Archive for October, 2009
Enjoy Halloween hoopla more with shows, movies and costumes
Oct 29th
There are so many amazing events to partake in this weekend that I am sure you won’t have a problem finding something amazing to do in a costume.
Halloween weekend is also the perfect time, while recuperating during the day time, to watch great scary movies. I love scary movies, and I have listed a few that you may not have seen before below.
Henry Rollins of Black Flag acts in "Feast."
Jess “The Mess” Martin’s Scary Movie Picks
“Feast” - This is disturbing, funny and just plain wrong all at the same time. Also, punk band Black Flag’s lead-singer, Henry Rollins, plays a motivational speaker, which is the perfect reason to check it out.
“Abominable” – The beast in this looks like the Grateful Dead’s singer, Jerry Garcia, which makes for some hilarious moments.
“Descent” – The cave creatures are super creepy, plus the idea of being stuck in a cave scares the crap out of me.
“High Tension” – This film actually freaked me out a bit, but sadly the end was a little disappointing, still worth checking out though.
“House of a 1000 corpses” – I had to include a Rob Zombie movie, even thought the acting is never perfect, the production design is so great!
Classic scary movies are always a good call too, but I’m giving you options that are a little more random. Let me know what scary movies you love.
As for going out to shows this weekend, here are a few costumes I really hope to see out:
Jess “The Mess” Martin’s Favorite Costumes
Britney Spears - This one should be one half of your body in the old trashy run down version of Britney and the other half looking recovered and great.
Zombie – It is ALWAYS a good idea to go as a zombie, but make sure and make your own costume to look more real. Plus you can always do things like Miley Cyrus as a zombie too!
Local celebrity – Dress up as a local news person, well-known coach or area musician. Local costumes are hilarious!
Flo from Progressive commercials.
Bret Michaels on “Rock Of Love” – You must have a gaggle of girls dressed as groupies to pull it off and of course purse your lips constantly while wearing a bandana.
Progressive girl – I wanted to be Flo from the Progressive Insurance commercials for a couple years and haven’t had a chance. I think it would be perfect, because so many people would recognize her.
LIVE EVENTS
A Haunting At The Villa with the Rivertown Paranormal Society
WHEN: Friday
WHERE: Villa Kathrine, 532 Gardner Expressway
HOW MUCH: $30.00 per person to be paid in advance with reservations. For reservations call 224-3688 or (217) 894-7011.
INFO: www.rivertownparanormalsociety.net
Spirit Knob Wine Down with Tim Hart
WHEN: 4-10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
INFO: Mulligan stew available and with a lighted pumpkin, there will be a chance to receive a $25 gift certificate. Also, patrons will receive a free drink by coming in costume.
Cheeks McGee (acoustic) and Jus Marley (regae)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The State Room, Quincy
Funions Halloween Show
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Quincy Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second
HOW MUCH: Members and guest only. No admission charge.
INFO: Costume contest.
Halloween Rock Fest with Predawn Hour, Mindeffect, Pimpkatz and Penfifteen (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour
Watching Judas Halloween Alternative Bash! Lock-in and Concert (Christian/rock)
WHEN: 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Calvary Baptist Church, 4650 West Ely Road, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5 for the show, $10 for the lock-in.
The Beat Daddys (blues)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: The Club Tavern, Quincy
Octoberfest featuring Matt and Steve Bordenkircher
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Human Aftertaste, Texas Funerals, The Brave Adult Club and Mob Action (rock/punk/surf/western)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, 18 and older
INFO: www.myspace.com/thetexasfunerals
Storytellers United presents Terror Theater
WHEN: 7-midnight Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Adams Theater, Sixth and Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $7, ages 14 and under require a guardian.
INFO: Call (323) 683-5318 or e-mail flickerticket@gmail.com
Tropical Punks, Dead Zebbra, Dead Tooth, Soy City Stranglers, Infliction of Need (punk/rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Small Time Crook, NoCeBo and Krazy Caucasionz (metal)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Kix Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, $3 with a costume.
INFO: www.myspace.com/smalltimecrookband
Raised On Radio (blues/rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Cedar Crest Country Club
HOW MUCH: $8 per person and $15 a couple.
INFO: Costume contest.
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The West End, Clayton, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
Thru the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Dugout Lounge, Monroe City, Mo.
Costume Party featuring Jared Harness and the Martini Time Cowboys (country/classic rock)
WHEN: Saturday
WHERE: Ikes, Dallas City, Ill.
