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Why Event Organizers Book Us
A great fit for suburban Chicago festivals, summer concert series, and community events that want a dependable band with a fun, welcoming vibe.
Professional and Reliable
Clear communication, on-time arrival, and a prepared setup so your event runs smoothly.
Flexible Set Lengths
From a tight 45-minute featured set to multiple sets up to 3 hours, we match your schedule and format.
Crowd-Friendly Rock Songs
Recognizable songs from multiple eras that keep families, neighbors, and friends engaged.
Festival and Community Event Fit
Strong fit for park districts, village concerts, summer festivals, and all-ages outdoor events.
About the Band
A local band that brings strong musicianship, a positive vibe, and a crowd-first setlist.
Turning Down Today is a high-energy Chicago-area rock cover band performing classic rock, hard rock, and alternative favorites that audiences know and love.
The band has been playing around the suburbs since high school and brings years of live experience with an easygoing, no-drama approach that event organizers appreciate. Led by vocalist Jonny Untch, Turning Down Today delivers tight musicianship, strong vocals, and a setlist packed with recognizable songs from artists like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Tom Petty, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, The Killers, Alice in Chains, and Stone Temple Pilots.
With a repertoire of more than 130 songs and flexible set lengths ranging from 45 minutes to 3 hours, Turning Down Today is a strong fit for festivals, summer concert series, village greens, bars, and community events that want reliable entertainment and a crowd that stays connected to the show.
Why organizers book bands like this
Summer Concert Series
Community Festivals
Park District Events
Suburban Festivals
Bars & Venues
Corporate Events
Private Parties
Sample Repertoire
A highlight reel of crowd favorites. We keep the full library available in our live song sheet.
Sample Songs
- Sweet Child O' Mine
- Ozzy Osbourne (Medley)
- Led Zeppelin (Medley)
- You Shook Me All Night Long
- Sultans of Swing
- The Middle
- American Girl
- Panama
- Everlong
- Mr. Brightside
- Alive
- Interstate Love Song
- Cochise
- Man in the Box
Featured Artists
Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Tom Petty, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, The Killers, Alice in Chains, and Stone Temple Pilots.
Plus many more across classic rock, hard rock, and alternative eras.
Upcoming / Recent Shows
Fridays on the Green
Village of Mount Prospect - Mount Prospect, Illinois
June 26, 2026
Chicago Suburban Live Shows Since 2006
A long-running local band with deep roots in the suburban scene
Ongoing
Your Summer Event Here
Festival, concert series, community event, or venue booking
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Booking Contact
Rusty Planert
Turning Down Today
Email: turningdowntodayband@gmail.com
Based in the Chicago area and available for festivals, community events, bars, and private bookings.
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