SUMMER CONCERT SERIES KICKS OFF IN NAPERVILLE
Naper Settlement’s annual Naper Nights Community Concert Series kicks off its 2022 season with local and national tribute acts performing the hits of Prince, Bob Marley & The Wailers, and more on June 17-18 from 5-10 p.m. Naper Nights celebrates historic milestones in rock music and pop culture with themed tribute concerts on two nights each month in June, July, and August. A variety of food, wine, beer, and a new seltzer selection will be available at each concert.
June 17’s line-up includes performances by Chicago Soul Revue, a soul music tribute at 6-7:30 p.m. and Gabriel Sanchez Presents: The Prince Experience, a tribute to Prince at 8-10 p.m. On June 18, Soul 2 the Bone will play a mix of Motown and R&B songs at 6-7:30 p.m. At 8 p.m. that night, One Drop Redemption, featuring Wailer and two-time Grammy nominee Josh David Barrett, will perform a tribute to Bob Marley & The Wailers. Both concerts will open each night with local students from the School of Rock playing their favorites on the Naper Nights stage from 5-5:40 p.m.
Local food vendors include Seoul Taco, Ben & Jerry’s, Everdine’s Grilled Cheese, Little Pops Pizzeria, Guzman y Gomez, and John’s Rib House. Beer selections from Alter Brewing Company as well as wine selections from Rodney Strong Vineyards and Knotty Vines will be available. A brand-new organic tequila seltzer, Freshie, will be available at the concerts. A children’s area with activities provided by Pinot’s Palette, WickedBall Chicago, PRO Martial Arts, and Naper Settlement will also be on site.
Tickets are $20 adult and $15 youth (ages 4-12). Members and children under 4 receive complimentary admission. Visit NaperNights.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
