Music Calendar: Week of Nov. 9-15, 2011

Upcoming Events

RAMI Awards Nominations Open – Nominees need not be RAMI members, but must have worked a minimum of eight public performances during eligibility period within 50-mile radius of center of Rockford; must legally reside within 50-mile radius; must submit at least one song in digital format; live performances must contain at least 50 percent original material. Deadline: Dec. 31. Info: www.ramiawards.com.

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2011-2012 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concert: Music On Main: One Less Tenor, Nov. 14. Info: www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra Patrons: Single tickets are now on sale forComEd Classics Series. Next performance: Classic Remembrances, with the Mendelssohn Chorale, 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.

Tickets for Paul Thorn Concert – New Sulllivan Theater, 118 N. Main St. Date: Nov. 17. 7 p.m. $20. Info: 815-335-3915 or Kryptonite website.

Tickets for John Mellencamp – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Nov. 18. Tickets available at box office, online at coronadopac.org, or charge by phone at 815-968-0595.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Info: 815-968-0595.

Brother K – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 8 p.m.-midnight. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-967-9939.

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

Kaneland High School Jazz Band – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7:30 p.m.6 p.m. Free. 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.

5 Star Karaoke with Laurie – Gene’s Place, 4412 Manchester Drive (SW corner of Harrison & Alpine behind Chase Bank). 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Info: 815-977-4365.

Thursday, Nov. 10

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.

JF Gaziano & Beat Merchants – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-967-9939.

Stereoside w/Superbob, Shallowside, Experiments in Low Fidelity and Truth Burns Cold – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 8:30 p.m. $8 advance/$10 night of show. Info: 815-968-9061.

The Blues Brothers with Jayke – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

Breathe Carolina w/Big Chocolate, The Rendezvous & Paper Towns – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $15. Info: 815-787-9547.

Open Mic – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St. 6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-765-1002.

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.

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, Nov. 11

Claudia Schmidt – Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Singer covers folk, blues, jazz with 12-string guitar and mountain dulcimer. Tickets: $15 advance, $18 at the door. Info: 815-964-2238 or www.charlotteswebofrockford.org.

Listening Room Fridays” – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Weekly venue for composers, acoustic and classical performers, band players. This week: Kelly Steward with guest Mark Hobbs. Free-will donations accepted. Info: http://justgoods.info/ or 815-965-8903.

J.F. Gaziano & The Beat Merchants – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-967-9939.

Mike Williamson, Bob Rub and Bob DeVita – Butterfly Club, 5246 E. County Road X, Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 608-362-8577.

Toddapaluzza: Benefit show for the Paluzzi Family feat. Beyond Threshold, Force Fed Chaos, Crooked Grass (feat. Molly Cook), Patchwork & Broken with special acoustic performances by Chad Foster, Misty Swift & Adam Tobias – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 6 p.m. $5. After-show bash feat. DJ Jes. Raffle prizes. Info: 815-968-9061.

Bill Gaither presents the Gaither Homecoming – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 7 p.m. Tickets: $19.50-$74.50. Info: 815-968-5600.

Pirates Over 40 – Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-398-6411.

Jaime Campbell Band – Shooters East, 7171 CherryVale Blvd. , Cherry Valley. 9 p.m. Info: 815-332-5229.

11-11-11 … Synchronicity … TFU and Friends – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Unity the Band – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 8 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Big Empty – Second Cousins Bar & Grill, 6246 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-977-8856.

The Funk Attack feat. Harlan Jefferson & Hosie Baskin– Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-962-7944.

Smiley Virus – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

The Steve Doiel Trio – Gun Club of Roscoe, 5506 Clayton Circle, Roscoe. 7:30 p.m.

Neil Hamburger w/JP Inc, “Richardson” Richardson – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8:30 p.m. $10. Info: 815-758-2715.

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. 9:30 p.m. 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, Nov. 12

Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Classic Remembrances – Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Music inspired by texts and melodies of faith, including Brahms, Faure and Franck. Tickets: $18, $28, $44, $56 available at box office or call 815-965-0049 or online at www.rockfordsymphony.com.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra’s SoundBites Series: Brad Liebel – Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club, 5151 Guilford Road. Starts at noon. Free, but reservations strongly recommended. Info: 815-965-0049.

Black Damage – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9:30 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

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

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

The Country Revue – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Feat. Bill and Bobby Malone, Richard Wiegel and The Kristy Larson Honky Tonk Trio. Tickets: $25, $20 adults, $10 students 18 years and under. Info: 608-325-5700 or www.monroeartscenter.com.

Pistol Pete – Grant Park Tavern, 3015 Kishwaukee St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 815-397-9819.

NYDM/ILDM Metalfest & Toys for Tots Drive – Rock Hollow Hunt Club,1971 Route 75 E., Freeport. 5 p.m. $5 cover with toy, $10 without toy. 10 metal bands, all ages show.

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

Miles Nielsen – Brewsky’s, 4414 Charles St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-399-9300.

Bailiff, Mutts – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

Lil Pete & The Groove w/Right Wrongly – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Mike Williamson, Bob Rub and Bob DeVita – Butterfly Club, 5246 E. County Road X, Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 608-362-8577.

Dirty Fishnet Stockings – Town Hall Lounge, 5624 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-636-9996.

Metalwest Fest 4.0 feat. Bleed for the Fallen, Deities of Darkness, Human Artifice, Elysion Fields, DTDT, Spirits Asunder – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Mr. Big Stuff – Rascal’s, 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-636-9207.

RHYTHMIX – New Mill Tap, 6935 11th St., New Milford. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-874-6065.

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

Hillbilly Rock Starz Jill’s 21st Birthday Bash (LOL) – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Free. Info: 815-877-8007.

Blues Hawks – Sahara Tavern & Lounge, 7400 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-633-9635.

Country Night with DJ Mark Charvat – Gene’s Place, 4412 Manchester Drive (SW corner of Harrison and Alpine). 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-977-4365.

x51– Shooter’s Bar & Grill, 4007 E. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-399-0683.

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

RIVE – Shooter’s North, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Free. Info: 815-654-3900.

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, Nov. 13

Concert with Brad Liebl, Baritone – St. Mark Lutheran Church, 675 N. Mulford Road. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-398-3557.

Fue w/All is Loss, Runner Up – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Monday, Nov. 14

Music on Main: One Less Tenor – Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mendelssohn PAC presents the duo of Scott Chacula and Dennis Johnson. Complimentary wine & cheese; suggested donation of $10 at the door. Portion of the proceeds will go to Shelter Care Ministries. Doors open at 5 p.m.; seating is limited.

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

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

Tuesday, Nov. 15

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 Nov. 9-15, 2011, issue