Tribute Artists
BRANSON ON THE ROAD: CHRISTMAS STYLE
December 10, 11, 12, & 13
What do you get when you bring together a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, beautiful rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy, and country Christmas, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music? Only one answer Branson On The Road® – Christmas Style is in town!
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ROCKIN’ RETRO NEW YEARS – 70’S & 80’S LIVE MUSIC
December 30 & 31
Come Dressed in your best 70’s or 80’s attire. (Costumes not required, but welcomed).
Celebrate New Year’s at The Palace Theater! Rock out with the best Live Music of the 70s and 80s (Band TBA). You’ll be singing along and dancing to these classic hits!
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2020 SEASON
AMERICAN ENGLISH BEATLES TRIBUTE
January 4
The show begins with the early years of Ed Sullivan and includes classic Beatles favorites such as She Loves You, Twist and Shout, I Want To Hold Your Hand, and many others. American English captures the very essence of John, Paul, George, and Ringo!
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MATERIAL GIRL & THE FAME MONSTER
January 25
Material Girl is the greatest Madonna tribute show in the US. With vocals so spot on you will think you are hearing the real Madonna in her prime. Backed by a full live band, the experience is nothing short of incredible. All the greatest hits from her early 80s dance hits to her later electronic masterpieces. The Fame Monster – A Lady Gaga Experience takes things to another level. All the crazy costumes combined with the amazing presence of Lady Gaga and all those searing vocals. It’s undeniable. Bringing the dance sensations of her early work all the way through to a Star is Born.
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AMERICAN JOURNEY: THE PEOPLE, THEIR SONGS & STORIES
January 28
AMERICAN JOURNEY is a potpourri of our musical roots as a people. Past and present, it is American culture through music and story that we the people have talked about, laughed about, cried about and sung about for over 235 years. There are moments of poignancy, intellectual curiosity and outright laughter all woven together in a virtuosic and entertaining tapestry of guitar, banjo and vocal music.
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BOSTYXX – AN EVENING OF BOSTON & STYX
February 1
Perhaps no two 1970’s era bands better defined the all-American feel-good, summertime classic rock sound more than BOSTON and STYX. These two groups took rock music to places it had never been, with a radio-friendly polished sound and vocals and harmonies that set the standard for every popular rock band that followed. BOSTYXX faithfully performs the best-loved hits of two amazing American classic rock icons including songs such as “More Than A Feeling”, “Blue Collar Man”, “Amanda”, “Don’t Look Back”, “The Best Of Times”, “Lady”, “Peace Of Mind”, “Renegade”, “Foreplay/Long Time”, “A Man I’ll Never Be” and many more.
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ECHOES OF POMPEII- A TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD
February 7
The national touring Pink Floyd tribute band from the Chicagoland area delivers a true replication of a Pink Floyd concert. Echoes of Pompeii have an amazing laser/light and video show that incorporate original stage props for which their heroes are known. The band is backed by an experienced management…
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KASHMIR – A LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE
February 21
KASHMIR is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of LED ZEPPELIN to a family-oriented event. KASHMIR seeks to re-create the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes, and special effects, with great attention to detail in a non-pretentious way.
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CAJUN STRANGERS
February 25
“While Cajun music may be hit or miss outside of Louisiana, it’s quite safe in Madison, Wisconsin.” – Offbeat Magazine, New Orleans
The Cajun Strangers are one of the Midwest’s premier Cajun music dance bands. Born out of their love for Louisiana porch music, the band performs Cajun and Zydeco dance music with “unbridled energy and contagious enthusiasm that’s more than enough to entice the most sedentary patron to rise up and shake what their mama gave’em.” (Dirty Linen Magazine)
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EZFM – THE MIDWEST’S PREMIER YACHT ROCK TRIBUTE
February 29
Do you enjoy the contemporary “soft rock” hits from the 70’s and 80’s?
Coming to a stage near you, you will experience the nostalgia, and be transported back in time, where memories of your youth will begin to flow with the music that recalls a simpler place and time in your life. EZFM is a quintet of stellar musicians based out of the Chicago area, although, two of the members now live in Wisconsin. EZFM is THE premier yacht rock tribute band of the Midwest. Accept no substitutes, we are the first, and the finest…just listen for yourself!
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ROGER KABLER: THE ULTIMATE ROBIN WILLIAMS TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE
March 27
Celebrate the comedic genius of the late, great Robin Williams with a show that goes to great lengths to respect Robin’s memory and celebrate his legacy; hilarious and emotionally powerful at the same time. For everyone around the globe confused about his unexpected departure, this tribute offers a form of closure and a chance to laugh with Robin one more time.
