Music Calendar: Week of July 13-19, 2011

Wednesday, July 13

Neil Diamond Tribute at All City Picnic – Central Christian Church,Banquet Hall, 6595 Guilford Road. 12:30 p.m. $7/person; call ahead for ham or turkey sandwich. Info: 815-633-5544.

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.

Summer Concerts: McConnell Grace Free Church Worship Team, Contemporary Christian Music – Trailhead Shelter (coming up Hwy. 26, turn right at BP gas station in Orangeville). 7 p.m. Free. Presented by A Community Together (ACT).

Jade Cook/BNTY HNTR presents Summer Bash 2011 – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Wooden Box Theater feat. Greg Wheaton, Brenda Silerio, The Kishwaukee Flats, Jennifer Sherrill, Rachael Rose, Amalia Mathewson, Debi Judkins, Jackie Cozort, Emily Mayberry w/Alyssa Malenke, Joe Breeze w/Mario Rodriguez, Bill Leighly, Demetra Dokos w/Jaysen Curran, Shelbie Jo, Craig Priestly, Rudy Galindo, Sam Thomson, Curtis & The Hallelujas, BNTY HNTR. 6 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, July 14

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

Directions Jazz Orchestra w/after-set jam to follow performance – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

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

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.

Pulse 18 & Scraped Metal – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

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

Friday, July 15

Music on the Mall: Cameron McGill – Mary’s Market at Edgebrook, 1639 N. Alpine Road. 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-226-0212.

After 5 Jazz Trio – Rockford City Market, 200 Water St. 3-7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-964-4388 or rockfordcitymarket.com.

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

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

Heartsounds w/Lucinda, The American Autumn, Real Friends – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

Raging Pervy Gear Productions: Popeye Jonesin’, Truck Stop Girlfriend & Ando Ethers – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Kishwaukee River Band w/Beautiful Collision, Pete Jive & Juice Digits – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. $6. Info: 815-758-2715.

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

Sterling Main Street Blues Festival – Starlight’s Theater, 314 First Ave., Sterling. Feat. Barstool Bob Blues Band, Starlight’s Theater House Band, Jerry Criss Band. 6-10 p.m. Tickets: $5/advance, $10/door. Info: 815-626-8610 or http://sterlilngblues.blogspot.com.

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

Scratch Track, Judah, The Mutts, Static – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Smiley Virus – 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 16

Warmouth w/Lost Thoughts and Nihilist Nation – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9:30 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

Cauz ‘N’ Effx w/Phantom Vagabond, MINDBOX– The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Brother K – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9:30 p.m. Call for cover. Info: 815-967-9939.

Lickety Split/Audio Drive – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 3-11 p.m. Call for cover. Info: 815-633-2552.

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

Sterling Main Street Blues Festival – Starlight’s Theater, 314 First Ave., Sterling. Feat. Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo, Glenn Davis and Matt Goodwin, Starlight’s House Band, Cash Box Kings , Mississippi Heat. 2-10 p.m. Tickets: $5/advance, $10 at door. Info: 815-626-8610 or http://sterlingblues.blogspot.com.

The Sensations featuring Holland Zander – Shooter’s North, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-654-3900.

Deal’s Gone Bad w/Mono in Stereo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Hollywood w/DJ Craig – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $5. Info: 815-758-2715.

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

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

PAWS Humane Society Poker Run & Bike Show, Jello Wrestling Bands, First Monkey – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Benefits PAWS Humane Society. 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 17

SYNOD – Candlewick Lake Rec Center, 13600 Rt. 76, Poplar Grove. 6:30 p.m. Classic rock music. Rain site, Community Building , 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Info: 815-544-6242.

Country Music Show w/MC Brian Adams from B95 Radio – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Featuring country, bluegrass, gospel. Collecting school supplies for the Salvation Army. Info: 815-762-5589, 815-787-9547.

People, Places & Time Band featuring Billy D. Chears – Levings Lake Park, 1400 S. Johnston Ave. 5 p.m.

Tinker with Music: The Soap Flossers – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. 6 p.m. Info: 815-964-2424.

Summer Concert: Carol Weston – Byron Forest Preserve District, Heritage Farm Stage, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road. 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Info: 815-234-8535.

Monday, July 18

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

Tuesday, July 19

Rockford Concert Band – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. 7:30 p.m. Info: 815-987-8800.

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

From the Eyes of The Servants & Behold the City w/our Judgment, As A Heart Attack, A Journey To Fall – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 5:30 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

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.

Please have your free listing in to The Rock River Times the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication.

From the July 13-19, 2011 issue