2023 Battle of the Bands Winner
JJ Smith with special guest Jake Racina
Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 7 pm
Tickets:
General Admission Tickets: $20*
General Admission Members: $14*
JJ Smith and his band return to Crystal Lake after receiving first prize in Raue Center’s Battle Of The Bands last year.
An emerging artist from Chicago, Smith’s songs offer a modern spin on the Rock and Folk movements of the 60s/70s. With a dynamic and powerful range, Smith’s vocal stylings bring the likes of Robert Plant and Jeff Buckley to mind, while his intricate guitar work evokes that of Nick Drake and Jimmy Page.
Joining him is fellow Chicago artist, Jake Racina, whose jazz-infused, story-driven songs evoke a unique and forlorn sense of timelessness.
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*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.
Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue.
Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart.
Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time.
Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org
Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
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