JAN 24 MTV UNPLUGGED ('89-'99)
LEGENDARY LIVE PERFORMANCES
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SIGN-UPS OPEN DECEMBER 13. EVENT IS AT THE FORGE IN JOLIET.
Each performer must submit TWO song choices, and our house band will approve ONE for performance.
NEED HELP CHOOSING YOUR SONG? HERE ARE THE GUIDELINES.
Choose a song that was performed on MTV Unplugged between 1989 and 1999. Celebrate the timeless music and unforgettable performances that made the series legendary.
Your performance must match the style and arrangement of the original MTV Unplugged version of your chosen song—not the artist's studio recording or any other version.
Here are some of our favorite performances from this series:
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Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven (1992) or Layla (1992)
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Nirvana – The Man Who Sold the World (David Bowie cover) (1993) or Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Lead Belly traditional) (1993)
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Pearl Jam – Black (1992) or Jeremy (1992)
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10,000 Maniacs – Because the Night (Patti Smith/Bruce Springsteen cover) (1993) or These Are Days (1993)
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KISS – Beth (1995)
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Sheryl Crow – Strong Enough (1995)
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LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out (1991)
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Alice in Chains – Nutshell (1996)
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Stone Temple Pilots – Creep (1993) or Big Empty (1993)
ARE THERE ANY SONGS I CAN'T CHOOSE?
Let’s mix it up—please skip these recently performed songs.
To help keep our setlist fresh, please avoid selecting songs that have already been performed at The 815 in the past year. You can view the list of recently performed songs by clicking the link above.
Please ensure that your song lyrics are appropriate for a family audience. Excessive profanity, explicit sexual content, or drug references are not permitted. If your chosen song contains one or two swear words, you’re welcome to sing them or substitute them with alternative lyrics.
WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF I'VE MADE THE LIST?
As THE 815 continues to grow, we're introducing a simple application process to help us create the best possible lineup with our live house band.
New Performers
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Complete the New Performer Application (link above).
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Submit a 1-minute video:
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Singers: singing with an instrument or backing track
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Instrumentalists: performing on your instrument
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Returning Performers
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Complete the monthly sign-up form only. No application or video is required.
Performance Selection
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Completing a sign-up or application does not guarantee a performance spot.
Song Choices
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Submit two song choices each month. Our house band will approve one for performance.
Performer Announcement
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The final performer list and approved songs will be announced approximately 4 weeks before the event.