Slick Woody (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: Costume contest.
Octoberfest featuring Drew Stevens
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Weekend before Halloween is quality over quantity
Oct 20th
Esther Moore (acoustic) and Less Than Defeated
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/esthermoore
Storytellers United presents Terror Theater
WHEN: 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Adams Theater, Sixth and Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $7, ages 14 and under require a guardian.
INFO: Call (323) 683-5318 or e-mail flickerticket@gmail.com.
Shawn Keller (rock/blues)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Club Tavern
Octoberfest featuring Ketcham Louden Live
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Renae, Goodbye.Fate, Kidnap The Sun, Awaiting The Armada (rock/hardcore)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Thur the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Club Mississippi, 123 S. Main, Louisiana, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/thrutheashesacoustic
The Scrappers (metal/punk)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Back Alley Bar and Grill, 113 Williams, Pittsfield, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/thescrappers
All’s Forgotten (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Kerley’s, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $3
Hangover (rock/alternative)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Keokuk Labor Temple, Keokuk, Iowa
INFO: www.myspace.com/tristatehangover
Octoberfest featuring Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Take advantage of this weekend's live music with time management
Oct 16th
Below are what I have been calling the duelling shows for Saturday in the area. National act Royal Bliss and local event Cheeks and Friends Freedom Festival are both going on, so I have come up with the way to not miss anything.
Freedom Festival has nine local bands and starts at 2 p.m. and has free camping, plus Cheeks says they are giving out wrist bands so people can come and go.
The plan is to go out at 1 p.m. to the Freedom Fest, when the gates open, and set up your camper and watch some tunes for about five to seven hours (leave a friend to watch your camping gear if you feel the need) and then head back into Quincy for a bit to catch some Royal Bliss action.
Afterward head back out to catch the end of the live music at the festival, camp and join in on the after party.
Neal Middleton, of Royal Bliss says they pack up their RV and head out Freedom Fest to camp and party after their show anyway.
Read what I wrote after talking with Royal Bliss lead-singer, Neal Middleton, and Cheeks McGee here.
Cheeks and Friends Freedom Festival
WHEN: Gates open at 1 p.m. Saturday and music starts at
2 p.m.
WHERE: Adams County Fairgrounds, Mendon.
HOW MUCH: Tickets are $15 until 1 p.m. Saturday; once the gates open, tickets are $20. Camping is including, and patrons will receive a free Freedom Festival T-shirt with tickets purchase before 1 p.m. Saturday.
FOOD: The Pier and the Olive will have food available for sale.
INFO: www.cheeksmcgee.com
LINEUP
2 p.m. – Pike Station (blues/rock).
3 p.m. – SuperImposed (rock/acoustic).
4 p.m. – NOWAKE (rock/alternative).
5 p.m. – Descending New Angels (blues/rock).
6 p.m. – Predawn Hour (rock).
7:45 p.m. – Cheeks McGee and Friends (rock/acoustic).
9:30 p.m. – Fielder (jam/rock).
11:15 p.m. – Nugget (Cake tribute band).
* DJ “The Car Thief” will perform with special guest during the after-party that will follow the show.
Royal Bliss, Shaman’s Harvest and Resident Hero (rock)
WHEN: Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Backwaters, Quincy
HOW MUCH: Tickets are available now at TNT or Staradio for $12 and for $15 at Backwaters the night of the show. Patrons must be at 18 year old to attend.
WEEKEND SHOWS
Lincoln/Douglas Debates: After Dark with the Jackets (comedy)
WHEN AND WHERE: 7 p.m. at the VFW, 6th and Payson, 8 p.m. at Jed’s Brewhouse, 18th and Chestnut, 9 p.m. at O’Griff’s Irish Pub and 10 p.m. at Brix Wine and Cheese
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thejacketscomedy
Movin On Band (variety)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Kix Club, Quincy
Octoberfest at Spirit Knob Winery
WHEN and WHERE: 1-5 p.m. Russell Williams on Saturday and Cheeks McGee on Sunday.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Dorann and the Soul Mystics (blues)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Quincy Brewfest at Oakley Lindsay Center-McClain Hall, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $6, which includes eight beer sample tickets. The cost is $1 for each additional sample ticket and a cash bar is available.
