Billy & The Downliners

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Billy & The Downliners are excited to return to Lakeside on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. for an evening of classic rock at the Steele Memorial Bandstand.

Simply put, Billy & The Downliners present a non-stop, high energy, rock & roll extravaganza. You’ll have the chance to hear your favorite rock songs played with the energy and enthusiasm that these classic gems deserve.

The band will take you on a journey from the ’50s rock & roll of Elvis, Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers, to the psychedelic ’60s of the Rolling Stones, The Beatles and a string of one-hit wonders.

Billy McGuigan and his amazing band also capture the sounds of the ’70s with Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and the piano men – Billy Joel and Elton. From American Rock to British Invasion and everything in-between, Billy & The Downliners have the unique ability to take on the personality of the audience, making each performance one-of-a-kind.

McGuigan has received national attention and critical acclaim for his dynamic portrayal of the legendary Buddy Holly in his show ‘Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience’ and has been recognized for having one of the most innovative shows touring the country, ‘Yesterday & Today: The interactive Beatles Experience.’

He has sold out theaters all across North America and has broken box office and attendance records in several theaters across the country. McGuigan has won countless awards for his work, including the Spotlight Award for Best Actor in a Musical, an Omaha Entertainment and Arts Award for ‘Yesterday and Today,’ a recipient of the Midland Business Journal’s 40 under 40 award and the Alumni Award in Excellence in Public Service awarded by the Faculty and Staff at the University of Nebraska.