New Year's Eve 2011 - Twice!
Date Added - Friday Show!
So many people want to ring in the New Year with us at Manhattan's that a second show had to be added. We'll be playing Friday 12/30 and Saturday 12/31. Friday will be the regular menu and Look Here for the great deal on Saturday!
StingRays Christmas Show!
Rock Around the Christmas Tree with Us
The StingRays annual Christmas Extravaganza is set for this Saturday, December 10 at John & Tony's in West Chicago. "We've put the trimmings on our setlist," said Guitarist Dan. "We'll really be Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree this year," added Keyboardist Steve.
Thanksgiving Eve
With the StingRays
The StingRays will be at Manhattan's in Carol Stream on Wednesday November 23, 2011 for their annual Thanksgiving Eve show. "We're telling our friends to leave the turkey at home this year," said Drummer Ron. "If you have to bring him along, make sure he shaves and gets a haircut," added Guitarist Dan.
Traditional Stomping Grounds
Old Stomping Grounds & Traditional Holiday Show
All this week the StingRays have been thinking back to 2006. It was that year five years ago that the band last played in St Charles and this Saturday marks their triumphant return to that beautiful town with their first show at Jambalaya on November 19 at 9:30pm. Next Wednesday will also mark five years of a great StingRay holiday tradition with the band's annual Thanksgiving Eve Show on Wednesday November 23 at Manhattan's.
Halloween Pictures!
Another Awesome Night at Manhattan's
Thank you to everyone for coming out for a ghoulishly great time at the 2011 Halloween Bash at Manhattan's. We think this was the most fun Halloween yet! If you were there, see yourself in living color, if you missed it, prepare to be scared silly!
HALLOWEEN!
WITH THE STINGRAYS .... OOOOH!
Practice your Monster Mash and join us for a ghoulishly good time at the Annual StingRays Halloween Bash at Manhattan's, 300 S. Schmale Rd., Carol Stream, Saturday, October 29, 2011, 9pm -- costume prizes, scary songs, Monster Mash contest and more!
Plus, our BEST OF SUMMER PHOTOS gallery is up on the website -- to find yourself: click here
StingRays Hit a Triple
Third New Club in Three Weeks
When the StingRays play this Friday, October 14, at the 8700 Night Club located in Darien's Carriage Greens Country Club, it'll be the band's third new club in three weeks. "These are the first new clubs the StingRays have played in years and all of our friends have been so supportive," said Frank, the appreciative artisan of arpeggios (happy bass player) for the band, and then adding, "I guess it doesn't hurt that all of them have great food and drinks."
StingRays On a Roll
Sweet Home West Chicago
This Saturday, October 8, the StingRays are going to play their second new club in as many weeks. The band is going out West (where they belong) to John & Tony's in West Chicago. "If variety's the spice of life, then this place should really add flavor to your weekend," said Dan, gourmet guitarist for the band, then adding, "The food and drink menu alone can heal a party starved soul!"
Twelve Bars, Trolleys & Tunes
New Club and a Very Special Event
What is Bartoberfest? It's a Free Trolley Bus Pub Crawl through 12 Brookfield bars, each with a live band and No cover charge. Salt Creek Wine Bar will be a very popular stop on the crawl, because they'll have music by the StingRays, Seasonal beers and great German food. These pub crawls are well attended, tons of fun and best of all you don't need a ticket to ride!
Time of the Season
Summer's Almost Gone
The StingRays are going to end a great Summer season on a high note. This Saturday the band will play their final indoor Summer show at Manhattan's on September 17 and then Monday night will be the last Outdoor show of the year at Paul's Pizza - Westchester Cruise on September 19. "Despite the weather this year every indoor show was packed and all the outdoor shows had people out of their lawn-chairs dancing," said Frank, the band's reflective rhythm section member. Then continuing, "I'm sure this weekend's shows will be the cherry on top of a great Summer".
Results Are In!
