Music Calendar: Week of Feb. 27-March 5, 2013

Upcoming Events

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center – Next concerts: David Syme, March 6, 7:30 p.m. at Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. Charlotte’s Web Series: Buddy Mondlock, March 8, 7:30 p.m. at New Mendelssohn PAC, 406 N. Main St. Tickets: $15 adults, $5 students. Jazz at Emerson: Music on Main – Mike Alongi and Friends, Emerson House, 420 N. Main St., March 11, 5:30 p.m. Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra with Rockford Dance Company: “Aaron Copland’s America,” March 15, 7:30 p.m. at Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Subscriptions for RHS Pops Series available at www.rockfordsymphony.com, or call 815-965-0049 or visit the Box Office at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Next concerts: “RYSO Trivia Night,” March 1, 6:30 p.m. at Riverfront Museum Park, Kresge Hall, 711 N.. Main St. Registration at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Walk-ups welcome, but space is limited. Registration: $15/person; $100 for teams of 8. Tickets: $6 adults, $3 students. “Salute to the Big Bands,” March 9, 7:30 p.m. at Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main St. Tickets: $22-$60. Student tickets available for $7 at RSO Box Office. RSYO Ensemble Concert, March 17, 3 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St. Adults $5, students, $3. Info: 815-965-0049.

Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra – 444 E. Grand Ave., Suite 100, Beloit, Wis. Season tickets and individual tickets available. Next concert: “A Little Night Music” at the Janesville Armory, 10 S. High St., Janesville, Wis. March 9, 7:30 p.m. Tickets/Info: 608-313-1200 or www.beloitjanesvillesymphony.com.

Janesville Performing Arts Center – 408 S. Main St., Janesville, Wis. March 1 & 2: Schoolhouse Rock! Spotlight on Kids. Coming March 9: River Cities Jazz – Janesville Presents! Info: 608-758-0297 or www.janesvillepac.org.

Council Choraleers – 5th & 6th grade Community Chorus from many cultures. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Jan. 15-May 7 at Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. No auditions; free; final concert in May or June. Info: 815-963-6765.

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 “The Chieftains” – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Date: March 2, 7:30 p.m. Irish band, six-time Grammy Award winners.Tickets: At the box office or call 815-968-0595.

Order Tickets for “KSB Goes to the Movies” w/Painted Violin Auction – Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra at Boutell Memorial Hall, Music Building, NIU, DeKalb. Date: March 8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15/person, available at door prior to concert or in advance at local businesses. Sponsorship packages for businesses and individuals available. Info: 815-756-3728.

Order Tickets for 15th Annual RAMI Spring Benefit – Tebala Shrine Temple, 7910 Newburg Road. Date: March 9. Doors open at 6 p.m., bands start at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Info: 815-847-8228 or 815-546-3021.

Order Tickets for “10th Annual Moonlight Serenade” – Freeport High School Jazz Ensemble and Highland College Big Band at Freeport Masonic Temple, 305 W. Stephenson St. ate: March 9, 7-10:30 p.m. Music, dancing, food. Dress up or dress casually. Tickets: $7.50 in advance at Highland Community College Box Office (815-599-3718), Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. or at the door.

Order Tickets for “Symphony Saturdays” – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. For children ages 5-10 and their parents to learn about woodwind, percussion, brass and string instruments. March 23: “Bodacious Brass.” April 20: “Spectacular Strings.” Times for all events: 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tickets: $5 children, $7 adults. Info: 815-965-0049.

Order Tickets for “2nd City Chorus Unleashed” – Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Date: March 23, 7 p.m. Special guests: “Dominant Prep” and “Velvet Hammer” quartets. “Afterglow” following the show. Tickets: $15 for show; $5 for “glow”. Available in advance or at the door. Info: 815-494-0112.

Order Tickets for Aaron Carter & guests Ryan Cabrera, Tyler Hilton and Teddy Geiger – Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Date: May 3, 7 p.m. Tickets on sale Feb. 28. Premium reserved seats $35, regular reserved seats $22 by phone, 815-758-1225, at box office 2-6 p.m. Tues. and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thurs. or online anytime at www.egyptiantheatre.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

Scratch Track w/Dave Tamkin – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. 2 for $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Hit Men Unplugged & Open Stage – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Country Night – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N. Church St. Starts at 5 p.m.

Karaoke with Mike – Rusty Nail, 1804 Eighth Ave. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Every Wed. Free. Info: 815-397-2510.

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

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.

Thursday, Feb. 28

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

Roxtar & guests Another Lost Year – The Back Bar, 1901 Beloit Ave. (Hwy. G), Janesville, Wis. Open 7 p.m., bands play 9 p.m.-2:15 a.m. Suggested donation: $3. Info: 608-741-0001.

