Tailgate Confessions — Country & Classic Rock Cover Band in the Illinois Valley
Modern Country & Classic Rock | Acoustic Style
About Tailgate Confessions
Formed in 2022, Tailgate Confessions plays modern country and classic rock covers across the Illinois Valley, with a special focus on acoustic-style arrangements. Whether we're setting the mood at an intimate private party or firing up the crowd at large county fairs and festivals, we bring high energy and great music to every stage.
Elizabeth Raiter
Lead Vocals
Rachel Corsale
Percussion & Vocals
Rick Topolski
Bass
Timothy Mattern
Guitar & Vocals
Catch Us Live
2026 Tour Schedule
September
1 Shows- Sep27Riverfront Bar and GrillPeru2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
October
4 Shows- Oct11Jamie's Outpost (Burgoo)Utica11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Oct17Fire on FifthPeru7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Oct24R's All InEarlville7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Oct31Hollywood and Vine Halloween PartyHollowayville8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
November
1 Shows- Nov8Clover ClubMark3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
December
2 Shows- Dec6Vintage VinesSpring Valley2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Dec19The GroveTroy Grove8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Media
Watch us live
Photos from our shows
Book Tailgate Confessions
Available for weddings, private parties, bars, festivals, county fairs and corporate events.
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Where We Play
We're an Illinois Valley band and we play all over north-central Illinois — Ottawa, Peru, La Salle, Oglesby, Streator, Spring Valley, Mendota, Princeton, Utica, Earlville, Marseilles, Granville, Troy Grove, Lamoille, Mark and the towns in between. We regularly travel up to about 75 miles for a show, and we're happy to go farther for the right event — just ask.
Weddings, bars, county fairs, festivals, private parties, fundraisers and corporate events across LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties.