Shows

Thursday, January 1, 2009 :
SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO SEE UPCOMING SHOWS. SHOWS ARE LISTED FROM OLDEST TO NEWEST
Friday, August 7, 2009 : 10:00 PM
Penny Road Pub (Barrington, IL)
545 Penny Road
South Barrington, IL. 60010
(847)428-0569
Saturday, August 22, 2009 : 10:00 PM
McDunna's (Lincoln Park Area)
1505 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60614
(773) 929-0944
Thursday, September 3, 2009 : 9:30 PM
Goose Island Brew Pub (Wrigleyville Area)
3535 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL. 60657
(773) 832-9040
Sunday, September 13, 2009 : 6:30 AM
"Day Break Show" on CBS 12 in Miami (South Florida Live TV Performance Broadcast)
Live performances of several songs from the "Rise" album followed by interview being broadcast to Miami and South Florida from the CBS 12 Studios in West Palm Beach from 6:30 AM until 9:00 AM (Eastern Time).
Sunday, September 13, 2009 : 10:00 PM
The News Lounge (Downtown Miami, FL)
5580 N.E. 4th Court
Miami, FL 33137
Saturday, November 7, 2009 : 9:00 PM
Durty Nellie's (Downtown Palatine, IL)
180 N. Smith Street
Palatine, IL. 60067
Friday, December 11, 2009 : 10:30 PM
Penny Road Pub
545 Penny Road
South Barrington, IL. 60010
(847)428-0569
Thursday, February 18, 2010 : 9:45 PM to 11:30 PM
John Barleycorn
1100 American Lane
Schaumburg, IL. 60173
(847)619-5540

CD's and T-SHIRTS BEING GIVEN AWAY.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 : 10:30 PM
Commodore Grill
2613 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN. 37203

(Acoustic singer/songwriter show)
Monday, March 15, 2010 : 8:00 PM
The Listening Room
209 10th Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37203
Friday, March 26, 2010 : 9:30 PM
U.S. Beer Company
1801 N. Clybourn Ave(Lincoln Park)
Chicago, IL. 60614(corner of Sheffield & Clybourn)

(773)871-7799
Monday, March 29, 2010 : 6:00 PM
Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN. 37203

(Acoustic singer/songwriter show)
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 : 10:30 PM
Commodore Lounge
2613 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN. 37203

(Acoustic singer/songwriter show)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 : 7:30 PM
Pick's Lounge
407 Division Street
Nashville, TN 37211

(internet pod cast acoustic show)
Saturday, April 17, 2010 : 7:00 PM
Brink Lounge
701 E. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI

(Acoustic show with Steve Leslie)
Friday, May 7, 2010 : 8:30 PM
Goose Island Brew Pub
3535 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL. 60657
(half block south of Wrigley Field)

(773) 832-9040
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 : 8:00 PM
Mount Prospect Fair
Lions'Fest Outdoor Stage
Melas Park
Mount Prospect Fair Grounds
(Corner of Central and Busse Roads)
Mount Prospect, IL. 60056
Saturday, August 21, 2010 : 9:00 PM
Shark City
2240 Bloomingdale Road
Glendale Hts, IL.

(630)893-9346
Friday, November 19, 2010 : 7:30 PM
CAC Performing Arts Center
174 S. Highpoint Drive
Romeoville, Illinois
Thursday, December 16, 2010 : 9:00 PM
Commodore Lounge
2613 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN. 37203

(Acoustic singer/songwriter show)
Monday, January 10, 2011 : 8:00 PM
The Grafton
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60625
(773)271-9000
Acoustic Performance night
Playing material never performed
Sunday, January 16, 2011 : 9:30
Commodore Lounge
2613 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN. 37203

(Acoustic singer/songwriter show)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 : 10:30 PM
Douglas Corner
2106 8th Ave S #A
Nashville, TN 37212
Sunday, March 27, 2011 : 9:30
Commodore Lounge
2613 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN. 37203

(Acoustic singer/songwriter show)
Monday, March 28, 2011 : 6:PM
Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN. 37203

Sunday, April 10, 2011 : 7:00
CAC Performing Arts Center
174 S. Highpoint Drive
Romeoville, Illinois

