Music Calendar: Week of Nov. 23-29, 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: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass. Date: Dec. 11, 2 p.m., at Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. Admission: $25 adults, $5 students; groups of 10 or more receive $5 off per ticket. Info: www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra Patrons: Single tickets are now on sale forComEd Classics Series. Info: www.rockfordsymphony.com, or call 815-965-0049 or visit the Box Office at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St.

Wednesday, Nov. 23

Big Daddy Woo Woo – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-967-9939.

Brother K – Deli Italia, 507 E. State St. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-962-3354.

Blues Hawks – East End Tap, 9042 E. Ill. Rt. 72, Stillman Valley. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-645-8179.

Hey Champ, blump – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 8 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Little Black Dress Party – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. Info: 815-229-0800.

Open Mic – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. Info: 815-633-2552.

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

Ernie Hendrickson & Miles Nielsen – The Sullivan Center, 118 N. Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. Info: 815-964-2238 or online at www.charlotteswebofrockford.org.

Trip Effect – Jacs on South Park, 773 S. Park Ave., South Beloit. 6 p.m. Free.

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

Rat Baxter – Messie’s Bar & Grill, 117 N. River Road, Oregon. 9 p.m. Free.

The Sensations featuring Holland Zander – Splitter’s Bar & Grill, 5318 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Call for cover. Info: 815-877-6051.

Thanks Giving Bash– Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Giveaway of turkeys and prizes. Special Comedy Night and the Crave starting at 10 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

The Hip Hop Pre-Thanksgiving Celebration feat. Kosha Dillz w/Cauz ‘N’ Effex, Basic, Crucifix Payne, Illuminati Congo – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Roscoe – Sports Page Bar & Grill, 3907 Broadway. 9 p.m. Info: 815-231-7041.

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, Nov. 24

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

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

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

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

Thanks Giving & Karaoke – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Open at 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Karaoke at 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

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

Friday, Nov. 25

Muriel Anderson & Tierra Negra – Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415 N. Church St. Fingerstyle guitar. 7:30 p.m. $20/ advance, $25/door. Info: 815-964-2238 or charlotteswebofrockford.org.

Channel/229 Club Reunion – The Office Niteclub, 513 E. State St. 8 p.m.-close. Featuring two DJs. 1980’s New Wave music; donations go to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary. Info: 815-977-3200.

Honcho with guests Bill Dolan, Karol Ropp & Jeff Werckle – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9:30 p.m. $3. Info: 815-967-9939.

Fox Deluxe w/Black Bird Betty – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9:30 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

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

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

Danksgiving w/Dr. Ed & Friends, Casa Karma, Machine Gun Moses, E.G.I. – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

Ball of Confusion – ‘80s Era New Wave/Goth/Punk/Industrial/Electro – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 8 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Eric Nofsinger and Dan Minick – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Licensed, insured designated drivers. Free DeLorean parking. Info: 815-965-0931 or www.kryptonitebar.com.

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

Mulligan Stu w/Skinny White Lines – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-962-7944.

Black Friday Party with Pulse 18 – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Tons of giveaways. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

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.

The Steve Doiel Trio – Gun Club of Roscoe, 5506 Clayton Circle, Roscoe. Free.

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.

Longshot – Brewsky’s, 4414 Charles St. 9 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. 26

“Give Thanks!” – Holy Temple Church, 520 W. Ringold St., Freeport. 7 p.m. Musical Community Celebration. Free-will offering. Hosted by Sounds Of Good News with Carl Cole; songs and praise testimonials. Proceeds benefit “Mother’s Touch” Community Outreach Ministries. Info: 815-914-1487 or MsCSOGN@aol.com.

Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9:30 p.m. $5. Info: 967-9939.

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

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

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

Carly’s Day Out, Philip Reilly Stendek – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. 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.

Jade Cook/Vanessa Chavez present Wooden Box Theater “The World Is Not Enough” — James Bond Night at The House w/Allie Peuler, Manuel Montalvo, Kay Offthewall, Shelbie Jo, Brianna Varacalli, Menagerie, Vanessa Chavez, Joe Breeeze/Mario Rodriguez, Max Dombrowski, Jade Cook, Sharon Kus, Glory, Sandy Bowers, Molly Olson, Jenny Lua, Aura Weaver, Dieseltroniks, DJ Tank Top, Alyssa Malenke, Brittany Lutz – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

29 Needles w/Bury the King, The Hyrax, Oceanwalker – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $6. Info: 815-758-2715.

x51 – Splitter’s Bar & Grill, 5318 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-6051.

TRaSH 80’s – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-877-8007.

Roscoe – Shooter’s North, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. $5. 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. 27

Open Mic – Take 20, 438 Bypass U.S. 20, Cherry Valley. 8 p.m. Info: 815-332-9920.

Monday, Nov. 28

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

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

Tuesday, Nov. 29

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

NIU Jazz Combo Fest – The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

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 Nov. 23-29, 2011, issue

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