Big Name Entertainment Performing at Pontiac Crystal Palace, Pontiac, Illinois

New Dance Club Sponsoring Uncle Kracker December 11

Megan Myers, Yahoo! Contributor Network
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Pontiac Crystal Palace

Neighborhood: Route 66
Pontiac, IL 61764
United States of America

Pontiac, Illinois is a quaint historic town, population 12,000, located 100 miles south of Chicago, right off of I-55.

But, it's quaintness is getting shaken up with a new dance club, the Pontiac Crystal Palace.

The Pontiac Crystal Palace, located right off of historic Route 66, opened last year at 902 W. Custer Avenue. At first, local bands were hired, which didn't seem to draw too many people into the club. This year, the club owners branched out and began hiring big name entertainment, resulting in a packed house.

On Friday, November 27, the Silhouttes, a cover band from Kankakee, Illinois, appeared. Samples of their sound can be heard at Gigmasters website

Josh Thompson, a rising star in country music, appeared at the Crystal Palace on Friday, December 3. His song, "Beer on the Table," peaked at #17 on the country music charts in February 2010 and #3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.

Uncle Kracker, a multi-platinum selling artist with hits like "Drift Away," "Smile," and "Follow Me," will be appearing on Saturday, December 11. Initially known for his role as DJ in Kid Rock's Twisted Brown Trucker band, Uncle Kracker has become a chart-topping, multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter in his own right. Featured on his most recent release, "Happy Hour: The South River Road Sessions," the Detroit native scored a Top 5 country radio hit with "Smile." The platinum certified smash's companion video has also been a Top 5 success on Great American Country's Top 20 Country Countdown and a Top 20 rotation favorite on "CMT Top 20 Countdown." Uncle Kracker's latest single, "Good To Be Me" (featuring Kid Rock), is already shooting up the country charts and is the namesake for his first-ever headlining country music tour. Next spring will see Uncle Kracker joining longtime friend Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band for their highly anticipated stadium tour. In addition to scoring No. 1 hits on his first two full length solo releases with "Follow Me" and "Drift Away," Uncle Kracker has also topped the country chart with "When The Sun Goes Down," his 2004 collaboration with Chesney. An accomplished songwriter, Uncle Kracker co-wrote a number of Kid Rock's biggest hits, including 2008's multi-format smash "All Summer Long," which peaked at No. 3 on the Country charts.

Pontiac Crystal Palace has a complete national size sound & lighting system, with 40 channel consoles, main and monitor Mixes, and over 50 thousand watts of Crown power and more through HCB Sound & Lighting. HCB Sound & Lighting has done production for acts such as:

Brooks & Dunn, Chris Cagle, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, and has over 30 years experience throughout the United States.

Pizza, beef and cheese sticks, peanuts, cashews, beef jerkey, buckets of beer ($6-$10) and a wide assortment of liquor and whiskey are served at the Crystal Palace.

On Thursdays, customers can enjoy line dancing from 8-9 p.m. And karaoke from 9 p.m. To 1 a.m.

Open mic nights will be held December 14 from 7 p.m. To 11 a.m.

On Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, karaoke is sponsored.

The Crystal Palace Hours of Operation are:
Sunday 11a-1a
Monday 3p-1a
Tuesday 3p-1a
Wednesday 3p-1a
Thursday 3p-1a
Friday 3p-1a
Saturday 3p-1a

Besides sponsoring bands, the Crystal Palace also hosts banquets. From wedding receptions to get-togethers, Pontiac Crystal Palace is a great place for your next banquet.

Their spacious facilities can accommodate hundreds of guests comfortably and in-style. Their
professional staff will be at your service - making your event a hit! Call Pontiac Crystal Palace at (815) 842-1590 to discuss specifics of your event or to make reservations. Or e-mail them at info@pontiaccrystalpalace.com

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Published by Megan Myers

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