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2005 SCHEDULE

January 2005
Saturday, January 1 FITZGERALD'S
6615 Roosevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL  60402
708-788-2118
Saturday, January 15 Private Party
Saturday, January 22
Radisson Hotel Schaumburg
Penne Grill, Bar and Lounge

1725 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg IL 60173
Telephone: (847) 397-1500
February 2005
Saturday, February 5

"Bed-In" Beatles Pajama Party!
Stay overnight at the Radisson for a special rate of $49.00!
  Call hotel to make reservation and for more information.

Radisson Hotel Schaumburg
Penne Grill, Bar and Lounge

1725 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg IL 60173
Telephone: (847) 397-1500

 

Saturday, February 19 "OLD BROWN SHOE" night!

Edison Park Inn
6715 North Olmsted Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-1404
Showtime: 9:30 pm

The Instant Karma Band will be collecting new or gently used shoes for the 
"Share Your Soles" Organization
(www.shareyoursoles.org). 
to go to Tsunami victims
.

March 2005
Saturday, March 5 FITZGERALD'S
6615 Roosevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL  60402
708-788-2118
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY!
Thursday, March 17
PRAIRIE ROCK BREWING COMPANY
1385 N. Meacham Rd.
Schaumburg, IL
847-605-9900
9 pm
Jay & Mark duo
Saturday, March 26

Jay & Mark Duo
HI-FI MUSIC BAR & GRILL RESTAURANT
1361 Benton St.
Crete, IL  
708-672-6864
April 2005
   
May 2005
Wednesday, May 18 Sam Maguire's Traditional Irish Pub & Restaurant
39 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 460-1771

Instant Karma will perform the "IMAGINE" album in its entirety, along with lots of John Lennon's Beatle songs.
Friday, May 20 FITZGERALD'S
6615 Roosevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL  60402
708-788-2118
Wednesday, May 25

Click on the logo to find out how to enter for tickets!
WDRV-The Drive 97.1FM
4th Birthday Celebration!
Featuring
STYX
Rosemont Theatre
Rosemont, Illinois

Once again, Instant Karma will be playing a pre-concert party in the lobby!  
Get there early, beat the crowds, have some refreshments, and unwind with the music of Instant Karma before the show!

Visit www.wdrv.com for details on how to register for tickets.


Friday, May 27
Abbey Road on the River Festival, Louisville, KY

FIFTH THIRD LAWN STAGE
5:30 PM

The band will perform the "Imagine" album in its entirety ...and more!


Saturday, May 28
Abbey Road on the River Festival, Louisville, KY

FIFTH THIRD LAWN STAGE
4:30 PM

 


Sunday, May 29
Abbey Road on the River Festival, Louisville, KY

FIFTH THIRD LAWN STAGE
3:30 PM

 

June 2005
Saturday, June 4 Private Party
Castle Lake Wisconsin
(Jay, Mark & Alex)
Saturday, June 11 Private Party
(
Jay, Mark & Alex)
Sunday, June 12 Private Party
(
Jay, Mark & Alex)
Friday, June 17 Club 104
Orland Park, IL

CANCELLED

Saturday, June 18 Avenue Ale House
825 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 
708-848-2801
Saturday, June 25 HERITAGE FEST
Downers Grove, IL
Beer Garden Stage
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Thursday, June 30 Mt. Prospect Lions Club 67th Annual Village Fair
Melas Park
Central & Busse Rd.
Mt. Prospect, IL

Instant Karma
 to play two sets:
7 - 8 pm
 & 10 - 10:45 pm

Ronnie Rice
will perform after Instant Karma's first set followed by
FIREWORKS!

Instant Karma will then come back for their second show.

July 2005

Sunday, July 3
Private Party
Saturday, July 16 THE LOFT
303 East Kensington Road, Mount Prospect, IL
(847) 670-0330
Tuesday, July 19 Hickory Hills Park District
Concert in the Park
Hickory Hills, IL
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, July 23 Fifty North
50 North Barrington Road
Streamwood, IL 60107
Sunday, July 31 Chicago Ridgefest
Birmingham & Oak Avenue
Chicago Ridge, IL
5:00 pm
August 2005
Wednesday, August 10 Lincolnshire Corporate Center
Lunchtime Concert with Mark & Jay
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Friday, August 19 Come on down the the NBC5 
"Studio 5" Plaza!

