Always Olivia Tribute is a Chicago-based band consisting of some of the city's best and busiest musicians and vocals.This one-of-a-kind tribute features 5 costume changes, 4 decades of music; honoring 1 of the most celebrated and beloved pop icons of all time; the late - Olivia Newton-John. In a career spanning more than five decades, Olivia has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
Capturing the essence of Olivia in both "true-to-form" arrangements and vocal technique, Always Olivia Tribute is one of the most in-demand bands of this genre. A portion of all ticket sales benefit the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in effort to carry forth Oliva's legacy and belief that we can indeed, "see an end to cancer in our lifetime."
In July of 1977, Annie’s parents brought home a special gift for their artistic/musical child; a hand-picked vinyl album just for her. It was Olivia Newton-John’s chart-topping, “Have You Never Been Mellow.” This was a marked moment in Annie’s life. At the age of 7, this album sparked Annie’s passion not only for singing, performance, and her own musical endeavors, but it was the start of a life-long admiration and esteem for her childhood idol, four-time Grammy Award winner and pop-icon, Olivia Newton-John.
Born in the Chicago suburbs of Arlington Heights, Annie is the youngest of six children from a large Italian and Irish family. As long as she can remember, Annie always found herself “producing shows” to perform for grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins or anyone who would give her an audience! Olivia’s songs were always the predominant favorite to perform to. Other early influences included: Gladys Knight, The Carpenters, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, and Abba. Singing would always be a way of life for Annie.
As a first-year student in high-school, Annie earned the lead roles in the musicals and continued performing in college. As a student at Illinois State University, she earned a degree in Business Administration and minored in Fine Arts. Annie later went on to receive an M.B.A in Business/Marketing, graduated Suma Cum Laude and decided to direct her education toward cause-related efforts working in marketing and fundraising capacities for highly respected health institutions and non-profit organizations.
But Annie never stopped singing. For more than 20 years, Annie served as a lead vocalist for Willow Creek Community Church where she was invited to sing before tens of thousands of church and lay leaders domestically and around the world. Annie traveled to Sydney, Australia to sing alongside gospel singer/songwriter, Darlene Zchech and partnered with other musicians across Germany, New Zealand, Russia and even a national sales conference to perform for Chick-Fil-A founder and CEO, Truett Cathy.
Annie has been a professional singer/songwriter in the Chicagoland area for 20+ years singing at both corporate and private events, a “Round 2” candidate on The Voice, and written and recorded songs with Chicago native and 80’s icon, Richard Marx as well as several Nashville artists including Gospel artist and Dove Award Winner, Nicole C. Mullen.
Annie’s love for Olivia Newton-John’s music has never waned. She credits Olivia’s voice and musical influence for her own successful music career. Returning to the music of Olivia Newton-John is one of Annie’s greatest honors. “Olivia’s authentic humility, obvious musical gifts and sincere love for people has forever endeared her to my heart and the hearts of millions spanning multiple generations. She is one of this life’s true sweethearts!” Always Olivia is intended to appropriately honor and celebrate the life and music of Olivia Newton-John - an exceptional human being. Always Olivia delivers an exceptional musical experience to honor this incredible woman.
The Belfry Theatre
Delavan, WI
December 10 & 11, 2022
Website: https://www.belfrymusictheatre.com/
The Des Plaines Theatre
Des Plaines, IL
Friday, February 10, 2023 | 7 PM
Website: https://oshows.com/
The Arcada Theatre
St. Charles, IL
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 8:30 PM
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Private Event
Racine, WI
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Special Guest of Skip Griparis (Performing Olivia Newton-John Songs)
The Moonlight Theatre
St. Charles, IL
Friday, March 10, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Special Guest of Skip Griparis (Performing Olivia Newton-John Songs)
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The Metropolis Performing Arts Center
Arlington Heights, IL
Sunday, June 25 | 3 PM
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Website: https://www.metropolisarts.com/
Cain Park Alma Theater
Cleveland Heights, OH
Saturday, August 26 | 8 PM
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Website: https://www.cainpark.com/
The Grand Theater
Frankfort, KY
Friday, September 22, 2023
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Website: https://www.thegrandky.com/
Miller Center for the Arts
Reading, PA
Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Website: https://millercenter.racc.edu/
Nelson Hall Performing Arts Center
Cheshire, CT
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 2 PM & 7 PM
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Website: https://nelsonhallelimpark.org/
Matlz Jupiter Theatre
Jupiter, FL
Friday, February 2, 2024 | 7:30 PM
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Artis-Naples Theatre
Naples, FL
Saturday, February 3, 2024 | 5 PM & 7:30 PM
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South Florida State College Arts Center
Avon Park, FL
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Website: https://www.sfscarts.org/
Jabez Sandford Hardin Auditorium
Evans, GA
Friday, February 23 & Saturday, February 24, 2024 | 7:30 PM
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Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Sunday, March 10, 2024 | 2 PM
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Website: https://www.wrps.org/community/pachome.cfm
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota, FL
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 7:30 PM
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Website: https://www.vanwezel.org/
Smokey Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Franklin, NC
Friday, April 26, 2024
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Website: https://smokymountainarts.com/
Newton Performing Arts Center
Newton, NC
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 6:30 PM
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Website: https://ncauditorium.com/events
Rau Center for the Arts
Crystal Lake, IL
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 6:30 PM
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Website: https://www.rauecenter.org/