Music

Wednesday, July 23

NIU Jazz Jam – The House, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8-11 p.m. $1. Weekly. Interested in playing? Matthew: 815/748-2880.

The Tom Miller Trio – The Butterfly Supper Club, Beloit, Wis. 7-11:30 p.m. Every Wed. Free. Info: 608/362-8577.

Guitar/Electric Bass/Voice Lessons – Calvary Lutheran Church. Free. Call for times/Info: 964-5519.

Bob Alexander – The Grove, Poplar Grove. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 765-1002.

Coyote Ugly – Kryptonite. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 965-0931.

Open Jam w/Brothers K – Town Hall Pub, 3340 N. Halsted St., Chicago. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 962-8201.

Sing Along w/Mr. Steve – Sinnissippi Music Shell. 1:30 p.m. Free. Info: 987-8800.

Mike Owens – Croc’s Pub, Roscoe. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 623-1480.

Guest DJs/Open Turntables – Mary’s Place. 10 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 962-7944.

DJ Barry – Hard Hat Grill & Bar. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 654-9100.

Open Mic – Overflowing Cup, Beloit, Wis. 8 p.m. Call for cover/Info: 608/365-0365.

Karaoke – Rusty Nail. 8:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 397-2510.

Karaoke – Rue Marche. 9 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 963-7851.

Karaoke – Panheads, 108 N. 4th St., Oregon. 9 p.m.-midnight. Free. Every Wed. Info: 732-3607.

Karaoke – Sports Page. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 399-3185.

We’re All In This Together (Karaoke) – Peaches Sports Bar & Grill, 1805 S. West Ave., Freeport. 9 p.m.-close. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815/232-4592.

Karaoke – The Oh! Zone 10 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 964-0344.

Thursday, July 24

Open Stage – Mary’s Place. 9:30 p.m.-close. Free. Info: 962-7944.

The Major (Henry Hamberlin) – The Coliseum Bar, 222 E. Olin Ave., Madison, Wis. 8 p.m.–midnight. Free. Info: 608/251-2434.

Open Mic – Curly’s, Machesney Park. Call for times/prices/Info: 633-1006.

Music In The Park: Mike Williamson Production – Sinnissippi Park. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 987-8800.

K-Word/Born w/Tail/Cusack – Kryptonite. 10 p.m. $5. Info: 965-0931.

Jill Jensen/Jack Grassel – Caroline’s Jazz Club, Milwaukee, Wis. 5-8 p.m. Free. Info: 414/221-9444.

Combustible – Otto’s, DeKalb. Call for times/prices/Info: 815/758-2715.

Pistol Pete – Big Cities. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 965-6026.

Karaoke w/Hallie – Hard Hat Grill & Bar. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 654-9100.

Karaoke – Two Wheel Inn. Call for times/prices/Info: 963-1661.

Good Times/Al Butler/Karaoke/DJ – Panheads, 108 N. 4th St., Oregon. Every Thurs. Call for times/prices/Info: 815/732-3607.

Karaoke – 11th Frame Lodge, Dodge Lanes, Belvidere. 9:30 p.m. Free. Every Thurs. Info: 547-5363.

Sweet Sound Karaoke – Croc’s Pub. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free. Info: 623-1480.

Karaoke Kats & Dancing – The Rail, Genoa. 8 p.m.-midnight. Free. Info: 962-8626.

Karaoke Nite – Caddi Shack, Rochelle. Every Thurs. Info: 815/562-4748.

Friday, July 25

The Tom Miller Trio – The Butterfly Supper Club, Beloit, Wis. 7-11:30 p.m. Every Fri. Info: 608/362-8577.

Maxine Holler – Gun Club, Beloit, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Every Fri. Info: 608/362-9900.

Bob Alexander – The Grove, Poplar Grove. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 765-1002.

Trish Ramsten – Parisi’s Restaurant, 6164 E. Riverside. 6-9 p.m. Free. Every Fri. 633-4899.

DJ Justin – The Office. 9 p.m. $1/$2 after 11 p.m. Every Fri. Info: 965-0344.

DJ Lil’ Rae Rae – The Oh! Zone. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. Every Fri. Info: 964-9663.

Steve Shannon’s Retro Dance Music – Sports Page. 9 p.m. Free. Every Fri. Info: 399-3185.

The Gotham City Band – The Western Tap, 2942 11th St. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free. Every Fri. Info: 234-5678.

