Benjamin Firer, conductor
Blueshift Big Band
Kondo, Super Mario Brothers
Pajitnov, Tetris
Uematsu, Final Fantasy
and more!
As video games have developed from their modest beginnings in the 1960s to the complex cinematic games of today, their soundtracks have evolved along with them. RSO at the Arcade celebrates the best music from these games by bringing these works into the concert hall. The RSO along with special guests The Blueshift Band, will perform music ranging from classic Nintendo themes to soundtracks from recent releases such as Halo and Uncharted.
Participate in a live Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament before the concert! Register here.
Tournament hosted by Rockford University Regents Esports.
Concert ticket required to participate.
Join us after the performance for games, drinks, and a Meet & Greet with the musicians at Prairie Street Brewing Company!
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Single tickets range from $33-$77
$15 tickets for students 19 and up with a valid student ID
$10 tickets for youth 18 and under
Student and youth tickets are limited online. For personalized assistance call the RSO at 815.965.0049.
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6:00pm - Doors open, Subscriber Lounge opens
6:15pm - Tournament begins
7:30pm - Concert begins
~9:30pm - After party at Prairie Street
Blueshift Big Band
Founded in 2017 by drummer Joel Baer and guitarist Chris Parsons, the Blueshift Big Band builds up the rich legacy of Big Band music found in Chicago. The Band developed its unique voice and sound, taking inspiration from Jazz Standards, Blues, and the Great American Songbook, and tapping into a wealth of materials a whole generation has been raised on - Video Games.
