# Event Details - **Event Name**: CCFC Evening Performance: CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Musical Entertainment 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. July 4th 2026 Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets GOOD CLEAN AMERICAN FUN CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS have been legends since 1980 for their high energy 50’s and 60’s rock’n’roll show, bursting with humor and satire. Featuring props, silly hats, funny faces, zany antics and – of course!- great rock’n’roll expertly performed, it is great American music and FUN-FUN-FUN for everyone! Specializing in American music of the era: Beach Boys, The Monkees, Elvis, Rascals, Turtles, The Ventures, Roy Orbison, Rightoys Brothers, Buddy Holly, Steppenwolf and all manner of surf songs and car tunes – the band chooses the right song for each moment from a repertoire of over 300 songs from the greatest era in American popular music. Based in Champaign and Chicago, Illinois, CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS has brought their spectacular family-oriented show to more than a million people, performing in Wrigley and Soldier Fields, Memorial Stadium, the Chicago Air and Water Show, Navy Pier-Chicago, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, and Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino in Nassau, Bahamas. The current line-up features five outstanding musicians: Tim Vear, a/k/a ”Timmy Ray”, vocals and guitar; (1980-present), Roger Prillaman, a/k/a “Todd Modern”, keyboards, trumpet and vocals; (1981-present), Terry “The Hawk” Hawkins, drums and vocals, (August, 2023-present); “Dr. Dee” Pearson on bass and vocals, (May 2025-present) and Darren “Coop De Ville” Cooper (May, 2025 – present). The excellent harmonies shine on Beach Boys songs and a capella numbers, the playing is always tight and energetic and the band members encourage audience participation by moving into the crowd using wireless transmitters. Our guys blend experience, spontaneity and group chemistry to transform every show into a festival, the crowd always a part of the dancing, singing and laughter. To ensure the best time for everyone, CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS provides a professional stage set-up, that includes concert-level lighting and sound. Fans are kept informed by tuning into captainratandtheblindrivets.com. We hope that you soon have a chance to enjoy the experience that is CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS! NON-STOP FUN-FUN-FUN FOR EVERYONE! Captain Rat and The Blind Rivets has played nearly 2,000 action-packed, fun-filled gigs! CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS has released three records and has been featured on a CD compilation and video releases. SOME PEOPLE WE’VE PERFORMED WITH: The Association Jason and the Scorchers Sawyer Brown Band Spinal Tap Tommy James and the Shondells Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) Marshall Tucker 1964-The Tribute American English PAST BELOVED MEMBERS AND NOTABLE PARTICIPANTS: …and many more. -Mark B. Rubel (bass, vocals): 1980 – March, 2024 (R.I.P.) -Jeff “Buster B. Dordaun” Evans (drums, vocals): 1987-August, 2023 (R.I.P.) -Tary Powers, a/ka/ “Bart Bartonia on the Saxophonia” -William “Richard Cabal” Janssen (sax and vocals) -“Cody Lee” Sokolski a/k/a Dario Cohen (2024-2025) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/ccfc-evening-performance-captain-rat-and-the-blind-rivets/200030248315324 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, performances, festivals, workshops, live-music, fourth-of-july, air-shows - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 68 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Champaign - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 1416 S Oak St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States - **lat**: 40.10093 - **long**: -88.24129 - **full address**: 1416 S Oak St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CCFC Evening Performance: CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/676c466b2867a930d093c2c3acc4b6730325bf534a2585a085098062c1493c18-rimg-w1000-h666-dc161617-gmir?v=1782934224 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CCFC Evening Performance: CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS being held? - **A:** CCFC Evening Performance: CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 1416 S Oak St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CCFC Evening Performance: CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS ? - **A:** CCFC Evening Performance: CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS is organized by Champaign County Freedom Celebration. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CCFC Evening Performance: CAPTAIN RAT AND THE BLIND RIVETS is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Champaign, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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