Catch some feel good music Friday

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.