Lake County Fair 2026 – Red Panda Band

Red Panda Band (RPB) is 4 piece garage rock band, with Eric on lead/rhythm guitar, Michele on Bass, and Bret on drums. Together they back up powerhouse vocalist Joy.
A local band, from northern Illinois, formed in early 2020, right before the pandemic hit.  Eric (guitar) and Michele (bass) are husband and wife. They have been active in local community theater productions, acting on stage, as well as playing in pit bands. They met Joy, when another band they were in, was looking for a lead vocalist. Joy auditioned (for that band) and they were all blown away by her stage presence and powerhouse vocals.