LEVER Comes to Raue Center For The Arts - 3/23

#RockTheRaue with an original rock-and-roll band this spring! Lever will be pulling out all the stops for a very special show at downtown Crystal Lake's Raue Center For The Arts at 8 p.m. on March 23, 2018.

"I was thrilled to discover Lever is a favorite band of many in downtown Crystal Lake," says Raue Center Executive Director, Richard Kuranda. "What a wonderful, authentic sound coming from this emerging rock band. Here's your chance to see them!"

The Chicago-based group identifies as "bipolar grunge pop," generally performing alternative rock with influences of grunge and punk. Lever grabs influences from a variety of areas of bands, from Nirvana, The Vines and Speedy Ortiz to The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, to create their own unique sound.

The four-piece released their debut album, "Hover Bored," in May 2015. The album features the single "Who Cares" and was described by We Are The Television one that "can be enjoyed the punks and pop enthusiasts alike." Lever released their most recent EP, "Ms. Lead," in August 2017. With a full-length album and an EP under their belt, Lever has plans for a third follow-up release in 2018.

Lever has a relentless urge to play anywhere and everywhere, from wrestling matches and flea markets to dive bars. They have also had the opportunity to play on legendary stages such as The Metro and the House of Blues in Chicago to the famous Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood.

With a raw energy and polished sound, Lever presents grunge pop and modern midwestern punk rock at its finest. Lever was voted Best Rock Band in the "Chicago Reader's" Best of Chicago 2017. The band is made up of Jon Babin (lead vocals/guitar), Jeff Aquino (guitar/vocals), Brandon Erker (bass) and Michael Reinhold (drums).

Tickets start at $10 ($15 at the door) and can be purchased online at rauecenter.org or via the Box Office at 815.356.9212 or at 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake.

About Raue Center For The Arts

Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 16 years, they have provided quality programming - striving to make it pertinent, available and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional Showcase Theatre named for its benefactor-Lucile Raue-Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, IL, is a gathering place for our region's citizens and has become a true destination. For additional information, visit rauecenter.org, facebook.com/RaueCenter and twitter.com/RaueCenter.

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