February 20th

The Chicago Auto Show

McCormick Place, Chicago

Joe will be performing solo at The Chicago Auto Show in the U.S. Army Exhibit. Join the thousands of people who will visit the world's biggest Auto Show and see what the future will bring.

1:00 pm

3:00 pm

5:00 pm

February 21st

McCormick Place, Chicago

Joe will be performing solo at The Chicago Auto Show in the U.S. Army Exhibit. Join the thousands of people who will visit the world's biggest Auto Show and see what the future will bring.

1:00 pm

3:00 pm

5:00 pm

February 21st

Oak Park & River Forest High School Fund Raiser

Skokie Theatre, Skokie, IL

Joe will be performing solo at a fund raiser at Oak Park and River Forest High School. The event will benefit the high schools "Italian Club."

7:00 pm

March 2nd

Dave Wentz fundraiser

Quigley's - 43 E Jefferson, Naperville, IL

Joe will be performing solo at a fundraiser for his friend Dave Wentz. Suggested donation is $50.00.

7:00 pm

March 14th

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Elmhurst, IL

Joe will be performing on a float with U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam, Elizabeth Roskam and family. Come celebrate the Irish, and one of Illinois favorite son's, Peter Roskam, and wear your green. Everyone is Irish on St. Patty's Day.

Noon

March 21st

50 Men Who Cook  - Batavia, IL

Lincoln Inn Banquets

1345 S. Batavia Road (Rt 31)

Batavia, IL -630 482-9699

Joe will be one of 50 celebrity chef's with all proceeds going to Suicide Prevention Service

for more info or tickets visit www.50menwhocook.com

6:00 pm

March 22nd

Fallen Heroes Prayer Service

St. Thomas the Apostle Church (this is a non-denominational service)

1500 Brookdale Road

Naperville, IL 60563

Joe will be performing songs (including Brave Warrior) during the ceremony, with other patriotic artists and Military leaders, to honor America's fallen heroes.

2:00 pm

April 27th -

May 1st

A Concert Series at Hines VA Hospital

Presented by Forgotten Heroes Foundation

Joe will be joined by Ron Hawking, Jim & Silvia, American English, and Jon Brant for a 4-day concert series at the Extended Stay Wing.  For more information, CLICK HERE for the event poster. 

May 12th

Blind Veterans Golf Outing

Medinah Country Club

Joe will once again be entertaining at the Blind Veterans Golf Outing at Medinah Country Club.

12:00 noon

May 12th

Oak Park & River Forest High School Football Stadium

Lake Street and Scoville Ave. Oak Park,IL

Live in Concert

6:00 PM - Joe Cantafio (101st Rock Division) Jonathan Brant (formerly of Cheap Trick) Ricky Baker (Rico)

7:00 PM The Presidents Marine Corp Drum and Bugle Marching Band & The World Famous Marine Corp Silent Drill Team. This marching band and drill team are world renown and usually never perform outside of Washington DC. Do not miss this an opportunity of a life time!

6:00 pm -

7:30 pm

May 15th

Mayor Daley's "MOVES DAY"
Daley Plaza (Chicago Civic Center, next to the Picasso)

Joe Cantafio will entertain with members of his "101st Rock Division" and host/MC "Mayor Daley's MOVES DAY"

While The Mayor's Office on Physical Fitness; (The Chicago Park District,) will be running physical fitness events simultaneously throughout the City of Chicago, join Joe, and 101st Rock Division members; Sarnai, Bogi, Sundre and Chinbaa with Soldiers, Marines, and 12 other groups, as they teach you how to workout, the best foods to eat, and test your abilities, as well as your strength in a fun-filled educational program. Have you ever wanted to workout with an Army Drill Instructor???? How about testing your skills against the Marine Corps??? Now's your chance; and if your good enough, and you can complete all 12 stations ... you'll win some great prizes!!! Come join the fun and dress in "workout" clothes. Let's get physical!

