JIM PETERIK'S WORLD STAGE 2007 COMES TO ELGIN, ILLINOIS



Unless you've been to one, you really can't describe a WORLD STAGE event. This is the essence of Jim Peterik, where all his roads lead, and where his true purpose begins. Jim is a songwriter, a singer, a guitarist, a bandleader, and a cauldron of creative energy. There's only one place to see all sides of this unique artist in one sitting and it happens once a year. Jim rounds up the stars with whom he writes; and his "go-to" crew of musicians and singers that make his songwriting demos legendary, Together, it's a musical thrill ride that you hope never ends. Hit after hit after hit, it makes your head spin to watch and hear it unfold. Get your tickets now, before it's too late.



JIM PETERIK'S WORLD STAGE comes to the Hemmens Auditorium in Elgin, Illinois on Friday, May 18th at 8:00 pm. Joining Jim this time will be Kelly Keagy from Night Ranger, Kip Winger from Winger, Rik Emmett of Triumph fame, Kevin Chalfant from the Storm, and bluesman Anthony Gomes. The Ides Of March will perform, and there will be a rare stateside mini-set from Jim's Pride Of Lions featuring Toby Hitchcock. World Stage favorites Lisa McClowry, Kimi Hayes, Jeff Boyle, and Thom Griffin will be singing in the solo spotlight, and providing the harmonies. A special treat will be the appearance of Lobster Newberg, the group fronted by Jim's 17 year-old son Colin. The World Stage Band comprises some of the world's top studio and touring musicians: Mike Aquino and Joel Hoekstra on Guitars, Christian Cullen on Keyboards, Klem Hayes on Bass, and Ed Breckenfeld on Drums.





The HEMMENS AUDITORIUM is located at 45 Symphony Way in Elgin, Illinois, and Tickets ($30-$50) can be purchased at www.tickets.com or by calling the Hemmens box office at (847) 931-5900.



www.hemmens.org