Metal rocker Willie Basse brings food drive tour to Janesville’s The Back Bar Dec. 15

Staff Report JANESVILLE, Wis. — Metal rocker Willie Basse will bring his “Feed America — Now, Concerts to End Hunger” tour
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‘Holidays and Holy Days’ Concert Dec. 16

Staff Report The Rock Valley Children’s Choir is pleased to present their 10th Annual “Holidays and Holy Days” Concert performance “‘Twas
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Holland Zander, John Bishoff at JustGoods Dec. 16

• Vocalist, guitarist join forces as Fear & Desire for free show Staff Report Holland Zander and John Bishoff will perform as
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Joe Jencks performs in Concert Conversations Dec. 13

Staff Report You are invited to another session of the Concert Conversations series “Recorded Live for Broadcast” featuring Joe Jencks
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Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Fall Concert Dec. 10

Staff Report Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) will present its Fall Concert at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, in the newly-renovated
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Local musicians to raise funds for charity at Dec. 11 Christmas concert

Staff Report Jim Waddell and members of local Christian rock band Epiphany will come together Sunday, Dec. 11, for their 16th
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Mendelssohn Club’s scholarship and awards deadlines approaching

Staff Report The registration deadline for the Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition, Monday, Dec. 12, is coming up fast! The Scholarship Competition
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RAMI Musicians Organization Christmas Party Dec. 1

Staff Report The Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Musicians Organization will hold its Second Annual Christmas Party starting at 6 p.m.,
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‘Christmas with Kantorei’ set for Dec. 4, 20

Staff Report Kantorei, The Singing Boys of Rockford, will present two performances of “Christmas with Kantorei” this season. The matinee
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Rockford Bands Together Dec. 3

Staff Report Rockford Bands Together — featuring the Rockford Wind Ensemble, the Salvation Army Rockford Temple Band and the debut performance
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Avalon String Quartet returns to Mendelssohn Dec. 2

Staff Report The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon String Quartet in concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2,
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Muriel Anderson, Tierra Negra perform Nov. 25

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts will host two talented artistic acts at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25,
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Paul Thorn performs at Sullivan Center Nov. 17

Staff Report Southern raconteur Paul Thorn will perform at Sullivan Center, 118 N. Main St., at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17. Fresh
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Singing Stylists-Holiday Blowout set for Nov. 17

Staff Report An inventive hair stylist and her crew are using their many talents to support the Rockford Art Museum (RAM)
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Channel 229 Club party Nov. 25 at The Office

Staff Report Welcome back to the 1980’s New Wave music scene, brought to you for one night each year at The
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Local band Trip Effect preps for release of EP ‘Second Life’

• Band plays Shooter’s North Nov. 19, ‘pre-release’ show set for Dec. 3 at Rocky’s Staff Report Rockford band Trip Effect is
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Clark Colborn releases new album

Staff Report Again, the soon-to-be released CD from progressive rock guitarist Clark Colborn, of Loves Park, is now available for pre-order.
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Unity the Band kicks off Fiji Fan Tour Nov. 11 at Kryptonite

• Reggae, funk, blues and rock band offers fans an opportunity to travel with them to Fiji in March 2012 Staff
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Claudia Schmidt at Emerson House Nov. 11

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents Claudia Schmidt in concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, at Emerson
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Rick Nielsen’s daughter, Scarlett Nielsen

Editor’s note: The following originally appeared on the Legendary Rock Interviews website at http://www.legendaryrockinterviews.com/. The interview was conducted by
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Red Molly lights up the stage for Charlotte’s Web Nov. 4

Staff Report “Make room, Roches and Wailin’ Jennys, Red Molly has earned a place among the elite female trios.” —
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Dec. 31 deadline for RAMI nominations

Staff Report The Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) is accepting nominations for musicians/groups, technicians, recordings, Lifetime Achievement and Community Service awards.
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Composition festival set for Nov. 4-5 at Mendelssohn

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will host Greater Rockford Music Teachers Association’s (GRMTA) composition festival Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5. The
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Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra’s ‘Mozart Meets Ravel’ set for Oct. 28