With: Vanessa E
Thursday, June 16, 2011 : 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
KAT 105.5 FM studios
A very special on air interview and acoustic performance of my hottest rockin' songs as well as my best cool tunes. I'll be the guest on Tim Lamping's "Home Grown Tones" show.
Saturday, June 18, 2011 : 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Penny Road Pub
545 Penny Road
South Barrington, IL. 60010
(847)428-0569
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 : 10:PM
The "In" Word, live podcast interview on Joe Dan Media
This will be a podcast interview featuring my video, "The Rest of Us" on Joe Dan Media's hit webcast show, THE "IN" WORD, hosted by Joe Dan Gorman & Sonja Schmidt, followed by live chat
Thursday, July 21, 2011 : 7:PM -11PM
Chicago City Limits (Songwriter Showcase-Free Event)
I'll be performing and hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Thursday of Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, August 15, 2011 : 6:00 PM
Blue Bird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN. 37203

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 : 6:30 PM
Commodore Lounge
2613 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN. 37203

(Acoustic singer/songwriter show)
Thursday, August 18, 2011 : 8:00 PM-12:30 AM
Chicago City Limits (Songwriter Showcase - FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Thursday of Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Saturday, September 10, 2011 : 8:30M - 9:30
Shark City (Wounded Warrior Fest)
2240 Bloomingdale Road
Glendale Hts, IL.
(630)893-9346
Thursday, September 15, 2011 : 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Chicago City Limits (Songwriter Showcase-FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Thursday of Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Thursday, October 20, 2011 : 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Chicago City Limits (Songwriter Showcase-FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Thursday of Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Thursday, November 17, 2011 : 8:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Chicago City Limits (Songwriter Showcase- FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Thursday of Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Friday, November 18, 2011 : 11:00 PM until 11:45 PM
Ballydoyle
5157 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL. 60615
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 : 8:00 PM till 9:00 PM
Elbo Room
2871 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL. 60657
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 : 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Chicago City Limits (Songwriter Showcase-FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @ 1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, January 9, 2012 : 8:30 PM till 12:00 Midnight
The Grafton Pub (Songwriter Showcase - FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 : 8:30 PM till 11:30 PM
Chicago City Limits (Songwriter Showcase-FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @ 1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, January 23, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton Pub (Songwriter Showcase - FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month at
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
(right next door to the world famous "Old Town School of Folk Music")
Friday, January 27, 2012 : 8:PM till 9:PM
Elbo Room
2871 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL. 60657
Saturday, January 28, 2012 : 8:30 PM
The Grafton
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Thursday, February 2, 2012 : 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM
Emmet's Brewing Co
110 N. Brockway St.
Palatine, IL.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 : 8:45 PM until 9:45 PM
Goose Island (Wrigleyville area)
3535 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL
(the block south of Wrigley Field)
Monday, February 13, 2012 : 8:30 PM till 12 Midnight
The Grafton Pub (Songwriter Showcase - FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 : 8:30 PM till 12:00 Midnight
Chicago City Limits (Songwriter Showcase-FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, February 27, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton Pub (Songwriter Showcase - FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Monday, March 12, 2012 : 8:30PM to Midnight
The Grafton (Songwriter Showcase- Free Event)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 : 8:30 PM to Midnight
Chicago City Limits (Unplugged Songwriter Showcase)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, March 26, 2012 : 8:30 PM to Midnight
The Grafton (Songwriter Showcase FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Monday, April 9, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton (Songwriter Showcase FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 : 8:30 to Midnight
Chicago City Limits (Unplugged Songwriter Showcase)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, April 23, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton (Songwriter Showcase- FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Monday, May 14, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton (Songwriter Showcase- FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
Chicago City Limits (Unplugged Songwriter Showcase)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 : 6:00 PM
University of Indiana Valpariaso Performing Arts Center Auditorium
Performing as a guest of "Seven On Ridge" along with their house band for the press release performance for this variety talkshow.

