# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sounds of Summer | The Big Thing: The Music of Chicago - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Sounds of Summer FREE Concert Series—The Big Thing: The Music of Chicago live on Saturday, June 13th! *FREE EVENT* NO TICKETS REQUIRED The Sounds of Summer Concert Series is FREE to the community. No ticket is required; however, all guests will still go through the security checkpoint. For Sounds of Summer Concerts, guests are welcome to bring in their own snacks (no full meals) and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages (no glass). ----------------------------------------- The Big Thing – The Music of Chicago is a high-energy tribute band based in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to celebrating the timeless sound and spirit of the legendary band Chicago. Made up of seasoned, professional musicians from the St. Louis music community, the group delivers an authentic concert experience that captures the power, precision, and passion of one of the greatest horn-driven rock bands of all time, recreating the excitement and emotion of classics spanning the 1970s and beyond. - Members of The Big Thing have performed alongside nationally recognized artists and bring decades of live performance and recording experience to the stage. Their shared love for the music and commitment to excellence has made them a standout tribute act in the St. Louis area. THE BAND Fred Vigdor - (Average White Band, Dave Weckl Groove Contingent, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, James Cotton, Muddy Waters, Blues Brothers, Fred has also performed on Michael McDonald’s records) Dustin Shrum - Trumpet (Dr Zhivegas, Steve Ewings Masterblaster-Tribute to Stevie Wonder, No Diggity, The Muny Orchestra) Dave Dickey - Trombone (Dave Dickey Big Band, Dave Weckl Big Band, St Louis Jazz Orchestra, Harry Connick Jr Big Band, Temptations, Roberta Flack, Denise Williams, O'Jays) Teddy McCready - Vocals/Percussion (Dave Weckl Groove Contingent, Positive Energy, Alright Now-Tribute to Paul Rodgers/Bad Company) Mark Crowell - Guitar/Vocals (Mississippi Moon, A.L.I. , Drool, Stone in Love- Journey Tribute) Pete Ruthenburg - Vocals/Keys (Mississippi Moon, The Portholes, Charles Glenn Band) Eric Grossman - Bass/Vocals (Mississippi Moon, K’s Choice, LA Guns, the Portholes) Brian Ferguson - Drums (The Bodeans, Alright Now-Tribute to Paul Rodgers/Bad Company, Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, Jack Ingram, Cory Morrow, and many more) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chesterfield/sounds-of-summer-|-the-big-thing-the-music-of-chicago/200029770311431 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 216 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Chesterfield - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: 631 Veterans Place Dr, Chesterfield, MO, United States, Missouri 63017 - **lat**: 38.65363 - **long**: -90.57287 - **full address**: 631 Veterans Place Dr, Chesterfield, MO, United States, Missouri 63017 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sounds of Summer | The Big Thing: The Music of Chicago - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7d46972592ffcf81cd2c30256767734af7339ee078388a99a6918e886e7fd0e6-rimg-w1200-h628-dc051b31-gmir?v=1774576699 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sounds of Summer | The Big Thing: The Music of Chicago being held? - **A:** Sounds of Summer | The Big Thing: The Music of Chicago takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 631 Veterans Place Dr, Chesterfield, MO, United States, Missouri 63017. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sounds of Summer | The Big Thing: The Music of Chicago? - **A:** Sounds of Summer | The Big Thing: The Music of Chicago is organized by Chesterfield Amphitheater. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sounds of Summer | The Big Thing: The Music of Chicago is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chesterfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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