| Shows
Thursday, January 1, 2009 :
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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 |