Expo returns to the main room at this legendary Berwyn hotspot. Always a great sounding room with lots of room to dance. Don't forget about the great drinks.
Quite simply, Expo ’76 is unforgettable! Assembled from the eclectic ranks of Poi Dog Pondering, Tomorrow The Moon, The New Duncan Imperials, Mucca Pazza, and The Renaldo Domino Experience, this cast of characters covers tunes in name and style like no other. Plan on spending the night excitedly wondering, “What could possible happen next?!?”
Their ever-expanding set list careens wildly through decades and genres as the band follows its own muse. Whether they're storming through a rockabilly chestnut, a show tune, a top 40 hit from their (or your) childhood, brassy, jazzy hits and more, you'll feel the unbridled joy of some of Chicago's busiest and most respected musicians doing what they were born to do. Indeed...Quite simply, they're unforgettable.
After more than a dozen years as an entity, Expo’76 rolls on — impossibly fresh in each performance, their reputation as the Chicago area’s most reliably potent and unpredictable cover band firmly established. Their secret all along has simply been remaining true to themselves, playing the music they want to play. Their set list is a far-flung assortment of hits, forgotten classics and deep cuts, that careens effortlessly across all genres and politely sidesteps old warhorses.
When singer/guitarist Dag Juhlin (Poi Dog Pondering, Sunshine Boys) put out a call to his longtime friends, keyboardist Kenny Goodman (The Service, New Duncan Imperials) drummer John Carpender (Outronaut, The Real Pretenders) and bassist Ralph Baumel (The Real Pretenders) in 2009, his only guideline was that the band just focused on being great, and that the rest would take care of itself. It worked. Expo’76 began their monthly residency at Simon’s Tavern in Chicago in early 2010, and within a few months the room was packed out and they were on the cover of The Chicago Sun Times arts section.
Along the way, they’ve played hundreds of gigs beyond that residency: street fairs, dances, weddings, private parties, swanky fundraisers and more, in every possible setting. They’ve been joined onstage by notable singers and assorted show folk like Robert Cornelius, Kelly Hogan, Joel Murray, Syd Straw, Frank Orrall, Michael McDermott, Jack McGee, and an up and coming singer from Evanston named Eddie Vedder.
Being bolstered by the ferocious and rightly in-demand Total Pro Horns means the Expo’76 catalog has even more depth and power, and the Pros wholly share the band’s irreverent but musically razor-sharp approach to performance.
A night of Expo’76 is an unforgettable experience: songs that unlock memories or invite further exploration, performances that dazzle, and overflowing good vibes, delivered with a generous serving of world class banter. There’s no one else like them.
Expo returns to the main room at this legendary Berwyn hotspot. Always a great sounding room with lots of room to dance. Don't forget about the great drinks.
Monthly Wednesday night party situation.
Expo returns to Simons for their 2022 debut. Always fun. Always free. Always weird.
Big Weekend! Big Free show at a fabulous venue in downtown Aurora. Total Pro Horns will be there!
Halloween show and the last outdoor show of the Season. (Unless bad weather- then it will move inside) Spooky Sunday night show at one of our favorite joints anywhere.
Get ready for the Expo'76 show of the year as Expo returns to Evanston SPACE on Friday Oct 29 for a huge dance party at one of our favorite venues. Joining Expo'76 and the Total Pro Horns will be the fabulous singer Robert Cornelius and violinist/singer Susan Voelz. Get your tickets for this all ages event here!
The best outdoor fest of the Summer! Come rock with Expo'76 and the Total Pro Horns at 6 pm on the big stage!
It's our first time back inside the club in 18 months! Its a free show with Expo'76 and The Total Pro Horns. Proof of vaccination required and masks worn inside. Let's have fun!
Big party weekend outside at Fitzgeralds. No cover but reserve your tables now!!
Free show outside in the heart of Highwood!
We're back on the patio in Evanston at Patio 42. Fun place with great drinks and food! Order tickets in advance!
Expo'76 and the Total Pro Horns return to the stage at Hey Nonny for 2 shows. 7 PM and 9 PM. Reserved distanced tables only. Only 57 tickets available per show. Get them now!!
We return for an outdoor show at the excellent Toadstool Pub. It's free and enjoyable.
We return to Post 42 Patio at Canal Shores for a safe outdoor show with lots of space between people and a glorious setup. Advance tickets highly recommended.
Outside on their newly designed patio. Our favorite spot in Berwyn!
Outside on the patio in the afternoon in the summer! Free show!
Expo'76 outside! Plenty of room and distancing. Our first show in 4 months. Total pro horns included.
Outdoor party! St Pat's day celebration. Should be totally awesome.
Free show in the club. 7 PM start. A very special event. Don't miss it.One oif our favorite hangouts!