Music Calendar: Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2011

Wednesday, Aug. 31

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.

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.

Comedy Night with Mike Stanley & Kevin Kraft – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

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, Sept. 1

On the Waterfront Kick-Off Concert – Downtown Rockford. Gates open at 4 p.m., runs until 11 p.m. Seven bands. Tickets through Coronado PAC. See related article in this section. Info: 815-964-4388.

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

Untamed Ornathoids – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 6-9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-229-0800.

Scott Holt Band – Adriatic Café, 127 W. Jefferson St.

Blues Guitar Master Class with Scott Holt – Emerson House, 420 N. Main St., Rockford. 4-5 p.m. $75/student. Includes full-color booklet and signed copy of his newest CD. Reserve at: 815-964-2238 or www.snapshotmusic.com.

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

Bike Night – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 6-10 p.m. Sturgis Party. Info: 815-877-8007.

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

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

Friday, Sept. 2

On the Waterfront – Downtown Rockford. 5 p.m.-midnight. Live music, entertainment, carnival rides, food. Advance tickets, 3 days, $15, $12/day at the gate. See related article in Vibe Entertainment section. Info: 815-964-4388 or www.onthewaterfront.com.

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

Poor Man’s Fortune – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9:30 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

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

Daddy’s Got a New .45 – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Free Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Obie Call, Alphadrop & Skinny White Lines – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Lucas & the Jays CD release show w/special guests Gina Venier, Carlos Garza, Matt Bentley, Kirkland, Venom Kiss and The Missing Kids – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

Paul Allodi’s Live Band Karaoke – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-758-2715.

Tommy Tutone – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. $10. Info: 815-633-2552.

Bob Affolder, Karaoke – Rockton Inn, 102 E. Main St., Rockton. 9 p.m. Info: 815-624-8877.

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.

Bob Affolder, Karaoke – Rockton Inn, 102 E. Main St., Rockton. 9 p.m. Info: 815-624-8877.

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 – Shooters 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/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, Sept. 3

On the Waterfront – Downtown Rockford. 11:30 a.m.-midnight. Live music, entertainment, carnival rides, food. Advance tickets, 3 days, $15, $12/day at the gate. See related article in Vibe Entertainment section. Info: 815-964-4388 or www.onthewaterfront.com.

Joe Jencks & Brother Sun Trio – Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N.Fourth St., DeKalb. Opening by Conley Trio w/Jen Jencks Conley at 7:30 p.m., followed by main act at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/general admission, $10 students & seniors, sold at the door.

Iron Cross, Patchwork (Metal Tribute) & 99 Proof Devils – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 8:30 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

Benefit Concert for Safe Passage w/Drew Dawson, Tomorrow’s Alliance, Jenny Franck – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

The Sensations featuring Holland Zander – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Call for cover. Info: 815-965-0931.

The Goodyear Pimps & The Sons of Many Bitches – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

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

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, Sept. 4

On the Waterfront – Downtown Rockford. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Live music, entertainment, carnival rides, food. Advance tickets, 3 days, $15, $12/day at the gate. See related article in Vibe Entertainment section. Info: 815-964-4388 or www.onthewaterfront.com.

Acoustic Millennium Band – Tads on the River, 10 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 4-8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-877-1122.

Poets Dance, Lucrezio & Tim Stop – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9:30 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

The Sensations, The Stevee Nix – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-965-0931.

Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Karaoke – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Family, 6-9 p.m. Adult Karaoke: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Monday, Sept. 5

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

Free Pool – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

Tuesday, Sept. 6

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

Karaoke – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. Info: 815-965-0931.

Free Pool & Karaoke with Bob – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

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 Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2011, issue