Men of Our Times – Hard Hat Grill & Bar. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 654-9100.

Joey – Cannova’s. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 633-4802.

Ra/Double Drive/Presence – Elixure, 3780 E. State St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $10. Info: 227-0000.

Cammi’s NRG – Grazie/Clock Tower. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 387-9000.

Bottle of Justus/Dress Rehearsal – Kryptonite. 10 p.m. $5. Info: 965-0931.

Jodi Beach Trio – Cliffbreakers, Martini Lounge. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Info: 282-3033.

Johnny Rocket & The High Rollers – Otto’s Niteclub. Call for times/prices/Info: 815/758-2715.

Open Mic/Prayer – The Overflowing Cup, Beloit, Wis. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 608/365-0363.

Ric Bianchi – The Red Ox, 129 E. Oak Knoll, Hampshire. 6-10 p.m. Free. Info: 847/683-2300.

FUSION – Croc’s Pub, Roscoe. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free. Info: 623-1480.

Tyrannosaurus Sex –Big Cities. 9:30 p.m. $2. Info: 965-6026.

Harlan Jefferson – Paragon, 205 W. State St. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 963-1660.

Patchouli – The House, DeKalb. 10 p.m. Call for cover/Info: 815/748-2880.

Chris Winter Trio – Café Patou. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 227-4100.

Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames – Pete Miller’s Club, Wheeling. 9 p.m.-close. Free. Info: N/A.

Jillion & Rick Karaoke –The Works, Beloit, Wis. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 389-1535.

Hawk Eye Karaoke –T-Minnihan’s. 8 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 544-9238.

Karaoke – West-Mor Lanes, 2407 N. Central Ave. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. Info: 963-7210.

Ma & Pa Kittle Karaoke – Call for location. 6-11 p.m. Free. Info: 873-8236.

Karaoke w/Terry – The Stables, 438 U.S. 20, Cherry Valley. 9 p.m. Free. Every Fri. Info: 815/332-4811.

Karaoke – 11th Frame Lodge, Dodge Lanes, Belvidere. 9:30 p.m. Free. Every Fri. Info: 547-5363.

Karaoke – Rue Marche. 9 p.m. Free. Every Fri. Info: 963-7851.

Karaoke – Filling Station. 9 p.m. Free. Every Fri. Info: 874-5766.

Saturday, July 26

DJ Billy K – The Office. 9 p.m. Every Sat. Info: 965-0344.

Maxine, Val Eddy, Tom Marken – Gun Club, Beloit, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Every Sat. Info: 608/362-9900.

The Tom Miller Trio – The Butterfly Supper Club, Beloit, Wis. 7-11:30 p.m. Every Sat. Info: 608/362-8577.

DJ Lil’ Rae Rae – OH! Zone. 9 p.m. Free. Every Sat. Info: 964-9663.

DJ Chad – Sports Page. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 399-3185.

Ric Bianchi – The Red Ox, 129 E. Oak Knoll, Hampshire. 6-10 p.m. Free. Info: 847/683-2300.

The Gotham City Band – The Western Tap, 2942 11th St. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free. Every Sat. Info: 234-5678.

Cammi’s NRG – Grazie/Clock Tower. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 387-9000.

Sarah A. & Boulas – Cannova’s. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 633-4802.

Dan Voll/Combo Loco – Uncorked in The Rock River Valley, Davis Park. 9-11 p.m. Prices/Info: www.danvoll.com.

Dick Smith “Smith” – The House, DeKalb. 10 p.m. Call for cover/Info: 815/748-2880.

Pistol Pete – Croc’s Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd., Roscoe. Free. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 623-1480.

Bruce Hecht – Café Patou. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 227-4100.

420/Left Setter – Kryptonite. 10 p.m. $5. Info: 965-0931.

J.B. Ritchie – Leisure Tyme. Call for times/cover/Info: 962-0957.

Rock on the Rock w/E.S.P./Eric Bath Band/Tour of Duty/Saved by Grace/Will Kruger/Forgiven/In Tune/F.O.G./Michael Corin – Riverside Park, Wis. 10:30 a.m. Call for prices/Info: 608/365-0365.

Goodwill Benefit w/The Spokesmen/7th Street Allstars – Bacchus Wine Bar. 10 p.m. Call for cover/Info: 968-9463.

Morning After – Grant Park Tavern. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 397-9819.

Tingstad & Rumbel – Sinnissippi Music Shell. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 987-8800.

