Music Calendar: Week of Oct. 24-30, 2012

Upcoming Events

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concert: Main Concert Series: Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra in “Stained Glass Concerto” at Court Street United Methodist Church. Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Subscriptions for RHS Pops Series available. 2012/2013 season subscriptions for ComEd Classics. Next concert : East Meets West, Nov. 10 at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Feat. pieces by Satie, Hartke, Ravel and Paganini. 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. New season begins Oct. 28, with Festivale Latino! at 4 p.m. at Eclipse Center. Season tickets and individual tickets available. Info: 608-313-1200 or www.beloitjanesvillesymphony.com.

Court Street United Methodist Church Worship Through Arts Concert Series – 215 N. Court St. Next concert: John Linker on Organ, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. Free-will donation. Info: 815-962-6061.

NIU Community School of the Arts – Music Building, Room 132, DeKalb Campus. Various music classes, music ensembles, art classes. Info: 815-753-1450 or www.csa.niu.edu.

Order Tickets for Bach Chamber Choir Fall Concert – First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St. Date: Oct. 28, 3 p.m. Feat. J.S. Bach’s cantata No. 80, Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and more. Organ piece will be performed by Gregory Gyllsdorff. Tickets: $18 advance from choir members or Vineyard Books & Gifts, or $20 at the door. Info about the choir, concert, or auditioning: 815-847-0264.

Katie Armiger Performance – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Date: Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Country singer from Houston. Reserved seat tickets: $25, $20, and $10 for students age 18 and younger. Info: 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249 or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

“Made in the USA” (Midday Masterworks Concert) – United Methodist Church of Monroe, 2227 Fourth St., Monroe, Wis. 12:15-12:45 p.m. Mini-recitals for organ. Free.

CSA Sinfonia Concert – NIU Community School of the Arts, Music Building, Room 132, DeKalb Campus. 7:30 p.m. Tragic Overture, Op. 81, by Johannes Brahms, Elegy by Richard Faith, Palladio, Concerto Gross for String Orchestra by Karl Jenkins, and Symphony No. 4 in F Major by Peter Tchaikovsky. Free. Info: 815-753-1450 or www.csa.niu.edu.

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

NIU Jazz Combo Fest – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Combo Fest, 6 p.m. NIU Jazz Jam Session, 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Adam Acuragi & Derek Lutrell – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

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.

Briarhill – MashUp, 1641 N. Alpine Road. 7 p.m. Free.

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 Mic – Sharky’s Sports Bar & Grill, 3 N. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris. 6 p.m.-close every Wednesday. $2 domestic bottles. Info: 815-734-6808.

Open Mic– Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007

Thursday, Oct. 25

Atlantic Harp Duo – Woodstock Opera House, 121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. 7-9 p.m. Info: 815-338-5300.

Kelly Steward – Eilert’s, 1100 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. 9 p.m.

Karaoke by Hallie – Hawkeye’s Lounge, Hawk’s View Restaurant, 11189 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park. Pizza, too! Info: 815-282-4868.

The Phantom Scars w/Supercrush, Nobelium 102 – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Country Western Jam feat. Steve Ciko – Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere. Every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Info: 815-516-0646.

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

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.

Bike Night, NFL Ticket, Karaoke at 9 or after the game – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. $5 pizzas. Info: 815-877-8007.

Friday, Oct. 26

Listening Room: Open Mic – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Free-will donations. Info: http//justgoods.info/ or 815-965-8903.

Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra in “Stained Glass Concerto” – Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. 7:30 p.m. Feat. Morrill’s “Stained Glass Concerto” and “Piccolo Concerto”, Griffes’ “Poem” for flute and orchestra; and Hanson’s “Serenade” for flute, harp and strings. Soloist Scott Metlicka, flute. General admission, $25; students $5. Info: 815-964-9713.

Studebaker John & The Hawks – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-967-9939.

Special hip hop Halloween event feat. Bizarre of D12 – The Back Bar, 1901 Beloit Ave. (Hwy. G), Janesville. 8 p.m. $15 advance, $20 door. Costume contest at midnight. Info: 608-741-0001.

Zombie Prom feat. Core Effect, Xombie, Star*City Meltdown, Ladder to the Sun and Joey Columbine – 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. Info: 815-398-6411.

After 5 Jazz Trio – Bistro 108, 6164 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 6 p.m.

Karaoke by Hallie – Hawkeye’s Lounge, Hawk’s View Restaurant, 11189 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park. Pizza, too! Info: 815-282-4868.

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

Royal Thunder w/Special Guests – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $8 advance, $10 door. Dream Tap, 11 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Slow Motion, Minotaur, Time Nice, Real Mister Dirty, The Creek – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Los Osos Valedores starring Jesus Correa VII w/Firmish Skirmish – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Jestin Jay Trio CD Release Party – The Speakeasy, 19 N. High St., Janesville, Wis. 8:30 p.m. Info: 608-531-0012.

Metal Zombie Halloween Bash with Patchwork & Special Guest – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Saturday, Oct. 27

Chili Luncheon & Concert feat. Carl Cole – Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, 520 W. Ringold St., Freeport. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Carl Cole releases his new CD, That Ol’ Landmark, celebrating psalms, hymns, spiritual songs. Enjoy a bowl of gourmet homestyle chili with choice of cheese, onions, crackers or cornbread muffins and chips, with beverage and a slice of Southern sweet potato pie. Info: 815-914-1487.

