The 80s. Live. Loud. On Tap.
80z On Tap delivers the biggest hits of the decade to bars, festivals, corporate events, and private parties across the Chicago area. Synths, power chords, and the songs everyone knows every word to.
Every Hit. Every Genre. All 80s.
From Bon Jovi to Blondie, Depeche Mode to Def Leppard. We cover the full spectrum of 80s music, not just the obvious stuff.
Bar and Club Shows
Packed rooms, sing-alongs, and air guitar from the crowd. We play the venue circuit regularly and know how to fill a bar on any night of the week.
Festivals and Outdoor Events
Big stages, summer nights, and crowds that came to party. 80s music was made for outdoor events. We bring the energy to match the setting.
Private and Corporate Events
Weddings, milestone birthdays, company parties, and fundraisers. The 80s are everyone's guilty pleasure, which makes us the safest bet for any crowd.
Learn MoreWhat People Say
We hired 80z On Tap for our 40th birthday party and it was the best decision we made. They played everything from Journey to The Cure and had the entire room singing along. Multiple guests asked for their contact info.
Birthday Party, Schaumburg
These guys know how to work a bar crowd. We have them in every few months and they consistently draw more people than any other act we book. The 80s never get old when these guys play them.
Bar Owner, Arlington Heights
Our company summer party went from "mandatory fun" to an actual party the minute they started playing. Even the people who said they were leaving early stayed for the whole set. Rebooked on the spot.
Event Planner, Chicago
Common Questions
Strictly 80s. Rock, pop, new wave, synth-pop, hair metal, and dance hits. Think Bon Jovi, Duran Duran, The Police, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Van Halen, A-ha, and dozens more. We have a deep catalog.
Standard bar and club shows run three sets. For private events, we typically do two to three hours of live music. We will customize the timeline to fit your event.
We are based in the Chicago suburbs and play throughout Chicagoland, northern Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. For the right event, we will travel further.
Yes. We bring a full PA, monitors, and stage lighting for most venues. For large outdoor events, we can work with the venue's sound crew. We will go over the tech details when you book.
If it is from the 80s and it is in our catalog, we will play it. Send us your must-play list when you book and we will build the set around it.