Music Calendar: Week of June 8-14, 2011

Wednesday, June 8

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

Mark Reed & Waddy – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-229-0800.

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

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

Mindbox w/Dylan Melody and the Ragapoes, Exotic Zebra Riders & TBA – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

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.

River City Sound Chorus Guest Night – Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 6:45 p.m. For women who like to sing and are interested in learning the art of a cappella singing, barbershop-style. Info: 608-921-1940.

Thursday, June 9

Music in the Park – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. 7:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Rockford Park District Info: 815-987-8800.

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

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.

A Bizarre Experience hosted by State Champs featuring Drawing Board & Stuuupid Fresh – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $4. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Open Mic Jam hosted by Ben Doetch – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. Info: 815-765-1002.

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.

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

Friday, June 10

Rockford Pipe Organ Ecounter Faculty Concert – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 Bell School Road. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 at door. Presented by Pipe Organ Encounters for Adults, American Guild of Organists, Rockford Chapter. Info: 815-282-1500.

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

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

Agnus Jackson w/BrokeNBlues – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 8154-968-9061.

First Monkey & Cover Story – Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-398-6411.

Prime Time Live – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-229-0800.

Raoul Duke, Spread and Gurg – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

Candy Golde featuring Bun E. Carlos w/Marbin – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $15. Info: 815-965-0931.

Kickin’ Brass – Gia’s Italian Grille & Café, 7784 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. INfo: 815-636-1000.

Rooster Alley: Great American Biker Jam – Murphy’s Pub & Grill, 501 S. Perryville Road. 9 p.m. Info: 815-986-0950.

Mike Williamson Trio w/Bob DeVita and Bob Rub – Butterfly Club, 5246 E. County Road X, Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 608-362-8577.

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

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

Lou Dog (Sublime tribute band) – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Company of Thieves w/Adora, The Ivory Theory & Lucrezio – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8:15 p.m. $10. 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 – Swilligan’s Pub, 200 N. Church St. Info: 815-965-6414.

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 11

Summer Concert Series: Patchouli – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Reserved tickets $25 and $20 by calling center, also available at the box office. Info: 608-325-5700.

The Gordy Campbell Project – Rocky’s Bar and Grill, 5314 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-877-0378.

Saturday Night Music Series: Cylinder Six – Davis Park North Lawn, 300 S. Wyman St. Free.

Clutch Cargo – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. Info: 815-765-1002.

No Dice – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

The Classix – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-229-080.

Lucinda w/The Moves, Farraday & The Run Around – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8:15 p.m. $7. Info: 815-758-2715.

Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $7. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Mike Williamson Trio w/Bob DeVita and Bob Rub – Butterfly Club, 5246 E. County Road X, Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 608-362-8577.

Rooster Alley: Great American Biker Jam – Kegel Harley-Davidson, 7125 Harrison Ave. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-7125.

Missing Links – Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-398-6411.

Roscoe – Shooter’s Bar & Grill North, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-654-3900.

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

Prime Time Live – Rascal’s Bar & Grill, 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. $3. Info: 815-636-9207.

Route 38 – Town Hall Lounge, 5624 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-636-9996.

Smokin’ Gunz – Shooter’s Bar & Grill, 4007 E. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-399-0683.

Snydley Whiplash: Great American Biker Jam – Kegel Harley-Davidson, 7125 Harrison Ave., Cherry Valley. Info: 815-332-7125.

The Jaime Campbell Project: Great American Biker Jam – Kegel Harley-Davidson, 7125 Harrison Ave., Cherry Valley. Info: 815-332-7125.

Party Freak – 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 12

Woodsong Concert: ABBA Salute – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Gates open at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. concert. Season tickets for three concerts: $54/person, $48 members. Individual concerts, $20/person, $18 members. Kids younger than 16, free. Info: 815-965-8146.

Live at Levings: Marcus Fleming featuring Harlan Jefferson – Levings Lake Park, 1400 S. Johnston Ave. 5 p.m.

Summer Concert: Blues Hawks – Byron Forest Preserve, Heritage Farm Stage, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 7 p.m. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain location is inside Jarrett Center. Free. All ages. Info: 815-234-8535.

The Barb City Stompers – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 1-4 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Monday, June 13

Crossroads Blues Society Presents: Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944

Tuesday, June 14

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.

Half-Way Hallow’s Eve Party w/Bosley Mangos, Chase Aways, Burnout-bright, The Rambles & Jellybones – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $7 normal entry/$6 w/costume. Info: 815-787-9547.

Music in the Park – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. Free. 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Rockford Park District. Info: 815-987-8800.

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 June 8-14, 2011 issue