
NektarGrape Juice Plus
Sat, 25 Jul, 8:00 PM CDT
Doors open
7:00 PM CDT
Reggies Rock Club
2109 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616
Description
Nektar is including a special section of this tour honoring the late Ian McDonald, who wrote much of the first King Crimson album -- a record often noted as launching Progressive Rock. The idea stems from a deep personal history: Nektar Vocalist/Guitarist Ryche and Ian worked together in Ryche's early career, developing a lasting friendship with Ian producing Ryche's band "Fireballet". McDonald co-founded Crimson with Robert Fripp and also played on Crimson's legendary "RED" album. A true visionary, McDonald went on to co-found "Foreigner" with Mick Jones and Lou Gramm.
Ryche Chlanda comments: "That first Crimson album remains eternally timeless-- it's as strong as anything anyone's ever done in Rock... So to celebrate that, we're performing some of these iconic songs live, blending their symphonic textures with the energy of today — and it's glorious!"
NEKTAR VIP EXPERIENCE PACKAGE
Get closer. Go deeper. Step inside the world of NEKTAR.
Pre-show, in-depth Meet & Greet with NEKTAR
Photo opportunity with the band
Exclusive VIP merchandise package, including:
NEKTAR tote bag
ALL NEW! AUTOGRAPHED limited-edition poster
Commemorative VIP laminate & lanyard
Early entry to the venue
Crowd-free merchandise shopping
On-site VIP check-in host
Limited availability
Price: $70.78 per person
Concert ticket not included. A valid ticket for the show must be purchased separately.
Additional Information:
The VIP experience typically begins approximately one hour prior to the venue’s posted door time.
All package elements must be redeemed at the venue. Merchandise must be collected by the end of the show.
VIP upgrades may be available for purchase at the door on the day of the show (subject to availability).
Event Information
Age Limit
17 and Up

Progressive Rock
Nektar
Nektar
Progressive Rock
Derek “Mo" Moore - bass, vocals (1969-1978, 2002-2003, 2019 -)
Ron Howden - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1969-1978, 2003-2016, 2019 -)
Ryche Chlanda - guitars, lead vocals (1978, 2019 -)
Randy Dembo - bass, bass pedals, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (2003-2006, 2019 - )
Kendall Scott - keyboards (2019 -)
Mick Brockett - special effects, lights and lyrics (1969-1977, 2002, 2019 -)
Nektar's contribution over the last 49 years has quite rightly earned them their place in any 'Progressive Rock Hall of Fame'. But the band is much more than a 'Prog Legend', the Nektar brand of innovative composition, performance and visuals is simply unique.
Nektar's history appeared to have been written when they finally split in the early eighties. Despite attempts to re-kindle the flame, the Nektar light, it seemed, was out . . . until that is, the year 2000.
The new millennium saw the long awaited reunion tour of the classic line up, to rave reviews and fantastic receptions. The light we thought was out, had in fact been kept aglow - by loyal fans across the globe.
Sixteen years on and the family has grown a little, but the classic Nektar spirit is still very much alive, building on the band's rediscovered popularity. The Nektar family is determined to continue bringing Nektar music to you around the world.

Alternative Rock
Grape Juice Plus
Grape Juice Plus
Alternative Rock
Born out of a series of Monday morning sessions, both musicians were looking be pushed to new areas of their improvisational sand boxes. Bennett, a fixture of Chicago’s free rock dating back to the classic band, MiLkBabY. Klotz, emerging from the world of jazz and fusion. Well, they found some new sand. this one populated by apes on horseback.
take a drink. see what happens…