Naperville friends — mark your calendars 🎶 Come hang out with My Weekend Crush on May 23 from 7:30–10:30 PM at Potter’s Place! Expect a fun night of live music, good vibes, and the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy your weekend. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and make a night of it — we’d love to see you there!
Chicago — we’re back at it 🎶 Catch My Weekend Crush on Sunday, May 24 from 3:30–4:30 PM at the Belmont Stage during the Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest in Lakeview! The fest takes place along Sheffield Ave between Belmont & Roscoe (3200 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago)—right in the heart of one of the city’s best summer street festival spots. This iconic Memorial Day weekend festival is the unofficial kickoff to summer, featuring live music all weekend, food and drink vendors, local artisans, and multiple stages of entertainment. Come hang, grab a drink, explore the fest, and catch us live — it’s gonna be a perfect summer kickoff 🌞🎸
My Weekend Crush at Blarney Island – Sunday, May 24
Get ready for a summer kickoff party unlike anything else around — My Weekend Crush is making our debut at Blarney Island on Sunday, May 24 from 8PM–Midnight!
Known as the “Key West of the Midwest,” Blarney Island is one of the most unique party spots in Illinois — a legendary bar and live music destination right on the water. With tropical drinks, great food, live music, dancing under the stars, and nonstop summer energy, it feels more like a lakeside vacation than a night out.
And no — you don’t need to own a boat to get there! Guests can catch the Blarney Island shuttle from the Port of Blarney for a quick ride out to the island, making it easy for everyone to join the party.
We’ll be bringing the soundtrack for the night with high-energy favorites, singalongs, and all the songs you love blasting with friends on a summer weekend. Whether you’re coming for the music, the atmosphere, or just an excuse to escape for a few hours, this is the place to be Memorial Day weekend.
Grab your crew and come party with My Weekend Crush for an unforgettable night on the island!
Useful info: Park your car in our 4 acres of free parking (Blarney Shuttle and Port of Blarney Customers Only) and grab a Shuttle Boat! The shuttle service is roundtrip is and a great way to get to the party! The shuttle is manned by a certified boat captain and a first mate at all times to ensure your trip is fun and safe out to the Island. Kids 12 and under ride free with a fare paying adult. Want to put the address into Google Maps? Use: Port of Blarney, 27843 W. Grass Lake Rd., Antioch, IL -----If you type "Blarney Island" into Google Maps, it will take you the wrong way and try to drive you out to the island!
We’re taking the party to the lakefront 🎶 Catch My Weekend Crush live on Saturday, May 30 from 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana! Make a night of it — whether you’re hitting the casino floor, grabbing dinner, or just coming for the music, it’s the perfect late-night spot to kick back and have some fun. Bring your crew, stay out late, and come rock with us — let’s keep the good vibes going all night 🎸✨
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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
Dec 2, 2024
See The Local Group in December
The Local Group public shows for December - we hope to see you there!
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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
The Hard Rock Cafe Saturday 4/29
Apr 12, 2017
Friday April 14th at the Curragh
Hey northern suburban people - The Local Group will be in Glenview this Friday April 14 we will be making our way to The Curragh to bring you the tunes! The finest in blues, rock, and motown will be on…
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