Respect! A Tribute to the Queen of Soul is a tribute group that features a 10 piece orchestra fronted by the incomparable Rockford native, Da’Quela “Cookie” Payne. Respect! pays homage to the music of the late great, Aretha Franklin. The show features such Aretha classics as Think, Chain of Fools, Never Loved a Man, Dr. Feelgood, and many more! Don’t miss your chance to see this Vegas style tribute act perform! You’ll swear that the Queen left behind a little bit of herself in Cookie so that she can carry on the torch!
Klehm’s Woodsong Concerts are lawn-style events held in our beautiful Fountain Garden, meaning there are no reserved seats and attendees should plan to bring their own blankets, chairs or other seating. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drink to enjoy in a responsible manner prior to and during the concert.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE ONLINE-ONLY
In order to offer the best experience to our guests, no tickets will be sold at the gate. All sales will be online only in 2026.
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gates open at 4:00PM
Klehm Members: $12
Special discount codes are emailed to Klehm members in monthly exclusive eNewsletters
Public Admission: $17.85
View our ticket policy here.
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61102
1 (815) 965-8146
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