Local Cover Band ChiTown Popes to Perform during Festivities for White Sox 'Pope Hat' Night at Rate Field on August 11
ChiTown Popes rock the stage
We are thrilled to rock Rate Field for such a unique theme night. The energy in Chicago is going to be biblical, and we're ready to get thousands of fans singing along before the first pitch.”
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ChiTown Popes, Northern Illinois' high-energy rock and pop party band, will set the stage for one of baseball's most anticipated theme nights of the year. The band is scheduled to perform at Gate 4 prior to the Chicago White Sox game vs. Cincinnati at Rate Field on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The special event double-features as the wildly popular White Sox Pope Hat Giveaway Day, where every fan entering the ballpark will receive a custom team-branded papal miter.— Woody Lewis, Guitarist
The ChiTown Popes are renowned for their crowd-pleasing catalog of classic rock anthems, 90s bangers, and top hits spanning from the 1980s to today's current charts. Fans arriving early can expect a ballpark party fueled by powerhouse vocals, ripping guitar solos, and a non-stop delivery of radio favorites.
"We are incredibly thrilled to rock Rate Field for such a historic, unique theme night," said Woody Lewis, guitarist for the ChiTown Popes. "The energy in Chicago is going to be biblical, and we're ready to get thousands of fans singing along before the first pitch."
The ballpark gate giveaway honors Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and outspoken White Sox fan whose photos in a team cap have continued to make national and international headlines. Due to overwhelming public demand, the promotion was expanded from a limited ticket pack to a gate giveaway available to all fans.
Event Details:
• What: Pregame Concert by the ChiTown Popes
• When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 starting at 4:30 PM
• Where: Rate Field’s Gate 4 (corner of 35th and Shields), 333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
• Game Time: First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. CT
• Admission: Tickets are required for entry to the game and are available via the White Sox Promotions Page.
For booking information, band photos/videos, or media inquiries regarding the pre-game performance, please use the contact details below.
About ChiTown Popes:
Monica Phillips – Lead vocals, Harmonica, Drums, Guitar, etc..
Brian Dullum – Lead guitar and vocals
Jake Brown – Bass and vocals
Nathan Hoover – Drums and vocals
Woody Lewis – Rhythm guitar and vocals
Formed by seasoned veterans from the Midwest music scene, the ChiTown Popes are a premiere party band delivering elite musicianship and unmatched stage energy across Illinois and Wisconsin. Fronted by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Monica Phillip, the band specializes in making audiences dance, sing, and celebrate.
"Woody" Lewis
ChiTown Popes
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