Archive for October, 2008
Halloween is almost here, so find a costume and rock out!
Oct 30th
If I hear one more person in Quincy say, "I haven't dressed up for Halloween in years," I'm going to SCREAM! Maybe Chicago just has a more child-like mindset, but Halloween is HUGE up there.
Everyone, and I mean everyone, dresses up for multiple Halloween events. It's not just "what am I going to be," it's "how many costumes do I have to come up with?"
What I have found out is that if you haven't dressed up for Halloween here, then it's by your own choice. There are plenty of places to go wearing an amazing costume, and you can maybe even win some cash or prizes while you're at it.
So please wear a costume; trust me on this one. You will have so much more fun. Also, strive for something less stereotypical than the sexy version of something (i.e. sexy cop, nurse or basically anything Paris Hilton would wear) and avoid ready-made costumes from the store.
There is still time to put something together. I have faith in you! For some ideas go here and find easy creative last-minute costumes.
Now that I'm done trying to force you to dress up, please pick any of the amazing shows below and have a GREAT HALLOWEEN!
BIGGEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK:
Turner Halloween Bash
BANDS: Fielder, Predawn Hour, Mob Action, Esther Moore and the Texas Funerals
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire
HOW MUCH: $5, costume contest with prizes
INFO: www.myspace.com/thetexasfunerals, www.myspace.com/mobaction4 and www.myspace.com/predawnhour
Monster House Dance Party and Masquerade
DJS: Gizmo (hip hop and r&b), Phelo (ghetto house), Hausgeist (electro house) and J-Lanx (breakbeats)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire
HOW MUCH: $7, costume contest
INFO: www.myspace.com/der_hausgeist
Halloween show with DJ Voorhees, Infliction of Need and James the Great
WHEN: 7 p.m Saturday
WHERE: Music @ The Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
The reason is obvious, they have the most musical talent at each show, which means you can check out your favorite local band and catch some new acts all in one place.
COSTUME CONTESTS:
Spirit Knob Winery Octoberfest
WHEN: Bonfire 4-10 p.m. Friday and costume party with Cheeks McGee (acoustic) 6-10 p.m. Saturday with prizes awarded
WHERE: Spirit Knob, Ursa, Ill.
INFO: www.spiritknob.com
Monster House Dance Party and Masquerade
DJS: Gizmo (hip hop and r&b), Phelo (ghetto house), Hausgeist (electro house) and J-Lanx (breakbeats)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire
HOW MUCH: $7, costume contest
INFO: www.myspace.com/der_hausgeist
Antidote (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, Halloween costume contest
You could win some respect and maybe some money by taking the time to put together a creative costume.
DONATION SHOWS:
Halloween Bash with Watching Judas (pop/rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Calvary Baptist Church, 4605 W. Ely, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Donations
INFO: www.myspace.com/watchingjudas
Impakt (country/classic rock)
WHEN: Saturday
WHERE: Eagles Club
HOW MUCH: $2.00 donation, proceeds go to the club
INFO: www.impakt-band.com
Juni Fisher (folk)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Tri States Public Radio Performance Studio, 320 W. University, Macomb, Ill.
HOW MUCH: Donation of a non-perishable food item plus $10 for members; $15 for non members
INFO: www.tristatesradio.com
Feel good about your good time by giving back while rocking out this weekend.
OTHER HALLOWEEN SHOWS:
Halloween party with Movin On (variety)
WHEN: Friday
WHERE: Eagles Club
HOW MUCH: $4
Elks Halloween party with the Funions
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Quincy Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second
Members and guests only, reservations recommended.
INFO: Call 222-3423 or go to www.dirkhartband.blogspot.com.
Halloween show with Vertigo (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/vertigo4u
Little Swan Feather and the Fury
WHEN: 8:45 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Lindsay’s Tavern, Pittsfield
So many shows and so many costume opportunities. You could go all out and have a different one per show.
As always SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC and have a good and safe time!
Contact me at jmartin@whig.com.
I have an "earworm" today, do you?
Oct 23rd
So there is something called "earworms" and I’ve got one BIG time.
On Wikipedia, an author says that "earworms may be songs or tunes that become stuck in the part of the brain that rehearses verbal information.
This usually happens when a person sings or hums the song once
and then repeats it in his or her mind."
My current "earworm," which I pretty much always have one, is "Hope Now" by Addison Road.
