The Illinois Brass Band
Saturday, July 13
5:30 p.m.

The award-winning Illinois Brass Band brings the excitement of brass band music to general audiences and brass aficionados alike!

Founded in 1991, the band is composed of 30 volunteer musicians and is the most senior of Illinois’ brass bands. As a member of the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA), The Illinois Brass Band attended its first competition in 1993. They won first place in NABBA’s Honors Division in 1994 and followed with an unprecedented string of six championships in seven years (1996-2002) in the Championship Division. The Illinois Brass Band also represented NABBA at the Great American Brass Band Festival in 1999 and was honored to attend the 2003 British Open Brass Band Championships—the first brass band outside the British Commonwealth to compete in this prestigious event.

The band has released several recordings: A Christmas Fantasy; Championship Brass; Shaken’ … not Stirred; Live and Kickin; Hark!; and most recently Cookin’ With Brass. The band has also showcased exceptional guest soloists, including internationally renowned euphonium virtuosi Robert and David Childs, cornet soloist Roger Webster, trombone soloist Brett Baker, and euphonium player David Thornton.

Visit The Illinois Brass Band’s website to learn more about the band.

Concert tickets for adults are $15. Children are free with the donation of a canned good to support Food for Greater Elgin. Concessions will be available! (Cash only.)

Sponsorships and donations are appreciated. Contact us to learn more.

The Agape Ringers
Sunday, March 3
4:00 p.m.

The Agape Ringers, Chicago’s premier handbell ensemble, use more than 200 bells and chimes to perform musical styles ranging from classical to jazz to familiar pop music.

Founded in 1992, they have earned rave reviews from audiences across the United States, Canada, and England. The group is noted for beautifully orchestrated presentations of entertaining and varied music. Listeners are entranced by the ensemble’s energy, precision, and musicality. Their program will include arrangements of well-known pieces such as Andrea Bocelli’s “Time to Say Goodbye”, “Flight of the Bumblebee” (arranged as “Bumble Boogie”), “For Good” from the Broadway hit Wicked, and more.

Visit The Agape Ringers’ website to learn more about the ensemble. You can stream The Agape Ringers on any major music streaming platform, including Spotify and Apple Music.

Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets are required. (A free-will offering will be taken during the concert.)

Sponsorships and donations are appreciated. Contact us to learn more.

Concessions will be available! (Cash only.)

Interested in other community events hosted by Cornerstone Church? Check out our Upcoming Events page.

The Fabulous Blackwood Quartet
Friday, October 20
7:00 p.m.

Since 1934, the Blackwood family has been sharing the gospel through song all around the world. Today the quartet consists of Mark Blackwood (grandson of original Blackwood Brother, Roy Blackwood, and son of Blackwood Brother, Cecil Blackwood) singing lead, Tony Goforth (previously of The Stamps Quartet) singing tenor, Jason Gordon (previously of the Greenes) singing baritone, and Mark's son, Jamison Blackwood singing bass.

Admission is free, but tickets are required. (A free-will offering will be taken during the concert.)

Sponsorships and donations are appreciated. Contact us to learn more.

Concessions will be available! (Cash only.)

Suzy Schwartz
Saturday, September 9
Fall Fest 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Suzy plays the acoustic guitar and sings an eclectic mix of family-friendly music that you’re sure to recognize, as well as a couple of original songs.

She will be singing songs around the campfire during Fall Fest.

Visit Suzy’s website to learn more about the artist.

This concert is part of an outdoor event, which starts at 5:00 p.m.

Admission is free. (Sponsorships and donations are appreciated. Contact us to learn more.)

Suzy Schwartz
Tuesday, July 25
Summer Bash! 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Suzy plays the acoustic guitar and sings an eclectic mix of family-friendly music that you’re sure to recognize, as well as a couple of original songs. You can catch her solo at many Farmers and French Markets throughout Northern Illinois, as well as with various duets or a trio and a full rock and roll band. She is excited and honored to be playing for Cornerstone’s Summer Bash!

Visit Suzy’s website to learn more about the artist.

This concert is part of an outdoor event, which starts at 5:00 p.m.

Admission is free. (Sponsorships and donations are appreciated. Contact us to learn more.)

Great Moments in Vinyl plays Bob Seger
Tuesday, July 25
Summer Bash! 6:15–8:00 p.m.

For years Bob Seger was the talented underdog with a whole lot of promise and very little payoff. Despite that slow start, Bob Seger is one of the best-selling artists of all time. With straightforward lyrics about life and love and a thorough grounding in rhythm ’n’ blues, Bob Seger established himself as a rock singer with heart and soul, going on to take his place alongside Tom Petty and John Mellencamp as one of the pioneers of “heartland rock.” 

Great Moments in Vinyl pays tribute to Bob Seger with a concert that highlights his early hits, celebrates his breakthrough, and revels in the momentum that has kept his career rolling to this day. 

Visit the Great Moments in Vinyl website to learn more about the band.

This concert is part of an outdoor event, which starts at 5:00 p.m.

Admission is free. (Sponsorships and donations are appreciated. Contact us to learn more.)

LOVKN
Thursday, June 1
7:30 p.m.

LOVKN (Steven) is a solo acoustic Christian singer/songwriter from Arizona who has been touring the U.S. and releasing original music since 2018. He has traveled with bands like The Gray Havens, Antoine Bradford, John Mark Pantana and more. His performance is described as energetic, soulful, and acoustic-driven, with songs and lyrics inspired by God's faithfulness and love for his children. LOVKN is the melding of two words, love + kin (family), and is inspired by Steven's last name, "Lufkin". The family of God is a family of love. LOVKN has a passion for gathering people together to sing and worship with original music that inspires hope while addressing both the joy and trials that come with walking a life of faith in Christ.

During this all-ages, family-friendly concert, there will be times of singing and dancing, and also sitting and listening. Attend the Home Called Heaven North Tour and hear songs from LOVKN's 2022 album, Home Called Heaven, as well as other popular songs from his past records.

Notable songs: “New Life”, “Holy Rain”, “Lean Back”, “Endless Summer”

Visit LOVKN’s YouTube channel to listen to the artist.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Special guest appearances by J and Daniel Yates.

Tickets are $12 in advance and at the door.

Great Moments in Vinyl plays Billy Joel
Friday, May 5
8:00 p.m.

Billy Joel is one of the most successful recording artists ever with over 150 million albums sold worldwide, making him the sixth best-selling recording artist in the U. S. Joel got his career off to a decent start with the hit single “Piano Man”, but it was his 1977 album release, The Stranger, that catapulted him to stardom with four hit singles. From that success onward, his career has never faltered.

This tribute concert by Great Moments in Vinyl brings back the album that made Billy Joel a star (The Stranger) as well as a selection of other career hits, accompanied by stories behind the music and musicians.

Visit the Great Moments in Vinyl website to learn more about the band.

Doors open at 7:15 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door (cash-only at the door).

Interested in other community events hosted by Cornerstone Church? Check out our Upcoming Events page.