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A performance event for musicians ages 5 - 21.

Upcoming Events

UPCOMING
EVENTS

Experience our events as a performer or an audience member. Here is our schedule for 2024 - 2025.

Sun, Sep 8

Performer's Choice

Sun, Oct 6

Punk/Emo/Indie Month

Sun, Jan 26

Performer's Choice (Mixtape Madness)

Sun, Feb 23

Show Me the Love

Sun, Mar 30

Legendary Women of Rock

Sun, Apr 27

21st Century Alternative Rock

Sun, May 18

Performer's Choice (Billboard Hot 100 No. 1's) & 12th Anniversary Party

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About
the 815

We are dedicated to providing an opportunity for young musicians to perform monthly on a real stage with a band and full sound production. All ages 5 through 21, all forms of music, and all instruments are welcome.

There is no fee to participate.

Our goal is to teach young performers about the ins and outs of performing live, from showing up on time to rehearse to building relationships by collaborating with other musicians.

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Get ready for The 815 - Billboard Hot 100 No. 1’s & 12th Anniversary Party with special guest, the Homer Junior High Show Choir!

Custom vinyl stickers for sale at the door and during the show. Add to your 815 collection! $5

Tickets on sale now!

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-815/67e9d848f34e3f0f5cee87c6

We have stickers! Find our sticker table at the performance and get you very own 815 sticker for $3!

The 815 - Legendary Women of Rock with special guest @simplymusicstudios Red Note Choir coming to @forge_live this Sunday, March 30!

The Mixtape Madness photo gallery link. Thank you to @nataliechibe_ for filling in! 📸

https://photo.jjpdesigns.net/EVENTS/The-815-The-FORGE/815—Forge-Jan—2025

Get your tickets for The 815 - Show Me the Love this Sunday at @forge_live!
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-815/678424245fb2150f7576aa2c

Lock in a performance spot for February 23!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KtlRi0HAPKAJwBZ-5PRQWqo5wv-oHeoLAgXUb1VW_q4/edit?usp=sharing

We are ready to ROCK 2025! 😎Can’t wait to see you at @forge_live!

Happy New Year! There are two more performance spots available for The 815 - Mixtape Madness! Check out the event page on the815music.com, then contact us by 9:00pm tomorrow (Friday) night with your song choice!

Kicking off 2025 with Mixtape Madness @forge_live on Sunday, January 26 with opener @olivia_minogue and her incredible band — all of whom are past and current 815 house musicians. Doors at 1:30. Show at 2:00. Go to the815music.com to purchase tickets!

October 6 show at @forge_live featuring @thebowlingshirts!

You do not want to miss this show at @forge_live on Sunday, October 6th!

Opening show of season twelve this Sunday! Get your tickets here: https://our.show/the-815/performers-choice

Check out our new website! First event of the season is on Sunday, September 8 at @forge_live.

the815music.com

Representing 815 Music on the @homerfest mainstage next Thursday, June 27 from 4:00-6:00pm!

Yesterday the 815 team met to celebrate our most successful season to date, made plans for year twelve, and bonded over the website “Is this band Emo?”

Our fall event dates and themes will be announced soon!

More photos from our anniversary event at @forge_live by @jjpdesigns!

https://photo.jjpdesigns.net/EVENTS/The-815-The-FORGE/815-General-The-Forge-May-2024

@offtherecordacappella performance photos from The 815 11th Anniversary Party at @forge_live

Thank you, @jjpdesigns

https://photo.jjpdesigns.net/EVENTS/The-815-The-FORGE/Off-The-Record-The-815-May-2024

One month away! Performers representing 815 Music at @homerfest on Thursday, June 27 are @holdengarciamusic, @tammer10, @joshtanqmusic, @vaughnleverichlive and @brooklyndylan_. Come on out to support these solo artists!

Celebrate with us this Sunday at @forge_live! It’s our 11th Anniversary with special guest @offtherecordacappella.

We’re thrilled to have been invited back to @homerfest!

