Music Calendar: Week of June 15-21, 2011

Wednesday, June 15

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.

Ron Diamond [Neil Diamond tribute] – Gia’s Italian Grill & Café, 7784 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 6:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815–636-1000.

Ryebread & Katie Moving Party hosted by DJ Jumpoff – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-965-0931.

Boss of a Young World “Vegaz going away party” w/Afresh, Vegaz Taelor, D Best & Moze Ella – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. 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 16

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

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.

Wook, Lakeshore Vibe & Casa Karma – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $7. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Open Mic Night – 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.

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 17

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

12th Annual Jazz on the Rock – Rockford Country Club, 2500 Oxford Road, Rockford. Fund-raiser for Children’s Home & Aid Society. Reception 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Cost: $65/person. Register online at www.childrenshomeandaid.org/jazz2011.

“Third Friday” Raise the Roof Fund-Raiser – River Valley Complex, 605 S. Main St., Leaf River. 7 p.m. Open mic. Free-will donations. Info: 815-973-1064.

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

long-shot – CJ’s Lounge, 300 E. State St. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-964-9249.

C. Hare of Borgata Presents 815 Party Like a Rockstar – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Lost Karma w/Wayland– Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 8154-968-9061.

The Sensations featuring Holland Zander – Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-398-6411.

Mark Reed & Waddy – Café Belwah, 500 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. 6-10 p.m. Info: 608-363-1110.

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

Pete Jive and Juice Digits w/Steve Diess, Jack Avery’s Kin, Mos Scocious & Machine Gun Moses – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

The Handcuffs w/Mana Kintorso– Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Tickets $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Pulse 8 – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

DJ KvonB w/Hell Yeah Party Time, ABiCA & A-C – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8:15 p.m. $7. 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, June 18

11th Annual Gurler Heritage Association Folk Music Fest – Gurler House, 205 Pine St., DeKalb. Noon-5 p.m. Dave Balika & Friends, The Old Time Country & Blues Revue, Barb City Stompers, The Berrymans. Food and non-alcoholic beverages, 50/50 raffle, Artists’ Market, souvenirs. Info: 815-758-4897.

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

Jodi Beach Trio – Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 5:30 p.m. Info: 815-397-3534.

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

Sixth Annual Best in Paradise After Party w/The Penny Mae Dixon Band – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 10 p.m. Wristband from event at Lombardi Club or $5 cover. Info: 815-968-9061.

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

The Crave – Take 20, 438 Bypass U.S. 20, Cherry Valley. 4 p.m. $3. Info: 815-332-9920.

Valiant CD Release Show w/Unreckoned, Through My Eyes, Arkham & Seeking Zero – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

Green Light Nights featuring Unity, Matter of Fact, Rude Punch, MidWest Hype & Bad with Names – On Main Street by Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. Bands start at noon. $5/adults, kids younger than 10, free. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

The Stevee Nix – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-636-2552.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Iron Cross & Aultimate Ozzy – 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 19

Domingo en el Parque: Los Aires de Guanajuato – Levings Lake Park, 1400 S. Johnston Ave. 3-7 p.m. Includes a talent contest and concert featuring banda, cumbias, quebradita and duranguense performers. Free.

Summer Concert Series: Dean Moriarty Jazz Band – Belvidere Park, Baltic Mill Stage, Belvidere. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-885-3360.

Chris Darby w/The Wandering Bears & The Farmers – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Monday, June 20

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

S.S. Web w/Dragon Wagon at open mic – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Tuesday, June 21

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

Karaoke wJD 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.

In the Year of the Plague w/Sworn In, Heavy Arms, Climbing Aggrocrag & Sector – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

Rockford Concert Band – 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 15-21, 2011 issue