The Wannabe Weekenders are a Chicagoland band dedicated to the music that shaped us—whenever those "childhood" years may have been. We’ve built a setlist that ranges from the power of Journey, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder to the anthemic rock of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and Jimmy Eat World.
We’re a group of multi-instrumentalists who love diving into the songs that other bands might shy away from. Whether it’s the intricate, jazzy arrangements of Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac or the modern edge of Shinedown, we lean into the challenge. With vocal harmonies, live sax, and keys, we don't just aim for a tribute; we enjoy putting our own musical twists on the classics to keep things fresh. From 60s R&B to 90s Alt-Rock, we play a bit of everything... because we all just wanna make it to the weekend.
Jon
Keys + Vocals + Sax
Lauren
Vocals
Martin
Guitar + vocals
Alex
Drums
John "JJ"
Guitar
Debo
Bass
David
Keys + Vocals + Percussion
(And everything else)