Summer in Andersonville is always great. Make it great with Expo'76. FREE
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.
Summer in Andersonville is always great. Make it great with Expo'76. FREE
Expo'76 10th anniversary blowout! This will be big. Special guest singers Kelly Hogan and Robert Cornelius will join us. Total star power. Total fun!
Residency continues. Keeps getting better...
Free show in the club. Total Pro Horns. Songs you love. Good bartenders.
Our first time in this fun spot in Highwood. Should be a gas!!
Wed night excitement you need. Free show.
Side bar show featuring the Expo Classic 4 piece lineup. Always a blast. FREE!
Our first time at this fine rock club on Milwaukee Ave in Chicago. This will be free and entertaining.
Expo returns to Simons Tavern for the Wednesday party you all love. Happening now every month for 10 years and going strong. Free show. Worth it.
It's our only show in January and it's at one of our favorite intimate venues. Space has great sound, great food next door and it's an early all ages show starting at 7 PM on a Sunday. Expo'76 and the Total Pro Horns will close out your weekend in style!
Big Club room show. Lots of room to dance and drink. FREE!!
A great small theater in a great small MI town. We love this place and its just a short drive outside Chicago. Plenty of room for dancing!
We return to Highwood for a classy night of music and dancing. One of the hottest clubs on the North Shore. Great food and drinks and 2 sets of Expo!