5:00 am - 7:00 am

Instant Karma will be performing live on the Channel 5 morning news!

Saturday, August 20 40th Anniversary of the Beatles at old Comiskey Park

U.S. CELLULAR FIELD - White Sox vs. Yankees
Instant Karma will play between 10am - 12pm

 

INSTANT KARMA BAND
at
INTERNATIONAL BEATLE WEEK
August 24 - 30, 2005
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND!



For travel & additional information, please click on banner above.

American Airlines LogoINSTANT KARMA'S LIVERPOOL SHOWS are made possible by the generosity and sponsorship of AMERICAN AIRLINES.  We personally would like to thank American Airlines and we encourage all of our friends and fans to patronize our fine sponsor. If your travel plans require you to fly, look no further than AMERICAN AIRLINES 1-800-433-7300 or www.aa.com.
Thursday, August 25 Cavern Club Front
THE CAVERN CLUB
Liverpool, England
8:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Friday, August 26 Cavern Club Pub
THE CAVERN CLUB
Liverpool, England
4:00 pm
Saturday, August 27 BRITANNIA ADELPHI HOTEL
Fridays Pub
Liverpool, England
3:00 am
Cavern Club Back
THE CAVERN CLUB
Liverpool, England
11:00 pm
Sunday, August 28 BRITANNIA ADELPHI HOTEL
Crosby Suite
Liverpool, England
6:20 pm
Cavern Club Front
THE CAVERN CLUB
Liverpool, England
9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 30 Cavern Club Back
THE CAVERN CLUB
Liverpool, England
3:00 pm & 9:00 pm
May Pang and Julia Lennon (John's sister) to be in attendance!
September 2005
Saturday, September 10 Popcorn Festival
Valparaiso, IN

1:45-3:15pm

Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24

Click on picture to view full size!

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE - September 6, 2005

Sam Leach, American English, Onesti Entertainment with Michael and Joeleen Stanard,
owners of Galt Airport in Greenwood, IL

present

WOODSTOCK-KATRINA RELIEF CONCERT

Featuring 2 days of vintage performances by
Chicagoland’s premier tribute bands and local original artists

Instant Karma is scheduled to play at 7:47 pm on Saturday 9/23

(Click on the banner above for full Concert website 
and all the information you will need)

Beginning on Friday, September 23, 2005, at 6:00 pm, and running through Sunday morning, The Katrina Relief Concert, organized by Sam Leach, American English, Onesti Entertainment, and Michael and Joeleen Stanard, will be held at the northern Illinois' newest outdoor concert venue, located in the tiny Village of Greenwood, just north of Historic Woodstock, Illinois. The venue, located at 5112 Greenwood Road next to Galt Airport, features a 50’ X 70’ covered stage with lawn seating for over 12,000.

Sam Leach, manager of American English, Liverpool resident and original promoter of the Beatles, is also coordinating an identical Katrina Relief concert internationally.

American English (Beatles Tribute), Elevation (U2 Tribute), The New Invaders (60‘s Tribute), Hot Rocks (Rolling Stones Tribute), Instant Karma (Tribute To John Lennon), Problem Child (AC/DC tribute), The Midway Ramblers (Cajun Tribute), Strange Days (Doors), Metermaid and The Neverly Brothers (50's - 60's), along with many more surprise musicians, will be performing this benefit concert on Friday beginning at 6:00 pm.
(Click on Band button to left to view complete list of scheduled entertainment.)

A special guest appearance will be made by Thaddeus Richard, a former member of Paul McCartney’s Wings band and a hurricane Katrina survivor from the New Orleans area. Richard was the clarinet soloist in the Wings song “Listen To What the Man Said,” and many other Wings songs. Thaddeus also played with McCartney in New Orleans on his Driving Rain Tour in 2002. He will be speaking about the devastation that occurred in New Orleans and accompanying American English.

The outdoor venue can accommodate up to 12,000 people. Some limited chaired seating will be available, but it is recommended that attendees bring blankets, umbrellas and lawn chairs.

Special accommodations will be made for the disabled.