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra, directed by Stephen Squires, in concert with violin virtuoso
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Avalon String Quartet performs Beethoven at Mendelssohn Oct. 21

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon String Quartet in concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, in
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Groove Walk set for Oct. 15

Staff Report Groove Walk is set for 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. The event features live music at
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Tracy Kash Thomas performs at Mendelssohn Oct. 15

Staff Report Musician Tracy Kash Thomas will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415
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Photos: Music Academy has new home

From the Oct. 12-18, 2011, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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RSO Pops Series begins with an evening of Mancini and Moonlight

Staff Report Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) opens the Pops Series Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N.
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Mendelssohn hosts Children’s Choirs’ fall performance Oct. 18

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center is hosting the Rock Valley Children’s Choirs’ 10th Annual “Fall Family Fun” performance, “I Could
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Pianist Valentina Lisitsa opens Mendelssohn season Sept. 30

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center launches its 2011-2012 concert season with Valentina Lisitsa, piano, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept.
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Acoustic music quartet Trillium performs at Emerson House Oct. 1

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts welcomes Trillium at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, at Emerson House, 420 N.
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2nd City Chorus offers annual show Oct. 8

By Ron Parrett If you like to laugh, hear good music, dance and eat delicious food, the Community Center Complex of
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Mark Baldin on trumpet Oct. 2 at St. Mark Lutheran Church

Staff Report St. Mark Lutheran Church will present a guest musician, Mark Baldin, who will give a concert on trumpet at
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Charlotte’s Web has a new home for history and 40th season

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher After 40 years of being under many roofs, the new home of Charlotte’s Web and
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Coles celebrate anniversary, new CD, Gospel Explosion

Staff Report September is a special month for Carl and Dianna Cole. Dianna’s birthday was Sept. 1. They are celebrating their
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Sept. 17 Block 5 Festival features extraordinary music

By Gary Kohn After Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s released their debut album, Spin magazine described the band’s sound
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Scott Holt to teach master guitar clinic, perform Sept. 1

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents blues guitar genius Scott Holt, who will offer his master guitar class
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Fall registration open for Rock Valley Children’s Choir

Staff Report Registration is open for Rock Valley Children’s Choir’s fall semester. Registration dates and locations for the four choirs are as
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Byron Crossroads Blues Festival set for Aug. 27

Staff Report Bryan Lee and the Blue Power Band will headline the Second Annual Byron Crossroads Blues Festival Saturday, Aug.
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‘Tinker with Music’ finale features acoustic folk/pop artist Ron Rawhoof

Staff Report Acoustic folk/pop artist Ron Rawhoof will be featured in the final concert of Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens’
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Photos: Bill Engberg Orchestra performs ‘One More Time’

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Chevelle, Filter, Everclear, Tonic, Los Lonely Boys headline Aug. 19-21 Spirit of Peace and Music Festival

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Tonic, Los Lonely Boys, Filter, Everclear, BoDeans and Chevelle will be among the headliners of more
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Carrie Elkin to record live in Concert Conversations Aug. 23

Staff Report Snapshotmusic and Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts have combined to sponsor Concert Conversations, a new concert series recorded
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Alleluia Quartet to perform at Sinnissippi Aug. 21

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor A local music group, the Alleluia Quartet, will be performing at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, at
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The Bluegrass Reunion plays Tinker Summer Concert Series Aug. 7

Staff Report Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens’ free summer outdoor concert series continues at 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7,
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‘Woofstock’ Aug. 7 at SM&SF Park

• Five bands to perform in benefit for PAWS Humane Society Staff Report PAWS Humane Society will hold a day of peace,
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Music: Q & A with The Last Vegas’ Chad Cherry

The Last Vegas to perform at WXRX’s ‘The Concert’ with nine other bands May 14 at Rockford Speedway By M.J. Parks The
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Craftsmanship, talent displayed at Handmade Music Exposition

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor A few hundred combined years of experience was displayed at the JustGoods store Saturday, May 7, for
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House of Pain at Otto’s in DeKalb April 13

* 1990s rap group of ‘Jump Around’ fame makes reunion stop Staff Report DEKALB, Ill.—Legendary rap group House of Pain will be
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