The Sensations have become one of the premier bands in the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin area beginning with their much acclaimed Saturday night performance on the Oasis Stage at the 2007 On The Waterfront festival. Their popularity continues to grow as they continue to play new venues and get new fans.
The Sensations are a blending of three of Rockford’s favorite bands as well as RAMI Award winning and RAMI Hall of Fame bands, Bare Bones, Robin Banks and The Snaggs. The line up features Lead Vocalist – Holland Zander, Guitarist – Rick Pemberton, Bassist – Dana Buck, Drummer – Scott Ford. The Sensations bring the energy and everything you loved about Bare Bones, Robin Banks and the Snaggs and turn it into a new and exciting experience that audiences are raving about.
The Sensations’ performance and sound is outstanding and it infectiously fun! It is hard to take your eyes off Holland as she fronts the band! The band delivers passionate, unique, and solid performances of songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and today. The Sensations have a love of Rock music that is both intense and diverse, delivering a performance that is loaded with passion and energy.
Klehm’s Woodsong Concerts are open 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. Klehm’s gates open at 4:00pm for concert attendees.
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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, July 26th, 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: $16
View our ticket policy here.
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61102
1 (815) 965-8146
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