Above / During 2016 Ribfest, the Navistar Main Stage will feature four evenings of live music and entertainment in Knoch Park, July 1-4. (PN File Photo)
The Exchange Club of Naperville and the 2016 Ribfest Committee are pleased to announce Gin Blossoms and Tonic will play the Navistar Main Stage on Monday, July 4. The 29th Ribfest will be held July 1-July 4 in Knoch Park, Naperville.
Gin Blossoms and Tonic round out the Main Stage entertainment line-up that begins with 3 Doors Down on Fri., July 1; Sheryl Crow, Sat., July 2; and Lee Brice, Sun., July 3.
The family festival is set to return with four days of food, fun and music, all with a purpose. Over the past 28 years, $14.5M has been donated from Ribfest proceeds to more than 50 local agencies, all working to prevent and eliminate child abuse and domestic violence.
About Gin Blossoms
For more than two decades, Gin Blossoms have defined the sound of jangle pop. From their late 80s start as Arizona’s top indie rock outfit, the Tempe-based combo has drawn critical applause and massive popular success for their trademark brand of chiming guitars, introspective lyricism, and irresistible melodies. Gin Blossoms soon unfurled a chain of crossover favorites spanning five different formats, from “Hey Jealousy” and “Until I Fall Away” to “Follow You Down” and the GRAMMY®-nominated “As Long As It Matters,” earning the band sales in excess of 10 million in the U.S. alone.
In 2014 Gin Blossoms headlined their own tour as well as performed a mixture of shows with Artists from classic rock to modern alternative.
“It’s a good time,” guitarist Jesse Valenzuela says. “The vibe is pretty loving. There are fans from the old days and fans from today. It blows my mind to see these 20-year-old kids – I’m like, ‘Dude, what are you doing here?’ But somebody hipped them to this music and they’re there to enjoy it like anybody else.”
About Tonic
With six top 10 singles, over 4 million records sold, multiple Grammy nominations, platinum albums, hit songs around the world including the #1 most-played rock song of 1998, it is safe to say that Tonic is a musical powerhouse. Merging the raw honesty of rock with their unabashed melodies Tonic have helped usher rock n roll into the new millennium.
“When we play music together it feels like going home,” explains singer and guitarist Emerson Hart. “Getting together, playing some rock-n-roll: it’s the best feeling in the world.”
About Independence Day Fireworks
Gin Blossoms and Tonic will be followed by Tres Moustache prior to the area’s best Fireworks display sponsored by Meijer. The Fireworks will be choreographed and synchronized with music on KHITS 104.3.
“The 4th of July is always a very patriotic day at Ribfest, and these bands will get the crowds ready to celebrate America’s birthday!” said Jen Cavalier, Ribfest Chair 2016. “It’s great to see people come out and spend the day with friends and family all helping to support our mission while having a great time. The fireworks are always a big success and the smiles of kids’ families makes all of our volunteer efforts worth it.”
Advance Tickets Online Now!
For more online ticket and event information visit www.ribfest.net.
Ribfest is produced by the Exchange Club of Naperville and sponsored, in part, by Navistar, Exelon Nuclear, Meijer, Miller Lite, Coca Cola Beverage Company, ABC 7 Chicago and many other wonderful sponsors in conjunction with the City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District.
Volunteer run and mission driven, the Exchange Club of Naperville welcomes volunteers to assist in making Ribfest the premier outdoor summer festival in the area.
