Title
2018 Taste of Orland Entertainment - American English, A Beatles Tribute Band
History
American English is a popular local group that continues to be a big draw as it has for the 2017 Taste of Orland Park. They performed as the headline act on Sunday, August 6, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Crowds of all ages, including families, began arriving more than an hour prior to the start to capture their space on the lawn and surrounding areas were filled up. Having American English as Sunday’s headliner will create a strong finish to the Taste, as they continue to draw large crowds year after year.
Staff would like to continue the momentum and have American English return in 2018. Staff recommends hiring the group to perform as the Sunday headline act for the 2018 Taste of Orland Park on Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The total cost of the performance will be $5,500 with a $2,750 deposit and a balance of $2,750 to be paid to American English.
On October 16, 2017, this item was reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Account 010-9400-490220 has been budgeted for Taste of Orland Park entertainment.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the contract for the group, American English, in the amount of $5,500.00 to provide entertainment at the Taste of Orland Park on Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.;
And
Approve a deposit payment in the amount of $2,750.00 to be paid to American English upon approval of contract and the balance to be paid at the Taste of Orland Park 2018 to the band, American English.