Icon For Hire, Just The Kid!, Lights Out Dancing and The Please & Thank You’s (indie/rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
ImpaKt Band (country)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Argyle Road (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Purple Cow, Alexandria, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/argyleroad
Support local music and go to a few shows!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Take advantage of this weekend’s live music with time management
Oct 16th
Below are what I have been calling the duelling shows for Saturday in the area. National act Royal Bliss and local event Cheeks and Friends Freedom Festival are both going on, so I have come up with the way to not miss anything.
Freedom Festival has nine local bands and starts at 2 p.m. and has free camping, plus Cheeks says they are giving out wrist bands so people can come and go.
The plan is to go out at 1 p.m. to the Freedom Fest, when the gates open, and set up your camper and watch some tunes for about five to seven hours (leave a friend to watch your camping gear if you feel the need) and then head back into Quincy for a bit to catch some Royal Bliss action.
Afterward head back out to catch the end of the live music at the festival, camp and join in on the after party.
Neal Middleton, of Royal Bliss says they pack up their RV and head out Freedom Fest to camp and party after their show anyway.
Read what I wrote after talking with Royal Bliss lead-singer, Neal Middleton, and Cheeks McGee here.
Cheeks and Friends Freedom Festival
WHEN: Gates open at 1 p.m. Saturday and music starts at
2 p.m.
WHERE: Adams County Fairgrounds, Mendon.
HOW MUCH: Tickets are $15 until 1 p.m. Saturday; once the gates open, tickets are $20. Camping is including, and patrons will receive a free Freedom Festival T-shirt with tickets purchase before 1 p.m. Saturday.
FOOD: The Pier and the Olive will have food available for sale.
INFO: www.cheeksmcgee.com
LINEUP
2 p.m. – Pike Station (blues/rock).
3 p.m. – SuperImposed (rock/acoustic).
4 p.m. – NOWAKE (rock/alternative).
5 p.m. – Descending New Angels (blues/rock).
6 p.m. – Predawn Hour (rock).
7:45 p.m. – Cheeks McGee and Friends (rock/acoustic).
9:30 p.m. – Fielder (jam/rock).
11:15 p.m. – Nugget (Cake tribute band).
* DJ “The Car Thief” will perform with special guest during the after-party that will follow the show.
Royal Bliss, Shaman’s Harvest and Resident Hero (rock)
WHEN: Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Backwaters, Quincy
HOW MUCH: Tickets are available now at TNT or Staradio for $12 and for $15 at Backwaters the night of the show. Patrons must be at 18 year old to attend.
WEEKEND SHOWS
Lincoln/Douglas Debates: After Dark with the Jackets (comedy)
WHEN AND WHERE: 7 p.m. at the VFW, 6th and Payson, 8 p.m. at Jed’s Brewhouse, 18th and Chestnut, 9 p.m. at O’Griff’s Irish Pub and 10 p.m. at Brix Wine and Cheese
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thejacketscomedy
Movin On Band (variety)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Kix Club, Quincy
Octoberfest at Spirit Knob Winery
WHEN and WHERE: 1-5 p.m. Russell Williams on Saturday and Cheeks McGee on Sunday.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Dorann and the Soul Mystics (blues)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Quincy Brewfest at Oakley Lindsay Center-McClain Hall, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $6, which includes eight beer sample tickets. The cost is $1 for each additional sample ticket and a cash bar is available.
Icon For Hire, Just The Kid!, Lights Out Dancing and The Please & Thank You’s (indie/rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
ImpaKt Band (country)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Argyle Road (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Purple Cow, Alexandria, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/argyleroad
Support local music and go to a few shows!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Quincy group to "hijack" Pop's Pizza tonight
Oct 14th
Chophouse Hijack is a group that has formed in Quincy that according to their Facebook page is trying to get the public in seats and “eating the great food that local restaurants have to offer.”
The group sends out updates with free food contests and entertainment that will be at each “Hijack”.
They are taking over Pop’s Pizza from 7-9 p.m. tonight with DJ “The Car Thief” spinning acid jazz and a comedian performing throughout the evening.
To find out more, go to their Facebook page here.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Quincy group to “hijack” Pop’s Pizza tonight
Oct 14th
Chophouse Hijack is a group that has formed in Quincy that according to their Facebook page is trying to get the public in seats and “eating the great food that local restaurants have to offer.”
The group sends out updates with free food contests and entertainment that will be at each “Hijack”.
They are taking over Pop’s Pizza from 7-9 p.m. tonight with DJ “The Car Thief” spinning acid jazz and a comedian performing throughout the evening.
To find out more, go to their Facebook page here.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Lot's of options for this weekend's live entertainment from comedy to country
Oct 8th
Support local entertainment and GO TO A SHOW!