Gates open at 5:00pm. Tribute performances will begin at 6:00 pm on Friday and run through Saturday morning. Donuts and coffee will be available for breakfast purchase until the “Jam Band” begins at 12:00 pm, featuring a wide array of original artists - Madvine, Malfunktion, Sweet Pick, Tall Grass Magicians, Venetian Red, Rob Webster and Friends, Dag Juhlin of Poi Dog Pondering.

100% of the profits will be donated to The Salvation Army.

The Stanards, owners of Galt Airport, are graciously donating their land and major influence to make the Woodstock Katrina Relief Concert a major contribution to relief efforts. “Uncle Mike” and his MLH Electrolite lighting company will be providing the lighting for the event.

Ticket prices for a 2-day pass will be $20.00 at the gate ( $10.00 for 12 and under). Parking will be $5.00.

Guests are invited to stay the night either camping under the stars (no tents allowed, so bring a sleeping bag) or camp out in your vehicle. There will be NO CAMP FIRES ALLOWED due to insurance reasons. No coolers, food, beverages or alcohol will be allowed to be brought in the concert venue. We're also working with some local hotels to try and get discount rates for festival goers.

Food and beer will be available for purchase.

The Salvation Army is asking everyone to bring along these items to help the victims of Katrina: toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, soap, towels, NEW underwear, socks, and t-shirts

October 2005
Sunday, October 9, 2005
John Lennon Birthday Celebration!
The incomparable John Lennon would have turned 65 today...Happy Birthday, John!
Durty Nellie's
180 N Smith St
Palatine IL
847-358-9150
9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 15, 2005 PRAIRIE ROCK BREWING COMPANY
1385 N. Meacham Rd.
Schaumburg, IL
847-605-9900
Thursday, October 20, 2005

"The Beatle Brothers"
Jay Goeppner & Phil Angotti Duo

El Sombrero Restaurant
1100 S Elmhurst Rd
Mount Prospect IL 60056
Phone: 847-364-0030
9:00 pm
Friday, October 28, 2005
Halloween Party!
Let's make it a real Halloween Bash!
Come Dressed in your best Lennon/Beatles Finery...or anything else you'd like!
FITZGERALD'S
6615 Roosevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL  60402
708-788-2118
November 2005
   
December 2005
Thursday, December 8 TUNE IN TO THE 
WGN CHANNEL 9 
MORNING NEWS
 
TO SEE INSTANT KARMA PERFORM A SPECIAL JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE...
then...
after 10:00 am, tune in to WLUP 97.9FM when INSTANT KARMA will appear with
Jonathon Brandmeier 
(welcome back, Johnny!)
during The Loop's 8th Annual Make-A-Wish Radiothon!

December 10, 2005
Agora Theatre 
Cleveland, Ohio

Announcing A Very Special Day Of Instant Karma,
Peace, Love & Music



You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one,
I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one.


With pride, we announce a very special one day event.

On December 10th The legendary Agora Theatre in Cleveland will host The Concert for John, an event to remember, and then celebrate the great life of John Winston Lennon, lost to us now 25 years.

# Performing in this exclusive event will be; Tim Piper & Working Class Hero
# British Export
# Instant Karma
# All You Need Is Love
# Hal Bruce
# Mark Staycer's Imagine John Lennon, and more to be announced.

The tribute will begin at noon with a special screening of Imagine. Following the screening, enjoy nine consecutive hours of the words and music of one of the most influential and important artists of the 20th century. From 2pm-11pm, from the Cavern days to Double Fantasy, together we'll pay tribute to the life and music of John Lennon.

Tickets for The Concert for John officially go on sale at The Agora box office on
Sunday, Oct. 09, John's 65th birthday.

Pre-sale VIP Gold Circle day
passes for our friends are NOW
available by calling 216.378.1980,
or logging on to The Concert for John.



drawings of John, courtesy Sara Gauthier 

Saturday, December 17 TIME OUT WEST
1130 Lake St.
Hanover Park, IL
630-213-1006
9:30 pm showtime
Thursday, December 22
Jay & Mark Duo Show
El Sombrero Restaurant
1100 S Elmhurst Rd
Mount Prospect IL 60056
Phone: 847-364-0030
9:00 pm
Click here to view archived 2004 schedule.

 

 



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