It all started when I was listening to their music for the first time on Tuesday so that I could preview their acoustic show in Hannibal Wednesday. I preview shows every week by listening to music I’ve never heard before, but I don’t always get an "earworm." (Last weeks "earworm" after the show preview was "Nap and Cigarettees" by local band Fielder)
This may sound like some sort of horrific affliction, but actually it’s a good sign for a band. I hear music for around 8-10 hours every day, which means one song can knock another out of my head pretty easy. The true test is when I wake up with a song in my head, that "earworm" must of burrowed deep.
I will pretty much listen to any genre but "Hope Now" did surprise even me since it is a Christian indie/pop song, but you really can’t choose your "earworms." Trust me there are some past "earworms" I would definitely have chosen not to have (pretty much any song that gets stuck in your head because it’s annoying).
Out of curiosity, please let me know what your current "earworm" is and be honest with it, because it’s often not one to be proud of. Yesterday I accidentally heard that new Britney Spears song "Womanizer" and wanted to use an actual drill to get that "earworm" out of my head.
So anyway, Addison Road is playing Sunday in a sold out show with Building 429 at Madison Park Christian Church. If you have tickets, please let me know if they do the song justice live. Thanks!
If you don’t have tickets, or just want more shows to go to, please read below and SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!
OTHER WEEKEND SHOWS
Andrea Hamilton, Brennan Loveless and Rodeo Ruby Love (acoustic/pop)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Threshing Floor, 131 W. Outer Rd., Eolia, Mo
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/threshingfloorshows
The Alumni Club, A No Coast November and Hillhaven Raven (pop/punk)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Predawn Hour and NOWAKE (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: O’Griff’s East Room
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour and www.myspace.com/nowakemusic
Dave Chastain Band
WHEN: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Club Tavern
INFO: www.thedavechastainband.com
Raised on Radio
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rookies, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/raisedonradiolive\
Russ-a-palooza with Cheeks McGee (acoustic) and Blue Eyed Soul
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Northside Boat Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
TORQUE (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m Saturday
WHERE: The Dugout, Monroe City, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
Spirit Knob Winery’s Octoberfest
WHEN: Bonfire 4-10 p.m. Friday and 1-7 p.m. Saturday with music from Keith Franx and 1-7 p.m. Sunday with music from Rich Louden and Sean Ketchum
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5 during music
INFO: www.spiritknob.com
Check out the WEEKENDER page today for our Halloween show preview and next week my blog will preview some of the bigger Halloween events! Also, go to our Weekender MySpace page for current calendar listing on area shows here. Have a good weekend!
Contact me at jmartin@whig.com.
I have an “earworm” today, do you?
Oct 23rd
So there is something called "earworms" and I’ve got one BIG time.
On Wikipedia, an author says that "earworms may be songs or tunes that become stuck in the part of the brain that rehearses verbal information.
This usually happens when a person sings or hums the song once
and then repeats it in his or her mind."
My current "earworm," which I pretty much always have one, is "Hope Now" by Addison Road.
It all started when I was listening to their music for the first time on Tuesday so that I could preview their acoustic show in Hannibal Wednesday. I preview shows every week by listening to music I’ve never heard before, but I don’t always get an "earworm." (Last weeks "earworm" after the show preview was "Nap and Cigarettees" by local band Fielder)
This may sound like some sort of horrific affliction, but actually it’s a good sign for a band. I hear music for around 8-10 hours every day, which means one song can knock another out of my head pretty easy. The true test is when I wake up with a song in my head, that "earworm" must of burrowed deep.
I will pretty much listen to any genre but "Hope Now" did surprise even me since it is a Christian indie/pop song, but you really can’t choose your "earworms." Trust me there are some past "earworms" I would definitely have chosen not to have (pretty much any song that gets stuck in your head because it’s annoying).
Out of curiosity, please let me know what your current "earworm" is and be honest with it, because it’s often not one to be proud of. Yesterday I accidentally heard that new Britney Spears song "Womanizer" and wanted to use an actual drill to get that "earworm" out of my head.
So anyway, Addison Road is playing Sunday in a sold out show with Building 429 at Madison Park Christian Church. If you have tickets, please let me know if they do the song justice live. Thanks!
If you don’t have tickets, or just want more shows to go to, please read below and SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!
