Previous Shows
John has coordinated all of these shows, and he is excited to do more!
Dec. 20,
2025
3rd Annual Holiday Sing-Along Show
This three-hour holiday special featured guest musician Adam Huckeby pom the keys with The Entire Audience singing along at this Sold Out show at River Street Tavern in East Dundee.
Oct. 12, 2025
2nd Annual Matt Bishop Memorial Show
Five professional musicians worked with 33 student singers to put on a concert at River Street Tavern in East Dundee to honor the man, the myth, the legend: Mr. Matthew Bishop! We raised ~$5,000 for the Wooden Elephant Foundation to help that organization continue its goal to provide scholarships to students who participated in the arts and demonstrated a high level of service to their community.
Sept. 13, 2025
Heritage Fest in West Dundee
The Bishop Super Band returned to its favorite fest for its 10th appearance on the Main Stage. We put together 15 student & professional musicians to play alongside a dozen student singers for an outstanding performance that you can see here..
August 27,
2025
Lincoln House in Huntley
Tonight was a two-hour showcase featuring six super-talented high school singers who joined me for a chill outdoors event at the coolest venue in Huntley! The Super Six Singers were Lainey Doherty, Natalie Goss, Isabella Hardy, Evan Jurasz, Tori McFeggan, and Shayla Ricci.
August 9,
2025
River Street Tavern in East Dundee
Brandon Reisdorf and I had a blast with a dozen students joining us onstage for a three-hour extravaganza of fun music.
July 12,
2025
The 6th Annual Driveway Concert
What a beautiful day! 5 hours of entertainment from over 30 musicians covering several genres of music under some gorgeous sunshine with a cool breeze.
And how about "It's a Long Way to the Top" with the bagpipes. WOW! Thank you again to all of my wonderful neighbors who love and support this endeavor.
May 31,
2025
River Street Tavern Summer Kick Off!
A dozen student performers joined Brandon Reisdorf and me on stage for a fun-filled three-hour concert to kick off summer break.
May 9,
2025
The 22nd Annual Schoolapalooza
The rock stars of Dundee Middle School came out to shine at this four-hour event. Over 50 student and professional performers entertained the crowd of almost 1,000 people.
Mar. 17, 2025
River Street Tavern
Dan Marquis and Brandon Reisdorf joined me for a three-hour St. Patrick's Day inspired show filled with classic Irish songs and fun sing-alongs!
Feb. 21, 2025
Matt Bishop Memorial Show
Matt passed away one year ago. Tonight, his friends put on a show of almost five hours that packed River Street Tavern in East Dundee. This event was sponsored by The Wooden Elephant Foundation, a group founded to honor Matt's memory. As Vice President of this group, I am proud that we raised over $8,000 tonight that will go towards scholarships to students who participated in the arts and demonstrated a high level of service to their community.
Dec. 21, 2024
2nd Annual Holiday Sing-Along Show
featuring special guest Christian Sanchez from Signature Sounds Music, The Blueshift Big Band, and the Christian August Trio (3 hour show)
Sept. 21, 2024
Blue Raptor Tap House with yours truly (3 hour show)
Sept. 14, 2024
Heritage Fest with Bishop Super Band (1 hour show)
July 27, 2024
Blue Raptor Tap House with yours truly (3 hour show)
July 13, 2024
Matt Bishop Memorial Driveway Concert
Matt and I started these driveway concerts during COVID, and we would have a hundred or so guests spread out down the neighborhood. Today's event honored our friend who recently passed away with a 5 hour concert featuring his former students, colleagues, friends, and family members. It was a celebration of the man who connected and encouraged us.
July 4,
2024
Porch Concert by Frontier Days in Arlington Heights with special guests Dave & Katie and Tim Hamilton from Chicago Handshake (2 hour show)
June 30, 2024
Riverlands Brewery with special guest singers from Dundee Middle School and Tim Hamilton from Chicago Handshake (3 hour show)
June 22, 2024
Riverlands Brewery with special guests Elise Bessemer from Cornelius and the Sled Dogs and Tim Hamilton from Chicago Handshake (3 hour show)
June 1, 2024
Blue Raptor Tap House with yours truly (3 hour show)
May 17, 2024
The 21st Annual Schoolapalooza at Dundee Middle School. This year we honored the memory of Matt Bishop with this event that entertained over 1,000 people with food trucks and live music provided by Terata, Bishop Super Band, and over 40 student performers. (4 hour event)
April 20, 2024
Blue Raptor Tap House with special guests Bridget Vrtis and Gina Divittorio (3 hour show)
March 8, 2024
Blue Raptor Tap House Special Event to Honor & Remember Matt Bishop
Featuring his friends: Dan Marquis (from Sixes & Sevens), Frank Wapole (from The Trouble), Tim Hamilton (from Chicago Handshake), Katie Blomquist (from Dave & Katie), and Christian Sanchez (from Signature Sounds Music, The Blueshift Big Band, and the Christian August Trio). (4 hour event)
February 3, 2024
Blue Raptor Tap House with yours truly (3 hour show)
Dec. 23, 2023
1st Annual Holiday Sing-Along Concert
This show came from the mind of the Man, the Myth, the Legend: Matt Bishop. We performed it together at Blue Raptor Tap House. (2 hour show)
December 2, 2023
Blue Raptor Tap House with special guests Matt Bishop, Bridget Vrtis, Nolan Metz, Gina Divittorio, and Tim Hamilton from Chicago Handshake (3 hour show)
October 8, 2023
Blue Raptor Tap House - Special Event following their brewery beer crawl (3 hour show)
Sept. 21, 2023
Bishop Super Band - corporate show at Hyatt Regency Schaumburg that was coordinated by Matt Bishop (3 hour show)
Sept. 16, 2023
Heritage Fest with Bishop Super Band (1 hour show)
August 26, 2023
Driveway Concert featuring Matt Bishop, Bridget Vrtis, Nolan Metz, and Mistigris (2 hour show)
July 29, 2023
Blue Raptor Tap House with yours truly (3 hour show)
June 10, 2023
Driveway Concert with Matt Bishop, Austin Warren, The Ricci Sisters, and several DMS All Star Student Singers (2 hour show)
May 19, 2023
The 20th Annual Schoolapalooza at Dundee Middle School. This event entertained over 1,000 people with food trucks and live music provided by Terata, Bishop Super Band, and over 40 student performers. (4 hour event)
April 14, 2023
Blue Raptor Tap House with special guests Brandon Green and Gouge (3 hour show)