11:00 am -

1:00 pm

May 30th

SOLDIER FIELD - Joe Cantafio & the 101st Rock Division

Come and celebrate with The CHICAGO MACHINE: Chicago's Official Major League Lacrosse Teams' opening game of the season, AND Joe Cantafio and the 101st Rock Division's open show of the season, at Soldier Field. Saturday, May 30 - Showtime - 1:00 PM. Buy your tickets by phone and save $5.00 per ticket by mentioning "JOE CANTAFIO" or "THE 101ST ROCK DIVISION." For more information on Machine Lacrosse and how to get tickets to the home opener at Soldier Field, visit-> Click here: Chicago Machine: Major League Lacrosse: Headlines

1:00 pm

June 11th

US ARMY Birthday Celebration

Chicago Joe Cantafio will be performing in Daley Plaza (Chicago Civic Center - The Picasso Statue) noon US Army Command Sgt. Major William Lindo will be the Keynote speaker, Master Sgt (ret) Jammin' J Johnson will be the M.C. and the event is being hosted by Midwest Army Public Affairs. All festivities will begin at noon. This is a free event and open to the public. Join us for a piece of Army cake!

12:00 Noon

June 21st

PFC Geoffrey Morris Memorial Governors Cup Fishing Tournament

Joe Cantafio will be performing at the PFC Geoffrey Morris Memorial Governors Cup Fishing Tournament on - Winthrop Harbor, IL from 2:00 PM until 3:15 PM. The Tournament begins on Friday, June 19th. Need more information? Would you like to get involved and fish with our Troops? Would you like to volunteer or donate your time, services or help financially support this event? ... visit -Click here: PFC Geoffrey Morris Memorial Governors Cup Fishing Invitational

2:00 pm

July 11th

McHenry Country Fairgrounds, Woodstock, Illinois

Join JOE CANTAFIO and JONATHAN BRANT for the "2nd Annual Save-A-Vet Poker Run." Joe and Jon kick things off after the opening ceremony... lot's of great music * A pig roast * Plenty to drink * Giveaways * K-9 Demonstrations * A Bike Rodeo * over $4,000.00 in prizes and much more! Sponsored by 10 Harley-Davidson Dealerships. $20.00 per rider ... $10.00 for passengers EVERYTHING INCLUDED!!! For more information visit ~ www.SaveAVet.org ... get your motor runnin', head out on the highway, and we'll see you on July 11 in Woodstock, IL ... rain or shine, and help save a Vet!

3:00 pm

July 15th

Skokie Theatre 7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL $10.00

JOE CANTAFIO in Concert. ALL VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS FREE!
Join Joe as he performs and tells stories about his travels around the world, entertaining American and Coalition Troops in Iraq and other dangerous places. For tickets visit Click here: Skokie Theatre Music Foundation or call 847-677-7761

1:30 pm

July 18th

ROCKIN FOR THE TROOPS

Join JOE CANTAFIO and JONATHAN BRANT as they perform for the Opening Ceremony at the 5th Annual Rockin For The Troops Concert at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL 60189. Headlining the show for the 5th year will American patriot Gary Sinise and his "Lt. Dan Band." Also performing will be Chris Hillman, co-founder of The Byrds, comedian Anita Renfroe and "Heartache Tonight" and their tribute to the "Eagles" ... to purchase tickets, visit www.OSOTIL.org  ... get your tickets now before this show sells out again!

3:00 pm -

10:00 pm

July 22nd

Performing Arts Center Bolingbrook, IL

Joe Cantafio & the 101st Rock Division Spend a relaxing evening on the rolling lawn at the Southwest suburb's premier outdoor summer concert venue. Bolingbrook's Performing Arts Center has been compared to Ravinia. Join Joe and the band along with special guest, "Miss Illinois" in a "classic rock show," and celebrate America's Armed Forces. The venue is located a 375 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440 for more information and to see the Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series visit - Click here: Calcium - Performing Arts Center

7:00 pm

July 23rd

The Midnight Stage, Palatine, IL

Joe Cantafio & the 101st Rock Division just signed a contract to appear on a new live-music TV show called "The Midnight Stage."

The concert/show will be filmed at Durty Nellies in Palatine, Illinois (across the street from the Palatine Metra Train Station) on, Thursday, July 23, 2009. Doors open at 5:30. If you'd like to be in the audience along with 500 Troops; drop us an email and we'll put you on the list. This is a free event, but space is limited! DON'T BE LEFT OUT!!!! There aren't many seats left.

There will be lot's of surprise artists ... you won't want to miss this!

