An Expo NYE at Hey Nonny!!! Gonna be great. Always a blast at an Expo NYE party. Get tix early!
Quite simply, Expo ’76 is unforgettable! Assembled from the eclectic ranks of Poi Dog Pondering, Tomorrow The Moon, The New Duncan Imperials, Mucca Pazza, and The Renaldo Domino Experience, this cast of characters covers tunes in name and style like no other. Plan on spending the night excitedly wondering, “What could possible happen next?!?”
Their ever-expanding set list careens wildly through decades and genres as the band follows its own muse. Whether they're storming through a rockabilly chestnut, a show tune, a top 40 hit from their (or your) childhood, brassy, jazzy hits and more, you'll feel the unbridled joy of some of Chicago's busiest and most respected musicians doing what they were born to do. Indeed...Quite simply, they're unforgettable.
After more than a dozen years as an entity, Expo’76 rolls on — impossibly fresh in each performance, their reputation as the Chicago area’s most reliably potent and unpredictable cover band firmly established. Their secret all along has simply been remaining true to themselves, playing the music they want to play. Their set list is a far-flung assortment of hits, forgotten classics and deep cuts, that careens effortlessly across all genres and politely sidesteps old warhorses.
When singer/guitarist Dag Juhlin (Poi Dog Pondering, Sunshine Boys) put out a call to his longtime friends, keyboardist Kenny Goodman (The Service, New Duncan Imperials) drummer John Carpender (Outronaut, The Real Pretenders) and bassist Ralph Baumel (The Real Pretenders) in 2009, his only guideline was that the band just focused on being great, and that the rest would take care of itself. It worked. Expo’76 began their monthly residency at Simon’s Tavern in Chicago in early 2010, and within a few months the room was packed out and they were on the cover of The Chicago Sun Times arts section.
Along the way, they’ve played hundreds of gigs beyond that residency: street fairs, dances, weddings, private parties, swanky fundraisers and more, in every possible setting. They’ve been joined onstage by notable singers and assorted show folk like Robert Cornelius, Kelly Hogan, Joel Murray, Syd Straw, Frank Orrall, Michael McDermott, Jack McGee, and an up and coming singer from Evanston named Eddie Vedder.
Being bolstered by the ferocious and rightly in-demand Total Pro Horns means the Expo’76 catalog has even more depth and power, and the Pros wholly share the band’s irreverent but musically razor-sharp approach to performance.
A night of Expo’76 is an unforgettable experience: songs that unlock memories or invite further exploration, performances that dazzle, and overflowing good vibes, delivered with a generous serving of world class banter. There’s no one else like them.
An Expo NYE at Hey Nonny!!! Gonna be great. Always a blast at an Expo NYE party. Get tix early!
Expo Christmas Extravaganza. Berwyn's finest Musical venue. Great food and great vibe.
Special Thanksgiving weekend show at Evanston's finest showcase club. Always a great time at SPACE. Great food also!
Monthly residency returns to legendary Simons Tavern. FREE!
This month it will be on the third Wed! Sorry to confuse you. Same place. Same party!
It's a fest at a fabulous brewery in Skokie. Outside and there will be beer and food!
tix only 10.00. All ages
Great outdoor street fair!
A fine show at Highwood's finest pub!
Free show at the finest bar in Chicago. With the total pro horns!
A great night of craft breweries, food trucks and live music by us!
Monthly legendary residency at the finest Swedish bar in Chicago. Don't miss this!
Come to the beautiful Chicago Riverwalk after work downtown and enjoy a beverage and the sounds of Expo'76 and the Total Pro Horns with special guest Robert Cornelius! Free!!!!
Our return to the club at the legendary Fitzgeralds is always exciting. Always a fantastic dance party!
Our return to this excellent venue in downtown Aurora! We always have a blast here. Great club. Great people and pristine sound. Plenty of room for dancing.
Another legendary Wednesday night at Simons is guaranteed. FREE!
Our monthly freakout at the legendary Simons Tavern is always great. Always FREE!