Music Calendar: Week of May 30-June 5, 2012

Upcoming Events

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concert: Avalon String Quartet: “Rasumovsky Gets the Last Word.” Date: Friday, June 1, 7 p.m., Emerson Auditorium, 415 N. Church St. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org. Mendelssohn will also host Charlotte’s Web’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. Date: June 2, 1:30-9:15 p.m. at 415 and 420 N. Main St. Many bands performing. Silent auction, food and beverages.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Subscriptions for RHS Pops Series available at end of summer. 2012/2012 season subscriptions for ComEd Classics Series on sale now. Info: www.rockfordsymphony.com, or call 815-965-0049 or visit the Box Office at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Info: 815-965-0049.

Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra – 444 E. Grand Ave., Suite 100, Beloit, Wis. Info: 608-313-1200, www.beloitjanesvillesymphony.com.

Order Tickets for 4ever ’50s – Rockford Christian High School, 1401 N. Bell School Road. Date: June 15, 8 p.m. Advance tickets: $15 at Vineyard Books & Gifts, 1628 N. Alpine Road. Performance by 4Guyz. Sponsored by Bach Chamber Choir and Rockford Christian High School Music Dept. Tickets $20 at door. Info: 815-847-0264.

Order Tickets for Woodsong Series – Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main St. Series price: $40 public, $30 Klehm members when purchased by June 3. Next concert: “New Odyssey,” June 10, gates open at 4 p.m., concert begins at 6 p.m. Individual concerts $15 public, $13 Klehm members. Info: 815-965-8146 or www.klehm.org.

Reservations for “The Hit Makers” – Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Date; June 12, 11 a.m. Prime rib lunch & show with Mike Williamson & Patte Armato Lund. Cost: $36.95 (includes meal, tax, tip and show). Reservations and pre-payment required. Info: 815-229-6852.

Wednesday, May 30

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.

Mark Reed and Waddy – Franchesco’s Patio, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-229-0800.

Ashley Cifonie Photography presents: Wooden Box Theater’s “Flashing Lights Come from Everywhere.” – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 5:30-11 p.m. $6. Features music, formal wear fashions, photography. Music by Krazy Boy Productions: Neveclearx, MxD, Smudged Portrait, True Flight, J.R. Red, Bill Leighly (w/Dean Maddy & Sam Thomson), Nathan Dettman, Lions Love & Breakdowns, Apex, Christopher Dobelman, Dustin Thomas, Demetra Dokos, Tony Canca & Sharon Kus, Megan Herself and Her, Emily Mayberry, Candy Irene, Chastity Beck w/Dan Sherrill. Info: 815-787-9547.

Country Night – Mandalay Lounge, 411 Mulberry St. 5 p.m.

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.

Open Stage hosted by Uncle Chris & Mike Labay – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

River City Sound Chorus Membership Drive – Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 6:45 p.m. every Wednesday in May. Info: 608-921-1940 or 815-519-0559.

Thursday, May 31

Smooth Money Gesture w/InDiGo Sun, EtherealGrooveInc. – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7:30 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Kelly Steward – Cliffbreakers Restaurant, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. Info: 815-282-3033.

Blues – Mandalay Lounge, 411 Mulberry St. 5 p.m.

Clare Black and the LA Trio – Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. 6 p.m. Info: 815-315-4280.

Bike Night – 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, June 1

Music on the Mall: Between Planes – Mary’s Market, Edgebrook, 1601 N. Alpine Road. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Bring your own chair.

Avalon String Quartet: “Rasumovsky Gets the Last Word” – Emerson Auditorium, 415 N. Church St. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Charlotte’s Web’s 40th Anniversary Celebration – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. See Arts & Theater calendar for details.

Hamilton Loomis – Adriatic Club, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9 p.m. $7. Info: 815-967-9939.

Rockford AirFest Kick-off Concert feat. Cheap Trick, Miles Nielsen & The Sensations feat. Holland Zander – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 7 p.m. Tickets: $30-$50. Info: 815-968-5222 or thebmoharrisbankcenter.com.

The Heroes Lie w/The Black Saints and Emperors and Elephants – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $6. Info: 815-968-9061.

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

Two-Day Summer Bash 2012– The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Doors open 6 p.m. Music by Exit, Emergency, 6:20-6:40 p.m.; Obstacles, 6:50-7:10 p.m.; Break the Alliance, 7:30-7:50 p.m.; I Solemnly Swear, 8:10-8:30 p.m.; Case in Point, 8:50-9:10 p..m.; Crossing the Delaware, 9:30-9:50 p.m.; The Party Foul, 10:10-10:40 p.m.; Another Hero Never Dies, 11-11:30 p.m. $8 single-day pre-sale; $16 two-day pass; $10 at door. Info: 815-787-9547.

After 5 Jazz – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

Joie De Vivre – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 11 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

’80s Music – Mandalay Lounge, 411 Mulberry St. 5 p.m.

Tattoo You (Rolling Stones tribute) – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

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, June 2

Charlotte’s Web’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. 1:30-9:15 p.m. at 415 and 420 N. Main St. Hosted by James Lee Stanley. Many bands performing (see related article on page B1 for full lineup). Silent auction, food and beverages. Wristbands, $15 advance, $20 at the door.

Sacred Agent Band – Josiah’s Place Coffeehouse, 310 State St., Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Rock/Rhythm and Blues from Elkhorn, Wis. Info: 608-365-0365.

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

Ritual+Control: An Evening of Industrial Goth. DJ set featuring The NOF., Deadhau5 – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 8 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

Mostly Water – Best Dam Bar, 13963 Best Road, Davis, Ill.

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

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

Two-Day Summer Bash 2012 – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Doors open 3 p.m. Music by Up All Night, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Josh Napert, 4:10-4;30 p.m.; Challenger, 4:50-5:10 p.m.; Always Run Down, 7:10-7:40 p.m.; Juneau, 8-8:40 p.m.; Mechanical Kids, 9-9:30 p.m.; Hurricane On the Moon, 9:50-10:20 p.m.; TBA, 10:40-11:10 p.m. $8 single-day pre-sale; $16 two-day pass; $10 at door. Info: 815-787-9547.

Caroline’s Spine w/Desolation Row – Logan’s Bar & Grill, 1805 S. West Ave., Freeport. 9 p.m. $7. Info: 815-232-4592.

Country Night – Mandalay Lounge, 411 Mulberry St. Starts at 5 p.m.

B-Town Strokers – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 851-962-7944.

Shifty Shafer – Mortimer’s Roadhouse, 105 W. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 9 p.m.

x51 – Rascal’s Bar & Grill, 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-636-9207.

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

The Sensations feat. Holland Zander – Shooter’s East, 7171 CherryVale Blvd. North, Cherry Valley. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-332-5229.

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, June 3

Listening Room Concert: Kelly Steward – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. No cover charge. Info: http//justgoods.info/ or 815-965-8903.

The Barb City Stompers – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 1 p.m. Free. 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, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Monday, June 4

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

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

Tuesday, June 5

Walter Trout – Adriatic Club, 327 W. Jefferson St. 8 p.m. $15 advance, $20 door. Info: 815- 967-9939.

Miles Nielsen – Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. Opens 5:15 p.m., show starts 6:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 students ages 13-18, free for ages 12 and younger/members. Info: 815-229-9390.

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 Café, 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.

Classic Night – Mandalay Lounge, 411 Mulberry St. Starts at 5 p.m.

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

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From the May 30-June 5, 2012, issue