At @forge_live next Sunday, April 14 with special guest @pollyonthewallband! Tickets: our.show/6sbe8n4t

@the_815_music featuring @the.valhalla.band! One week from today at @forge_live! 🎸 🥁 🎹 🎶 🎤 ☘️

The 815 is back at @forge_live on Sunday, March 17. This month we are excited feature @the.valhalla.band!

Doors at 1:30
Show at 2:00
FREE ADMISSION
(Donations appreciated 😊)

Soooooo excited to announce the return of The 815 at Homer Community Fest 2024! Come see solo performances by @holdengarciamusic, @vaughnleverichlive, @joshtanqmusic, @brooklyndylan_ and @tammer10 on Thursday, June 27 from 4:00-6:00. Then @olivia_minogue and band kick off the music on Friday, June 28 at 4:30!

#homerglenil #homerfest

Tomorrow’s 815 line-up at @forge_live! Hope to see you there!

Date change! This event has been pushed back one week to Sunday, April 14.

https://facebook.com/events/s/the-815-steal-a-song/370731572005162/

So excited to bring you our first show of 2024 at @forge_live with special guest DARA OS!

Come see @olivia_minogue in concert on Friday, January 26th, then join us at the @forge_live again that Sunday the 28th for our first show of 2024 when all the songs performed will feature the word girl in the title. GIRL POWER x 2!!!

The 815 Unplugged TOMORROW at @forge_live! Don't miss this opportunity to hear @olivia_minogue of NBC's The Voice sing live! She and others are prepared to perform some great acoustic music. Family friendly and free to attend. Hope to see you there!

We look forward to our show on Sunday, November 5 at @forge_live featuring songs with GIRL in the title! Doors open at 1:30. The music kicks off at 2:00 with special guest DARA OS.

@darausf @vaughnleverichlive @brooklynknedlik @holdengarciamusic @charlottemadelyn_ @avamariellebrownlow @macybrandt._ @olivia_minogue @thecalebking @recycledrhythminc @elliexrush @josh.tanq @maepowers @pepper.sparky @jjpdesigns @masonxavierparker @dialedupdanny @stacy_drumz_312 @myka_hoover

A fresh batch of photos by @jjpdesigns comin’ at ya featuring the performers in our September show at @forge_live.

To view the gallery, visit https://photo.jjpdesigns.net/EVENTS/The-815-The-FORGE/September-2023-The-Forge/

A few shots from our August show. To view the full gallery, visit @jjpdesigns and click on Events-The 815 @forge_live.

Safety is our first priority. Keep both hands on the mic. No texting while singing.

Sunday, August 27
2:00 at @forge_live
Hope to see you there!

📷: @jjpdesigns

I’m sorry…what?!?! You made “other plans” for next Sunday? Well, it isn’t too late to change that! 🎶

August 27
2:00 at @forge_live
📷: @jjpdesigns

Don’t just stand there chit-chatting, grab some friends and get yourselves to The 815 next Sunday!

Wake up! It’s almost time for the return of The 815!

Sunday, August 27
2:00 at @forge_live

The countdown begins! One week from today…see you at @homerfest! ☀️ 🎶

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CONTACT US

Box office

Buy tickets to each of our events on our Shows page.

location

Our performances are held at The Forge at 22 West Cass Street in downtown Joliet. You can learn more about The Forge right here.

DONATE

The 815 is a non-profit 501c3 organization. If you'd like to donate, click on the "Donate" button at the bottom of this page.

Your stage is waiting

UPCOMING
EVENTS

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About
the 815

Connect on Instagram

Box office

location

DONATE

GET IN TOUCH

EMAIL
the815music@gmail.com

STAY CONNECTED

Your stage is waiting

UPCOMING EVENTS

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About the 815

Connect on Instagram

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Box office

location

DONATE

GET IN TOUCH

EMAIL the815music@gmail.com

STAY CONNECTED

UPCOMING
EVENTS

About
the 815

EMAIL
the815music@gmail.com