Among the many traditions associated with Halloween, a relatively new and particularly enjoyable one involves local musicians dressing up like one of their favorite famous rock acts. And performing some of that chosen act’s songs in a live show. Halloween tribute showcases have been taking place around Chicago for a while, and this year brings another edition of Halloweekend to Montrose Saloon. (It’s been staged at various Chicago venues for the better part of this century.)
Actually, for 2025, the event involves Thursday, October 30th and Halloween itself, with six acts being impersonated each night. Most are fairly mainstream while a few others attract more of a cult following. Some of the local musicians performing the tributes go by their actual names, particularly if they’re well known on the Chicago club scene. This year’s Halloweekend includes Androgynous Mustache as Oingo Boingo; Amazing Heeby Jeebies as Gun Club; Phil Angotti as Creedence Clearwater Revival; Rachel Drew as The Cure; The Webstirs as America; Charlie Short as Chris Cornell; and Dead Freddie as Talking Heads.
Other performers could be well-known Chicago area musicians using a pseudonym for their one-off performance. For example, Johnny and the Creeps as The Jam; The Woke Mob as Pere Ubu; The Well Respected Men as The Kinks; and Dancing Horses as Echo And The Bunnymen. Some performers mimic the appearance of the acts they’re covering, which adds to the fun, especially when there’s also a good dose of humor. Given the talent involved and the famous acts picked for tributes, it might be a good idea to check out both nights from start to finish. Montrose Saloon is located at 2935 W. Montrose Avenue on Chicago’s north side.
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