Music Calendar: Week of July 4-10, 2012

Upcoming Events

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Subscriptions for RHS Pops Series available at end of summer. 2012/2013 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 Woodsong Series –Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main St. Next concert: Corky Siegel w/special guest, Randy Sabien, July 8. Individual concerts $15 public, $13 Klehm members. Info: 815-965-8146 or www,klehm.org,

Reservations for ByronFest Rocks the Rock feat. Sevendust, Pop Evil, Nonpoint, Soil, Beyond Threshold, The Last Vegas & Wayland – Byron Dragway. Date: July 12. Celebrating ByronFest’s 25th anniversary. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the gate. All tickets will include a free ByronFest admission button for July 13-15. Order tickets online at www.showclix.com. More concert info: 815-234-5000 or info@byronfest.org.

Order Tickets for Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson Concert – Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main St. Date: July 26, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $45, $60, $75, available now at box office or 815-968-055 or online at www.coronadopac.org.

Order Tickets for Byron Crossroads Blues Festival – Downtown Byron at Union & Second streets. Date: Aug. 25, gates open at 1 p.m. Show, 1:30-9:30 p.m. with Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo, Harmonica Workshop w/Joe Filisko, The Jimmys, The Cash Box Kings, Nick Moss & The Flip Tops, Candye Kane Band. Tickets: $5 advance, $10 after Aug. 11. Info: 779-537-4006.

Wednesday, July 4

SkyConcert 2012 feat. Charlie Daniels Band & Dirty Fishnet Stockings – Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman. Charlie Daniels Band plays south side of park, 7-9 p.m. $20-$50. Tickets/info: 815-968-5222. Dirty Fishnet Stockings play north side of park, gates open 3 p.m. $6.

Rockford Christian Fellowship Band – Performing on float at City of Rockford Parade, starting at 5 p.m., downtown Rockford.

Imagination Station – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. 7:30 p.m.

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.

Neil Daly’s post-barbecue, pre-fireworks acoustic show – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7-11 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. 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.

Fourth of July After Party – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

Thursday, July 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.

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

Bike Night Karaoke – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 6 p.m. 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, July 6

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

Empty Pockets – Rockford City Market, Water Street in downtown Rockford. 3-8 p.m. Free.

Listening Room: Mike Donze & Betsy Kaske – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Free-will donations. Info: http//justgoods.info/ or 815-965-8903.

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

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

Jodi Beach – Bistro 108, 6164 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-977-5611.

Mike Williamson & Rick Burns – Butterfly Club, 5246 E. County Road X, Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Info: 608-362-8577.

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

The Stockyards & Davey Dynamite Tour Kickoff w/The Phantom Scars, Nobelium 2012, Season men’s Wear – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $6. Info: 815-787-9547.

The Pistol Winks w/Six Nights Alone – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $5. 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.

Iron Cross Tory’s Birthday Party – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

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

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: 815-544-6677.309

Saturday, July 7

“It’s ALL In Me” Women’s Inspirational Retreat Workshop with Dianna Cole – St. Paul Lutheran Church, NW Site, 4881 Kilburn Ave. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Theme “Direction for Perfection.” Sponsored by Wisdom And You (WAY) Enterprises. Get a purse from “Isa’s” Boutique. Free-will donations. Info: 815-914-1487; MsCSOGN@aol.com or www.WAY4U.net.

Rock House Kids presents “An Evening with Jim Whitaker” – Rock House Kids Stage, 1325 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Open house and tours from 4-6 p.m. Food and beverages available.

After 5 Jazz Trio – Toni’s, 508 Elida St., Winnebago. Info: 815-335-2328.

Eric Frazier – Josiah’s Place Coffeehouse, 310 State St., Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Contemporary/Blues/Old Country, from Marengo. Info: 608-365-0365.

Green Tea – Monroe Arts Center, Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Celtic and indie roots, rock, pop, jazz, folk and funk. Reserved seat tickets: $25, $20 and $10 for students 18 years and younger. Info: 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249, or www.monroeartscenter.com.

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

Blues Hawks – Backstop Bar & Grill, 1830 Union Ave., Belvidere. 9:30 p.m. No cover. Info: 815-547-8109.

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

The Stevee Nix – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-633-02552.

Riot Van w/Relish, SoundSmith – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Ritual Control – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 entry for age 21 and older. New and classic Goth, Industrial, EMB and Darkwave. Info: 815-968-9061.

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

Mike Williamson & Rick Burns – Butterfly Club, 5246 E. County Road X, Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Info: 608-362-8577.

Pabol & the Rhythmix – Fifth Alarm Firehouse Pub, 120 N. Union St., Byron. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-234-7000.

Nevermind (Nirvana tribute) w/Shades of Tomorrow – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 851-962-7944.

Smokin’ Opies, No Dice – Mortimer’s Roadhouse, 105 W. Grove, Poplar Grove. 9 p.m.

Bullet – Railroad Tap, 902 Ninth St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-962-3800.

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

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

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

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

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

Black Damage & Jaws of Life – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. 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, July 8

The Barb City Stompers – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 1 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Domingo en el Parque – Levings Park, 1601 Johnson Ave. 3-7 p.m.

Jennie Wellsand – Josiah’s Place Coffeehouse, 310 State St., Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. From Valparaiso, Ind. Praise and worship. Info: 608-365-0365.

Three Good Men – Tad’s, 10 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 4 p.m. Info: 815-654-3500.

Woodsong Series: Corky Siegel w/special guest, Randy Sabien – Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main St. Blues. Doors open at 4 p.m., concert starts at 6. Tickets: $15 public, $13 Klehm members. Group tickets: purchase 10-24 tickets at $13 each; 25 or more at $12 each. Info: 815-965-8146 or www,klehm.org.

Music in the Park: Fever River String Band – Lena Community Park District at Splashland Mini Golf parking lot. 6 p.m. Food court will host a cookout with a special on brats, chips, and pop during the performance. Info: 815-369-5351.

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

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, July 9

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, July 10

Dane Penn – Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. Gates open at 5:15 p.m., music at 6:30. Free. Info: 815-229-9390.

Shades of Blue w/guest Don Collins – Nikki’s Cafe, 431 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Street Corner Blues every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.

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.

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 July 4-10, 2012, issue