University of Indiana Valpariaso
Performing Arts Center Auditorium
1700 Chapel Drive
Valpariaso, IN 46383
Monday, May 28, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton (Songwriter Showcase - FREE EVENT)
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Friday, June 1, 2012 : 10:00 PM till 11:00 PM
Chicago City Limits
Performing with "Catalano"

1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, June 11, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton, Rising Stars Show
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
Chicago City Limits
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Friday, June 22, 2012 : 11:00 PM till Midnight
Shark City
Performing with:
"Circle of Fate"

2240 Bloomingdale Road
Glendale Hts, IL.
Monday, June 25, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton, Rising Stars Show
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Saturday, June 30, 2012 : 9:PM till Midnight
Penny Road
Rooftop Acoustic performance with
Vanessa E

545 Penny Road
South Barrington, IL. 60010
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton, Rising Stars Show
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
Chicago City Limits
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, July 23, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
Chicago City Limits
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, September 10, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
Chicago City Limits
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, September 24, 2012 : 8:30 till Midnight
The Grafton
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Monday, October 1, 2012 : 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM
Seven on Ridge Sound Stage
I'll be performing together with reality TV star, Julia Kay, and the Seven On Ridge house band.

Followed by interview with host, Michael Essany (this talk show performance and interview will be airing on Tue, Oct 2 on WJYS)
Monday, October 8, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Monday, October 15, 2012 : 9:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe, Downtown Chicago
Performing and hosting "Michael Riser's Rising Stars" along with some of the best local and touring writers and musicians at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 : 9:00 PM till Midnight
Chicago City Limits
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The Third Wednesday Each Month @
1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Monday, October 22, 2012 : 8:30 PM till Midnight
The Grafton
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Monday, November 12, 2012 : 8:30 PM
The Grafton
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Monday, November 26, 2012 : 8:30 PM
The Grafton
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Monday, December 3, 2012 : 9:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe, Downtown Chicago
Performing and hosting "Michael Riser's Rising Stars" along with some of the best local and touring writers and musicians the 1st Monday of each month at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Monday, December 10, 2012 : 8:30 PM
The Grafton
I'll be performing & hosting: "RISING STARS Songwriter Showcase"
The 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month @
4530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
Monday, January 7, 2013 : 9:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe, Downtown Chicago
Performing and hosting "Michael Riser's Rising Stars" along with some of the best local and touring writers and musicians the 1st Monday of each month at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Monday, February 4, 2013 : 9:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe, Downtown Chicago
Performing and hosting "Michael Riser's Rising Stars" along with some of the best local and touring writers and musicians the 1st Monday of each month at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Monday, March 4, 2013 : 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe, Downtown Chicago
ABC Channel 7's Windy City Live "Search for a Star" Finalists and Semi-Finalists join us at my "Michael Riser's Rising Stars" along with some of the best local and touring writers and musicians as we perform at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Monday, April 1, 2013 : 9:00PM - 11:00PM
Hard Rock Cafe, downtown Chicago
Hosting and performing at my "Michael Riser's Rising Stars" Unplugged Songwriter Showcase along with some of the best local and touring writers and musicians at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Monday, May 6, 2013 : 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe, downtown Chicago
Performing and hosting "Michael Riser's Rising Stars" along with some of the best local and touring writers and musicians the 1st Monday of each month at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Friday, June 7, 2013 : 6:PM to 9:PM
Hilton Hotel Indian Lakes Resort
250 W. Schick Road
Bloomingdale, IL. 60108

(Outdoor Acoustic Performance)
Monday, June 10, 2013 : 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Hard Rock Cafe, downtown Chicago
Performing and hosting "Michael Riser's Rising Stars" along with some of the best local and touring writers and musicians at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Monday, July 1, 2013 : 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Hard Rock Cade -downtown Chgo
Performing and hosting "Michael Riser's Rising Stars" along with some of the best local and touring writers and musicians at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Monday, August 5, 2013 : 9:00PM - 11:00PM
Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chgo
Performing and hosting "Michael Riser's Rising Stars" along with some of the best local and touring writers and musicians at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Friday, August 16, 2013 : 5:PM - 6:PM
Chet's Melody Lounge
Outdoor concert fundraser for the Freemasons

7400 S. Archer Rd
Justice, IL. 60458
Friday, September 6, 2013 : 10:30PM - 11:30PM
Shark City
Performing as part of the annual, "Thirsty Whale Reunion"

