The #1 Blues Brothers Tribute Act in Chicago, IL is 5-Star Rated Locally!

Yes! Our tribute includes a complete professional sound system with high-quality microphones, mixing board operated by experienced engineers, powerful speakers configured for your venue size, and all necessary accessories. Our technical team handles setup, real-time adjustments, and maintains perfect audio balance throughout the show. We carry backup equipment and coordinate with venue staff when needed. Stage lighting enhances the visual impact, and we scale our system for larger venues or outdoor events while providing worry-free technical execution.

We require approximately 2-3 hours for complete setup and soundcheck, though we can adapt to tighter schedules. The ideal performance space is 20×16 feet to accommodate the full band and Jake and Elwood’s energetic stage presence. We need access to 3-4 standard electrical outlets for our sound system, instruments, and lighting. Load-in access should accommodate equipment cases with nearby parking when possible. Breakdown takes 45-60 minutes after performance, and we coordinate with venue staff to ensure smooth setup without interfering with your event timeline.

Absolutely! We’re designed to deliver exceptional entertainment in any setting, from intimate indoor spaces to large outdoor festivals. For indoor venues, we optimize sound levels and stage presence for engaging atmosphere without overwhelming the space.

Outdoor events benefit from our powerful sound system and dynamic stage presence that projects across large crowds. We adapt our setup for weather and acoustic conditions while maintaining the musical quality and audience engagement that defines our tribute act.

Our complete tribute band features Jake and Elwood as lead vocalists plus a full rhythm section with keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums. Our horn section includes trumpet, trombone, and saxophone players delivering the brassy arrangements that defined classics like “Soul Man.” Elwood’s harmonica work stays true to Dan Aykroyd’s contributions.

We can scale from a 6-piece core ensemble to a full 10+ piece band based on your venue and budget, with all musicians being experienced professionals from Chicago’s blues scene.

Our setlist features all the classic hits including “Soul Man,” “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love,” “Gimme Some Lovin’,” “Sweet Home Chicago,” “Think,” “Shake a Tail Feather,” “Minnie the Moocher,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Rawhide.”

Comedy elements include the “mission from God” storyline, interactions with the “penguin” (Sister Mary Stigmata), memorable movie quotes, and physical comedy routines. We include audience participation with sing-alongs and dancing while maintaining authentic Blues Brothers entertainment for all ages.

Our Blues Brothers tribute delivers an incredibly authentic recreation of John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd’s legendary characters! Our performers have extensively studied the original SNL sketches and 1980 film, mastering Jake’s explosive energy and Elwood’s cool demeanor.

We use authentic costumes including the iconic black suits, fedoras, and Ray-Ban sunglasses, while our musicians recreate the exact horn arrangements and Chicago blues sound. Our performers capture the powerhouse vocals, deadpan humor, authentic movie quotes, and “mission from God” storyline that made the originals cultural icons.