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

Destination Unknown – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Blues Night – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N. Church 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 – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. Info: 815-986-0628.

Open Mic w/Ben Doetch– 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, Stone Free, DJ & Karaoke – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

Friday, March 1

“RYSO Trivia Night” – Riverfront Museum Park, Kresge Hall, 711 N.. Main St.Registration at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Walk-ups welcome, but space is limited. Registration: $15/person; $100 for teams of 8. Tickets: $6 adults, $3 students. Info: 815-965-0049.

NIU Steel Band with Liam Teague –Evangelical Free Church, corner of Bethany & First St., DeKalb. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15, available thru NeighborsHouse.org. Seats are limited.

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

Lila’s Surf Band – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9:30 p.m. $3. Info: 815-967-9939.

Local bands – The Back Bar, 1901 Beloit Ave. (Hwy. G), Janesville, Wis. Open 7 p.m., bands play 9:30 p.m. $10 men, $5 ladies. Ladies free before 10 p.m. Info: 608-741-0001.

The Sensations feat. Holland Zander – Big Al’s Bar, 610 N. Bell Scvhool Road. 9 p.m. No cover. Info: 815-398-6411.

Mike Williamson & Rick Burns – The Butterfly Club, Hwy. X, Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. No cover. Info: 608-362-8577.

Battle of the Bands Finals – Fatty McGee’s, 4846 E. State St. Info: 815-316-7616.

Whalebone – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-229-0800.

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

Pete Jive CD Release Show & Local Music GlowCase w/Goose Doctor, The Menagerie, The Wandering Lights, Daven Masulis – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

Schoolhouse Rock! Spotlight on Kids – Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St., Janesville, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $9 adults, $6 students, + JPAC handling fee. Info: 608-758-0297.

Too Deep w/Joey Irving – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. 8 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Classic Rock – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N. Church St. Starts at 5 p.m.

Kelly Steward & The Restless Kind – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Open Stage First Friday – Oregon VFW, 1310 W. Washington St., Rte. 64. Free-will donation. Info: 815-973-0942.

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

Shifty Shafer – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Saturday, March 2

Days of Awe Band– Josiah’s Place Coffeehouse, 310 State St., Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Praise/Worship with an edge. Info: 608-365-0365.

“The Chieftains” – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Irish band, six-time Grammy Award winners.Tickets: At the box office or call 815-968-0595.

Red Ball Jet – Adriatic Café, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9:30 p.m. $3. Info: 815-967-9939.

Dope w/Beyond Threshold, A.D.D., In the Hour, War the Fallen – The Back Bar, 1901 Beloit Ave. (Hwy. G), Janesville, Wis. 8 p.m. $15-$25. Info: 608-741-0001.

Candy Machine Guns w/On My Six, The Runs and Shades of Tomorrow – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

Mike Williamson & Rick Burns – The Butterfly Club, Hwy. X, Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. No cover. Info: 608-362-8577.

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

Schoolhouse Rock! Spotlight on Kids – Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St., Janesville, Wis. 2 p.m. Tickets: $9 adults, $6 students, + JPAC handling fee. Info: 608-758-0297.

Open Mic – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N . Church St. 5 p.m.

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

Big Daddy Woo Woo – Mustang’s Bar & Grill, 428 Gardner St., South Beloit. 9 p.m. Info: 779-475-0048.

Judas Beast w/Catalyst – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. $7. Info: 815-758-2715.

The Sensations feat. Holland Zander – Rascal’s Bar & Grill, 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. $3. Info: 815-636-9207.

Missing Links – Shooter’s Bar & Grill East, 7171 CherryVale Blvd., Cherry Valley. 9 p.m. Info: 815-399-0683.

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

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.

Jamie Logan Benefit w/The Hit Men & Kilborn – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Hit Men, 4 p.m. Kilborn, 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Sunday, March 3

Sounds From the Sanctuary: Michael Hey – Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. 3 p.m. Organist from the Juilliard School. Free-will offering. Info: 815-962-6691.

Karaoke with Bob – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Monday, March 4

Piano Club – Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415 N. Church St. 9:30 a.m. For pianists and piano music lovers. Info: 815-964-9713.

Country Night & Monday Night Football – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N. Church St. Free.

Vinyl Voodoo– Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. No cover Info: 815-962-7944.

Tuesday, March 5

Art Song Project: Rehearsal Meeting – Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-964-9713.

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.

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.

Rock Night – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N. Church 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 & Free Pool – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

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From the Feb. 27-March 5, 2013, issue