with West Chicago High School

Each week The Pete Ellman Big Band will be joined by an area college, high school, or middle school group that will open the show. Opening performance for this show will feature the students of West Chicago High School. This event is sponsored by Vicki Read More …

With Wheaton North High School

ABOUT THE ARTISTS The Pete Ellman Big Band (PEBB) was formed in 2009 after Pete retired from the Illinois Air National Guard after 20 years of service. Since then, the band has played regularly in the Chicagoland Western suburbs at locations such as Mullen’s in Read More …

Birthday Celebration w/ Steve Wiest

The PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND SUMMER SERIES Kicking off the series with Pete’s Birthday Celebration – Friday, July 21 at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Join The Venue in honoring! Special guest  Steve Wiest. https://www.steve-wiest.com/guest-artist Premium Reserved Seats: $25 General Admission $20 ABOUT THE ARTISTS Read More …

with Yorkville High School

The Venue is pleased to present The PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND Residency Series, Tuesday, February 6 at 6:45pm. Doors open at 6:00pm Fox Valley Music Foundation is thrilled to partner with The Pete Ellman Big Band to provide area students with the opportunity to perform Read More …

March 22nd: PEBB w/Fenton HS Jazz Band

Please join us for a night of jazz music at our NEW venue – The Venue in downtown Aurora! Fenton HS Jazz Band will open for us from 6:30 – 7:15 pm and the Pete Ellman Big Band will play from 7:30 – 9 pm. Read More …