be our first time at Player's Park. Owner Tom and his staff all
seem to be great people running a fun place. This should be a GREAT time....
10/10-11/08
The Middle Branch Saloon
Rts. S & H
Kenosha, WI
9:30-1:30
Y'know it's always a great time at the Middle Branch. We've been playin'
here for awhile now and always look forward to the party. Speakin of
parties, it's Sherri's birthday weekend. stop by and give her a spankin'!!!!
12/05-06/08
The Middle Branch saloon
Rts. S & H
Kenosha, WI
9:30-1:30
It's not too soon to start your holiday celebration....and why not start at
The Middle Branch??????
Sixty years ago on December 6th, my brother
Patrick O'Kane was born. Happy Birthday man!
Now don't forget. If you wanna see us in your
town, park, backyard, house, living room, basement, kitchen, favorite bar or
anywhere ELSE you can think of,
book us at 847 826 2834...
Once again, in the words
of The King...
Thank you. Thank you very
much.
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