Take Me Back

A powerhouse rock band delivering the brassy, soulful sound of classic horn-driven rock.

From Chicago to Blood, Sweat & Tears, Three Dog Night to Joe Cocker, we bring the big horns, big hooks, and big energy of the ’70s and ’80s to the stage.

03/29/2026

A big shout-out to all the folks who helped us rock it out at Sound Stage Tavern last night, including Dominic and his hard-working staff. (photo courtesy of Hace).

03/22/2026

It has just come to our attention that a number of people missed out on our last two shows. To correct this oversight, we are pleased to inform you of our next show at Sound Stage Tavern next Saturday, March 28. That is all and happy motoring.

03/21/2026

Wow! What a great crowd at Wagner's of Westlake last night! Thanks to Wagner's staff and all the folks who came out (esp. the "rhythm section" ‐ IYKYK). Here's a taste of "Free" by Chicago.

03/17/2026

- It's St. Patty's Day
- Chicago dies its river green today
- Take Me Back features the music of Chicago.
Coincidence? I think not.

03/14/2026

What a great night at Collision Bend Brewing Company last night! Thanks to all who braved the 70mph winds and to Michael and his butt-busting staff for their hard work and dedication! You guys rock!

01/04/2026

Welcome to 2026. It’s a whole new year--we’ve turned the page, started fresh, looking to the future, but we still haven’t added Freebird to our play list.

Thanksgiving is generally the day in this country when we give thanks for our many blessings, and Christmas is a time of joy, and the New Year is a rebirth...with a promise to do better. In music it’s all the above all the time. Music is transformative and healing and energizing. It is also reflective, sentimental and nostalgic. It looks ahead and back, in the present, all at the same time.

2025 had its challenges for many of us, and it had its celebrations, personally and collectively. Music was the one constant. It gave solace and hope, sadness and cheer. We were so very fortunate, those of us of a particular age demographic--the one that rhymes with bloomer and groomer and zoomer--to have witnessed and enjoyed first hand one of the greatest music eras of all time. Take Me Back pays tribute to a part of that time with horn rock classics, stirring memories, keeping the spirit alive, and perhaps passing some of it on to generations that follow.

We are looking to add some new tunes in 2026 and bring back some old favorites, while staying true to our prom date. We are still filling our calendar, but we have return engagements scheduled for Collision Bend, Wagners, Sarah’s Vineyard, Soundstage and Bedford Ribfest, among others. Keep an eye out here and on our webpage (https://www.takemeback.band/) for times and locations and updates.

We hope you come out and celebrate with us this year.

10/16/2025

Just posted an event for this Saturday at Sound Stage Tavern. Our hosts and fans were great the last two times we were there, so let's double down on that and really raise the roof. See ya there!

://www.soundstagetavern.com/.

08/17/2025

Thanks to Samosky's Homestyle Pizzeria for hosting us at the Valley City Street Fair! Hot night, hot pizza, and a hotter crowd!

07/27/2025

Thanks City of Chardon, Ohio - Municipal Government and the amazing audience for a great night on the square!

07/22/2025

Thanks again to Bedford Rotary Rib Festival for having us participate in their great event! Fantastic organization, community, and audience!

07/21/2025

Thanks again to the City of Highland Heights, Ohio for having us participate in their Community Days celebration. Great organization, community, and audience!

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Cleveland, OH

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http://www.takemeback.band/

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