@ RAUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 8p
Get ready to relive the magic of the ’80s with RIO, the ultimate Duran Duran tribute experience. Based in Los Angeles, California, RIO brings the iconic sound and high-energy performance of Duran Duran to life with stunning accuracy and passion.
Performing all the biggest hits, including “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Rio,” “The Reflex,” “Girls on Film,” and “Ordinary World,” this nationally touring act captures the look, style, and sound that made Duran Duran one of the most influential bands of a generation.
With authentic arrangements, dazzling visuals, and a band of top-tier musicians, RIO isn’t just a show—it’s a full-on ’80s experience. Whether you were a fan from the beginning or discovered Duran Duran later, this is the concert that will take you back and leave you wanting more.
Don’t wait—get your tickets now for this unforgettable night at The Raue Center in Crystal Lake, IL!
This show also makes a perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or just because. There’s nothing better than the gift of live music and memories that last a lifetime.
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ABOUT THE BAND
RIO, the world’s premiere Duran Duran tribute band, is based in Southern California and composed of dynamic live performers who epitomize the look and sound of the quintessential mid-1980’s Duran Duran.
Gil, Jake, Danny, Robert and Wes deliver high-energy, note-for-note renditions of Duran Duran songs spanning the band’s catalogue from Planet Earth to (Reach Up For The) Sunrise.
RIO has played top venues across North America and is currently the only high-profile, full-time working Duran Duran tribute band in the United States.
RIO – A Tribute To Duran Duran is the epitome of a genuine tribute band. When RIO takes the stage, they embody Duran Duran, providing the audience with a profound sense of seeing the legends live.
With panache and verve, they embrace their roles: lead singer Jason “Jake” Jacobs as Simon Le Bon, bassist Gil Barron as John Taylor, drummer Danny Alfaro as Roger Taylor, Rob Paterson as keyboardist Nick Rhodes, and guitarist Wes Garren as Andy Taylor. Together, they bring musical theatre to life with pure energy.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tim Paul, board president
John Jacobsen, vice president
Jerry Trachsler, treasurer
Luanne Flavin, secretary
Mike H. Johnson
Jack Minsley
Rich Naponelli
Michelle Nowland
Sandra Pierce
Steven Szalaj
Stacey McInerney
RAUE CENTER STAFF
Richard Kuranda
Raue Center CEO & Founding Artistic Director of Williams Street Repertory
Justin Wellington
Managing Director
Jenna Klaproth
Operations Manager
Meredith Schaefer-Flowers
Director of Marketing &
Institutional Advancement
Michele V. Knight
Marketing Manager
James Knight
Economic Development Manager
Rob Scharlow
Raue Center School for the Arts
Director of Education
Maribeth Ling
Front of House Manager
Chris Tumblin
Raue Center Director of Production
Ryan Meadow
Raue Center Production Manager
Box Office Staff
Naomi Unverzagt
Max Powers
About Raue Center For The Arts
Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 20 years, they have provided quality programming – striving to make it pertinent, available, and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional showcase theatre named for its benefactor—Lucile Raue—Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a gathering place for our region’s citizens and has become a true destination.
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