Alchemy at Aldeen is once again hosting summer concert series featuring live music, food and outdoor seating throughout the season.
Rebranded as RockVinia, the series kicks off May 27 with live music from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature Alchemy’s new summer menu along with handcrafted cocktails and hard-to-find bourbon pours.
Reservations are encouraged for patio seating. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs. The event is free.
Here’s a look at who’s performing this season.
May 27: Soul Review: A cover band performing rock and pop.
June 3: Yesterday’s Gone: A local band performing classic rock.
June 17: Nauti-Nauti: A band playing music from the ’70s and the pre-MTV ’80s.
June 24: That ’70s Band: A group performing hits from the 1970s.
July 1: Stevee Nix Band: A band performing rock and pop covers.
July 8: Blue Steel: A band performing rock and country.
July 15: Soul 2 Soul: A Beloit group performing classic ‘70s rock.
July 22: Rebel Hearts: A band performing alternative pop and rock.
July 29: The RockSurfers: A band performing classic rock and blues covers.
Aug. 5: Dirty Pop: A band performing pop and dance music.
Aug. 19: Random AF: A Rockford cover band performing funk, classic rock and pop hits from the 1970s to today.
Aug. 26: The Beaux: Performing tribute to more than 100 rock artists and playing venues from small pubs to festivals throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Sept. 2: That Gurl: That Gurl plays best female-led songs from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
Sept. 9: Miles & Kelly: A Rockford duo performing rock and Americana.
Sept. 16: Some Friends of Mine: A Rockford cover band performing music spanning eight decades.
Sept. 23: Shuffle This: A band performing pop, rock and dance from Freeport and the suburbs of Chicago.
Sept. 30: That ’70s Band: A group performing hits from the 1970s.
About RockVinia
Events take place at Alchemy at Aldeen, 1902 Reid Farm Road in Rockford.
Food and beverages are available for purchase, and reservations are encouraged for guests seeking full-service seating.
Jack Ivanic is a freelance contributor to the Rockford Register Star.
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