The Official Blues Brothers Revue – September 29, 2013 – Homecoming Weekend

The characters of Jake and Elwood Blues were created by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in 1978, were initially imagined as frontmen for a fictitious American blues and soul band. Since their film debut in 1980, the irreverent characters have resonated with people around the world and the Blues Brothers have catapulted into a cultural phenomenon.

The Official Blues Brothers Revue, featuring Wayne Catania as Jake and
Kieron Lafferty as Elwood, recreates the live concert experience, integrating the humor and songs from the original film and subsequent albums. Produced by Judy Belushi Pisano and Dan Aykroyd, the Revue pays homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, soul music and gospel in the true spirit of the original Blues Brothers. Under the musical direction of Paul Shaffer, Jake, Elwood and the high energy eight-piece Intercontinental Rhythm & Blues Revue Band lay down a big sound, performed with the passion and precision of the original Blues Brothers.

In this video, Jake, Elwood, and the Rhythm & Blues Revue Band get the crowd into it with a sing-a-long of the catchy hook from the 1970 hit single “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam. From the corner of his eye, Elwood discovers their long lost “Blues” family sitting in the audience and puts them right in the spotlight. This is the kind of fun that we have at the Shea Center for Performing Arts. Join us for the next great experience!