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🐝 Evansville Buzz Deep Dive: Leonid & Friends - Sept. 16th at Aiken Theatre

🐝 Evansville Buzz Deep Dive: Leonid & Friends - Sept. 16th at Aiken Theatre

Leonid & Friends bring Chicago's legendary sound to Aiken Theatre on Sept. 16th - a night of nostalgic rock magic you can't miss!

Evansville Buzz
June 19, 2025

🎺 Leonid & Friends: The 2025 or 6 to 4 Tour 🎺

📍 Aiken Theatre | 715 Locust St, Evansville, IN
📅 Tuesday, Sept 16, 2025 | 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets start at $25.50 + tax & fees
👉 Buy Tickets Now

Why This Show Matters

Leonid & Friends aren’t just another tribute act. They’re the tribute act that somehow cracked the impossible code: making Chicago sound like… well, Chicago. What started as Leonid Vorobyev’s “musicians for musicians” side project blew up after Chicago themselves reposted one of their early videos. Fast forward to today: 1 million+ followers, 250 million video views, and 300 U.S. shows later, this 11-piece Russian-American powerhouse is filling theaters with horn-driven, note-perfect covers that make you do a double take.

And they don’t stop at Chicago—expect grooves from Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, and even some originals that prove they’re more than just musical copycats. Basically, if you like big bands with bigger energy, this is your Super Bowl.

🍸 The VIP Add-On 🍸

For the superfans who want more than just a seat in the house:

Post-show Meet & Greet (hello selfies 📸)
Photo opportunity with the band
Merch or memorabilia signing (yes, dust off that vintage “Chicago IX” LP)

Add-ons kick off at $50 (tax + fees) and happen around 9:30 PM, right after the show winds down.

Evansville Vibes

Aiken Theatre is known for its cozy-but-classy setup—every horn blast and falsetto will hit you square in the chest. September is also peak “Evansville summer’s last stand” season, which means you can stroll through downtown before or after with a soundtrack already playing in your head.

🍻 Where to Pregame & Postgame 🍻

Turoni's (Main St): Pizza + beer = perfect pre-concert carb load.
Haynie’s Corner Brewing Co: Grab a flight of local brews before horns take flight.
Tiki on Main: If you want the music nightcap to keep rolling.
COMFORT: Chic downtown spot for pre-show dinner (your Instagram stories will thank you).

🐝 The Final Buzz 🐝

This isn’t just a concert it’s a masterclass in musicianship with a side of nostalgia that’ll make you call your dad and ask where his Chicago vinyl went. For less than the cost of a night at AMC with snacks, you can experience one of the tightest, most joyful live shows touring today.