Egyptian Theatre Live Lunch Music Series

When: Every Thursday (June 11 - August 20, 2009)
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Van Buer Plaza (rain location: Egyptian Theatre lobby)
Cost: FREE

The Egyptian Theatre is proud to present for the first time ever; the Live Lunch Music Series.  The DeKalb Farmers Market takes place every Thursday during the summer in the Van Buer Plaza (directly across the street from the Egyptian Theatre).  The DeKalb Farmers market runs from June 11 thru September 24 from 12:00pm-6:00pm every Thursday.

Bring a lawn chair, a sack lunch, or purchase a box lunch from one of the many great downtown restaurants.  Free music will be in the plaza from noon - 1:30pm each Thursday.  In the event of inclement weather the concert for that day will be moved inside the lobby of the Egyptian Theatre.

Bring your family, neighbors, or co-workers and enjoy some music outside in the Farmers Market!

This series is provided free of charge as a gift to the community from the Egyptian Theatre.  Donations at each concert will be gladly accepted to help support the ongoing operations of the theatre.

Some artists will have CD's and other merchandise available for purchase.  All of these musicians/groups have volunteered their time and talent for the Egyptian Theatre for this music series.  Support of these musicians/groups is also appreciated.

Live Lunch Music Series Schedule

Thursday, June 11 - Aquatic Ape and Jungle Jam

This group has been performing jazz and funk in the DeKalb area for the last year and a half. All four of them are alumni of the DeKalb High School Music Program, and two have continued on to study music in college. Aquatic Ape looks forward to performing many more places throughout the summer, including at The House Cafe.

Thursday, June 18 - New Orleans Rhythm Stompers

New Orleans Rhythm Stompers is a part of the "Barb City Stompers".  They play New Orleans-Style Jazz and swing.  Members of the Band have been playing New Orleans jazz all around the country for the past 30 years.  The group plays regularly at the House Cafe once a month on a Sunday Afternoons and has done so for the past 3 years.  The next few dates at The House Cafe are: July 12, August 16 and September 27.  They will also be playing at the Gurler house at the Folk Fest at 1PM on June 20, 2009 and in Rochelle at the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival on August 22 at 2:30 PM.  Musicians include: John Skillman - Clarinet/Leader, Larry Rutan - Rhythm Guitar, Roger Hintsche - Bass and Guitar, Diana Skillman - Vocals.

Thursday, June 25 - Greg Boerner

Greg Boerner ("Burner") is a Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter originally from Augusta, Georgia now living in Aurora, IL. His music is an original blend of blues, folk, country, roots rock n' roll and all that comes between--Southern style. His World So Blue cd was voted "top 25 albums of 2006" by Rootstime magazine. He will be performing songs from his three cds as well as his favorites from Tom Waits, Ray Charles and Bob Dylan. www.gregboerner.com

Thursday, July 2 - **Special Extended Live Lunch**
Steve Deiss (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Planning the Rebellion (1:00pm-2:00pm)

Steve Deiss is one of the founding members of the DeKalb Home Grown Music Association.  He is in the band Shouting Daylight which is scheduled to release their new CD “Laughing at Sunshine” by August 1.  He frequently plays at The House, Java 101, and Otto’s in DeKalb.  He plays original folk alternative music.

Planning the Rebellion is a fantastic duo from the Quad Cities.  They recently released their new album "Songs of the Earth" in January 2009.  For more information visit their website: www.planningtherebellion.com

Thursday, July 9 - New Orleans Rhythm Stompers

New Orleans Rhythm Stompers is a part of the "Barb City Stompers".  They play New Orleans-Style Jazz and swing.  Members of the Band have been playing New Orleans jazz all around the country for the past 30 years.  The group plays regularly at the House Cafe once a month on a Sunday Afternoons and has done so for the past 3 years.  The next few dates at The House Cafe are: July 12, August 16 and September 27.  They will also be playing in Rochelle at the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival on August 22 at 2:30 PM.  Musicians include: John Skillman - Clarinet/Leader, Larry Rutan - Rhythm Guitar, Roger Hintsche - Bass and Guitar, Diana Skillman - Vocals.

Thursday, July 16 - Daerielle Culver

Daerielle the Auraweaver has enjoyed singing her entire life and is honored to be performing for the Egyptian Theatre in her hometown of DeKalb, Illinois.  She began teaching herself the guitar in 2002 and since has produced three dozen original songs with the help of a variety of muses.  These songs act as her bridge between the material world and etherial consciousness, channeling combustible emotions into vocal vibrations toning the depths of her human experience.  It is her sincere hope that these songs will weave themselves into the hearts of those who hear them and leave a lingering glow of the magic of music.  For more on this artist, please visit: www.myspace.com/auraweaver. 

Thursday, July 23 - Zachary Harris Trio

Musicians: Zachary Harris - Vocals, Dean Maddy - Fiddle, and Mark Schneider - rhythm guitar.  Music will include mostly jazz standards (Rocks in My Bed, Skylark, etc.)

Thursday, July 30 - Brian Starr and Friends

Apart from being incredibly charming and handsome (his words), Brian Starr has devoted his life to entertaining. For years he travelled the country playing a blend of acoustic music that includes:  folk, jazz, classical indian, kids songs, rock&roll, and experimental meditations. His variety show LIVE FROM BUDAPEST visited the Egyptian stage this last February to glowing review. Sven (percussion) and Eric Miller (trumpet & cello) will be joining him in these exploits.

Thursday, August 6 - Zachary Harris Solo

Info coming soon.

Thursday, August 13- New Orleans Rhythm Stompers

New Orleans Rhythm Stompers is a part of the "Barb City Stompers".  They play New Orleans-Style Jazz and swing.  Members of the Band have been playing New Orleans jazz all around the country for the past 30 years.  The group plays regularly at the House Cafe once a month on a Sunday Afternoons and has done so for the past 3 years.  The next few dates at The House Cafe are: August 16 and September 27.  They will also be playing in Rochelle at the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival on August 22 at 2:30 PM.  Musicians include: John Skillman - Clarinet/Leader, Larry Rutan - Rhythm Guitar, Roger Hintsche - Bass and Guitar, Diana Skillman - Vocals.

Thursday, August 20 - John Campen and Friends

Singer John Campen will be joined by Stuart Mindemen on piano and Larry Brown Jr. on guitar.  They will be covering a few different genres, from classical tunes to musical theater to jazz.