The show is sponsored by USO - Illinois, Flower For Heroes - LLC, and Budwiser. Keep posted for the "air date." 21 or older to attend.

5:30 pm

August 7th

JOE CANTAFIO & the 101st ROCK DIVISION at St. Zachary's AUGUSTFEST 09

St Zachary's is located at 567 Algonquin Road in Des Plaines, IL and is one of Chicago premier summer events for the past 30-years. Join Joe and the band with special guest artist Darin Domko, the "Singing Sgt." Joe and the band met Darrin in Baghdad in 2004 and discovered he was an awesome singer. This is Darrin's 4th appearance at AUGUSTFEST with Joe and the 101st Rock Division. Join the fun and help celebrate America!

6:00 pm

August 8th

JOE CANTAFIO & the 101st ROCK DIVISION at Soldier Field

The Chicago Machine's Last Game of the Season

The 101st were there for the "home opener" at Soldier Field, and now they have been asked to be there for the closing game of the regular season!

6:00 -

7:00 pm

August 10th

Joe Cantafio ~ in concert for the Wounded Warriors of Illinois

Joe will be performing at the Steeplegate Hotel Concert Room for 110 Wounded Warriors and their families in a special concert, sponsored by

August 22nd

Joe Cantafio ~ in concert ~ downtown Glen Ellyn, IL

Madonnari Off Main - Street Chalk- Art Festival
See street chalk artists from all over America. This year's theme is "Americana."
Joe will also perform at the opening ceremony.

9:00 -

11:00 pm

September 11th

Veterans Park - Skokie, IL - The unveiling of the Sgt Kraig Foytek Memorial Statue

Kraig Foytek was killed in action of Oct 30, 2006. His friend in Skokie, IL, who missed this outstanding American so much have been saving their money to erect a memorial to one of Skokie's favorite sons. Joe Cantafio has been performing fund raisers with the people of Skokie for the past few years and now that mission in complete. Kraig joined the military because of the attacks on our country on Sept 11, 2001 and it is only fitting that his Memorial be dedicated on this day.

Join, Joe Cantafio - Randy Miles - LTC Ryan Yantis, US Army (ret) - Miss Illinois-Erin O'Conner - The United States Army - Skokie Fire Dept - Skokie Police Dept - The Village of Skokie employees - Village Inn Pizzeria and hundreds more to honor this outstanding American. This is a free event.

7:00 pm

September 12th

American Hero Music Festival
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Beaver Dam Athletic Field

Joe Cantafio & the 101st Rock Division, www.JoeCantafio.com   www.101stRockDivision.com
Country Music recording artist-US Army Sgt. Jamie Buckley Click here: About Jamie Buckley
Wisconsin's favorite; "Alexis" Ryan Cantafio's Gold Star mom, Sandy and her brothers are Southwestern Wisconsin's top classic rock/pop act. Plus a Civil War Reenactment
Food, Beer, plus US Marine and US Army climbing walls, static displays, Military vehicles, Military contests and challenges, tug-o-wars, and much more.

This is a free event to celebrate true American Heroes; US Military, Patriot Motorcycle Groups and First Responders. Joe Cantafio's cousin, Ryan J. Cantafio, USMC, KIA near Baghdad, Iraq on November 25, 2004, was from Beaver Dam. Joe said, "This is not going to be a sad event, but rather, a celebration of life and music."
Make your plans now, plenty of hotels and awesome camp grounds.

Sponsored by: USO-Illinois/Wisconsin, Miller Beer, US Army Public Affairs-Midwest, United States Marine Corps, Exchange Club of Beaver Dam, and Joe Cantafio & the 101st Rock Division.

Noon -

10:00 pm

Sept. 26th

Wounded Warrior Project Presents ~ POKER RUN & CONCERT!
Check in begins at 7:00 AM ride will start at 8:30 AM from
Guy’s Cycle in Markham
Tickets for the ride & pancake breakfast are available @ Guy’s Cycle 15431 S. Pulaski Ave Markham, IL
$15.00 in advance/ $25.00 day of run - More Info @ www.CDTP.org

