Music Calendar: Week of Oct. 5-11, 2011

Upcoming Events

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2011-2012 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concert: “A Little Liszt” at Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. Oct. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra Patrons: Single tickets are now on sale forComEd Classics Series. Next performance: Classic Remembrances, Nov. 12. Order tickets from the RSO website at www.rockfordsymphony.com, or call 815-965-0049 or visit the Box Office at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St.

Wednesday, Oct. 5

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

Truman’s Ridge – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Matt Hopper and the Roman Catholics – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $3. Info: 815-965-0931.

Comedy Night with Kenny Smith & Chad Hufford & DJ – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

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, Oct. 6

Kelly Steward – Cliffbreakers, 700 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford. 6-8 p.m. Info: 815-282-3033.

Open Mic – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 6 p.m. Info: 814-765-1002.

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

Concert of Caring – Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 N. First St., Rockford. 7 p.m. Featuring Mary Beth Carlson, composer, pianist, speaker and recording artist. Benefit for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI). Tickets: $15. Info: 815-962-4279.

Open Mic – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. Free. Info: 815-986-0628.

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

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

Bike Night, Football DJ & Karaoke – 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, Oct. 7

After 5 Jazz – Garrett’s Café, 1631 N. Bell School Road. 6:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-484-9473.

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

Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys – Adriatic, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-967-9939.

The Steve Doiel Trio – Domenico Pizza Restaurant, 547 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Free.

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

The Kishwaukee River Band w/Digeometric, IndigoSun & Lake Shore Vibe – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Scratch Track & Blump – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Jodi Beach – Rue La Paris Café, 4001 N. Perryville Road. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-877-2070.

Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames – Sahara Tavern, 7400 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-633-9635.

Pulse 18 – Shooters Bar & Grill East, 7171 CherryVale Blvd., Cherry Valley. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-332-5229.

The Crave – Oscar’s Pub & Grill, 5980 E. State St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-399-6100.

Rubic Steel ’80s Party, Best ’80s Apparel wins a prize – 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/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, Oct. 8

Music Academy Grand Opening – Loreen Hall, 226 S. Second St. 3-6 p.m. Celebration includes tours of the building, performances by Academy students, silent auction featuring art, music and travel items. Free. Info: 815-986-0037.

Gospel Trio in Fall Concert – Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, 520 Ringold St., Freeport. 7 p.m. “Inner Circle” Gospel Vocal Trio with Rev. Carl Cole, evangelist Dianna Cole and Missionary Bobbie Collins. Local and regional soloists, groups and choirs. Part of annual appreciation for Paster John E. Collins of Holy Temple COGIC. Sponsored by “Mother’s Touch” Ministries. Free-will offering. Info: 815-914-1487 or www.soundsofgoodnews.com.

Wayland and Heart-Set Self-Destruct w/Ditchwater and Fists of Rage – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $6. Info: 815-968-9061.

TBA – Adriatic, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-967-9939.

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

Daniel and the Lion w/Miles4Monty Orchestra, The Madison Letter, Tyler Krienitz – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $10. Info: 815-787-9547.

Second City Chorus Annual Show – Community Center Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 7 p.m. Two quartets, tsunami and Second Opinion, and Millers Hometown Band. Reserved table seating, $20, or tickets at the door. Info: 815-332-5611.

The Sensations featuring Holland Zander – Rascal’s, 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. $3. Info: 815-636-9207.

The Handcuffs, Bring Your Ray Gun & Lucrezio – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Kelly Steward & The Restless Kind – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Bullet – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-765-1002.

The Steve Doiel Trio – Domenico Pizza Restaurant, 547 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 7:30 p.m.

Poor Man’s Fortune – Shooter’s Bar & Grill North, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-654-3901.

Southern Charm – Shooter’s Bar & Grill East, 7171 CherryVale Blvd., Cherry Valley. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-332-5229.

Jaime Campbell – Splitters Bar & Grill, 5318 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-6051.

Ken Curtis Trio – Rockton Inn, 102 E. Main St., Rockton. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-624-8877.

Route 38 – Town Hall Lounge, 5624 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-636-9996.

Blue Moon Project – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 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, Oct. 9

The Barn Birds – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $15. Info: 815-335-2915.

Worship Through the Arts – Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. 3 p.m. Music of Cor Cantiamo, directed by Eric Johnson. Choral ensemble of semi-professional musicians. Free-will offering. Info: 815-962-6061.

Organ Concert – Bethesda Covenant Church, 2101 E. State St. 4 p.m. Selections from Bach, Mendelssohn, Durufle, Guilmant, Vierne, and others. Free. Info: 815-397-4212.

Football & 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, Oct. 10

Music on Main Concert: “A Little Liszt” – Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5; limited seating. Suggested donation: $10. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Bun E. Carlos and the Monday Night Band – Adriatic, 327 W. Jefferson St. 7 p.m. $5. Info: 815-967-9939.

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

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

Open mic featured artist – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-787-9547.

Tuesday, Oct. 11

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.

Barb City Swing Connection – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

From the Oct. 5-11, 2011, issue

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