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THE LINDA RONSTADT EXPERIENCE – FEATURING TRISTAN MCINTOSH
April 3
The Linda Ronstadt Experience is “The Premier Touring Tribute” showcasing the songs that Linda Ronstadt made famous. The show takes you on a musical journey of smash hits “You’re No Good’, “When will I Be Loved”, “That’ll Be The Day”, “Blue Bayou” and many more.
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SEMI-TONED with Under A-Rest from UW Madison
April 14
Semi-Toned is the University of Exeter’s all-male a cappella sensation, having won national and international awards for their stunning performances and music videos, as well as appearances on national television, are returning to the USA for their biggest and best tour yet. Under A-Rest is a coed a cappella group comprised of students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They will be the opening act for Semi-Toned
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EAGLEMANIA – THE WORLD’S GREATEST EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND!
April 17
Back by Popular Demand! That isn’t their slogan by mistake! EagleMania has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles. Since their inception, EagleMania has been thrilling audiences all over the country with their stunning five-part harmony and their uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of The Eagles.
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HEART TO HEARTBREAKER – THE HEART / PAT BENATAR EXPERIENCE
April 24
Primarily featuring the music of Heart & Pat Benatar, Heart to HeartBreaker captures the sights and sounds of women that changed the Rock & Roll status quo!
No tribute would be complete without characters that embrace the legends they emulate:
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BEGINNINGS – THE PREMIER TRIBUTE TO CHICAGO
April 29
Beginnings is a celebration of the music of Chicago, performed by world-class musicians and vocalists who recreate the sound, excitement and emotion of three decades of hits from Chicago’s hey-day. Member Credits include performances with platinum recording & Hall-of-Fame Rock & Soul artists including: Peter Frampton, Don Henley, Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Warren Haynes, Blood Sweat & Tears, Spyro Gyra, KC & the Sunshine Band, Will Lee (The Tonight Show Band) and the Broadway hit musical Rock of Ages!
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HIGHWAYMEN
April 30 – May 2
Back by Popular Demand! The Greatest supergroup in country music history, the original Highwaymen, formed in 1985, consisted of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash. This recreation (with Willie, Waylon, and Johnny) of that amazing, never to be seen again band continues the legacy.
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ROCKSTAR ROADSHOW
May 29
FOUR ROCK LEGENDS… ONE ROCKIN’ SHOW! – A tribute to AC/DC, AEROSMITH, LED ZEPPELIN & VAN HALEN
Imagine four legendary rock bands playing your local venue on the same night! Rockstar Roadshow is a multi-tribute concert experience that recreates the excitement of the live performances of the four greatest hard rock legends of all time: AC/DC, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin & Van Halen- the monsters of classic rock! Relive the glory days with an unforgettable show. Rockstar Roadshow!
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FREE FALLIN – A TRIBUTE TO TOM PETTY
June 11
Free Fallin is the Nation’s Favorite Travelin’ Tribute to Tom Petty! Free Fallin presents it’s show with the power and passion that went into all of Tom Petty’s best selling songs – from “Damn the Torpedoes” through the latest (including hits from the Traveling Wilburys!).
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KINGS OF THE NIGHTTIME WORLD – A TRIBUTE TO KISS
June 12
The Midwest’s Hottest KISS Tribute, Kings of the Nighttime World – The Kings perform over 120 minutes of classic KISS rock ‘n roll from the classic era of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. In full makeup, in full costume, and with exciting, professional effects! They’ll also be available for photo ops after the show. Get your KISS fix, here at the Palace!
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JOURNEY RECAPTURED
June 19
RECAPTURED features Bob Biagi, and features all of the lights, sounds, and Jouney-esque atmosphere, with what you would expect from a show called RECAPTURED This is not a cover band, but a group of talented musicians and vocalists who have perfected every nuance of what made Journey the Super Group they are. RECAPTURED performs all the hits that made Journey famous one fabulous hit after another.
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THUNDERSTRUCK: AMERICA’S AC/DC
July 10
Thunderstruck is AC/DC the way you remember it. Recreating the “Thunder From Down Under” throughout the Southwest, Midwest, Southern and Northeastern United States …Thunderstruck is constantly adding new cities and aims to please every crowd, playing the songs you know and love from all eras of AC/DC.
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STAYIN’ ALIVE – A BEE GEES TRIBUTE
September 25
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! STAYIN’ ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees play list, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever”, “Jive Talkin’”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Nights on Broadway”, and “Stayin’ Alive”.
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TUSK – THE ULTIMATE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE
October 7
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with the note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.