2240 Bloomingdale Road
Glendale Hts, IL.
Friday, October 11, 2013 : 10:00PM- 1:00PM
The Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chgo
Join me and my band for a special rockin' benefit night of empowering woman against domestic violence at:

Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Chicago
63 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL.
Saturday, November 23, 2013 : 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Chicago Loop Sports Bar
This is a Full Band Show at

Chicago Loop Sports Bar
7 W. Streamwood Blvd
Streamwood, IL. 60107

Friday, December 20, 2013 : 9:PM till 10:PM
Penny Road Pub "Toys for Tots" Christmas Toy Drive
Penny Road Pub (Barrington, IL)
545 Penny Road
South Barrington, IL. 60010

Toys for Tots new toy drive
Bring a new toy and get in FREE
Otherwise $8 at the door
Monday, January 20, 2014 : 7:am to 8:am Central time
WPWR TV on The Mancow Show
Performing Live at WPWR TV studios on: The Mancow Morning Show

(also replayed at Midnight)
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 : 6:am to 7:am
WPWR TV on The Mancow Show
Performing Live at WPWR TV studios on: The Mancow Morning Show

(also replayed at Midnight)
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 : 1:PM - 2:PM
103.9 FM "The Fox" Studios
Live in studio acoustic performance and interview.

"The Fox" radio station 103.9 FM
8800 US Hwy 14
Crystal Lake, IL.
Saturday, September 27, 2014 : 8:30 PM until 10:00 PM
The Cubby Bear
1059 W. Addison St.
Chicago, IL 60613

(SW corner directly across from
Wrigley Field)
Friday, October 10, 2014 : 9:PM till Midnight
Penny Road Pub w/ American Idol's Chris Medina
545 Penny Road
Barrington, IL 60010
(847)428-0562

Tickets $8 presale via our PayPal account info@michaelriser.com or $10 at the door
Sunday, October 12, 2014 : 8:pm - 9:pm
103.9 FM "The Fox" radio station studios
Live in studio acoustic performance and interview.

"The Fox" radio station 103.9 FM
Saturday, October 18, 2014 : 6;pm with bands until 10:pm
Olympic Theatre
6134 W. Cermak Rd.
Cicero, IL 60804

Tickets $12 direct link www.aftonshows.com/michaelriserband
Get $3 discount for early purchase and/or $ 2 discount for cash until Oct 12, 2014 when you enter promo code:
Michael618
Saturday, January 3, 2015 : 9:PM till Midnight
House of Music & Entertainment (HOME Bar)
Performing with:
"Sealed With A Kiss"
and Special Guest, Ryan Chiaverini, talk show host of "Windy City Live" plus Robbie Gold

1227 N. Rand Road
Arlington Hts, IL. 60004
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 : 6:am - 9:am
WLUP 97.9 FM Studios in Chgo, "The Loop"
Interview and Acoustic Performance of my new Cubs Song, "Cubs Will Do It Again" with host, MANCOW, on his morning show.
Friday, March 6, 2015 : 9:00pm till 10:30pm
M.T. Barrels
1712 W. Wise Road
Schaumburg, IL.

(Full band high energy show)
Friday, March 20, 2015 : 9:PM till 1:AM
McHenry, IL VFW Hall, "The V" Post 4600
Full Band show.
Performing with "Soul Patch Monkee"

3002 IL Route 120
McHenry, IL 60051
Friday, April 3, 2015 : 6:am-9:am
WGN TV Morning Show
WGN TV Chicago's Chanel 9
will be featuring my Cubs
Music video called,
"Cubs Will Do It Again", as
part of there Cubs Opening Day Celebration!
Saturday, May 9, 2015 : 9:00pm till 10:30pm
Bobby McGee's
10139 Harlem Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Saturday, May 30, 2015 : 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL
Michael Riser Band performs with
6 other top area groups as part of
"The Fox" WFXF 103.9 FM sponsored
concert to feature local talent
at the beautiful & historic,

Genesee Theatre
203 N Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085

buy tickets at
http://www.geneseetheatre.com/events/detail/genesee-theatre-1039-the-fox-presents-battle-of-the-bands
Friday, June 12, 2015 : 8:pm - 9:30pm
American Legion Roselle, IL, Post 1084
Full band show (2 bands)
Michael Riser Band- 8:pm-9:30pm
Leaving Scarlet - 10:pm - 11:30pm

