Music Calendar: Week of June 29-July 15, 2011

Wednesday, June 29

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

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

Bronze Radio Return w/Empty Pockets – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Hip Hop Network Nation w/Afresh, D Best, D. Money, hosted by 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 30

Music in the Park: Late Night Blues Brothers – 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.

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

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

Touche Amore w/Balance and Composure, White Wives, Brighter Arrows & So Many Ways – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $10 advance, $12 door. 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.

The Hit Men – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

Friday, July 1

“RIPT Reunited in Honor of Verne Smith” w/special guest John Corabi – Giovanni’s/Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $5. All proceeds benefit The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties. Tickets available in advance at Culture Shock, 2314 Charles St. Info: Culture Shock, 815-229-2997; Giovanni’s, 815-398-6411.

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

Acoustic Roots – Rockford City Market, 200 Water St. 3-7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-964-4388 or rockfordcitymarket.com.

“Gospel Explosion” to Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey – First Church of God, 484 Ottawa Ave., Freeport. 7 p.m. Featuring the “Inner Circle” Gospel Vocal Trio. Free to the public. Donations to benefit Youth Outreach Ministries of SOGN. Info: 815-914-1487.

Big Daddy Woo Woo – Maggie’s Idol Hour, 115 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris. 8 p.m. Info: 815-734-4110.

Ken Curtis on the patio – Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-398-6411.

Pistol Pete – Adriatic, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-967-9939.

House Brotherhood: Kerry Atoms w/DJ Loko – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

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

Static & Steelo w/Syn Evans and Crucifix Payne – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. $10. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

The Dumb Downs w/Sexy Ester – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Band 8/21 – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

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, July 2

“Gospel Explosion” to Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey – First Church of God, 484 Ottawa Ave., Freeport. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring the “Inner Circle” Gospel Vocal Trio. Includes Gospel Workshop and “Celebration of Gospel” service at 7 p.m. Free to the public. Donations to benefit Youth Outreach Ministries of SOGN. Info: 815-914-1487.

Desolation Row & 5 Down – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. Desolation Row, 9 p.m.; 5 Down, 11 p.m. Free. Info: 815-633-2552.

The Sensations featuring Holland Zander – Don Carter Lanes, 4007 E. State St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-399-0314.

Third Annual Rockin’ for a Cause – Neighbors Bar & Grill, 7745 Forest Hills Road. Doors open at 1 p.m., show starts at 3 p.m. Benefit for Autism Society of Illinois. Poker Run registration at 10 a.m. $10 per bike, includes ticket to show. Performances by The Crave, Poor Man’s Fortune, Smokin’ Opies and Pistol Pete. $5 cover. Presented by Neighbors, BOB FM 95.3 and Miller Lite.

The Goodyear Pimps – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

Let Freedom Ring: Battle of the Bands – Downtown Mt. Morris, Ill. 1 p.m. -close. Cash prizes awarded. To sign up your band: 815-973-1432 or dpwebsite@live.com.

Ashley’s Birthday Show w/I Solemnly Swear, Of Apollo, To Breathe Among Giants, I Die A Dreamer, For All I Am, My Deepest Dream, All But A Memory, The World Ends with You & A Journey To Fall – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 3:30-10 p.m. $10. Old Soul Company w/special late-night show. Info: 815-787-9547.

Hell Hounds w/Dove Load – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

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

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

Patte Armato Lund w/Mike McIntyre and The Firelight Dimmers – Gia’s Italian Grille and Café, 7784 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 5:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-636-1000.

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

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

Shifty Shafer– Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 3-7 p.m. and 9 p.m.-1 a.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, July 3

Summer Concert Series: Little Big Band–Big Band Sounds of the Past – Belvidere Park, Baltic Mill Stage, Belvidere. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-544-6242.

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

Independence Day Concert – Bengt Sjostrom (Starlight) Theatre, Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 8 p.m. Presented by Rockford Symphony Orchestra. Patriotic music, fireworks, and guest star Emily Rogers, winner of the RSO Star competition. Tickets: $27 ($26 for students and seniors) at box office. Info: 815-921-2160.

The Barb City Stompers – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 1-4 p.m. Free. Pre-Fourth of July Mixer w/DJ Toxic. 9 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Monday, July 4

Dirty Fishnet Stocking Band – Lorden Building inside Davis Park, 300 S. Wyman St. 4 p.m. Includes 20+ Vintage Car Show, food & beverages for sale. Gates open at 3 p.m.

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

Moonlight Jazz Orchestra – South side of Lorden Building, inside Davis Park. Big band music. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 5

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

Winnie Page and the Dirt Band w/MindBox, Mike Fingsten & DJ Poo Stick (aka Goad Toof) – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

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.

Rockford Concert Band – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. 7:30 p.m. 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.