Music Calendar: Week of June 6-12, 2012

Upcoming Events

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concert: “Jazz at Emerson” Thursday, June 14, 5:30 p.m. at EmersonHouse, 420 N. Main St. With Carl & Dianna Cole and Andrew Cole. Suggested donation: $10. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

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 4ever50s – 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. 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, June 6

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.

5-Band Super Show feat. Buried in Autumn, Pigeon, newFang, Nobelium 102, Soundsmith – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Thursday, June 7

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

The Sensations feat. Holland Zander in “An Evening of Hope”– Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 6 p.m. $50. Info: 815-398-6411.

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

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

Matt Ulery Trio – Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. 6 p.m. Info: 815-315-4280.

Stone Free – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 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 8

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

Ron Rawhoof – Rockford City Market, Water Street in downtown Rockford. 3-8 p.m. every Friday thru Oct. 12. Macaroni Kids for children.

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

Music on Chicago – Chicago Avenue, Freeport. Featuring Prime Time Live, Jukebox Rock ’n’ Roll, beer garden, food vendors. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Jukebox Rock ’n’ Roll starts at 8 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend. Admission: $5.

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

Six Hour Sorrow w/He-Nis-Ra and Clean Mary – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9:30 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

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.

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

Stroker Red w/The Charred Oak Barrel Boys – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

David Hayes and Copper Pot – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Call for cover. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

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

Jaws of Life – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 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, June 9

The Revelators Band – Josiah’s Place Coffeehouse, 310 State St., Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Dixon, Ill., group with Todd Anthony Joos. Info: 608-365-0365.

Sloppy Joe Band – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Reserved seat tickets: $25, $20 and $10, students 18 years and younger. Tickets/Info: 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249; also in person at the box office.

Brother K and the Blue Knights– Adriatic Club, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9:30 p.m. $3. Info: 815-967-9939.

Broken w/Force Fed Chaos and Marquette – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9:30 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

Meet The Beetles – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

Philip Reilly Stendek – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 11 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

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

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

Flamenco A3 – Rock Valley College Performing Arts Room, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Shifty Shafer – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 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, June 10

Woodsong Series: New Odyssey –Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main St. 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.

Summer Concert: JB Ritchie Power Blues – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 7 p.m. Meet at Heritage Farm Museum. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Lena Community Park District presents Music in the Park – Splashland Mini Golf parking lot. Featuring Men in Accord with country, gospel, pop and barbershop. 6 p.m. Splashland Food Court will host a cookout. Info: 815-369-5351.

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 11

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 12

Music in the Park: Phantom Regiment – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. 7:30 p.m. Summer series to run Tues. and Thurs. through Aug. 16. Info: 815-987-8800.

Derek Luttrell – Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. 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.

Nice Guys Finish Last w/Alistair Hennessey, Archers and Illuminators – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. 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.

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 June 6-12, 2012, issue