344 E. Maple Ave.
Roselle, IL. 60172
Friday, June 19, 2015 : 8:30 PM until 12 midnight
Diamond Jim's
(Outdoor full band show)

325 Meier Street
East Dundee, IL 60118
Monday, August 3, 2015 : 4:00 PM
Lakemoor Festival
Morrison Park
110 S. Lakeshore Drive
McHenry, IL.
Sunday, October 4, 2015 : 9:00 PM until 10:00PM
Que Bar (formerly Shark City)
As the organizer and performer of
"CatalanoFest", a 7 band benefit from 4pm until 10pm
Cover $10

2240 Bloomingdale Road
Glendale Hts, IL.
Friday, October 9, 2015 : 8:AM to 10:AM
Kerry Woods Cubs Field with WGN TV
Join us at Kerry Woods Cubs Field as we kick of an October playoff rally for our "Chicago Cubs" with WGN TV and the Channel 9 broadcast crew. If you miss us live at the stadium, you can watch us all morning on WGN TV (channel 9 in the Chicago area).
Friday, April 8, 2016 : 6:pm till 8:pm
House of Blues - Chgo- Foundation Room
329 N. Dearborn Street,
Chicago, IL. 60654

An extended 2 hour acoustic set featuring songs from my new "God and Country" album plus more of my songs and even a few by other artists I admire.
Sunday, July 3, 2016 : 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Mount Prospect Lion's Fest
Full Band Show
Outdoor Festival
Main Stage

Mount Prospect Festival Grounds
NorthEast Corner or Busse and Central Roads
Mount Prospect, IL.
Monday, October 10, 2016 : 8:AM till 10:AM
FOX TV Studios "Good Day Chicago"
My band and I will be performing our new Cubs rally song, "Cubs Will Do It Again" (and a few of our other songs) live in the Fox TV "Good Day Chicago" studios to help celebrate the Cubs playoffs run!
Friday, October 14, 2016 : 7:pm-8:pm (ALL AGES SHOW)
Penny Road Pub (ALL AGES SHOW)
THIS IS AN ALL AGES SHOW

545 Penny Road
Barrington, IL 60010
(847)428-0562

Tickets $8 at the door (first 10 paid guests receive a FREE "God and Country" CD.
FREE PARKING
Saturday, October 29, 2016 : 8:20 AM
ABC TV Channel 7 Studios
Live on-air TV Band Performance and Interview
of Our hit Cubs Rally Song
"Cubs Will Do It Again" and more
Saturday, November 5, 2016 : 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Tin Lizzie

Located in the Lincoln Park Area of Chicago

2483 N.Clark Street
Chicago,IL
Friday, January 20, 2017 : 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM
M.T. Barrels
Full band performance. Cover charge $5

1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Saturday, March 4, 2017 : 9:PM till 1:AM
D Hangout Bar and Grill
Full Band Show @

D Hangout Bar and Grill
550 S. McLean Blvd.
Elgin, IL.
Saturday, April 1, 2017 : 9:00 pm 'till 12:00 Midnight
Twisted Rose (formerly: Wine & Roses)
FREE ADMISSION
FULL BAND SHOW

1130 S. Main St,
Algonquin, IL 60102
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 : 8:30 PM until 11:00 PM
Draft Picks
Solo Acoustic performance and
hosting open mic night

912 Busse Road
Mount Prospect, IL.
Saturday, May 20, 2017 : 9:00 pm 'till 12:00 Midnight
Wise Owl
FREE ADMISSION
Full band show.

324 S. Racine
Chicago, IL
Friday, June 2, 2017 : 8:00 PM until 9:30 PM
Penny Road Pub (Video Shoot and Show)
545 Penny Road
Barrington, IL 60010
(847)428-0562

FREE SHOW when you mention Michael Riser at the Door
FREE PARKING
Thursday, June 29, 2017 : 8:30 PM until 11:PM
House of Music & Entertainment (HOME Bar)
Solo Acoustic Performance
& Hosting Open Mic

1227 N. Rand Road
Arlington Hts, IL. 60004
Friday, July 7, 2017 : 12;00 noon till 1:00 pm
Taste of Chicago (Bud Light Stage)
This is a full band outdoor fest show.

