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Karen Hart Band @ Arcada Theater
  

Power Women of ROCK!

Karen Hart Band @ Arcada Theater
The Karen Hart Band (KHB) has five experienced and solid musicians who love what they are doing entertaining all ages with their great song selection and endless energy. Their high-energy shows are filled with variety and a memorable show that continues to rock audiences of all ages. KHB takes exceptional care and precision to duplicate the original studio recordings live on stage without backing tracks, just incredible musicianship paying tribute to the spirit and music of the Power Women of ROCK!

Chicagoland's premiere female-fronted Classic Rock cover band!! "I love these guys" says Kori Chambers from FOX News Chicago, "These guys are awesome" reported Kim Vatis from NBC 5 News Chicago. Just a few of the comments made by local morning show personalities when talking about the Karen Hart Band as they opened the 2008 Taste of Chicago on LIVE TV. Karen fronts this talented group of musicians with her powerful vocals and endless energy. She does not limit herself to just female artists, she ROCKS on all the great songs with a song selection that makes you want to move. KHB is diverse, what sets them apart is the fact they are a rock solid band with five experienced musicians who all sing lead and background vocals providing the variety people continue to come out and see. Ask their fans who voted! KHB won Best Classic Rock Band, Best Female Front for a Band and Best Rock Band in Suburban's NiteLife's "Best of the Burbs" contest.



Venues Played

The Karen Hart Band has shared the stage with some great acts including The Ides of March, Davy Jones, The Family Stone, ARRA, M&R Rush, American English, Hi-Infidelity and Infinity rocking audiences at festivals, fairs and corporate functions such as;

The Taste of Chicago     Naperville's Last Fling
Schaumburg Septemberfest     Bolingbrook Jubilee
Taste of Lombard     Northlake Days
Arcada Theater     Bloomingdale Septemberfest
Taste of Polonia     Carol Stream Fest
Woodridge Jubilee     Frankfort Fall Fest
Plainfield Fest     Plainfield River Days
Winfield Good Old Days     Bartlett 4th of July Fest
Long Grove Strawberry Festival     Long Grove Apple Festival
Somonauk Summerfest     Worth Days
West Chicago Railroad Days     Berwyn Centennial Fest
Eli's Cheesecake Fest     Monee Fall Faire


Previous shows include sharing the stage with the Gin Blossoms, the Smithereens and Dennis DeYoung along with performing at;

The Rosemont Horizon     Franklin Fest
Milwaukee Summerfest     ElmFest
Naperville Last Fling     Palos Hills Fest
Cedar Rapids Freedom Fest     Lamb's Farm Octoberfest
Hoffman Estates Fest     Waukesha Festival
Elmwood Park Fest     Lynwood Fest
Mundelein Fest     Casey Fest
Pewaukee Fest     Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg
The Taste of Lake Geneva     Grundy County Fair
Grays Lake Festival     Abbey Road on the River


The great thing about KHB is the band's chemistry between themselves and the audience. The fans just love it when Karen goes out and mingles with the audience playing guitar. Whether your venue is a festival, concert in the park series, nightclub or private party, the Karen Hart Band can deliver the high-energy and entertaining performances your patrons deserve. Come out and see for yourself, view the Band Schedule.



Sample Setlist


Piece of my Heart - Janis Joplin
Middle of the Road - The Pretenders
Back on the Chain Gang - The Pretenders
Desire - U2
Alone - Heart
Crazy on You - Heart
Sweet Child O Mine - Guns & Roses
Refugee - Tom Petty
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
One Way or Another - Blondie
House is a Rockin - SRV
Stop Draggin my Heart Around - Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty




Watch us Play!

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Live performance at Arcada Theater:

Karen Hart Band LIVE Performance




Contact Us!

The Karen Hart Band has been ROCKING audiences at festivals, fairs, concerts, casinos, bars, corporate functions and private parties.

For all inquiries, contact Karen Hart.
  • Phone: Karen at (630) 445-1580
  • Email:  Karen@KarenHartBand.com