A colorful pop-metal outfit with a sizable cult following, Chicago’s Enuff Z’nuff emerged in the late 1980s during the waning days of the glam metal scene. Their label, Atco, pushed hard to market the group as a glam-metal act, much to their detriment. But their sugary melodies and keen power pop smarts hewed more closely to artists like Cheap Trick, Elvis Costello, and Badfinger than the hair metal acts of the day. Released in 1989, the band’s eponymous debut yielded their highest-charting singles, “Fly High Michelle” and “New Thing,” both of which cracked the mainstream Top 40 charts, while 1991’s Strength pushed the group’s hooky hard rock boundaries even further. Despite enduring plenty of personal hardships, hiatuses, and lineup changes, the band spent the ensuing decades touring and recording, releasing dozens of studio albums and staying true to their flashy, power pop sensibilities. They continued to release a steady stream of albums, marked by occasional high points like 1999’s upbeat and muscular Paraphernalia, 2002’s Beatles-influenced Welcome to Blue Island, 2020’s timely Brainwashed Generation, and 2022’s raunchy, tuneful Finer Than Sin.
SEATING CHART
***All reserved seatingis along the balcony ledge and is first come first serve within each section. Padded seat stools are used and there are no backs to them. Sections A and K are alongside the PA system that is hanging from the ceiling and has a semi obstructed view. General admission ticket holders will be standing directly behind this seating, there is no barrier separating reserved seating and general admission***
VENUE RULES
- You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase and / or consume alcohol.
- You must have a valid form of Federal or State ID as proof of age, NO TICKETS.
- Fake ID’s will be confiscated and you will be escorted out with NO REFUNDS.
- 18 and under must adhere to local curfew laws or be accompanied by someone 18+.
- Ear plugs are suggested for all concerts.
- No weapons, backpacks, umbrellas, strollers or outside food / beverage allowed.
- No crowd surfing is allowed.
- No In and Outs, all re-entry’s will need a new ticket purchase
- No smoking inside the building of any kind.
- No Photography or Video
- EVERYONE that enters is required to wear a wristband if designated by security
- No fighting or aggressive behavior will be tolerated
- By entering, you acknowledge the rules above and agree to their terms. The Forge
- has the right to refuse entry to anyone who cannot provide a valid ID, is intoxicated or appears to be under the influence.
- Please be respectful of your surroundings and of others around you at all times.