Bud Light Stage
located at Grant Park in Downtown Chicago, IL
atthe corner of Balboa and Columbus
Saturday, July 15, 2017 : 8PM-11PM
Fatty Magoo's
Solo Acoustic Performance
(No Cover Charge)
551 S. Bolingbrook Drive
Bolingbrook, IL.
Saturday, August 26, 2017 : 9:PM till 1:AM
D Hangout Bar and Grill
Full Band Show @

D Hangout Bar and Grill
550 S. McLean Blvd.
Elgin, IL.
Thursday, August 31, 2017 : 9:PM till Midnight
House of Music & Entertainment (HOME Bar)
Solo Acoustic Performance
& Hosting Open Mic

1227 N. Rand Road
Arlington Hts, IL. 60004
Saturday, September 2, 2017 : 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Taste of Melrose Park
Full band show
Outdoor Festival

Melrose Park Festival Grounds
Melrose Park, IL
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 : 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Draft Picks
Solo Acoustic performance and
hosting open mic night

912 Busse Road
Mount Prospect, IL.
Saturday, September 23, 2017 : 5:30 PM until 6:00 PM
Durty Nellies
Full band performance
as part of Minstrel Palooza

180 N. Smith Street
Palatine, IL. 60067
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 : 8:30 PM until 11:30PM
Draft Picks
Solo Acoustic performance and
hosting open mic night

912 Busse Road
Mount Prospect, IL.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 : 8:00 PM until 11:30 PM
Draft Picks
Solo Acoustic performance and
hosting open mic night

912 Busse Road
Mount Prospect, IL.
Saturday, November 25, 2017 : 8:30 PM until 12 midnight
Broken Oak
Solo Acoustic Performance

Free Admission@
614 Rawson Bridge Road
Port Barrington, IL 60010
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 : 8:00 PM until 11:30 PM
Draft Picks
Solo Acoustic performance and
hosting open mic night

912 Busse Road
Mount Prospect, IL.
Friday, December 29, 2017 : 9:PM till 12:30 AM
Harp and Fiddle
Solo Acoustic Show

110 Main Street
Park Ridge, IL
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 : 8:00 PM until 11:30 PM
Draft Picks
Solo Acoustic performance

912 Busse Road
Mount Prospect, IL.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 : 8:30 PM until 12 midnight
M.T. Barrels
Free Acoustic Show

1712 W. Wise Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60193
Saturday, June 2, 2018 : 9:PM till Midnight
M.T. Barrels
1712 Wise Rd
Schaumburg, Il.

Full band show featuring my
back up band, "Shaken Not Stirred"
Sunday, June 24, 2018 : 1:pm till 5:pm
Port of Blarney
27843 W. Grass Lake Rd,
Antioch, IL

Free Solo Acoustic Show
Thursday, June 28, 2018 : 8:30 PM until 12 midnight
Draft Picks
912 Busse Road
Mount Prospect, IL.

Free Acoustic Show with special guest: Joe Taylor
Friday, July 6, 2018 : 8:30 PM until 12 midnight
Courtland's
1 N. Vail Ave
Arlington Hts, IL

Free Acoustic Show
With Special Guest: Kristin Rose Kelly
Friday, July 13, 2018 : 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM
HB Jones
551 S. York Street
Elmhurst, IL

Free Solo Acoustic Show
Saturday, July 21, 2018 : 9:PM till Midnight
Bannerman's
858 S Route 59
Bartlett, IL

Full band show featuring my
back up band, "Shaken Not Stirred"
Saturday, August 11, 2018 : 8:30 PM until 12 midnight
Uptown Lounge
Lawrence & Broadway
Chicago, IL

Full band show featuring my
back up band, "Shaken Not Stirred"
Friday, August 31, 2018 : 9:PM till Midnight
Bar Evolution
27 N. River Road
Batavia, IL. 60510

Acoustic Show
Friday, November 2, 2018 : 9:PM till Midnight
World of Beer
1601 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201

