Ultimate Anthem

Ultimate Anthem is a high-energy celebration of the legendary arena rock anthems that ruled the airwaves, filled stadiums, and defined the sound of the 1970s and ’80s.

This is the music from an era when audiences held their lighters high, pumped their fists in the air, and knew every word to every song. With powerhouse vocals, seasoned musicianship, dynamic performances, and infectious energy, Ultimate Anthem takes audiences straight back to the glory days of arena rock.

Rather than simply revisiting the songs, the band recreates the excitement and sheer scale of the music that made the era unforgettable. Soaring vocals, driving guitars, keyboards, thunderous rhythms, and instantly recognizable anthems come together in a hit-filled concert designed to keep audiences singing from beginning to end.

Behind the show is an accomplished lineup of professional musicians with decades of recording, touring, and live performance experience.

Kenny Brinkley – Guitar, Lead & Backing Vocals

Raised in a musical family in Southwestern Indiana, Kenny Brinkley began playing guitar as a child and was already teaching and performing on local television by middle school. A versatile musician whose experience spans classical, country, and rock & roll, Kenny has shared stages with artists including Johnny Paycheck, Hank Williams Jr., and Head East. His lifelong passion for guitar brings both technical skill and authentic rock energy to Ultimate Anthem.

Simone Simonton – Drums, Lead & Backing Vocals

An award-winning songwriter, recording artist, and accomplished drummer, Simone Simonton holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She is a co-founder of the multi-platinum group Sugarland and later formed her own band, South 70, opening for artists including Zac Brown, Styx, and REO Speedwagon. In 2013, Simone joined country artist Drew Baldridge as bandleader, touring drummer, and songwriter, performing at the Grand Ole Opry and other renowned venues throughout the United States and abroad.

Bob Robinson – Keyboards & Backing Vocals

Born into a musical family in Ohio, Bob Robinson developed his talents in piano, drums, vocals, music theory, and improvisation from an early age. After studying music at Ohio Northern University, he toured with several acts, including Spiral Starecase, The Smash, and Louie Fontaine. Bob later spent more than three decades working in music education and has released multiple albums of original instrumental music while contributing to numerous film and recording projects.

Together, these seasoned performers bring exceptional musicianship and a lifetime of experience to a show built around one simple idea: bring back the enormous sound, unforgettable songs, and exhilarating atmosphere of arena rock at its peak.

From theaters and festivals to casinos, concert venues, cruise ships, and corporate events, Ultimate Anthem delivers a full-throttle journey back to the days when rock was big, loud, melodic — and meant to be experienced together.