Music Calendar: Week of June 1-7, 2011 issue

Wednesday, June 1

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

The Sons of Many Bitches w/Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Truman’s Ridge – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7:30 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

Comedy Night w/DJ Bill – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

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

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.

Thursday, June 2

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

Open Mic – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. Free. Info: 815-986-0628.

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

Blues Gone Wild open blues jam hosted by the Howdos blues group –The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

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

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

Bike Night for Todd Kegel Memorial – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Featuring Mike Tafoya and and The Boyzz. 7-10 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Friday, June 3

Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra Auditions for 2011/12 Season – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. By appointment only. To schedule an audition, call 815-972-2939 Mon.-Fri. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for June 3-5.

Music on the Mall: Firelight Dimmers – Edgebrook Shopping Center, 1639 N. Alpine Road. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-226-0212.

After 5 Jazz Quartet – Garrett’s Café, 1631 N. Bell School Road. 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-484-9473.

David Hayes w/Taylor John – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Dean Moriarty Jazz Band – Café Belwah, 500 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. 6-10 p.m. Free. Info: 608-363-1110.

Another Hero Dies w/Sleep Separis Sleep, Serianna, Alanas Mark, As A Heart Attack & A Journey To Fall – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Can’t Touch This – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Red Poet w/ALMA, Cruel Melody & A Photo Finish – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8:15 p.m. $7. Info: 815-758-2715.

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

Mike Donze – Bamboo Restaurant, 514 E. State St. 10 p.m. Info: 815-316-2455.

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, June 4

ILLumiNati Congo w/On Your Marx, Green Room Rockers & Groove Ethics – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Patte Armato Lund w/Mike McIntyre – Gia’s Italian Grille and Café, 7784 Forest Hills Road. 6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-636-1000.

This Must Be the Band – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $8. Info: 815-965-0931.

Beneath the Fog w/Christopher Dobelman – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $6. Info: 815-758-2715.

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

Ace Watkins from Public Announcement w/Kenny P, C-DOE & Rock City Jaguars – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $10. Info: 815-968-9061.

Sweet Lucy – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

Dirty Mojo – Take 20 Bar & Grill, 438 Bypass U.S. 20, Cherry Valley. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-332-9920.

Prime Time Live – Shooter’s Bar & Grill, 4007 E. State St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-399-0683.

No Dice – Town Hall Lounge, 5624 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-636-9996.

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

The Sensations featuring Holland Zander – Rascal’s Bar & Grill, 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. $3. Info: 815-636-9207.

Therophy & Kiss Mania Tribute Band – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

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, June 5

Live at Levings: Red’s Blues Band – Levings Lake Park, 1400 S. Johns- ton Ave. 5 p.m. Featuring Beth Ann Beal aka “Red.”

Freezepop w/TBA – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $10 advance/$13 door. Info: 815-787-9547.

International Music Festival – The Lithuanian Club, 716 Indiana Ave. Noon-3 p.m. Sponsored by Ethnic Heritage Museum, honoring six “Father of the Year” recipients; includes local entertainment and barbecue dinner. Tickets $8 available at 815-962-7402 or ethnicheritagemuseum.org.

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

Monday, June 6

Rockford Pipe Organ Encounter Opening Concert – First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St. 7 p.m. $10. Info: 815-962-6691.

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

Tuesday, June 7

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. Info: 815-877-8007.

Barb City Swing Connection – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. With 7 p.m. lessons and dancing until 11 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Music in the Park Concert – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. Featuring Rockford’s Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps. Free. 7:30 p.m. Info: 815-987-8800.

From the June 1-7, 2011 issue