Event Category Archives: Live Music

NEW YEARS EVE 2013New Year’s Eve 2013

Join us as we ring in 2014…the kick-off of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Starved Rock Lodge. The best way to enjoy our New Year’s Eve Party is to book the overnight party package. Package includes overnight accommodations for 2 guests, Open Bar, Party favors, Photos by the fireplace (additional cost), Hors d’oeuvres, Buffet Dinner, Live entertainment in the Great Hall, Champagne toast at midnight, Late Check-out, New Year’s Day Brunch, plus a chance to Read More

DSC_5293Great music just outside the Back Door Lounge

Join us for live acoustic music every Friday and Saturday nights from 8-11 pm. Click HERE to see our Summer Entertainment Schedule. The best part is that it’s all outside on our Veranda (weather permitting). The Veranda is just outside the Back Door Lounge, so you can sit back and relax with a brick oven pizza or a burger hot off the grill…all while enjoying an amazing Illinois River Valley panoramic view! We have Starved Rock Read More

DSC_1809Acoustic Music in the Back Door Lounge

Relax and enjoy talented singers from the area who can also play guitar. The acoustic selections vary from classic favorites to wonderful original songs. There’s no cover so stop by and have a cocktail, dinner, late-night coffee drinks or your favorite craft beer.  Music runs from 8-11 pm with no cover charge. Here’s the line-up:     May 2013 May 10-Steve & Steve May 17-Brian Neumann and Mark Pyszka Memorial Day weekend (we move outside/weather Read More

TRIBUTE TO THE STARS NEIL DIAMONDTribute to Neil Diamond-Monday-April 15, 2013 Matinee

Denny Diamond is not a Neil Diamond impersonator, but rather a stylist or tribute artist. He is also a talented, original songwriter. Denny, along with his two songs, Lukas and Spenser, will entertain you with Neil Diamond’s biggest hits, some of Denny’s original songs, as well as hits made famous by Johnny Cash, Roger Miller, and Tom Jones. Their quick wit, humor and extraordinary talent is what makes “Denny Diamond and the Family Jewels” such Read More

Rock Star 2013

After 5 weeks of competition, Kayla Magnifici, of Peru, won Rock Star 2013 and a $1,000 prize. The contest concluded last night in the Main Dining Room of Starved Rock Lodge. Second place went to Harmony Donaldson (Lostant). Third place went to Sarah Breyne (Wenona) and in fourth place was Leslie Crum (Ottawa). Greg Valos of Chicago was awarded the Fan Favorite trophy. The vocal competition was sponsored by Starved Rock Lodge, WAJK, WOLF, Euclid Read More

Live Music & Back Door Lounge Fun

Join us for acoustic music in the Back Door Lounge Every Friday night from 8-11 pm (no cover) Click here to see our entertainment schedule. Here’s the Music Line-up… Memorial Day weekend (we move outside/weather permitting) May 24th:  The Steve Sharp Band (yes the name has changed, but it’s still the same band) May 25th:  The Dreadnaughts (classic rock & beyond) May 31st:  Rodeo Drive (Country Rock)

Menus & Hours

Monday -Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm  LUNCH MENU 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm  MUNCHIE MENU 5:00 pm – 9 pm  DINNER MENU Sunday – Thursday *Please note: Dinner is served from 5pm – 8pm Sunday through Thursday Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm  MUNCHIE MENU & Brunch 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm  MUNCHIE MENU 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm  DINNER MENU LATE NIGHT MENU

DSC_5295Back Door Lounge & Veranda

The Back Door Lounge is located off the Main Dining Room & Veranda.The atmosphere is casual. The menu has some great options (like our top-selling appetizer: Gorgonzola Nachos). Catch the latest sports scores while you’re there or step outside and take in the view from the Veranda. Click HERE to see our entertainment schedule. Veranda parties start this Friday, May 24th! And then, we have live music on the Veranda every Friday & Saturday night from 8-11 pm. If Read More

TOM JONES TRIBUTETom Jones & Company

John Truncali will start the show with hits from the Rat Pack, Ray Charles, Frankie Valli, even Garth Brooks. After intermission, Truncali will return so you can rediscover the hits that made Tom Jones famous, It’s Not Unusual, Delilah, She’s a Lady plus many more. 2013 Show Schedule 

TRIBUTE TO THE STARS BING CROSBYTribute to Bing Crosby

Bob Pasch comes to us from Phoenix, AZ, and has performed his Tribute to Bing Crosby Show for over 25 years. He continues to delight audiences with his good, clean humor and his remarkable likeness in sound, appearance and mannerisms to Bing Crosby. He’ll delight you with many of your favorites, including Accentuate the Positive, True Love and many more. 2013 Show Schedule