Southside

3 Bands in 1 Location for 1 Amazing Night

General Information

The 4th Annual Southside Summer Festival features three amazing bands at the Marist Stadium. Southside Summer Festival is set with an incredible lineup of artists. Beverages & food will be available for purchase.

Featured Bands

• Poi Dog Pondering
• The Uprooted Band featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root
• Red Pop Fury

Restrictions

• Open to 21 and over; Identification will be checked at the door
• Tickets are nonrefundable
• No outside food or beverages allowed
• Chairs are not allowed on the football field, so bring a blanket or sit in the stands!

2025 Band Line Up:

Poi Dog Pondering

Poi Dog Pondering is a genre-blending musical collective known for fusing acoustic rock with orchestral, electronic, house, and soul influences. Founded by Frank Orrall in 1984, the band has evolved over the decades, incorporating a rotating lineup of talented musicians. With their dynamic performances and rich, multi-layered sound, Poi Dog Pondering will close the night from 8:00 – 9:30 pm, delivering an electrifying mix of old favorites and fresh interpretations that will have the crowd dancing.

The Uprooted Band featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root

Michael Glabicki, the driving force behind Rusted Root, brings his new project, The Uprooted Band, to the stage with a high-energy fusion of rock, soul, and world rhythms. Carrying on Rusted Root’s legacy while introducing fresh material, Glabicki and his band deliver powerful performances filled with spontaneity and passion. The Uprooted Band will take the stage from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, bringing an inspired set that reimagines classic Rusted Root songs and introduces exciting new sounds.

Red Pop Fury

Red Pop Fury is an energetic and dynamic band that delivers an explosive mix of rock, pop, and alternative influences. Known for their infectious energy and engaging live performances, they set the perfect tone for the night. Red Pop Fury will kick things off from 4:30 – 6:00 pm, starting the evening with an electrifying set that will get the crowd moving.

Ticket prices are as follows:

$35 in advance; Advance ticket sales end Friday, July 18 at 11:55 PM

$40 day of event

$150 for VIP Admission, includes access to a VIP tent on the field and includes drinks and catering (limited VIP tickets will be sold – This area sells out quickly!)

On Saturday, July 19th, Marist High School will present the 4th Annual Southside Summer Festival, featuring three live bands, food and beverages, all showcased at the Marist Stadium. Southside Summer Festival has attracted more than 10,000 music-lovers from the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs in the previous years.

Southside Summer Festival is supported by a robust PR, Marketing and social media campaign. Last year, media coverage was secured in the Chicago Tribune, The Patch, The Beverly Review, WGN-TV, WLS-TV, WFLD-TV, and WLS-AM.

Open to ages 21 and above, this community event is unlike any other in the area, and will open the Marist campus to the entire community, attracting new audiences to the school. Marist High School is a 501c3 nonprofit organization; home to 1,600 students; with a roster of more than 20,000 alumni. Money raised will help to provide scholarships and facility improvements to Marist High School and its students.

If interested in sponsoring, please visit: https://www.marist.net/southside-summer-festival/southside-summer-festival-sponsor/

Thank you for any consideration of sponsoring Southside Summer Festival. We are looking forward to speaking with you and answering any questions you may have.

Be a part of the 4th Annual Southside Summer Festival, presented by Marist. We are seeking volunteers to help with this Southside summer tradition, in a variety of positions.

Tickets are selling fast, and we are anticipating this year’s event to be the largest and most successful ever. For our attendees to have the best experience possible, we could use a few more volunteers this year. Volunteer shifts are still available, with most shifts being about two hours.

Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, and free admission to one of the best nights on the Southside.

Register to volunteer here: https://www.marist.net/southside-summer-festival/volunteer/