Blues Hawks – Fifth Alarm, Byron. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 815/234-7000.

TBA – Paragon, 205 W. State St. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 963-1660.

Rick Burns/Harlan Jefferson – Cliffbreakers. 7:30 p.m. Free. Every Sat. Info: 282-3033.

Sam Dole/Alternate End – Otto’s Niteclub, DeKalb. Call for times/prices/Info: 815/758-2880.

Ernie & The Po’ Boys – Kicker’s, Foreston. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Call for cover/Info: 815/938-2998.

Kickin’ Brass – Firehouse Pub, Roscoe. 9 .m.-1 a.m. Call for cover/Info: 623-8389.

Bare Bones – Timm Fest, Durand. Call for times/cover/Info: 877-3477.

Brianne Sky – The Grove, Polar Grove. 9 p.m. $3. Info: 815/765-1002.

Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames – Pete Miller’s Club, Wheeling. 9 p.m.-close. Free. Info: N/A.

Karaoke – Sports Page. 9 p.m.-close. Free. Weekly. Info: 399-3185.

Karaoke – Filling Station. 9 p.m. Free. Every Sat. Info: 874-5766.

Karaoke – Curly’s Bar & Grill. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Free. Every Sat. Info: 633-1006.

Karaoke – Rue Marche. 9 p.m. Every Sat. Free.
Info: 963-7851.

Karaoke – 11th Frame Lodge in Dodge Lanes, Belvidere. 9:30 p.m. Free. Every Sat. Info: 547-5363.

Karaoke – West-Mor Lanes, 2407 N. Central Ave. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. Info: 963-7210.

Ma & Pa Kittle Karaoke – Call for location. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 873-8236.

Sunday, July 27

Open Jam Session – West Mor Lanes, 2407 N. Central Ave. 2 p.m.-close. Free. Drums/guitars/amps provided. Every Sun. Info: 963-7210.

Open Mic – Otto’s Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815/748-8561.

Open Mic w/Mike Owens – Hard Hat Grill & Bar. 4-7 p.m. Free. Info: 654-9100.

Summerwood 2003 w/David Phelps – First Free Church. Call for times/prices/Info: 877-7046.

Los Lobos/Cardenas III Generacion – Marinelli Field. Noon-5 p.m. $20/$25. Info: 397-1226.

Tent Crusade – Riverside Park, Beloit, Wis. 1 p.m. Call for times/prices/Info: 608/363-0365.

Jack Grassel/John Price/Jill Jensen – The Uptowner, Milwaukee, Wis. 9 p.m.-midnight. Free. Info: 414/372-3882.

Live DJ – The Flic, Belvidere. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. Info: 544-5653.

Karaoke w/Dancin’ Dan & Nancy Jo – Panheads, 108 N. 4th St., Oregon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815/732-3607.

Monday, July 28

Open Jam w/Brothers K – Friar Tuck’s, 3010 N. Broadway, Chicago. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free. Info: 962-8201.

Open Mic – Otto’s Underground, DeKalb. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815/758-2715.

Michael J. Washington Trio – The House, DeKalb. 10 p.m. Free. Every Mon. Info: 815/748-2880.

Tuesday, July 29

DJ – Panheads, 108 N. 4th St., Oregon. 9 p.m.-midnight. Free. Every Tues. Info: 732-3607.

Singer/Songwriter Night (Unplugged) – Kryptonite. 9 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 965-0931.

Open Stage – Mary’s Place. 9:30 p.m.-close. Free. Info: 962-7944.

Open Mic Night – Neighbors Bar & Grill, 7745 Forest Hills Rd. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 633-6990.

John Honey – The House, DeKalb. 9 p.m. Free. Every Tues. Info: 748-2880.

Harlan Jefferson/Rick Burns – Giovanni’s/Big Al’s. 6:30 p.m. Free. Info: 398-6411.

True Family Unit – Otto’s Underground, DeKalb. Free. Call for times/Info: 815/758-2715.

Music in the Park: Decatur Park Singers – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 987-8800.

Ma & Pa Kittle Karaoke – Call for location. 6-11 p.m. Free. Info: 873-8236.

Picks of the Week

Los Lobos at Marinelli Field, July 27.

Ra at Elixir, July 25.

See above for details.

All concert organizers, club owners and band members please have your schedule in to The Rock River Times the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication. It’s a free listing, and we’d love to help you out.

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