Free Fallin’ brings look, sound of Tom Petty to Whiskey’s Roadhouse Aug. 31

Staff Report Free Fallin’, the nation’s No. 1 tribute to Tom Petty, will make a stop at Whiskey’s Roadhouse Bar
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‘Smile’ with Carl A. Cole and family Aug. 30

Staff Report Sounds Of Good News Productions (SOGN) invites all lovers of “Oldies” music to help them close out August with
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Block 5 Festival ready to rock downtown Aug. 25

By Gary Kohn Summer is almost over, which means Rockford’s best music festivals are just around the corner, including the
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Rockford attractions making news in Chicago

Staff Report Two local attractions — Rockford Art Museum (RAM) and Burpee Museum of Natural History — have made headlines
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Byron Crossroads Blues Festival set for Aug. 25

By Steve Jones Crossroads Blues Society The Third Annual Byron Crossroads Blues Festival is ready and raring to go Saturday, Aug. 25.
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Legendary Nighthawks at Rockford’s Adriatic Aug. 19

By Steve Jones Crossroads Blues Society The legendary Nighthawks will be gracing the stage at the Adriatic Live Music Bar at
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Local teen band Desolation Row headed to state competition

By Thomas Spors Local band Desolation Row has taken first place in the Illinois Teen Battle of the Bands regional competition,
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Folk duo Comfort Food in concert Aug. 17

Staff Report The folk duo Comfort Food will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug.17, at JustGoods Listening Room, 201 Seventh St.,
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Janiva Magness celebrates new release in Rockford Aug. 9

Staff Report Award-winning blues and soul vocalist Janiva Magness will celebrate the release of her new Alligator Records CD, Stronger For
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Henhouse Prowlers at Mary’s Place Aug. 11

Staff Report The Henhouse Prowlers will bring their Chicago bluegrass to Rockford’s Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St., Rockford, Saturday, Aug.
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Max Benson, Ron Holm bring primitive country to JustGoods Aug. 10

• Two-man, all-acoustic concert features sounds of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Jimmie Rogers Staff Report Max Benson and Ron Holm,
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RAMIs should honor Erik Evanson with memoriam

Editor’s note: The following was submitted in support of local musician and artist Erik Evanson, who passed away June
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Music Academy begins Youth Chorale for ages 8-12

Staff Report The Music Academy of Rockford is establishing an Academy Youth Chorale open to students ages 8 to 12 years
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Sofia Talvik performs Aug. 2

  Staff Report Sofia Talvik will be featured in the next Concert Conversations Series for Snapshotmusic at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2,
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Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues at Music Shell July 28

  Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts and the Rockford Park District close out the 14th Annual Sinnissippi Summer Series
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Local band competes in Illinois Teen Battle of the Bands

Staff Report Rockford-area band Desolation Row is advancing to the Regional Competition for the Illinois Teen Battle of the Bands. After
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Kantorei top U.S. choir, fourth in world at World Choir Games

• Rockford boys’ choir’s ‘God Bless America’ brings tears Staff Report Kantorei, The Singing Boys of Rockford, won two silver medals in
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Concert Review: Rock’n the Valley brings energy, but not crowds

By John Parks Rock’n the Valley hit the Winnebago County Fairgrounds this past weekend, July 13-14, and lasted 48 straight
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Kryptonite hosts Eldorado, new rock band from Spain, July 25

Staff Report Kryptonite will be hosting Eldorado, a new rock band from Madrid, Spain, that is receiving worldwide acclaim, Saturday,
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Rock’n the Valley headliners Skid Row, The Last Vegas

By John Parks Rock’n the Valley Friday and Saturday, July 13-14, is the biggest festival to hit the stateline area in
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Grammy nominee to headline July 20-22 Bookerfest at Davis Park

Staff Report VaShawn Mitchell will headline the three-day Bookerfest festival, which runs Friday-Sunday, July 20-22, at Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman
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Steve Spurgin & Dan Crary in Concert Conversations July 17

Staff Report Snapshotmusic will present Steve Spurgin and Dan Crary in the latest installment of the series “Concert Conversations” at 6
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The Cajun Strangers at Sinnissippi July 14

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts and the Rockford Park District continue with the 14th Annual Sinnissippi Summer Series.
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Corky Siegel at Klehm July 8