Acoustic Show
Saturday, December 15, 2018 : 8:pm till 9:30 pm
TailGaters
431 W. Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, IL. 60440

Full band show featuring my
back up band, "Shaken Not Stirred"
Thursday, December 20, 2018 :
Private Show
Friday, December 21, 2018 : 8:15 till Midnight
Reef Point
2 Christopher Columbus Drive
Racine, WI. 53403

Acoustic Show
Friday, December 28, 2018 : 9:PM till Midnight
Bar Evolution
27 N. River Road
Batavia, IL. 60510

Acoustic Show
Saturday, January 12, 2019 : 9:PM till 10:PM
Nevin's Brewing Co.
12337 S. Rt 59
Plainfield, IL
Saturday, February 9, 2019 : 9:00 pm 'till 12:00 Midnight
Potter's Place
29 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL
Friday, March 8, 2019 : 9:PM till Midnight
Dock's Bar & Grill
313 E. Liberty St.
Wauconda, IL.

Acoustic Show
Sunday, March 17, 2019 : 3:pm till 7:pm
DOC's Victory Pub
490 Spring Road
Elmhurst, IL.

Acoustic Show
Saturday, March 30, 2019 : 9:PM till Midnight
Bar Evolution
27 N. River Road
Batavia, IL. 60510

Acoustic Show
Saturday, May 11, 2019 : 8:30 - 9:30 PM
Nevin's Brewing Co.
12337 S. Rt 59
Plainfield, IL
Saturday, May 25, 2019 : 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Private Party Event
Freeport, IL
Friday, June 7, 2019 : 7:pm to 8:30pm
AMB Fest at Penny Road Pub
Acoustic Outdoor Performance as part of AMB Fest

545 Penny Road
Barrington, IL 60010
(847)428-0562
Sunday, June 9, 2019 : 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Hey Nonny
10 S. Vail Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL. 60005
Monday, June 10, 2019 : 7:pm to 10:pm
Potter's Place
Outdoor Acoustic Beer Garden Show

29 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL
Sunday, July 7, 2019 : 3:00 PM to 6:30PM
Doc's Bar & Grill (Lakeside Deck)
313 E. Liberty St.
Wauconda, IL.
Friday, July 26, 2019 : 9:PM till Midnight
Station 34
34 S. Main Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Saturday, August 10, 2019 : 8:pm till 9:30pm
TailGaters
431 W. Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, IL. 60440

(acoustic show, opening up for "Lolipop")
Saturday, August 24, 2019 : 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Draft Picks
Solo Acoustic performance

912 Busse Road
Mount Prospect, IL.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 : 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Potter's Place
29 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL

Free Outdoor Acoustic Show
Saturday, September 28, 2019 : 5:pm to 6:pm
Schaumburg Airport "Props & Pops" Festival
905 W. Irving Park Road
Schaumburg, IL

Free Acoustic Show
Opening up for "Sealed With A Kiss"
Saturday, October 5, 2019 : 8:30 PM until 12 midnight
WC Social Club
I'm playing an acoustic set from 8:30 to 9:30PM
and immediately followed by "The Semple Band"

920 E. Roosevelt Rd.
West Chicago, IL
Friday, November 15, 2019 : 9:30 pm until 1:00 am
Bungalow Joe's
7406 Jenson Blvd
Hanover Park, IL. 60103

Acoustic Show.
Free CD with your $5 entry
Thursday, December 26, 2019 : 5:pm until 8:pm
Rock Bottom
1 W. Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60654

Free Solo Acoustic Show
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 : 7:pm to 9:30pm
28 Mile Vodka
454 Sheridan Rd.
Highwood, IL 60040

Solo Acoustic Performance
Saturday, March 28, 2020 : 8:30 - 9:30 PM
House of Music & Entertainment (HOME Bar)
This is a full band show.
We're playing from 8:30 to 9:30, then followed by Keith Semple and his "Semple Band"

1227 N. Rand Road
Arlington Hts, IL. 60004
Sunday, September 6, 2020 : 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Mullen's Bar & Grill
8313 W. Lawrence Avenue
Norridge, IL.

Solo Acoustic Performance (Free/No Cover)
Outdoor Show