Bodeans to Headline Main Stage at Naperville Jaycees Last Fling on Saturday, Sept

BoDeans to Headline Main Stage at Naperville Jaycees Last Fling on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 Naperville, IL (June 20, 2016) -- The Naperville Jaycees proudly adds the BoDeans to the Naperville Last Fling Main Stage lineup, joining Toad the Wet Sprocket and Rusted Root on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Those who have followed the BoDeans’ remarkable 30-year musical history know that their blend of compelling songs and high energy performances have retained an unpretentious rock and roll loyal following like no other. Best known for their catchy single, “Closer To Free,” the band’s accessible adult alternative sound has led to many milestones, including a Rolling Stone Reader’s Poll for Best New American Band in 1987 and support slots with U2, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, George Thorogood, The Pretenders, David Bowie and numerous others. After multiple chart-topping radio singles and TV placements, BoDeans have defined a generation that embraced songs like “Good Things,” “You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho,” “If It Makes You,” “Closer To Free,” “Stay” and “All The World.” BoDeans signed their first recording contract with Slash/Warner Brothers Records in 1985 and their debut record, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams, was released in 1986. Since then, they have released 12 studio albums with ten records that hit the Billboard Top 200 Chart and numerous singles on the Mainstrem Rock, Top 40 and Triple A radio charts. BoDeans now resides in a small group of bands that have managed to survive the ups and downs of the industry, remaining true to their sound and their style, for 30 years, and show no signs of slowing down. In 1986, Toad the Wet Sprocket formed in California and consists of lead singer Glen Phillips, guitarist Todd Nichols, bassist Dean Dinning and drummer Randy Guss. From 1989-1998, the band made five studio albums which sold over four million copies combined, had five major radio hits and won over audiences across North America and Europe. After a temporary break up, the band sporadically started playing shows together again and, after successful tours from 2006-2016, they committed to working on new music together. In 2014, Toad the Wet Sprocket released New Constellation, an album that features the singles “New Constellation,” “The Moment” and “California Wasted.” Having collaborated for two decades, Rusted Rood has honed the perfect combination of musical intuition, freedom and virtuosity, which has allowed them to organically shape their music into its own distinct and undeniable vision. With eight albums under their belt, over three million records sold and countless nights on the road, Rusted Root transcends age, cultures and musical styles. The powerhouse ensemble’s hypnotic live performances have allowed them to tour alongside some of the music industry’s biggest names. Now with the release of their newest album, The Movement, the journey continues. BoDeans will perform at 8:30pm, Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform at 6:30pm and Rusted Root will perform at 4:30pm on the Last Fling Main Stage, located at the base of Rotary Hill near Naperville’s famed Riverwalk on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. General public Main Stage early bird tickets are on sale through July 4, 2016, $25 for General Admission and $35 for Pit Passes. From July 5, 2016 through September 2, 2016, tickets will be $35 for General Admission and $45 for Pit Passes. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.LastFling.org. Naperville Jaycees The Naperville Jaycees is a not-for-profit service organization with more than 100 young people dedicated to providing Naperville area residents with the opportunity to better themselves and to grow personally and professionally while giving through community service and fundraising efforts. Annual events include the Mardi Gras Fundraising Event, Food Giving, Easter Egg Hunt and countless other worthwhile projects that positively impact the community. The group also organizes and staffs the Last Fling in close cooperation with the City of Naperville, the Naperville Park District, numerous Naperville community organizations and hundreds of volunteers. Proceeds from the Last Fling are given to other nonprofit organizations in the community and throughout Du Page County. Over the past two decades, the Naperville Jaycees have raised and donated more than two million dollars to various organizations in the surrounding communities. Through recent partnership with the Naperville Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Network, dues for both organizations are now available at a Dual Membership Rate. Monthly Naperville Jaycee meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at Judd Kendall VFW located at 908 West Jackson Avenue in Naperville. For more information, please visit: www.lastfling.org www.facebook.com/LastFling Twitter: @JCsLastFling ### For additional information and media materials, contact: Danielle Tufano 630-961-4143 [email protected].

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