Music Calendar: Week of Sept. 7-13, 2011

Upcoming Events

Rockford Symphony Orchestra Patrons: Single tickets are now on sale for ComEd Classics Series. Next two performances are: Opening Night with Gershwin, Sept. 17, and Classic Remembrances, Nov. 12. Order tickets from the RSO website at www.rockfordsymphony.com, call 815-965-0049 or visit the Box Office at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St.

Wednesday, Sept. 7

River City Sound Chorus Guest Night – Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 6:45 p.m. Info: 608-921-1940 or 815-519-0559; fernesy@charter.net or pannio26@gmail.com.

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.

Truman’s Ridge – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7:30 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.

Thursday, Sept. 8

Students for Sensible Drug Policy School Year Kick-off Party w/EGI, Jellybones, Jeff Bongiovanni, Matter of Fact & The Desarios – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Paul Allodi’s Live Band Karaoke; Toubab Krewe takes stage at 9 p.m. – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. $13.50. Info: 815-758-2715.

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. 9

Music on the Mall: Kelly Steward – Mary’s Market at Edge-brook, 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.

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

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

Brian Posehn, Gene Ween – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Posehn at 7 p.m., Ween at 9 p.m. $20. Info: 81l5-758-2715.

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

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

Unity the Band – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison S. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Early show: Flatfoot 56 w/Sleeping Under 47, Turbo Vamps & more, 4:30 p.m., $14. Late show: Native w/Loose Lips Sink Ships & The Reptilian, 9:30 p.m. $12 – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-787-9547.

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 – 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/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. 10

Arts & Music Festival – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Local artists and musicians, performances every hour. Visual and culinary artists, handmade crafts. Food vendors on site. Advance day pass, $5 at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or 815-244-2035. $10 at the door, day of event.

Davis Junction Music Fest – Davis Junction Community Park. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; first band performance at noon. $5 entrance fee with proceeds benefiting Meridian School District’s arts programs. Info: www.davisjunctionmusicfest.com.

Interfaith Council Concert – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Prayers, eight choirs, and concert sponsored by Rock Valley College and Rockford Interfaith Council. Choir director Dr. Paul LaPrade. Free.

Peter Mulvey w/special guest Brianna Lane – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12 advance, $15 at the door. Info: 815-964-2238, www.snapshotmusic.com or www.charlotteswebofrockford.org.

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

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

Bottle of Justus – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Los Osos Valedores starring Jesus Correa VII – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Future Rock – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 10 p.m. Info: 815-758-2715.

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. 11

Sunday Concert Series: The Comic Intermezzo, featuring comic opera The Gambling Husband – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students. Info: 608-325-5700 or www.monroeartscenter.com.

Metal Show feat. Acts of Atrocity, Metamora, From Beneath the Floorboards – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 5 p.m. $7. Info: 815-787-9547.

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. 12

“Music on Main” Concert featuring Belles in the Back – Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Complimentary wine and cheese. Suggested donation: $10. Portion of proceeds go to Shelter Care Ministries. Info: 815-964-9713.

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. 13

Art Song Project – Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 7 p.m. First meeting of 2011-12 season. Membership cost: $40. Free for Mendelssohn Music Network members. Info: 815-964-9713.

Wooden Box Theater presents: “Pink Floyd The Wall” live, hosted by Debi Judkins and Strategy w/The Holidays, Natalie Aubele, Far From Famous, Jonsson, Matt Carlson, Not by Chance, Jennifer Smalley, Glory, Aura Weaver, Stan Stil, Sock Monkeys, Fight with Monsters, Bill Leighly, Maddie Disz, Courtney Nelson, DJ Frea, BNTY HNHTR, Jade Cook, Another Romantic Yesterday – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

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.

From the Sept. 7-13, 2011, issue