Next show Live! at The Wauconda Street Dance, 9 PM - 10:15 PM, South Stage
About Big Boss & the Toes
Our Music
Our Performances
Our Music
High energy, FUN, rock 'n' roll band playing classic rock, 80s, and modern hits! Music from Tom Petty, U2, John Mellencamp, Jimmy Buffet, Grateful Dead, Beatles, Queen, Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, and MORE!
Our Sound
Our Performances
Our Music
Soaring guitar riffs, killer vocals, and tight harmonies define the Big Boss & The Toes sound! Audiences will sing, dance, and clap along to our setlist of crowd favorite songs and someone WILL play cowbell with the band!
Our Performances
Our Performances
Our Performances
Big Boss & The Toes have developed a local following and played all over the Chicagoland area including Mickey Finn's, Sideouts, 115 Bourbon Street, 28 Mile Distillery, Docks Bar & Grill, Whiskey River, The Toadstool Pub, Blarney Island, The Copper Fiddle, The Taste of Round Lake Park, Newark Street Dance, Wauconda Street Dance, Highwood Market, and MORE!
Our Band
Our Performances
Our Performances
Members of Big Boss & The Toes have been a part of the Chicagoland music scene and have supported national acts such as 10,000 Maniacs, Collective Soul, Dave Mason, The Fixx, Belinda Carlisle, and Robert Palmer. The group donates our time to support several charitable causes including the Super Jake Foundation, CMT disease research, and local churches.
ROCK 'N' ROLL BAND PLAYING LIVE MUSIC
Great Music and a Great Time!
Band Members:
Jim Rubino - Lead Guitar
Brian Smith - Lead Vocal
Dustin Zubert - Bass and Vocals
Bob Rossi - Rhythm Guitar and Vocals
Curt Klausen - Drums
Special Guests:
Joey Vuich, Nikki Rich Earich, Adam Grais, Howie Kantoff, Rupert Wilson, Rich Hoffman, Don Pokorny, Chris Minardi, and Pat Melchori
Big Boss and The Toes Unplugged Acoustic!
Big Boss and The Toes Unplugged is the acoustic side of the classic rock powerhouse Big Boss and The Toes. Stripping things down to a raw, three-piece setup, the unplugged version highlights the band’s musical versatility and storytelling spirit. With rich harmonies, heartfelt delivery, and stripped-down arrangements, the group breathes new life into both beloved classics and hidden gems.
Audiences can expect an intimate, soulful performance featuring music from artists like Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Counting Crows, Mumford and Sons, Chris Stapleton, Tom Petty, and George Michael—all reimagined in an acoustic style. The set also explores deeper cuts and fresh additions from The Kinks, Dire Straits, Grateful Dead, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Cars,
John Fogerty, and The Monkees.
Perfect for patios, waterfront stages, and cozy venues, Big Boss and The Toes Unplugged delivers an engaging experience where the songs feel personal, the vibe is relaxed, and the musicianship shines front and center. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of classic rock or just discovering it through fresh acoustic interpretations, the unplugged show offers something for everyone.
We Want to Play for You
Contact us today so we can play for your event! We have experience playing at corporate functions, weddings, private parties, fundraisers, street dances, bars and restaurants, and a variety of music venues. We play all of your favorite songs from classic rock, 80s, and modern hits that make you dance and sing along! You are going to have a GREAT experience with Big Boss and The Toes. We GUARANTEE it!
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