Experience the nostalgia and energy of the greatest decade of music - the 1980's! Entertaining audiences since 2003, Sixteen Candles travels the country to bring the 80's music to life in full force for a memorable and exciting concert experience that you won't soon forget.

Unlike any band you've seen before, HELLO WEEKEND is a nonstop, hit after hit, party band. They not only bring high-energy sound, but heart stopping vocals, captivating stage presence and an overall transfixing performance, the likes of which, you won't soon forget! Hello Weekend strives to keep you dancing with a wide ranging set list that covers everything from Gaga to Guns N' Roses, Bruno Mars to The Beach Boys and performs countless festivals, weddings, private and corporate functions each year. When working with clients our number one goal is to truly provide an unforgettable HELLO WEEKEND experience!

Growing up, Phillip-Michael Scales had an uncle who played guitar for a living. He knew it was a big deal but didn’t understand the significance that his Uncle’s name was B.B. King. Even though Phillip-Michael played guitar, he shied away from soloing and most things blues. Instead, he fell in love with songwriting when an English teacher told him “A great writer can make their reader identify with anyone.” The trouble was he couldn’t find his story in the blues.    Born with a fierce independent streak and a passion for performing, Scales fronted his own indie bands, wrote and recorded his own music, and worked to make a name for himself on his own terms. All the while, his uncle just smiled a knowing smile and encouraged him to “stay with it.” As Phillip-Michael began to discover “the blues” in his private and personal life, their relationship grew closer.    It wasn’t until his Uncle passed away, that Scales began incorporating more of the blues into his music. “These days I’m finding more of my story in the blues. A lot has led me here between politics, my identity, and of course: Legacy.” The result is a sound he calls “Dive Bar Soul” which takes a bit of indie rock story telling and couples it with the passion of the blues.     Over the course of the 2020 pandemic he placed 2nd of 350 bands in Nashville’s Music City Mayhem, won a spot on the Rock Boat, and signed a record deal with Dixie Frog Records in France who will release his full length LP, “Sinner Songwriter” on October 29th. His music has taken him all the way to the Middle East, as well as festivals across Europe and North America. He has opened for Adia Victoria, Fantastic Negrito, Anderson East, Guster, David Cook, Bethany Joy Lenz, Matt Hires, Billy Raffoul, Crystal Bowersox, Tyler Hilton, Jon McLaughlin, and Cory Brannan

Chicago-based pop trio The Shades is composed of NBC 'The Voice' semi-finalist, Andrew DeMuro, and brothers Phil and Mark Jacobson. Equipped primarily with their voices and acoustic guitars, The Shades draw on a variety of influences to create an uncommonly good blend of pop, rock, folk, and soul. Impressive arrangements, tight harmonies, and creative mashups are hallmarks of The Shades’ live act, which has reached thousands of audience members at renowned local venues such as Chicago's House of Blues, Navy Pier, City Winery and Lincoln Hall.   Nearly twenty months since their sophomore EP, DRAW, premiered to critical acclaim on Billboard.com, thegroup will emerge from the studio this Summer with a trio of new singles that signal a heightened maturity in songwriting technique and vocal prowess. As recently as July 1st, The Shades released 'Running', which features a swirling, harmony-drenched coda that will have you entertaining exchanges with the voice inside your head. The other (soon to be released) singles are set to appear on all major streaming platforms over the next two months.   The Shades also demonstrate a commitment to making an impact off the stage in Chicago's underserved communities through their work with Guitars Over Guns, a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on providing youth a powerful combination of music education and mentoring relationships with professional musicians. This work recently earned lead singer Andrew DeMuro top-3 honors at the 2021 Fast Pitch competition, sponsored by Chicago's Social Venture Partners.