Join us after the run for a concert to benefit
Wounded Warrior Project
Beginning at 12:00 PM
Featuring BAD COMPANY with lead singer BRIAN HOWE!
BLACKFOOT - MOLLY HACHET -
JOE CANTAFIO & the 101st ROCK DIVISION and ALMOST BROTHERS BAND
@ The M.A.X, 4750 Vernon Ave. McCook, IL (1st Ave and I-55 - just south of Brookfield Zoo)
Concert tickets are $29.00 by calling 708-485-9900 only 5,000 tickets are on sale now!
SPECIAL ~ for both events pay only $40.00 @ www.CDTP.org

12:00 Noon

January &

February

"We'll Take It From Here" World Tour preparation

This Summer, Joe Cantafio & the 101st Rock Division will be returning to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other Middle Eastern destinations, to entertain American and Coalition Troops on the frontline.  When they return, they will head across America on a domestic military base tour, covering up to 80 bases in 27 states.  Entertainers from all areas of show-business, super-star athletes, and American icons, will Join Joe and the band at different bases.  Those dates will be posted soon... Keep visiting this website and learn when you can see this incredible, "star-studded" show when it comes to your town!

March 15th

St. Patrick Day's Parade - Elmhurst, IL

Joe joins US Congressman Peter Roskam and Peter's wife Elizabeth, the Grand Marshals of the parade.  Joe will be on Peter's float singing and playing his guitar.  The parade will begin on Spring St. and Wilson Avenue, and then head north.

March 28th

Joe Cantafio & Friends

Skokie Theatre, Skokie, IL

Join Joe as he kicks off the "We'll Take It From Here" World Tour at the new and improved Historic Skokie Theatre.  Joe will be joined by 101st Rock Division band members Chinbaa, Sarnai, Sundre, and Boloro.  Joe will be telling stories in this 90-minute multi-media presentation.

8:00 pm

March 29th

Joe Cantafio & Friends

Skokie Theatre, Skokie, IL

Join Joe as he kicks off the "We'll Take It From Here" World Tour at the new and improved Historic Skokie Theatre.  Joe will be joined by Jonathan Brant, formerly of Cheap Trick.  Joe will be telling stories in this 90-minute multi-media presentation.

8:00 pm

April 27th

Lisa's Walk

Village Green

648 W. Chicago St., Plainfield, IL

Joe joins the family of Lisa Stebic, as they host "Lisa's Walk for Guardian Angel Community Services."  This special event will benefit Guardian Angel Community Services of Joliet.  Joe will perform after the walk.

1:00 pm

May 13th

Blind Veterans Golf Outing

Medinah Country Club, Medinah, IL

Joe is the keynote speaker, and will join blind American war Veterans on the golf course and entertain at their luncheon.

9:00 am to

1:00 pm

May 14th

Korean War National Museum

The Inn at 835, Springfield, Illinois

Joe will be the Keynote speaker at the Korean War National Museum Fundraiser Gala in Springfield.  Joe will be performing a few songs during his speech. For more information, visit Click here: Korean War National Museum

7:00 pm

May 16th

Zablocki VA Hospital

Milwaukee, WI

Joe will entertain at the VA hospital in the early afternoon.

May 17th

Concert for the Veterans

Milwaukee, WI

Joe will perform solo for the Zablocki VA Medical Center and the Veterans Benefits Administration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the "Welcome Home" event for GWOT Vets at Veteran's Park on Milwaukee's Lakefront.  Joe's show time is still to be determined.

11:00 am

to 5:00 pm

June 6th

Retirement Celebration

Joe will entertain at the retirement celebration of Lt. Colonel John "Jack" Amberg, US Army, at the Union League Club in Chicago.

Noon

June 11th

Army Birthday Celebration

Daley Plaza, downtown Chicago

Joe will be performing at the City of Chicago's Army Birthday Celebration at Daley Plaza in Chicago. Joe will be representing The Midwest Office of Army Public Affairs. On June 14th, the official 233rd birthday of the US Army, the Golden Knights will be sky-diving into US Cellular Field before the Chicago White Sox game.

Noon -

1:00 pm

June 14th

Welcome Home Parade - Vietnam Veterans

Marrionette Park, IL

Marking the 22 Anniversary of the Welcome Home Parade for our Vietnam Veterans, Joe will be performing at the "Moving Wall - Vietnam Veteran Memorial" at Oak Hill Cemetery in Marrionette Park, Illinois, located at the corner of 119th Street and Kedzie. The ceremony will begin with Joe singing the National Anthem. General John Borling, a Vietnam Veteran and a POW will be the keynote speaker. Joe will also sing "They're All Not On The Wall," "Brave Warrior" and "God Bless the USA." Joe will be representing USO-Illinois.