OTHER WEEKEND SHOWS
Andrea Hamilton, Brennan Loveless and Rodeo Ruby Love (acoustic/pop)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Threshing Floor, 131 W. Outer Rd., Eolia, Mo
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/threshingfloorshows
The Alumni Club, A No Coast November and Hillhaven Raven (pop/punk)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Predawn Hour and NOWAKE (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: O’Griff’s East Room
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour and www.myspace.com/nowakemusic
Dave Chastain Band
WHEN: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Club Tavern
INFO: www.thedavechastainband.com
Raised on Radio
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rookies, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/raisedonradiolive\
Russ-a-palooza with Cheeks McGee (acoustic) and Blue Eyed Soul
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Northside Boat Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
TORQUE (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m Saturday
WHERE: The Dugout, Monroe City, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
Spirit Knob Winery’s Octoberfest
WHEN: Bonfire 4-10 p.m. Friday and 1-7 p.m. Saturday with music from Keith Franx and 1-7 p.m. Sunday with music from Rich Louden and Sean Ketchum
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5 during music
INFO: www.spiritknob.com
Check out the WEEKENDER page today for our Halloween show preview and next week my blog will preview some of the bigger Halloween events! Also, go to our Weekender MySpace page for current calendar listing on area shows here. Have a good weekend!
Contact me at jmartin@whig.com.
Indie band performs acoustic detour Wednesday
Oct 21st
Addison Road will be taking a small detour on their tour with Christian heavy-weights Building 429 to play an acoustic set at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Common Grounds on the Hannibal-LaGrange College campus.
The vocals have a bit of a Michelle Branch feel through most of the songs, but when you get to the pop-punk with more attitude-driven "All That Matters," there’s actually a bit of Avril Lavigne, too. (I mean that in the nicest way possible).
Long-story-short, their vocals are nice and have some great harmonies.
Also, there’s definitely a Christian undertone lyrically, but it’s not slapping you in the face.
Stevie E, our resident Christian music expert here in The Herald-Whig newsroom, just informed me that Addison Road reminds him of another Christian act, Barlow Girl. You will have to make your own decision on that one.
As an acoustic show, it could prove even more interesting. Plus it’s always nice to see a band you dig in an intimate setting. To get a taste of what to expect acoustically, check out a video here.
Here are the best comparison links of Addison Road sounding like Michelle Branch.
I’m sure it will be a great time, plus the set will be a good way to check out Addison Road if you missed your chance to get tickets to the Building 429 show at Madison Park Christian Church in Quincy Sunday.
For more show info go to www.hlg.edu.
Please look for a live events blog Thursday and have a great week!
Contact me at jmartin@whig.com.
Catch some feel good music Friday
Oct 17th
Ericson Productions is presenting a jam-packed show Friday at Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire. (And yes, that pun was intended. Read on.)
If you are into jam bands, funk/roots music or alternative rock/blues; if you are young, old or in between; if you like chill lounge shows or fast-paced dancing; or if you are into all of the above, then definitely go to this show.
Now just because all of those descriptions apply, please do not think this is a scattered lineup, because it is actually one of the most organized and cohesive shows I’ve seen lately.
LINEUP
Chicago’s Strain Busy Sky has a musically jam band feel with a bluesy lead-singer and a sense of humor when it comes to writing songs.
Revision
"Would you laugh at me cause I watch Tom and Jerry; would you laugh at me because my back is hairy; even though I’m 23." — Strain Busy Sky, "Laugh At Me"
Revision out of Ithaca, NY, says on its MySpace page that they are a "band that loves to play music," and when you listen to them, you know this is true.
Quincy’s Fielder will headline the show, and as I’ve said in the past, it is always a good time to listen to them. Dancing and/or chilling as they play are equal options, so there is no reason to say you don’t feel like catching the show.
"I guess the story of about where we live; it’s the picture perfect river town up on a hill." — Fielder, "Shadows In Replay"
WEEKEND SHOWS
Turner Hall concert series with Fielder, Strain Busy Sky with Alex V, Revision and Mike Shull
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire
Thru the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Rookie’s Sports Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thrutheashesacoustic
Toology
Toology (Tool tribute band), Transfer To Red and Redeemer (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/toologyband
Predawn Hour (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 62nd and Broadway
HOW MUCH: $5, outside show if weather is permitting
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour
Circadia, The Dawn Retreat and August Zimbal (metal)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
ImpaKt Band (country/classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: American Legion
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Love Junkie (rock/alternative)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: TJ’s House of Music, Keokuk, Iowa
INFO: www.myspace.com/lovejunkie1
Renae and The Sky Is Falling (metal)
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Support local music and go to a SHOW!
