Immerse yourself in the golden era of the late 60s and early 70s with COMMOTION, the world’s premier Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band.
Brace yourself for an exhilarating encounter with the iconic hits and timeless sound of CCR.
With Commotion, you’ll embark on a memorable musical adventure, leaving you astounded and longing for more!
Commotion distinguishes itself through meticulous attention to detail and dedication to replicating the renowned CCR sound authentically. The band’s every note, from Steve McLain’s soul-stirring vocals to Jimmy Ryan’s captivating guitar solos, is brought to life with remarkable accuracy. As a platinum-certified artist and a Lifetime Achievement Award inductee in the Hall of Fame, Jimmy Ryan has a rich history of collaborating with music legends, including Carly Simon, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Rod Stewart, and Jim Croce, among others.
John Fogerty was the voice of a generation. Steve McLain’s vocal prowess rivals the one and only John Fogerty through his husky timbre, emotive delivery, and uncanny ability to recreate Fogerty’s raw energy. You’ll be transported back to the era where CCR ruled the airwaves. No stranger to live performance, Steve has spent over twenty years wowing fans with his emotionally charged vocals, and an unparalleled mastery of reading audiences and delivering exactly what brings them to their feet.
Get ready to experience the magic of Creedence Clearwater Revival like never
before with COMMOTION!
Individual tickets are available online at lockonearts.seatyourself.biz beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2026. Just $30 for adults or $10 for students. Processing fees will be applied to each ticket. Click on the Ticket link above or scan the QR code below
Prefer not to buy online? Call 567-356-2048 to reserve your seats.
Band Members
Steve McLain | Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Steve McLain began performing at age five with Irish folk band The Old Triangle and went on to earn top honors for vocal performance throughout school. After releasing his solo album Townin in 2000, he formed Jefferson County Green Band, recording four albums and sharing stages with major national acts. Steve now brings lead vocals, guitar, and decades of experience to Commotion’s sound.
Jimmy Ryan | Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jimmy Ryan is a 2023 Iowa Rock & Roll Music Association Hall of Fame inductee and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. He is an experienced musician who has recorded and/or toured with man major artists, including Paul McCartney, Elton John, & Kiki Dee, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, Rod Stewart, Judy Collins, and James Taylor. He is also a film and TV composter.
George Foster | Bass, Backing Vocals
George Foster is a multi-instrumentalist who discovered his true musical voice on the bass at sixteen after starting on the piano, drums, and guitar. He has performed and recorded across many styles and shared musical circles, including with future Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle. An award-winning designer of almost two thousand book covers, he also creates Commotion’s logo and graphics while providing bass and backing vocals for the band
Mark-David Ellis | Drums, Backing Vocals
Mark-David Ellis is a Kansas City-born multi-instrumentalist (drums, bass, trumpet, keyboards, and vocals) who has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe. He has recorded with artists and groups signed to Atlanta Artist Records and EMI Electrola Records, and in 2023 joined Commotion on drums, bringing decades of versatility and stage experience to every performance.
Individual tickets are available online at lockonearts.seatyourself.biz beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2026. Just $30 for adults or $10 for students. Processing fees will be applied to each ticket. Click on the Ticket link above or scan the QR code below
Prefer not to buy online? Call 567-356-2048 to reserve your seats.
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