Music Calendar: Week of May 11-17, 2011

Wednesday, May 11

Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944.

Open Stage w/Jim Grass – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 815-633-2552.

Wooden Box Theater starring in “Ladies Nite” w/Shooting over STARboard, Emily Mayberry, DJ Yuri, “Alex, Ryan and Kyle,” BNTY HUNTR, Kelsey Fagan, Jackie Babcock, Bones Justice, Strategy, Andy Spitson, RayCool, Jade Cook, Fillbusta – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

Marbin – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. $5. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

Karaoke with Mike – Rusty Nail, 1804 Eighth Ave. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Every Wed. Free. Info: 815-397-2510.

Thursday, May 12

Open Stage – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Every Thurs. Info: 815-962-7944.

The Monday Morning Dixie Band – FIBS, 105 W. Main St., Rockton. 6-9 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-624-6018.

Kelly Steward and Wine Tasting – Cliffbreakers, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 6 p.m. Info: 815-282-3033.

The Danny Boyz – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

NIU SSDP End of the Year Bash w/Good Luck, Soldier!, Steve Somogyi & Friends, The Atlas Stone, Ethereal Groove Inc. and Hemstreet – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Taproot w/Beyond Threshold, 99 Proof Devils, Modifire, Nihilist Nation – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 6:30 p.m. $15 advance/$18 door. Info: 815-968-9061.

Karaoke Contest – Shooter’s Bar & Grill, 4007 E. State St. Every Thurs. Info: 815-399-0683.

Open Mic – Cronie’s Grill, 9032 N. Second St., Machesney Park. Every Thurs.

Karaoke w/Mike – Scoobie’s Redneck Bar & Grill, 2942 11th St. Every Thurs. Info: 815-742-9511.

Karaoke Theme Night – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 10 p.m. Free. Info: 815-965-0931.

Friday, May 13

Ken “LBH” Huntington, Naked and Shameless & Michael Whyte and Friends – CJ’s Lounge, 300 E. State St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-964-7457

Sixth Annual Felix’s Cabaret [“Felix Sings the Blues”] – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 6:30 p.m., cocktails/dinner; entertainment, 7-10 p.m. Presented by Mendelssohn Perfoming Arts Center. $75/person, reservation only. Info: 815-964-9713 or mendelssohnpac.org.

Dean Moriarty Jazz Band – Mary’s Market at Edgebrook, 1659 N. Alpine Road. 6-9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-394-0765.

Unity the Band – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 9 p.m. Info: 815-229-0800.

Prime Time – Shooter’s East, 7171 CherryVale N. Blvd. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-332-5229.

Roscoe – Shooter’s Bar & Grill North, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-654-3901.

Pistol Pete – Grant Park Tavern, 3015 Kishwaukee St., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 815-397-9819.

Chibi’s Revenge Show! w/Rooks, I, The Creator, Valiant & More – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 3-11:30 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Cover Story – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-633-2552.

Jeremy Buck & The Bang!, Super Super – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $7. Info: 815-965-0931.

White Collar Cover-Ups w/Acid Washed – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-758-2715.

Karaoke with Mike – Victory Tap, 2315 Harrison Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Every Fri. Free. Info: 815-399-8822.

Karaoke – The Filling Station, 6259 11th St. Info: 815-874-5766.

Karaoke – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 9 p.m. Info: 815-765-1002.

Karaoke – Scanlan’s, 2921 City View Drive. 9 p.m. Info: 815-639-0000.

DJ – Backstop Bar & Grill, 1830 Union Ave., Belvidere. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-547-8100.

DJ – Oscar’s Pub & Grill, 5980 E. State St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-399-6100.

DJ – Manor Nightclub, 293 Executive Pkwy. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-394-0077.

DJ – Brewsky’s, 4414 Charles St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-399-9300.

DJ – RBI’s, 3870 N. Perryville Road. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-5592.

DJ – Tad’s, 10 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-654-3500.

DJ – The Office Niteclub, 513 E. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0344.

DJ Jonny – Shooter’s Bar & Grill, 4007 E. State St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-399-0683.

DJ Mark & Lana – FIBS, 105 W. Main St., Rockton. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-624-6018.

DJ – JD’s Sports Bar & Grill, 908 W. Riverside Blvd. Info: 815-639-9488.