Study Proves StingRays Less-Stress Strategy
A scientific study on stress reduction last weekend by the StingRays proved conclusively that the "have-your-cake-and-it-too" hypothesis is correct; always attend both shows when you can't decide. "For health reasons, we're hoping people will join the decision-free-weekend movement and come to BOTH our final Greco's show of the summer, Friday, August 26, and Divine Savior's Summerfest on Saturday, August 27," says StingRays Healthologist and Keyboardist Steve who conducted last weekend's study. "We're serious about this study and want to make doubly sure that our results are repeatable and correct."
Club or Picnic?
Reduce Stress in Your Life -- Come to BOTH!
StingRays stress-reduction philosophy advocates a decision free weekend -- come to BOTH Manhattan's on Saturday, August 20 and Our Lady of Loretto's Parish Picnic on Sunday, August 21. "Studies show that eating your cake and having it too, reduces stress which is good for your heart," says StingRays Healthologist and Keyboardist Steve. "Other studies show that having a good time two days in a row is twice as much fun as having fun once."
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Patio Breezes & Air Conditioners
Both Promise to Beat Back Heatwave's Onslaught
Cool breezes from the forest surrounding Greco's Patio this Friday, July 8, and a killer air conditioner at Manhattan's on Saturday, July 9, promise to push back the heat wave trying to settle on rock & roll this weekend. "The only defense better that this would be if the StingRays were playing at a swim up pool bar," says StingRays Travelologist, Cruise Aficionado and Drummer Ron. "Like the music, our shows will be cool"
Cool Carnivals & 50's Celebrations
OLM & CPC are Rocking this Weekend!
The StingRays are so busy getting ready for their shows at OLM Church Carnival this Friday, June 24 and at the Fabulous 50's Celebration! - CPC on Sunday, June 26, that they have decided to use acronyms for everything this weekend. "We're working PDQ so we can get ready ASAP for our shows at OLM and CPC this weekend," said guitarist Dan. LOL
Patios, Cool Cars & StingRays
Greco's Fabulous Outdoor Patio & Westchester Car Show!
The StingRays started their summer tour last week. "It really isn't summer until we're outside," corrects StingRays Musical Setting-ologist and Keyboardist Steve. "I believe everyone will get the true StingRays Summer feel by coming out to see us at Greco's, Friday, June 17, 7:30 and the Westchester Car Show (by Paul's Pizza) on Monday, June 20, 6 pm.
StingRays Stay, Cool & Dry
Band Predicts Great Indoor Weather
The StingRays are predicting great weather this weekend inside two of their favorite clubs. Friday, June 10 will be pleasant with 0% chance of precipitation at Ki's Steak & Seafood, followed by the same on Saturday, June 11 at Manhattan's. A cool breeze is expected to come from the dance floor both nights driven by the spinning and twirling dancers. The conditions should remain unchanged all weekend due to the low-pressure zone that has settled over both clubs due to their no cover policy.
StingRays Nix Virtual Show Concept
Phone-in Dancing Unworkable at Manhattan's
After exploring ways to make the Saturday, May 21, 2011, show at Manhattan's more technologically hip, the StingRays have eliminated the ideas of Twitter, e-mail, Text-Messaging or even a phoned-in performance. Saturday's show will consist of rock & roll -- electric guitars, keys, drums, killer songs and a packed dance floor.
StingRays Double Night
Manhattan's 4/29 & 4/30!
Double your pleasure, double your fun this Friday & Saturday, April 29 & 30, with the StingRays at Manhattan's in Carol Stream. "After I saw the StingRays ad for this weekend I called my ophthalmologist and asked him if my new bifocals were working right," said Frank, bassist for the visionary band. "He said my glasses were fine and that I was looking at a rare photograph of a StingRay captured during mitotic division," continued the four eyed four stringer. "I think I need a second opinion".
More Summer Dates - 4/20/11
See Schedule Below
The band has added another date at Greco's in July, the Mendota Sweetcorn Festival in August, and don't miss the double night at Manhattan's coming up at the end of April... See the schedule.
