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Welcome to the Story of A Song Tour page—your connection to a one-night, intimate 90s unplugged experience. Four iconic frontmen come together to share tales behind their biggest hits and perform intimate, unplugged versions of fan favorites. The lineup features Chris Barron of Spin Doctors, Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe, John Hampson of Nine Days, and JR Richards of Dishwalla. This is not a reunion show in the traditional sense, but a storytelling-led evening where the stories behind songs like Two Princes, The Freshmen, Absolutely, and Counting Blue Cars meet fresh, stripped-down arrangements.

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Documented collaborators

Here at Gold Coast Tickets, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable access to tickets for this memorable night at Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, IL. We’ll help you secure your seats for a show that blends history, melody, and the raw power of an intimate acoustic setting.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Story of A Song Tour

Performer lineup for Story of A Song Tour: Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), Brian Vander Ark (The Verve Pipe), John Hampson (Nine Days), and JR Richards (Dishwalla).
2025 date: December 13, 2025, 8:00 PM, at Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, IL.
Show described as 'A 90s Unplugged Experience' with frontmen trading stories behind hit songs and performing unplugged versions.
Spin Doctors released a new album, Face Full of Cake, in 2025 as part of ongoing activity by at least one performer on the bill.
Top singles across the four acts include: Spin Doctors' Two Princes (#7 US Hot 100), Little Miss Can't Be Wrong (#17 US Hot 100); The Verve Pipe's The Freshmen (#5 US Hot 100); Nine Days' Absolutely (Story of a Girl) (#6 US Hot 100); Dishwalla's Counting Blue Cars (#15 US Hot 100).

The records

Story of A Song Tour Discography

Spin Doctors - Face Full of Cake
2025 · Capitol Records
Spin Doctors - If the River Was Whiskey
2013 · Ruf Records
Spin Doctors - Nice Talking to Me
2005 · Ruff Nation
Spin Doctors - Here Comes the Bride
1999 · Uptown/Universal
Spin Doctors - You've Got to Believe in Something
1996 · Epic
Spin Doctors - Turn It Upside Down
1994 · Epic
Spin Doctors - Pocket Full of Kryptonite
1991 · Epic
The Verve Pipe - Reconciled
2025 · Unknown/independent
The Verve Pipe - Threads
2021 · Unknown
The Verve Pipe - Parachute
2017 · Unknown
The Verve Pipe - Overboard
2014 · Unknown
The Verve Pipe - Underneath
2001 · Unknown
The Verve Pipe - The Verve Pipe
1999 · RCA
The Verve Pipe - Villains
1996 · RCA
The Verve Pipe - Pop Smear
1993 · LMNO Pop! / RCA (re-release)

The hits

Top Story of A Song Tour Songs

Spin Doctors - Two Princes
1993 · US Hot 100: 7
Spin Doctors - Little Miss Can't Be Wrong
1992 · US Hot 100: 17
Spin Doctors - You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast
1996 · US Hot 100: 42
The Verve Pipe - The Freshmen
1996 · US Hot 100: 5
The Verve Pipe - Photograph
1996 · US Hot 100: 53
Nine Days - Absolutely (Story of a Girl)
2000 · US Hot 100: 6
Dishwalla - Counting Blue Cars
1996 · US Hot 100: 15

About the performers

Event details

Date: Date to be announced
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, IL
Category: Live Music / 90s Rock
Format: Unplugged, with frontmen trading stories behind hit songs and performing intimate, acoustic versions

Venue: Des Plaines Theatre

Des Plaines Theatre is a historic venue in Des Plaines, Illinois, offering a classic city performance space with modern acoustics and sightlines designed for an intimate live experience. Fans appreciate the warm room, clear stage, and nearby dining options before and after the show. Check the venue’s official site for directions and parking tips: Des Plaines Theatre.

Why this show matters

This event is a celebration of 90s era songwriting and storytelling. The four frontmen bring decades of radio-ready hits and a shared history of touring and studio work, delivering a night that blends anecdotes with unplugged performances. If you’re longing for the era’s melodies performed in a stripped-down setting, this is the show to secure your seats for.

Ticket information

Current price: the best available price per ticket
Seat availability: great seats in the section you want
Refund and exchange policies: straightforward, customer-friendly options

Discography highlights to know before you go

— Two Princes, Little Miss Can't Be Wrong, and other 90s staples continue to resonate in live settings. Spin Doctors released Face Full of Cake in 2025, showcasing ongoing activity from the band and its members.
The Verve Pipe — The Freshmen remains a defining track, with a catalog that blends emotive storytelling and accessible rock.
Nine Days — Absolutely (Story of a Girl) became a defining hit of the era, along with a body of alternative rock material.
Dishwalla — Counting Blue Cars remains their signature track, featuring memorable melodies and thoughtful lyrics.

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Date to be announced for additional details or potential nearby showings. This page will reflect updates as they’re confirmed. For direct assistance with tickets, you can rely on us at Gold Coast Tickets—we’ll help you secure your seats for Story of A Song Tour.

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