7:00 -

8:30 pm

June 25th

Sears Holdings - Military Day

Hoffman Estates, IL

Joe will open the event with the National Anthem. Sears Holdings will recognize outstanding programs that support our troops, and honor retired military personnel who do outstanding work in the community as current Sears employees. Sears Holdings is always in the top 5 American corporations of the "Top 50 Military Supporters." Joe will also entertain throughout the event.

1:00 pm

June 29th

Geoffrey Morris Memorial Fishing Competition

Waukegan, Illinois, Waukegan Harbor, Lake Michigan

Joe will perform at the fishing competition name for fallen hero Geoffrey Morris, USMC. Geoff's father, Kirk Morris, began this event to raise money to build a memorial in Gurnee, Illinois. To find out how you can support this event, visit - Click here: PFC Geoffrey Morris Memorial Governors Cup Fishing Invitational

2:00 pm

July 4th

Hinsdale 4th of July Parade

Hinsdale, IL

Joe will be singing and playing guitar on a float shared with members of the five-branches of our military.

10:00 am

July 23rd

Utah National Guard -100th Anniversary

Joe and former Cheap Trick bassist Jonathan Brant will entertain at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City, Utah for the Utah National Guard's 100th birthday. This event is open to the public.

5:00 pm

July 31st

Pigs in the Pines Ribfest

St. Germain, WI

Back by popular demand, Joe Cantafio & the 101st Rock Division return to the Great North Wood, in a setting that is breathtaking.  Imagine an area cut out of a pine forest with food vendors and music under the stars, ... if the smell of the pines don't get to you, the music will.

6:00 pm

August 3rd

Augustfest '08

St. Zachary Parish

567 W. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL

Joe Cantafio & the 101st Rock Division play at one of the most popular summer festivals in the Chicago area.

August 10th

Robert Morris College - "Cooks for a Cause"

Joliet, IL

Joe will be performing for the Family Readiness Group that supports the 634th Echo Company out of Joliet, Illinois at their "farewell dinner" before deployment. The event is being presented by Robert Morris College Cooks for a Cause. There will be over 800 family members and troops at the dinner. If you'd like to help sponsor or volunteer to help at this dinner in Joliet, Illinois; contact Brad Hindsley at "Cooks for a Cause" at 219-608-5301

5:00 pm

August 15th

Great Lakes Naval Station

Joe will be performing at the retirement and Change of Command for the command for Colonel Coates, 9th Brigade, US Army

10:00 am

September 11th

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza - Chicago

Joe will be performing a few songs at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza at Wabash Plaza and Wacker Drive in Chicago. General William S. Wallace, a Chicago native and the Commanding General for the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, will administer the oath of enlistment to new Army recruits and reenlist several Soldiers during this ceremony that commemorates continued service to our nation on the 7th anniversary of September 11th.

Concert in Memorial Park

Corner of Oakton and Lincoln, Downtown Skokie, IL

Come to the concert in Memorial Park Gazebo, and remember September 11th, 2001 with Joe and the Skokie Fire Department, and Police Department

Noon

7:00 pm

September 21st

September 21 - 1:30 PM Cpl Kevin Clark Memorial Run - Tinley Park, IL

Joe will be performing during the luncheon at the American Legion Hall - 17423 67th Court in Tinley Park, IL 60477.  Kickstands Up at 9:00; suggested donation is $10.00, and all donations are going to the Heart of a Marine Foundation. For more information please contact Bob Ellis - 708-601-1884 or email Bob at ellis25@sbcglobal.net . Kevin "Superman" Clark served with the 1st Battalion 7th Marines and was a team leader. Kevin was well like by everyone who met him. Kevin was killed one month after his 21st birthday during his second tour of duty in Iraq, on Feb 19, 2005 in the al-Anbar province. Up to the day he died, Kevin wanted everyone to know of his faith and love in Jesus Christ.

9:00 pm

September 27th

Illinois Municipal League Convention

Hilton Hotel and Towers, Chicago, IL 

9:00 pm