Staff Report Corky Siegel will bring his bluesy, rocking sound to Klehm Arboretum’s next Woodsong Concert Sunday, July 8. Gates
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How Charlotte’s Web got its name

By Lani Richardson “To sing is to love. Communication in song. Laughter is meaningful. A smile is a paragraph of good
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Sevendust headlines July 12 ByronFest Rocks the Rock concert

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Sevendust, Pop Evil, Nonpoint, Soil, Beyond Threshold, The Last Vegas and Wayland will perform at the
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Industrial, gothic music DJ event at Bar 3 July 7

Staff Report Bar 3 of Rockford is hosting another night showcasing gothic and industrial music. The unique DJ event, titled “Ritual
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‘It’s ALL In Me!’ Women’s Workshop Retreat July 7

• The workshop retreat will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church Northwest Site, 4881 Kilburn Ave., Rockford. Staff Report Wisdom And You
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Toronzo Cannon & Cannonball Express at Sinnissippi June 30

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts notes that this will be their 14th year of collaborating with the
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Small Potatoes at Concert Conversations June 19

Staff Report The duo Small Potatoes will be interacting with the audience at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, at Emerson House,
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Carl Cole and friends featured at ‘Jazz at Emerson’ June 14

• Rockford pianist/vocalist Carl Cole joins his wife, vocalist Dianna Cole, and son, bassist Andrew Cole, in jazz tribute Staff Report Mendelssohn
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Folk Music Fest at historic Gurler House in DeKalb June 16

• Event features Dave Balika and Friends, Barb City Stompers and Truman’s Ridge Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — This summer marks the
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‘An Evening of Wine and Music’ June 21 at Anderson Gardens

Staff Report Tickets are available for “An Evening of Wine and Music,” a wine-tasting to benefit the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center.
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Concert Review: Cheap Trick returns to their old stomping grounds

By John Parks Hometown boys Cheap Trick returned to their old stomping grounds of Rockford for a show at the
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Concert Review: Rundgren pulls together Rockford Symphony, rock

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) had a mere week to prepare for a two-night concert
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Phantom Regiment kicks off Music in the Park series June 12

Staff Report The Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps will kick off Rockford Park District’s free Music in the Park summer
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Photo: 40 years for Charlotte’s Web

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New Odyssey kicks off Klehm Woodsong series June 10

• Series also includes Corky Siegel July 8 and BritBeat Aug. 12 Staff Report Grab the picnic basket, load up the lawn
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RVC to welcome Flamenco A3 for workshops, concert June 9

• Featured attraction is a free concert by Flamenco A3 in the RVC Performing Arts Room at 7:30 p.m. Staff Report Flamenco
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Charlotte’s Web celebrates 40 years June 1-2

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts invites you to its 40th Anniversary Celebration, which will take place over two
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Caroline’s Spine, Desolation Row at Logan’s in Freeport

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — National touring band Caroline’s Spine will be joined by local band Desolation Row for a Friday,
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Photo: Verne Fest rocks at Davis Park

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Verne Fest May 25-26 at Davis Park

Staff Report Verne Fest, a two-day festival tribute honoring Rockford’s No. 1 music fan, Verne K. Smith, will be from 5
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Todd Rundgren at Coronado June 1-2

Staff Report Fans of Todd Rundgren are in for a rare treat June 1-2 when he takes the stage with the
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Last chance to catch Avalon String Quartet at Mendelssohn June 1

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon String Quartet in a concert titled “Rasumovsky Gets The Last Word”
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Volbeat drummer Jon Larsen

Heavy-metal band plays at May 27 Rock Monkey Fest By John Parks Volbeat is a fast-rising heavy-metal group from Denmark that
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Rockford musican, RAMI winner Vito J. Dangelo dies at 93

Staff Report Rockford musician Vito J. Dangelo, 93, who was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 21st Rockford
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May 12 Groove Walk features live music at 11 downtown establishments

Staff Report Rockford’s downtown music pub crawl Groove Walk is set for 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, May 12,
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Mendelssohn presents 2012 Starr of Excellence Award to Trish Rooney

Staff Report Trish Rooney, assistant director of Music Ministries at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rockford and the dean of the
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Bill & Kate Isles in Concert Conversations May 8

Staff Report Bill and Kate Isles are an acoustic singer/songwriter duo based in Duluth, Minn. They will be featured at
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