THE GROOVES. THE POCKET. THE HORNS. THE KILLER VOCALS. The Authenticity of The Midnight Sun.

“We Do Not Own The Rights To Any Music, We Just Play It Like We Do.”

— The Midnight Sun Band

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The Midnight Sun Band

The Midnight Sun Band

Evanston SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202

Two big bands from the east coast… Kool & The Gang VS Cameo. Both bands were well versed in Jazz and Funk in their early days and saw moderate to big success on the R&B/Soul Charts in the mid to late 70’s. As the 1980’s emerged, many of the big horn section based bands fell upon hard times with the changes in music styles and recording technology, but not these cats. K&TG and Cameo broke through to superstardom in the 80’s. It’s only right that Midnight Sun Band puts together a show to pay homage to these legendary bands who still tour and perform to this day.

DJ Pickled Beats will spin at doors and after the concert.

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CHICAGO'S LEGENDARY MASTERS OF DEEP CUT FUNK & SOUL SINCE 1976

Witness something you can see NOWHERE else. There is no cover band like The Midnight Sun.

There is no other band that can deliver the energy, spirit and passion of this music better than Midnight Sun; a collective of world class musicians and artists that have been a fixture in Chicago's music scene for almost 50 years. After re-emerging from the pandemic in 2021, The Sun has pushed its groove to higher heights and rave reviews. Taking its fans back in time, with hit performances and covers of the greatest Funk and R&B tunes from the 60’s to today. Witness something you can see NOWHERE else.

Established 1976, The Midnight Sun is not just a band, but a Chicago music institution, Assembled from Chicago's elite funk, soul, and R&B talent, members of Midnight Sun have backed the biggest artists: The Isley Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Buddy Guy, R. Kelly, Gerald Albright, Roy Ayers, Destiny's Child, Brian Culbertson, The Emotions, Terisa Griffin, Fred Hammond, Lalah Hathaway, Al Jarreau, The Ides of March, JD McPherson, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Jill Scott, Johnnie Taylor, CeCe Winans–the list keeps going.

Midnight Sun’s music sets are a curated selection of the deepest cuts from every era of funk, soul, and R&B- from all the way back to the present day, and best known for their ability to play the greatest music with remarkable precision and attention to the intricacies. With a dynamic rhythm section, horn section, and the most versatile vocalists around, Midnight Sun always gives a top notch and electrifying performance connecting audiences from every walk of life.

 

The Midnight Sun Band has the talent and know how to perform all request sets. You read that right…be stunned by Midnight Sun's encyclopedic knowledge of soul–playing even the B-sides just like the record, setting the bar for musicians in and around the Chicagoland area.

Witness something you can see NOWHERE else with Midnight Sun.

Isiah Mitchell - Lead & Background Vocals 
Maurice Johnson - Keyboards & Background Vocals
Eric Johnson - Drums
Marqueal Jordan - Lead & Background Vocals
Keith Henderson- Lead Guitar
Maurice Fitzgerald - Bass
Chris Paquette - Percussion
Chris Greene - Saxophone
Bryant Smith - Trombone
John Moore Jr. - Trumpet
 
“I have followed them for years! Never a dull moment. The horn section is amazing, along with the lead vocalists.”

— Angela Gordon-Martin

“I have followed this band for over 20 years, they are the best Chicago has to offer!”

— Shy Love

“Phenomenal artists, energy and musicianship. Will follow them anywhere!!Phenomenal artists, energy and musicianship. Will follow them anywhere!!”

— Td Woo

Special Features

The Midnight Sun Band Boasts A Cover Catalogue Of Over One Thousand Nostalgic Tunes.

Ask About Our Feature Tribute Performances!

PRINCE VS MICHAEL JACKSON - “THE ROYAL RUMBLE”
“THE ELEMENTS”- A TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND & FIRE
“THE 3 PILLARS OF FUNK”- A TRIBUTE TO JAMES BROWN, SLY STONE & GEORGE CLINTON
"CHI-TOWN SOUL"- A TRIBUTE TO SOME OF CHICAGO'S SOUL MUSIC SENSATIONS
“A MOTOWN SHOWDOWN”- THE BEST HITS OF THE MOTOWN ERA
A SELECTION OF FULL ALBUMS & SOUNDTRACKS

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