Stage Buzz: Deacon Blues at Des Plaines Theatre

Brassneck | November 26, 2024

Deacon Blues

Friday, November 29

Des Plaines Theatre

Des Plaines, IL

The acclaimed Chicago-based Steely Dan tribute Deacon Blues celebrates the holidays annually with a post Thanksgiving show at Arcada Theatre. The band is giving northwest-siders a treat this year by bringing the show to the Des Plaines Theatre Friday, November 29 to treat fans to its celebration of all things Steely Dan. With a great setlist of Becker & Fagan classics (“FM,” “Deacon Blues,” “Hey Nineteen, “I Got The News,” Reelin’ In The Years”) and classic Dan deep-cuts (“Pretzel Logic,” “Show Biz Kids,” “Home at Last”), founder Steven Kikoen and his all-star band (Thomas Linsk–piano & voice, Steven Kikoen–guitar & voice, Richard Patterson–bass, Paul Wertico–drums, Ben Lewis–keyboards, Jon Hey–keyboards, Cash Michael–saxophone, Tim Bales–trumpet, flugelhorn, Rich Lapka–trombone, Megan Thomas–percussion, Suzanne Cross–voice, Ebonie Taylor–voice, Jessica Hornsten–voice, Cecy Santana–voice) promise to make this “Holiday Show” extra special.

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