Contact me at jmartin@whig.com.
Thanks for showing up to support local music
Oct 14th
If you didn’t see live music this weekend, it wasn’t because of a lack of options. I saw eight bands and only went to two of the 12 shows in the area.
In great anticipation for a metal show Friday, I may have built it up in my head a bit. Don’t get me wrong, Small Time Crook put on a good performance and Otto’s Daughter played Turner Hall like it was a sold out show at the Double Door in Chicago. However, it wasn’t quite the show I had hoped for because of the sound.
Let me be clear. Turner Hall was NOT running the board Friday night. It was another company, and I don’t want to point blame, because I don’t know who was running sound checks or anything. All I do know is during Small Time Crook, the vocals were way over the music and you couldn’t feel the thudding in your chest. Small Time is more of a standard heavy metal band with guitar solos and screaming vocals.
Shirley Manson
of Garbage
Generally, this kind of metal music is mostly about guitar riffs and breakdowns in the music and should leave the attendee with aches in their calf and neck muscles and a minor case of tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Unfortunately, it was low enough that I could talk and not lose my voice from straining over the music.
Otto’s Daughter had the opposite problem with the music blaring at the same or above level of the vocals. That was especially heart-breaking, since the recordings I’ve heard of lead singer Jacqueline Van Bierk have her sounding a bit like Shirley Manson of Garbage. They were dead-on in adding the word "pop" in front of metal when describing their sound, and Van Bierk definitely puts on a show as she jumps and spins around during each song.
Sadly I missed Coffin Builder, but I must commend them for sticking around for the other sets that night.
All in all, it was definitely fun, but not quite the metal show I’m used to seeing in an underground venue in Chicago.
Saturday night showed that even with most people slowing on their spending, they will still open up their wallets for a benefit rock show. Winter’s West Wing had the largest turnout at a local show I’ve seen since I’ve been here, and the crowd wasn’t just standing back from the stage taking it in. From the beginning of the show, people were standing in front of the stage, on the balcony and around the back listening.
CJ’s Tribute Band, who played one night only to honor Cory Wilkey, took the stage a bit early and there were not as many people there yet. They definitely played for Cory by going more in the blues direction and everyone that was there seemed to enjoy it.
As the crowd grew, Chew Toy of Macomb performed.
When 8:58 started, everyone began moving a bit and reacting to what they were listening too.
Then Torque took the stage, and people crowded even closer while nodding their heads.
Fielder is when there was more out-and-out dancing, and it was packed in front of the stage.
By the time Wilkey’s old band Predawn Hour performed, it was elbow-to-elbow and the crowd was singing and screaming the entire time.
From hanging out with Cory, I know that he would have loved the event. It was a true tribute to a great local musician.
If you were at these shows or any of the several others that took place this weekend, then you understand where I’m coming from. If you were not, then by now I hope you are kicking yourself for missing your chance. (Well, maybe not actually kicking yourself, but at least saying, "I really should find a show to see next weekend." I can help with that if you check back Thursday for the live event postings for the upcoming weekend.)
Have a great week!
Contact me at jmartin@whig.com.
Local musicians join together to honor one of their own
Oct 9th
Arguably the biggest concert this weekend is Cory Wilkey’s benefit Saturday.
He was an amazing guitar player with Predawn Hour, Porselain and CJ and the Big Brother Band and an amazing person, so it’s no surprise that area musicians want to honor him with a rock show.
First up is CJ’s Tribute Band, which formed for this one night only with Cory’s brothers, Jason and Derek Wilkey, and his best friend, Rick Cate.
Also performing is Cory’s former band, Predawn Hour, and friends Torque, Fielder, 8:58 and Chew Toy.
Having this many local rock bands under one roof is rare and going to be a great time. I want to commend the organizers for putting such a big show together.
Cory Wilkey’s Benefit
BANDS: CJ’s Tribute Band, Chew Toy, 8:58, Torque, Fielder and Predawn Hour (rock)
WHEN: Live auction at 4 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Winter’s West Wing, 411 Hampshire
HOW MUCH: $7 at the door for non-poker run participants
INFO: www.cjskids.com
Don’t forget about touring pop/metal band Otto’s Daughter performing tonight in Hannibal and Friday in Quincy with Quincy’s Small Time Crook.
Small Time Crook is adding an unannounced guest lead-singer for the night, so go find out who it is.
