The Generations and The Wise Guys do charity concert July 25th at Des Plaines Theatre!

JULY 25 CHARITY CONCERT AT DES PLAINES THEATRE BENEFITING EPILEPSY RESEARCH

 

WHAT: The Generations and The Wise Guys, two Chicago-based bands, are teaming up for a charity concert on Friday, July 25 at 8 p.m. at Des Plaines Theatre. The event, Four Decades of Classic Rock will raise funds for Joey’s Song, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting epilepsy research and families affected by seizures.

The concert will also include two new tracks from The Generations’ upcoming vinyl album, recorded in June at the late Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio in Chicago. One of the songs, Heaven Bound, was originally written by Stepen’s close friend Fred Glickstein, a founding member of the influential Chicago jazz-rock band The Flock, who passed away in 2023. The song will serve as a tribute to Glickstein’s musical legacy.

WHEN: Friday, July 25, 2025, 8 p.m.

WHERE: Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines

TICKETS:
Priced at $19 – $29, tickets can be purchased here. Those unable to attend the event can still support the cause by donating at http://www.joeyssong.org

About The Generations & Rob Stepen

Founded in 2023 by Chicago musician and philanthropist Rob Stepen, The Generations blends nostalgic 80s rock with modern influences. Their debut album, Alternate View, released in October of 2024, is the product of Stepen’s journey through the 1980s Chicago rock scene. After recording two tracks in 1985, “Have You Seen My Heart” and “Your Way,” the tapes were lost for decades until rediscovered in 2023. The tracks were restored by Steve Albini and Taylor Hales at Electrical Audio, mastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service, and pressed at Third Man Records in Detroit. The album blends the energy of 1980s rock with a modern sensibility, creating a sound that resonates with both nostalgic and contemporary audiences. The band’s current lineup includes Rob Stepen (rhythm guitar), Dave Jones (bass), Adam Grais (drums), Gary Jacklin (lead guitarist), Janet Jones (keyboardist and vocals), Emi Fukuda (vocals). For more info about The Generations, performance dates, or to purchase the album, visit www.RobStepenMusic.com.

About The Wise Guys
The Wise Guys rock ‘n’ roll band is a dynamic group of musicians who have been captivating audiences with their electrifying performances since formation in 2017. With a sound that blends classic rock influences with modern flair, The Wise Guys are known for their infectious energy and tight harmonies while being versatile in covering rock bands from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s.

About Joey’s Song

 

Joey’s Song is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money for epilepsy research and awareness. Named in honor of Joey Gomoll, who died in 2010 just shy of his fifth birthday after suffering a debilitating form of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome, the charity uses music to inspire change and support families affected by epilepsy. For more information, visit www.joeyssong.org.