Honcho & band Doveload at Halloween Party! – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9 p.m. $3. Info: 815-967-9939.

Special Rock Halloween event feat. Sum of Souls, Five Star Ruin, Murdalize – The Back Bar, 1901 Beloit Ave. (Hwy. G), Janesville, Wis. 7 p.m., bands start at 9 p.m. $3. Info: 608-741-0001.

Colors Fade Halloween Show w/Warmouth, Reckless Redemption and Untold Legacy – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

Clown Boxers – Best Dam Bar, 13963 Best Road, Davis, Ill. 9 p.m.

Pablo & the Rhythmix @ Bootie’s – Bootie’s Main Tap, 640 S. Seventh St., Rochelle, Ill. 9 p.m.

County Line – C & D’s Waterfall Party Bar, 141 S. Appleton Road, Belvidere. 9 p.m. Info: 815-544-5008.

Bullet – East End Tap, 9042 Route 72, Stillman Valley. 9 p.m. Info: 815-645-8820.

Halloween Party feat. Your Villain My Hero, DJ Bomber – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. $1,000 cash for best overall costume & other awards for scariest, sexiest and most original. Info: 815-229-0800.

Southern Charm – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 9 p.m.

Missing Links – Hawk’s View Restaurant, 11189 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park. 8 p.m.-midnight. Info: 815-282-4868.

Jack the Ripper Halloween with Dirty Fishnet Stockings – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815–633-2552.

Halloween Extravaganza VIII feat. local bands portraying famous musicians: Decatur Fist as The Cure; Does Rose Bros as Hall & Oates; Joie De Vivre as Jimmy Eat World; Hasta Lumbago as KISS; Oli Oli Oxen Free as Justice; Season Men’s Wear as Woody Guthrie; The Stockyards as Black Flag – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $10 or $7 w/costume. Info: 815-787-9547.

Halloween Extravaganza VIII feat. local bands portraying famous musicians: Mucca Pazza; Lovers of the Sea; Ourglass as Soundgarden; The Employees as Nirvana; The Flips as The Killers; Daerielle Amber as Amy Winehouse – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. LIncoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. $10 advance, $12 door. Info: 815-758-2715.

The Pimps w/King of the Demons, Eagon’s Unical – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 8 p.m. $7. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 851-962-7944.

Chet Haze – Murphy’s Pub & Grill, 501 S. Perryville Road. 9 p.m.

Sweet Lucy – The Office Niteclub, 513 E. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0344.

Radio Stars – Tilted Kilt, 7801 E. State St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 815-229-4193.

Shuvlhed – Rock ‘N’ Country Sports Bar, 640 S. Seventh St., Rochelle. 9 p.m.

Agnus Jackson – Rocky’s Bar & Grill, 5314 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-0378.

Stage Fright – Shooter’s Bar & Grill East, 7171 CherryVale Blvd., Cherry Valley. 9 p.m. Info: 8i15-332-5229.

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

The Hitmen – Tad’s, 10 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Info: 815-654-3500.

Halloween Pub Crawl with The Crave – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N, Main St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

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, Oct. 28

Sunday Concert Series with Pianist Christopher Atzinger – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. 2 p.m. General admission: $10 adults, $5 students 18 years and younger. Tickets at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249, at the box office or www.monroeartscenter.

Joel Raney Concert – Union Presbyterian Church, 2707 Fifth St., Monroe, Wis. 3 p.m. Piano/organ duets and handchimes. Free-will offering. Info: 608-325-2519.

Bach Chamber Choir Fall Concert – First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St. 3 p.m. Feat. J.S. Bach’s cantata No. 80, Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and more. Organ piece will be performed by Gregory Gyllsdorff. Tickets: $18 advance from choir members or Vineyard Books & Gifts, or $20 at the door. Info about the choir, concert, or auditioning: 815-847-0264.

Festivale Latino! – Beloit Janesville Symphony at Eclipse Center, 701 Riverside Dr., Beloit, Wis. 4 p.m Featuring music of Victor Gerardo Pichardo, music director of Sones de Mexico and Dance Ensemble Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl with 20 dancers. Guest Concertmaster Joseph Ketchum will be violin soloist for the Tango “Por una cabeza” and Gershwin’s Cuban Overture. Also featued: Suite One of the Three Cornered Hat. Tickets/ Info: 608-313-1200 or www.beloitjanesvillesymphony.com.

Coed Pageant, Jack Avery’s Kin, Facing Water – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 6 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

CS Jazz Band Concert – NIU Music Building, Concert Hall, DeKalb. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: 815-753-1450 or www.csa.niu.edu.

Jackyl w/The Last Vegas – The District Bar & Grill, 205 W. State St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-977-4524.

Open Mic – Take 20, 438 Bypass U.S. 20, Cherry Valley. 8:30 p.m. Info: 815-332-9920.

NFL Ticket, Karaoke at 9 p.m. or after the game, win a jersey – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. $5 pizzas. Info: 815-877-8007.

Monday, Oct. 29

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Halloween Concerts – Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb. 5;30-7:30 p.m.

Winnie Page and the Dirt Band w/featured artist at open mic – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 30

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

Kaneland High School Jazz Band – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Tuesday Night Karaoke & Craft Beers – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $2 off majority of craft beers, $3 Captain Morgans, $5 Rum Buckets. Info: 815-965-0931.

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

Street corner blues – Nikki’s Café, 431 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 7-9 p.m. Info: 608-207-3101.

Karaoke with Bob – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.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 Oct. 24-30, 2012, issue