DJ/Karaoke – Jayne’s Place, 2229 Anderson Drive, Belvidere. Info: 815-544-5153.

DJ/Karaoke – Red’s Neighborhood Tavern, 129 N. State St., Belvidere. Info: 815-544-6677.

Saturday, May 14

No Drama – Mulligan’s, 106 E. Railroad St., Lena, Ill. 9 p.m.

The X Rocks: The Concert! – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 10 rock bands: Sick Puppies, Black Stone Cherry, Pop Evill, My Darkest Days, Adelitas Way, Taddy Porter, The Last Vegas, Nonpoint, Egypt Central, Scarlet Haze. Tickets: $15 at Kelley’s Markets (all locations); Paradise Guitars (cash only), 921 E. Inman Pkwy., Beloit, Wis.; BMC Tickets (cash, debit/credit), 4437 E. State St.; The Beer Gear Store, 4060 Rock Valley Pkwy., Loves Park; Rockford Speedway (cash only); WXRX Studios-Maverick Media (cash only), 2830 Sandy Hollow Road. Info: 815-874-7861.

Athas – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee-based Irish band. Reserve tickets: $25/$20 in person or call 608-325-5700.

DJ Toxic’s Birthday Mixer & Sycamore’s Pre-Prom Party w/DJ Toxic – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $12. Info: 815-787-9547.

Invaders (Iron Maiden Tribute) w/Dissonance– Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

The Crave – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 9 p.m. Info: 815-229-0800.

The Sensations featuring Holland Zander – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Call for cover. Info: 815-633-2552.

Groove Walk: Dean Moriarty Jazz Band – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $7 advance, $10 at the door. Info: 815-965-0931.

Groove Walk: Prime Time Live – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $7 advance, $10 at the door. Info: 8l15-968-9061.

Groove Walk: Lizzi Neal Band – CJ’s Lounge, 300 E. State St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $7 advance, $10 at the door. Info: 715-964-7457.

Groove Walk: Mana Kintorso – Deli Italia, 507 E. State St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $7 advance, $10 at the door. Info: 815-962-3354.

Groove Walk: Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning – Hawk’s Nest, 310 S. Church St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $7 advance, $10 at the door. Info: 815-316-2500.

Groove Walk: Patte Armato Lund w/Mike McIntyre – Irish Rose, 519 E. State St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $7 advance, $10 at the door. Info: 815-964-0480.

Groove Walk: Bar Stool Bob – Kiwi Café, 211 Elm St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $7 advance, $10 at the door.

Groove Walk: Agnus Jackson – Rue Marche, 620 Market St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $7 advance, $10 at the door. Info: 815-963-7851.

Groove Walk: Emily Hurd – Abreo (formerly Brio], 515 E. State St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $7 advance, $10 at the door. Info: 815-968-9463.

Groove Walk: Sweet Lucy – The Office Niteclub, 513 E. State St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $7 advance, $10 at the door. Info: 815-965-0344.

DJ/Karaoke – Red’s Neighborhood Tavern, 129 N. State St., Belvidere. Info: 815-544-6677.

DJ Mark & Lana – FIBS, 105 W. Main St., Rockton. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-624-6018.

DJ – Tad’s, 10 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-654-3500.

Sunday, May 15

Spring Concert with Bel Canto Singers & Ancora Spring Quartet – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. 3 p.m. Admission: $5 at the door. Info: 608-214-0331.

Karaoke – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

All-ages metal show/CD release show w/Kommandant, Blutige Nacht, Aberration, Meganyra – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Monday, May 16

Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Mon. Info: 815-962-7944.

Nathan K w/special guest at open mic – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Craft Beer Week – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. Info: 815-965-0931.

Tuesday, May 17

Rock Valley Children’s Choirs’ I Hear America Singing Concert “That’s All Folk!” – Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415 N. Church St. 7 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, free for children 12 and younger. Info: 815-964-9713.

Eric Nassau and Megan Palmer – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Open Stage – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Karaoke w/JD of Delta DJs – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 10 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

Karaoke w/Bob – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Please have your free listing in to The Rock River Times the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication. Call (815) 964-9767 to report any inaccuracies in these calendars.

From the May 11-17, 2011 issue