Chicago Street Theatre Presents
Classical Blast: Dark Side of the Yule
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Chicago Street Theatre
154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso, Indiana
It would not be Christmas at Chicago Street without a visit from one of our favorite bands! They've become so popular, in order to bring them to Valparaiso this year, we had to book them on a Thursday! We hope this won't be a problem and you'll still join us for this holiday tradition!
If you don't know this band, here's a little information about them:
Classical Blast is known for melding classical and classic rock music into an exciting series of themed concepts. With 3 distinctly different concert shows throughout the year, they have garnered a solid fan base throughout the Midwest and beyond. Band members have performed, recorded or toured with rock band Survivor, national country stars, Broadway productions, Chicago Theater and more. Their signature show, Classic Rock... with a Little Bach, melds popular classical music with classic rock.
Their hugely popular holiday show, Dark Side of the Yule, melds holiday music, from 17th century carols to Christmas standards, with classic rock music by bands like Joni Mitchell, Moody Blues, Metallica, Simon & Garfunkel, Pink Floyd and more! Originals too, all exploring many of the holiday season’s darker themes. No worries, everyone sees the light by the end! One of the most unique holiday shows to be found which is why it always sells out at Chicago Street. Get your tickets early!
Their third concept is Classical Blast in Kilts, a Celtic rock show they perform wherever Celtic Culture is celebrated. It is a melding of their rock versions of Irish & Scottish folk songs with music by popular Irish rock bands. They will be performing this show at the Naperville Irish Fest on September 18, 2026!
BAND MEMBERS
Greg Hirte: violin & vocals
Stephanie Koklys: lead vocal, guitar, piano
Bill Syniar: bass
Rick Vitek: drums
Hannah K Watson: violins & vocals
Tom Culver: cellist (holiday shows)
Origin: Chicago, IL
Genres: Rock, Classical, World, Christmas
Years Active: 2012- Present
Label: Toucan Cove/Universal