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The Thompson Duo is a husband and wife union founded through music. A career that spans two plus decades professionally and, perform over 150 shows annually. We have performed for crowds ranging from 50 to 15,000 plus.

   
Throughout our career we have shared the stage with professional acts such as 38 Special, Eddie Money, FogHat, Cheap Trick, Enuff Zunff, Ratt, and Bad Company. Filling the house at some of the more notable venues in the Midwest... and Southern United States. The Double Door, Thurston's, The Brat Stop, The Elbo Room, Talbott Tavern and Navy Pier, to name a few. We are comfortable playing in small intimate setting to some of the largest festivals in America. We cover all genres of music spanning 6 plus decades which includes Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock and acoustic standards. All delivered with our unique signature sound and arrangements yet, still identifiable to the originals. The Thompson Duo is for hire for private, corporate and public events located in any state.

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When visitors walk into the Old Talbott Tavern, there’s a feeling about the place. It’s well kept, but the passage of time is evident in a few creaking floorboards. There’s an air about the place that speaks of people who have come and gone, spending time in the pub and retiring to their rooms before an early morning departure. Travelers used to arrive on horseback or in buggies; today they come in automobiles. Tourists and locals mingle and lives intertwine in the “ordinary,” a place to rest and receive nourishment before traveling on to their final destination.

8:00 A.M. : McHenry Shamrock Shuffle - Join the annual 5k run or kid's 400m dash! For more information click above!

9:00 A.M. : River Dyeing by Blarney Island

11:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.: Beer tent, childrens activities and live music at Miller Point!

11:00 A.M. : St. Patrick's Day Parade - Sponsored by Jett's Heating & Air

Noon - 2:30 P.M. : Spig O'Mint All Star Duo (Irish Music)

2:30 P.M. : Irish Dancers

3:00 - 5:00 P.M. : Pirate Radio

5:30 - 8:00 P.M. : Mike Zabrin & Funktastic

8:30 - 11:00 P.M. : Feel Good Party Band

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TLS Benefit Pub Crawl 2019

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9, TLS Veterans will host the inaugural Lucky Rail Run Pub Crawl featuring The Thompson Duo.

Ride the Metra UP Northwest Line from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake or hop on at any of the five stops to benefit TLS Veterans and bring awareness to the services it provides to local veterans and their families.

Tickets can be bought at any of the five bars on the pub crawl. Only cash or a check made out to TLS Veterans will be accepted. The group will stop at Eddie’s Restaurant and Lounge in Arlington Heights, JL’s Pizza and Sports Bar in Palatine, Yankee Doodle Inn in Barrington, Tracks in Cary and Matt’s Tavern in Crystal Lake.

Each $20 ticket includes a Lucky Rail Run souvenir T-shirt and mug, with all proceeds benefiting TLS Veterans.

On the day of the event, all registered participants should check in at 11 a.m. at one of the five bars to receive their wristband, T-shirt, mug and a Metra schedule. To enjoy the traveling music provided by The Thompson Duo, get on board at Eddie’s by 12:30 p.m.

A variety of raffle baskets also benefiting TLS Veterans will be present at each location. Tickets for the pub crawl can be bought the day of; however, participants are encouraged to buy their tickets ahead of time to ensure the T-shirt size they would like. Only those age 21 and older may participate; IDs will be checked.

In operation since 1996, TLS Veterans’ mission is to provide veterans in need and their families the services necessary to experience hope and achieve success.