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The Petty Kings

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North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Live nowSat 19 Sept, 19:30
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Petty Kings deliver an authentic tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, bringing the spirit and sound of Petty?s legendary catalog to the stage. Led by vocalist Bob Vasilou and backed by a talented group of seasoned Chicago musicians, the band recreates the energy of classics like American Girl, Free Fallin?, I Won?t Back Down, and many more. With strong musicianship and faithful performances, Petty Kings celebrate the timeless music of one of rock?s most beloved artists.

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21 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Skokie right now. The hottest is Leonid & Friends at George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center (rising, 65/100), followed by AJ McLean and Don McLean. The board leans music and culture, with 1 spot is on this weekend. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

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  1. 1Leonid & Friends 路 George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center 路 Sat 3 Oct65
  2. 2AJ McLean 路 George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center 路 Wed 11 Nov60
  3. 3Don McLean 路 George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center 路 Fri 25 Sept59
  4. 440 Fingers 路 George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center 路 Wed 30 Sept59
  5. 5Toad the Wet Sprocket 路 George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center 路 Sat 17 Oct59
  6. 6Vitamin String Quartet 路 George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center 路 Mon 26 Oct58
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21 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Skokie right now. The biggest are Leonid & Friends at George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center (65/100), AJ McLean at George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center (60/100), Don McLean at George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center (59/100).

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