The Rush Street Reunion 2015

Chicago, IL, July 17, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Bringing together some of the original musicians, vocalists, and DJ’s from the famed Rush Street area nightclubs, restaurants and dance clubs of the 1970’s to the 1990’s, The Rush Street Reunion 2015 promises to be the ultimate industry reunion party.

In a rare Chicago appearance, legendary pianist Danny Long, from the Backroom, London House, and Mister Kelly’s, will perform with the Danny Long Trio featuring Nick Schneider on bass, Rusty Jones on drums, with select Chicago celebrity vocalists and instrumentalists sitting in, from 2:00- 4:00p.m. Taking the helm from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, is guitarist, Ronnie Laas (Rush Up, Mother’s, Whisky a Go-Go) with a mighty blues/rock quartet.

The day culminates with a two-hour set of disco and dance music from: “Dr. Dale” Dale Kolbus (FACES, Mother’s, P.S. Chicago); DJ David Floodstrand (Eddie Rockets, Hangge Uppe, Hunt Club), and Steve Reiter “DJ Sloride” (Mother’s, Hunt Club). The Rush Street Reunion 2015 is a Lupus Foundation of America partner and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to fund Lupus research.

David Floodstrand, long-time Chicago jazz vocalist, club DJ, owner of the DJ School of Skokie, and soon-to-be published author is producing the event. Floodstrand’s forthcoming book, Rush Street, Chicago’s Street of Dreams, chronicles the rich and diverse history of the Rush Street area of Chicago, from the 1800’s to the 1980’s. The event takes place at Connie’s Pizza 1030 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60610, Sunday August 30th 2015 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets are available in advance through The Rush Street Reunion 2015’s official website. Included in the ticket price, will be passed hors d'oeuvres, and a buffet featuring Connie’s signature pizzas; a carving station; salad bar; and other delicacies prepared by Connie’s executive chef. To order tickets and for more information go to: http://therushstreetreunion2015.com. Tickets are $40.00 per person.