Rolling Lanes Friday - 4/15/11
Spring has Sprung
The StingRays will play at Rolling Lanes in Countryside this Friday, 4/15/11 with their new keyboardist Steve. This is just the latest bit of good news for the StingRays. "We're still adding dates to our Spring/Summer schedule and cooking up a lot of good music for the rest of the year," said Drummer Ron. "You might say 'Spring has Sprung for the StingRays'," added guitarist Dan. "You could say that but I wouldn't," replied Ron.
New Keyboardist Steve - 3/28/11
Knocks 'em Dead at Manhattan's
The StingRays new Keyboardist, Steve, debuted at Manhattan's last Saturday to an enthusiastic and welcoming crowd. The StingRays thank everyone for their warm and complimentary well wishes for Steve. Here's a new StingRays gallery showing the highlights of Steve's debut. You can also read about him on his new bio page. Thanks again, and we'll look forward to more of you meeting him at Rolling Lanes on Friday, April 15, 2011.
In other News:
• Don't forget, most of our Summer 2011 Schedule, with more than a dozen outdoor/festival shows, is up on the website ... More dates will be added as they are confirmed. Get your lawnchairs ready.
Manhattan's Saturday 3/26/11
Great Food, Drinks & People
The StingRays will be playing this Saturday at Manhattan's in Carol Stream... In other News:
• A dozen festivals are included in the StingRays 2011 Schedule... More dates will be added as they are confirmed; you may want to dust off your lawn chairs because with all those festivals coming up, you wouldn't want to get your pants dirty...
• It was an honor just being nominated... Though we didn't take first place in the Best of the Burbs Contest, we did make the top 5 in two categories, Frank for Best Trivia Host and the play "All Shook Up", which featured Dan and Frank... So it was still a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone who supported us.
Brookfield Bowl Sat. 3/5/11 - Cancelled
An ordinance problem has caused the cancellation of our show at the Brookfield Bowl on 3/5/11. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Vito & Nick's Saturday - Cancelled
Because of a scheduling conflict, Vito & Nick's has cancelled our show on Saturday 2/26/11. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Manhattan's Friday - 2/16/11
Great Food, Drinks & People
The StingRays will be playing this Friday, 2/18/11 at Manhattan's in Carol Stream with special guest Drew Roberts. While you wait, why not vote for the band in Suburban Nitelife's Best of the Burbs competition. Frank is up for Best Trivia Host! And "All Shook Up," which featured the flying fingers of both Dan and Frank is on the ballot for Best Local Play.
First Show of 2011 - 2/9/11
Rolling Lanes Friday
The StingRays will be playing this Friday, 2/11/11 at Rolling lanes in Countryside with special guest Greg from the Renditions. While you wait, why not vote for the band in Suburban Nitelife's Best of the Burbs competition. Frank is up for Best Trivia Host! And "All Shook Up," which featured the flying fingers of both Dan and Frank is on the ballot for Best Local Play.
StingRay Prizes in Best of the Burbs - 2/4/11
StingRays "All Shook Up" Contenders Too
Years of Fabulous StingRay prizes have led to Frank of the StingRays landing on the ballot as "Best Trivia Host!" in the Suburban Nitelife's annual Best of the Burbs competition. "We knew people loved the music and dancing, but we always thought the trivia was just an excuse to yell at us," says the surprised and flattered StingRays Quizmaster and bassist, Frank. StingRays Dan and Frank also played in the orchestra pit for "All Shook Up," which is on the ballot for Best Local Play. "How about Elvis Trivia? That way we could really make people happy," added StingRays Drummer Ron.
New Year's Eve Gallery - 1/19/11
Oh What A Night!
The StingRays have posted a plethora of pictures from the biggest, busiest New Year's Eve bash of all time. As many who have known the band for a while already know, the Stingray tradition of January rehearsal is in full swing... So, stay tuned for a shiny new StingRays in mid-February. And while you wait, check out the new gallery from their 2010 New Year's Eve Show!