Ravinia 2026 Issue 2

JIMMYBUFFETT’S CORAL REEFERBAND For over ve decades, Jimmy Bu ett and e Coral Reefer Band created the soundtrack to endless summers, salty breezes, and carefree good times. What began in evolved into one of the most beloved live acts in American music history. ough the legendary Jimmy Bu ett passed away in , he le a clear mes- sage to “keep the party going.” And that’s ex- actly what e Coral Reefer Band continues to do—with their heart and soul. Comprising world-class musicians and longtime friends, e Coral Reefer Band is led by -time CMA Musician of the Year and Grammy nominee Mac McAnally, a key contributor to Bu ett’s legacy both onstage and in the studio. Many of the current members have played together for over years, touring the world across + legs and contributing to more than albums. From co-writing Bu ett favorites to McAnally and Michael Utley producing much of his iconic catalog, this band doesn’t just play the music— they helped create it. e Coral Reefer Band is making its Ravinia debut. THE DOCKSIDERS Imagine that its and you’re cruising the Atlantic shores of the Hamptons with your friends. Bikinis are uorescent, polo collars are popped, and boat shoes are rocked sockless. In the background, your booming sound sys- tem is playing the so -rock sounds of Michael McDonald, Olivia Newton-John, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Christopher Cross, and Air Supply. e Docksiders are made up of veteran musi- cians originally from Milwaukee, WI, and now based in Las Vegas—led by three-time Grammy nominee Kevin Sucher. eir unique tribute act of your favorite so -rock songs of the ’ s and ’ s—now de ned as Yacht Rock—have been entertaining hundreds of thousands of people for years, and audiences are only getting big- ger! e Docksiders—hit song a er hit song, costume changes, and visual production—are only topped by their world-class performance. e Docksiders are making their Ravinia debut. CAROUSEL STAGE 5:00 PMWEDNESDAY, JULY 29 2026 ROOTED IN RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET AT THE FESTIVAL THE KODYNORRIS SHOW † with special guests DUKE TUMATOE † and RAILHEART † Railheart – – Duke Tumatoe – – e Kody Norris Show † Ravinia debut THE KODYNORRIS SHOW Recently named Entertainers of the Year by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Mu- sic of America (SPBGMA), e Kody Norris Show may seem to conjure memories of times gone by with their rhinestone lapels and fringed collars, but their gaze is forever forward. e talented group—comprising frontman Kody Norris, Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris, Charlie Lowman, and the newest member, teenager ‘Jim’ Hensley— nds itself lling a growing legion of fans’ cravings for both the comfort of their retro style and the dynamic instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics that ll their latest albums, Rhinestone Revival and Highfalutin Hill- billy . e foundations of the electrifying four- piece band are found within the roots of Norris himself, a once-inquisitive youngster from Mountain City, TN, who would spend hours sitting in his uncle’s El Camino listening to e Stanley Brothers Greatest Hits , wondering if he would ever be able to match the sweet harmonies. He also recognized those very harmonies lling the ra ers of the Free Will Baptist Church—materialized by the banjo, guitar, and more of a bluegrass quartet—inspiring him to pick up the mandolin at age and start down a path toward collaborations with the likes of Ralph Stanley and Joe Isaacs. It was a similar love a air of music for Nalley-Norris, who started playing classical violin in th grade but by the following year sought to di erentiate herself from her grade-school orchestra counterparts by taking up ddling. She began playing the festival circuit alongside the likes of Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers, and she soon became one of the most dynamic artists on those stages, where she would eventually meet future husband Kody. eir easygoing nature was illuminated on ’s When I Get the Money Made , which was named Bluegrass Album of the Year by the National Traditional Country Music Associa- tion. e Kody Norris Show followed it up with ’s All Suited Up , which debuted at number seven on Billboard ’s charts, and ’s Rhinestone Revival saw the group sprinkling their trademark shine across several genres, leading to an exhibition at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and their Grand Ole Opry debut. Tonight e Kody Norris Show is making its Ravinia debut. RAVINIA.ORG • RAVINIAMAGAZINE 87