DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center presents platinum-selling, veteran swing rockers Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, a.k.a. The Daddies, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., for a one-night-only unique ska/punk/jazz experience!
Fresh off the release of their new album “At the Pink Rat” on July 26, 2024, which features the hit single “Take it Off, Stella,” The Daddies are the kind of band that you would want to book if you were throwing a soirée at the Gatsby mansion. Penning elegant, lush, pitch-perfect arrangements of much of the great American songbook, from Cole Porter to Frank Sinatra, the Daddies have surprised many who are more familiar with them from the early ’90s and the punk/ska scene.
Cherry Poppin' Daddies are a genre-defying band formed in 1989 in Eugene, Oregon, blending swing, ska, punk, and jazz to create a high-energy and unforgettable sound. Initially rooted in the underground punk scene, the band soon made waves with their unique fusion of swing-era jazz and modern rock elements, gaining a reputation for their explosive live performances.
They burst into the mainstream in 1997 with the release of “Zoot Suit Riot,” an album celebrating the swing revival of the late 1990s. The title track became an instant hit, propelling the band to international fame and selling over two million copies.
Their music speaks to die-hard swing fans and those seeking something new and different. For new fans, Cherry Poppin' Daddies offer an exciting journey through American music on their latest recording, “At The Pink Rat,” a 12-song swing high-energy album experimenting with 40's Big Band, Ragtime Hot Jazz, slap bass Rockabilly, and much more.
The Daddies
Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Kirkland Fine Arts Center at Millikin University
Tickets — $30 // $35 // $40*
Available at kirklandfinearts.com or by calling the Ticket Office: (217) 424-6318.
*Discount tickets for seniors, veterans, Millikin faculty and staff, and Richland faculty, staff, and students are not available online. Please visit the Ticket Office. For accessible seating, please call the Ticket Office directly, and we can help you find the seats that are right for you.
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Address: 1215 W. Kirkland Drive
Decatur, Illinois 62522
Phone: 217.424.6318
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and three hours before every show
Support for Kirkland Fine Arts Center has been provided by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. To buy tickets and for a full schedule of events, please visit kirklandfinearts.com.
About Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Kirkland Fine Arts Center is located on the Millikin University campus in Decatur, Illinois. Since its grand opening in 1970, Kirkland Fine Arts Center has played an integral part in continuing the arts in Decatur and central Illinois. The center is home to a 1,903-seat auditorium and houses several music and choral facilities, lecture halls, art galleries, and other multipurpose rooms. Kirkland Fine Arts Center has brought in many nationally acclaimed musical tours, including Rent, 42nd Street, Grease, Godspell, Side by Side, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, and many others. World-renowned entertainers such as Trace Adkins, Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Vicki Lawrence, and others have also performed at the center. Visit kirklandfinearts.com to learn more.
