Music Calendar: Week of April 4-10, 2012

Upcoming Events

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concerts: Music on Main: Artistry by Twos and Threes: Music for Viola, Violin and Flute. Date: April 9, 5:30 p.m. Avalon String Quartet. Date: April 13, 7 p.m. The March 16 concert, which was canceled, may be rescheduled at a later date. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

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

Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra – 444 E. Grand Ave., Suite 100, Beloit, Wis. Next concert: New Directions! Date: Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Info: 608-313-1200 or www.beloitjanesvillesymphony.com.

Celtic Crossroads Concert – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Date: April 13, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35, $25, $20, $15 for adults, $10 students 18 years and younger. Reserve at: 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249, in person at box office or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.

Reservations for 21st Annual RAMI Cocktail Party and Awards Ceremony – Tebala Shrine Temple, 7910 Newburg Road. Date: April 13. Party from 5-6:30 p.m., Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. Admission to Cocktail Party is $10 for members of RAMI Musicians Organization, $15 non-members. Members of Musicians Organization may reserve a table of 8 for $80, non-members, $100. Reserved tables available for Cocktail Party and Awards Ceremony. Admission to the Cocktail Party includes Awards Ceremony. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for Awards Ceremony. Admission, $7 at the door. Memberships can be purchased at the door, $15 for two years, $10 for one year. To reserve, send check or money order to RAMI, P.O. Box 4128, Rockford, IL 61110. Info: 815-546-3021.

Reservations for Stateline Youth for Christ Spring Concert Benefit – First Covenant Church, 316 Wood Road. Date: April 28, 7 p.m. Piano/organ concert with guest speaker. Free, but reservations required by April 13. Info: 815-399-7203 or e-mail to statelineyfc@sbcglobal.net.

Wednesday, April 4

Brother K Band – Adriatic Club, 327 W. Jefferson St. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-967-9939.

Brewsky’s Jammin’ Blues – Brewsky’s Pub, 4414 Charles St. Open blues jam, 6-10 p.m. Info: 815-399-9300.

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

The Sons of Many Bitches w/Twiddle – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

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, April 5

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

Bike Night with Hit Men, DJ & Karaoke – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. DJ, 6-10 p.m. Karaoke with Bob, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. Info: 815-877-8007.

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

Open Mic – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 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.

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

Friday, April 6

“Listening Room Fridays” – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Weekly venue for composers, acoustic and classical performers, band players. This week: Ernie Hendrickson. No cover charge. Info: http//justgoods.info/ or 815-965-8903.

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Adriatic Club, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9:30 p.m. $7. Info: 815-967-9939.

Marquette w/Gates of DIS & Minimum Wage Assassins – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9:30 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

The Sensations feat. Holland Zander – Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 9 p.m. Info: 815-398-6411.

Andrew Robinson – Bistro 108, 6164 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 7 p.m.

Mojo Radio, The Steepwater Band, The Beat Merchants – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 8 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

The Bright Light Social Hour w/Fluid Impulse – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. $8. Info: 815-758-2715.

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

Hillbilly Rock Starz – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 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.

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 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 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, April 7

Between Planes (Roy Orbison tribute)– JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Special Saturday concert. No cover charge. Info: http//justgoods.info/ or 815-965-8903.

Brianna Joy Price – Josiah’s Place Coffeehouse, 310 State St., Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Original and Covers — Ukelele. Info: 608-365-0365.

Grits & Glamour Tour – Freeport Masonic Temple Auditorium, 305 W. Stephenson St., Freeport. With Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan. 7 p.m. Tickets: $20. Info: 815-233-0513.

Pistol Pete – Adriatic Club, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9:30 p.m. $3. Info: 815-967-9939.

Silence Is Broken “Farewell Rockford Show” w/Index Case, Heart-Set Self Destruct & Burn to Shine – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 8:30 p.m. $7. Info: 815-968-9061.

Southern Charm – Best Dam Bar, 13963 Best Road, Davis. 9 p.m.

Plush – Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell School Road. 9 p.m. Info: 815-398-6411.

Vintage Vinyl – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 9 p.m. Info: 815-332-4992.

The Blue Olives – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 8 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

Old Shoe w/Bonzo Terks, Sneaky Gene, Jack Avery’s Kin – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

The Handcuffs, The Wanton Looks, Jonny Bones and the Femurs – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Beggars Banquet (Rolling Stones tribute) – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9p.m. $5. Info: 815-758-2715.

JD Brown Band – Rascal’s, 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-636-9207.

Big Empty – Shooters, Don Carter Lanes, 4007 E. State St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-399-0314.

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

R.I.V.E. – Shooter’s Bar & Grill North, 5318 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-654-3901.

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

Bullet – Two Wheel Inn, 4433 Auburn St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-963-1661.

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

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

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, April 8

“Easter Sock Hop” w/Case UR1 During, E.G.I., DJ Tank-Top – The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Karaoke with Bob – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 327 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Monday, April 9

Music on Main: Artistry by Twos and Threes: Music for Viola, Violin and Flute – Mendelssohn PAC, Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Suggested donation, $10. Doors open at 5 p.m. Info: 815-964-9713.

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

Tuesday, April 10

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

Pub Trivia – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 8 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

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

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

Karaoke with Bob – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9p.m. Free pool. Info: 815-877-8007.

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication. Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com, faxed to 815-964-9825 or called in to 815-964-9767.

From the April 4-10, 2012, issue