

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Big Thing - A Tribute to The music of the band Chicago
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready for a night of powerful horns, tight rhythms, and the unforgettable sound of Chicago. Our Chicago Tribute Show brings the energy, musicianship, and classic hits that made the band legendary. From soaring brass lines to soulful ballads, we’ll take you on a musical journey through the songs everyone knows and loves. Come relax, sing along, and experience the music of Chicago performed live with passion and authenticity.
- doors 6:30pm 
- Opening Act , Emily Wallace @7:30pm
The members are professional recording and performing artists who have shared the stage with many notable acts
THE BAND -
Fred Vigdor - (Average White Band, Dave Weckl Groove Contingent, Fred has also performed on Michael McDonald’s records)
Dustin Shrum - Trumpet (Dr Zhivegas, Steve Ewings Masterblaster-Tribute to Stevie Wonder, No Diggity
Dave Dickey  - Trombone (Dave Dickey Big Band, Dave Weckl Big Band, St Louis Jazz Orchestra
Teddy McCready - Vocals/Percussion (Dave Weckl Groove Contingent, 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 (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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/festus/the-big-thing-a-tribute-to-the-music-of-the-band-chicago/200029383373113
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, jazz, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 297

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://contrarianconcerthall.ludus.com/200515863?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=festus-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Festus
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 125 E Main Street , Festus, MO, United States, Missouri Missouri
- **lat**: 38.21999
- **long**: -90.3912
- **full address**: 125 E Main Street , Festus, MO, United States, Missouri Missouri

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Contrarian Concert Hall & Theater (https://allevents.in/org/the-contrarian-concert-hall-and-theater/24546683)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 125 E Main Street , Festus, MO, United States, Missouri Missouri
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Contrarian Concert Hall & Theater
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, art, jazz, performances
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Big Thing - A Tribute to The music of the band Chicago ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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