Event Update: Music at the Mansion to return to the Ellwood House With Two Concerts

“Music at the Mansion-Music Under the Stars” will return to the Ellwood House Mansion for two special shows. Save the dates of September 9th and 16th for these unique concerts.

September 9th will feature the “Elderly Brothers” band. This popular group will be performing a wide range of music from the fifties, sixties, seventies, and eighties. This is truly sing-along feel good Band. This concert is sponsored by Claesson Carpet Cleaning and the Matthew Bromeland Family.

September 16th will feature a tribute to “Mr. Myers Band” and the lead entertainer Todd Donnelly. Mr. Myers plays “Caribbean Rock”- a mixture of reggae, soca/calypso, beach music, and their own originals. In the band’s 37 year history they have played thousands of shows ranging from clubs to festivals and park districts to corporate and private events. This concert is sponsored by Tom & Jerry’s Restaurant/Sycamore and the Steve & TJ Irving Family.

These Concerts are free but tickets and seat locations will be assigned. Please see below for details.
• Beverages will be available to purchase from “Fatty’s Pub”.

Please Note: These concerts will start at 6:00 PM and last 90 minutes.

Sponsors: We are looking for sponsors for the 2021 Music at the Mansion concerts, please contact Michael Embrey at 815-761-1263 or e-mail FunMEevents@aol.com if you, your family or company would like to sponsor any concerts.

About this Event:
Social distancing and masks are required:

1. Outdoor performing venues can operate at limited capacity if spectators are ticketed and seated events.
2. 6′ circles will be marked on the Ellwood lawn and spaced 6′ apart. The circles will be numbered and available — through pre-order tickets — for one household of up to 6 people.
3. For each concert, 36 circles/tickets will be available. Each circle will hold six (6) people.
4. The seating area will be roped off from the rest of the estate; there will be two check-in entry points to the lawn where ticket-holders must verify that they do not have COVID symptoms. Masks must be worn until you are seated and when you leave your circle.
5. On the day of the concert ticket holders may begin arriving at 5:15 pm.
6. Non-ticketed guests are not permitted on the Ellwood property.
7. The concerts are free, but a suggested donation of $5.00/$10.00 per household would be appreciated for these special concerts. Donation containers will be available for cash or checks at the concert check-in table. To donate online, visit ellwoodhouse.org, and scroll down to the “support us today” box on the left side of the homepage.