Live Music

We’ll have a great selection of music bands. Following are some of the bands that will be performing

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Click here to get detailed schedule of all bands.

Saturday, August 9th, 2025

Special guest Cameo appearances from alternative R&B / pop artist, Leandra Dielle, and classical / musical theatre / jazz artist, Bianca Schramm!

Sunday, August 10th, 2025

Afinca’o

Afinca’o is a group of diverse, passionate and experienced musicians from the Chicagoland area noted for their Salsa, Cha-Cha, Latin Jazz, and Merengue performances. Each of the members have played with world-renowned Latin recording artists like Gilberto Santa Rosa, Luis Enrique, Victor Manuelle, N’Klabe, Frankie Negron, Eddie Santiago, and more!  

Brother John Kattke

Brother John Kattke has been a resident musician at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago for over 30 years. Whether singing, or playing guitar or piano, he has become a true Chicago Blues hero. With his band, he serves up a delicious mixture of Blues, Soul, Rock, and New Orleans styles. With special guest singers and horn players, the Brother John Kattke Band will keep you delighted, whether you're listening, or dancing, or both.

Gizzae

Gizzae is an award-winning reggae band. Their members come from the beautiful Carribbean island of Dominica, the Ancient and Holy Lands of Ethiopia, and the South Side of Chicago. A Chicago and Veggie Fest favorite, Gizzae brings people together to dance and celebrate.

Rico

Rico is as a band with a rich sound of diversified musical cultures influenced by the sound and spirit of Santana. Fiery and soulful, the band is comfortable in any genre and is right at home putting their spin on covers and musical pioneers from Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Hendrix, Santana, etc.

School of Rock

School of Rock - Glen Ellyn

School of Rock is a performance-based music school for kids aged all ages, located in Downtown Glen Ellyn. Since 2013, we have been training Chicago’s next generation of rock and roll stars.

Our School of Rock Houseband, representing the best of our students, plays throughout the area at numerous street festivals, block parties, and charity events, and provides tour support for national and regional acts at local rock venues. Our students must audition to be selected for the exclusive House Band, which performs a mix of great family-friendly rock songs from a variety of eras and styles. Our set includes: Dolly Parton, The Killers, Chappel Roan, Green Day, Toto, Adele, Heart, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar and many more! The School of Rock Houseband students enchant older rock fans with their musical skill, and mesmerize younger audiences with their infectious exuberance.

School of Rock - Naperville

School of Rock Naperville provides music lessons for kids and adults of all ages. Our music programs combine one-on-one drum, bass, piano, singing, and guitar lessons with group rehearsals, teaching students how to play together as a band. Together, students perform live music at real venues in front of live audiences. Through our performance-based music education approach, the School of Rock Method, students learn music and gain lifelong skills like collaboration, teamwork, and confidence. We also host a variety of themed music camps and workshops throughout the year, providing students of all ages and experience levels the chance to learn more about a specific music genre, notable band or artist, or musical era.

Bianca Schramm, Saturday at 4:15pm

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Not only a brilliant singer from opera to jazz, Bianca Schramm is the Internal Communications Specialist from Nature’s Path Organic Foods, the largest organic cereal company in North America. She’s will be performing at 4:15 pm. A lifelong vegetarian, Bianca will also be speaking at the Why Go Veg tent Saturday night from 6 – 6:30pm and 7—7:30pm.

Leandra Dielle, Sunday at 4:30 pm

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Working on recording her upcoming album, Planet Blondie, Chicago and New York-based artist Leandra Dielle (alternative R&B / pop artist), will be performing on Sunday at 4:30pm. 

In the meantime, check out her music at @leandradielle on TicToc, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Music. She’s a lifelong vegetarian.

Aug 9 & 10, 2025 – 11am to 8pm
Danada South Park, Lisle IL

Admission Tickets
$10 per adult (Ages 13 and older)
Kids below 12 are free!

What’s included in your ticket:

  • Access to Festival grounds
  • Free parking
  • Access to the International Food Court*
  • Expert-led health and wellness talks
  • Live cooking demos
  • Live music
  • Yoga and meditation tents
  • Family-friendly kids’ activities

Early-bird Tickets: Purchase before August 1 for a chance to win amazing prizes! Winners will be notified via email.

* Food and drinks are sold separately.

Please note:

  • Admission tickets are non-refundable.
  • Food and drinks are sold separately.
  • E-tickets will be emailed to you after checkout.
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  • Tickets are also sold at the festival.
  • By purchasing tickets, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
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