Monday, September 7, 2009

Bacon Brothers Coming To Illinois

Be Just 1-Degree Away: Bacon Brothers Coming to Metropolis

Kevin Bacon and his rock band The Bacon Brothers are at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre for just 2 nights, September 11 & 12, 2009.

Forget about 6° of separation, be just 1° away from actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael when you see The Bacon Brothers at Metropolis. The brothers have been rocking together through 14 years and 6 albums; now they bring their gritty rock to the intimate Metropolis stage. Their music has a tough edge and some Philly soul that will get everyone dancing and leave you begging for one more song. They’re here for just two nights, so get your tickets soon, and don’t miss your chance to be up close and personal with The Bacon Brothers.

The Bacon Brothers come to Metropolis September 11 & 12, 2009 at 8 P.M. Tickets are $55, Stage Tables $65, and can be purchased online at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the Box Office at 847.577.2121.

The Bacon Brothers are part of the Music series at Metropolis, dedicated to bringing in big name artists to an intimate, acoustically perfect and exclusive venue. More music shows in the 2009/10 season include performances by Metropolis Youth Symphony, Legacy Girls, Shawn Mullins, The Illinois Brass Band, Corky Siegel & Megon McDonough, Abba Salute, Liz Carroll, George Winston and Siegel-Schwall.

The Bacon Brothers are sponsored by Title Sponsor Great Street Realty. Metropolis is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. In addition, Metropolis receives generous sponsorship from American Airlines, the Daily Herald, Doubletree Hotel of Arlington Heights, FastSigns of Arlington Heights, and Stella Artois.

Metropolis is located in the heart of Chicago’s northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights at the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue (111 West Campbell Street). Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theatre. For more information about Metropolis and a complete 2009/2010 performance schedule, visit "new">MetropolisArts.com or call the Box Office at 847.577.2121.