WEEKEND SHOWS
Otto’s Daughter (pop metal)
WHEN: 8 p.m. tonight
WHERE: Blueprint Lounge, 600 Broadway, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $8
INFO: www.myspace.com/ottosdaughter
Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 9 p.m. – midnight today
WHERE: Jed’s Brewhouse
INFO: www.myspace.com/cheeksmcgee
Reunion show with Flood (rock)
WHEN: 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Twilight Zone, 922 Hampshire
Otto’s Daughter, Small Time Crook and Coffin Builder (metal)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire
HOW MUCH: $10, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/smalltimecrookband
ImpaKt Band (country/classic rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagle, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Thru the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Kerleys Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/thrutheashesacoustic
ImpaKt Band (country/classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Korner Bar, New London
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Octoberfest
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.spiritknob.com
Pound For Pound, Infliction Of Need, Defintion Of Aggression (hardcore)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages welcome
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Vertigo (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/vertigo4u
TORQUE (rock)
WHEN: 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Twilight Zone, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC and go to a SHOW!
I will see you at the Otto’s Daughter show Friday and Winter’s West Wing Saturday for the benefit. Have a great and safe weekend.
Contact me at jmartin@whig.com.
North Hollywood pop-metal band to rock region
Oct 7th
North Hollywood’s Otto’s Daughter is rolling into the area Thursday night to play a rock show at the Blueprint Lounge in Hannibal, then will head to Quincy Friday for a metal show at Turner Hall with Quincy’s Small Time Crook and Coffin Builder.
Otto’s Daughter is an electronic pop-metal band that began in New York City with original members, guitarist Jim Robbins and lead vocalist Jacqueline Van Bierk. Bassist Roman Campbell and drummer Gilbert Herrara join Robbins to back up the interesting vocals from Van Bierk.
Youtube commenter described Van Bierks voice as "a bit of the girl from Garbage [rock/grunge band]." After listening to their music online, I am inclined to agree. Anyone who enjoys Garbage will understand how rare of a find this could be.
I understand that their theatrical stage performance, self-described as Gwen Stefani meets Rob Zombie, is their strength. Which is quite promising, considering the quality of their recordings is good.
The latest album "A New Kind of Heroine" is currently available at CD Baby and iTunes, and a new release is planned for 2009.
"Otto’s Daughter’s ‘A New Kind of Heroine’ is one mean sounding disc! The female fronted band has a hard hitting metal sound, dark vocals, and just the right amount of electronic elements to keep you heavily stimulated from beginning to end." — Eric or Alternative Explosion!
Otto’s Daughter hopes to continue touring and join a national tour with an established band in the future.
Otto’s Daughter (pop-metal)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Blueprint Lounge, 600 Broadway, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5
With Small Time Crook and Coffin Builder (metal)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $10
Please look out for a live events blog on Thursday and as always, SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC and go to a LIVE SHOW!
Contact me at jmartin@whig.com.
Octoberfest: Not just for beer drinkers
Oct 2nd
Fall is the perfect time to see a rock/roots band outside at a beautiful Winery during Octoberfest. (Yes, one can consume wine instead of beer on this occasion.)
Quincy’s Fielder is a fun, chill group of guys that play great originals, but also play some really fun covers. Chances are if you’ve seen them, you love them, if you haven’t, then trust me it will be a good time.
Spirit Knob Winery is hosting these music shows from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays throughout October. Also, Fridays this month they will have bonfires where you can bring your own snacks, drink wine and hang out with friends.
Fielder (rock/roots)
WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Saturday
Mike and Chloe
WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: Food to be grilled by County Market.
WEEKEND SHOWS
Bonfire nights
WHEN: 4-10 p.m. every Friday in October
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
INFO: www.spiritknob.com
Nugget (Cake tribute band) and Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Cafe, Macomb, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/caketribute and www.myspace.com/cheeksmusic
Music @ the Mall’s One Year Anniversary show
BANDS: Metal bands Sender Receiver, Rise Of Honor, The Desolate and Serentonin and acoustic acts Nalani, Clayborn Londrigan, Handbook for the Recently Deceased and Kate
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Musica @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
All’s Forgotten (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Blueprint Lounge, 600 Broadway, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/allsforgotten
Jaxx R Better (rock/blues/country)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Wildfire Saloon, 203 N. Monroe, Vandalia, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/jaxxrbetter
Have a great fall weekend and be safe!
Contact me at jmartin@whig.com.