WEEKEND SHOWS
The Jackets (comedy)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Whitehorse Tavern, Quincy
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Leroy’s Hideout, Quincy
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thejacketscomedy
Nashville Bound Band and ImpaKt Band (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Predawn Hour (rock)
WHEN: 11 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Twilight Zone, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour
Octoberfest with Keith Franx (blues/rock)
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
The Alumni Club, Infliction Of Need, The Blushing Gun (rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall,
300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
TORQUE (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Keokuk Labor Temple, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
All’s Forgotten (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: North Side Boat Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/allsforgotten
Jared and the Martini Time Cowboys (rock/country)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Wood, Carthage, Ill.
Love Junkie (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: TJ’s House of Music, Keokuk, Iowa
INFO: www.myspace.com/lovejunkie1
Octoberfest with Mike and Chloe (rock)
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Nashville Bound Band and ImpaKt Band (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: American Legion, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Due to a computer malfunction, I lost all of the contact info for area bands and venues. If you are a band or venue, please email me at jmartin@whig.com as soon as possible. Thank you!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Lot’s of options for this weekend’s live entertainment from comedy to country
Oct 8th
Support local entertainment and GO TO A SHOW!
WEEKEND SHOWS
The Jackets (comedy)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Whitehorse Tavern, Quincy
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Leroy’s Hideout, Quincy
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thejacketscomedy
Nashville Bound Band and ImpaKt Band (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Predawn Hour (rock)
WHEN: 11 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Twilight Zone, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour
Octoberfest with Keith Franx (blues/rock)
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
The Alumni Club, Infliction Of Need, The Blushing Gun (rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall,
300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
TORQUE (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Keokuk Labor Temple, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
All’s Forgotten (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: North Side Boat Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/allsforgotten
Jared and the Martini Time Cowboys (rock/country)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Wood, Carthage, Ill.
Love Junkie (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: TJ’s House of Music, Keokuk, Iowa
INFO: www.myspace.com/lovejunkie1
Octoberfest with Mike and Chloe (rock)
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Nashville Bound Band and ImpaKt Band (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: American Legion, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Due to a computer malfunction, I lost all of the contact info for area bands and venues. If you are a band or venue, please email me at jmartin@whig.com as soon as possible. Thank you!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Dead Giveaway honors Cory Wilkey by proving musical talents
Oct 5th
The Cory “CJ” Wilkey Memorial show was held Saturday night at Turner Hall. By the time I arrived at the show, Fielder was finishing up their set and Predawn Hour, CJ Tribute Band and Pike Station had already performed.
I heard great things about the previous acts and Fielder sounded great at the end of their set. I had seen all of those bands at other times though, so the main reason I was there was to catch Dead Giveaway in their first performance in more than 15 years.
As the saying goes, you can’t teach old dogs new tricks. Well, in the case of Dead Giveaway, if the old dogs had great tricks to begin with, then they don’t need new ones.
The band has an 80s hair band vibe but with major musical talent and great stage presence. Lead singer Korey Haner has a range that if you’re not careful of your placement in the venue, you could possibly damage your hearing. And I mean that in a good way.
The lyrics are rather simple, but Haner’s execution makes them resonate with the listener. He often yelled “let me hear you scream” over the mic, and the audience obliged while pumping fists and dancing. Haner has the confidence and experience to get the crowd going, which can be one of the hardest things for a front man to do.
As for looks, the guys have matured over time and thankfully chopped their locks at some point and updated their gig clothes. Overall it was a great showing by the band that came together for one reason, to honor fallen musician Cory Wilkey.
Congratulations Dead Giveaway for proving to everyone, including yourselves, why you were such an inspiration to Wilkey to get into music.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Weekend packed with quality entertainment
Oct 1st
Amanda Shaw
The best way to spend the first weekend in October is to catch Amanda Shaw Friday night at John Wood, then go by Spirit Knob Saturday afternoon for some relaxing Fielder, then head over to Cory Wilkey’s Memorial show to rock out with Dead Giveaway and Friends. On Sunday, recover from the weekend with some blues jamming at the Club Tavern. That sounds like the perfect Fall weekend to me!
WEEKEND SHOWS
Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys (traditional/pop)
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, JWCC
HOW MUCH: $12 for adults
and $3 for youth.
INFO: Call (217) 641-4941.
TIPS: Shaw is a New Orleans-based violinist that has opened for Charlie Daniels.
Anthony Pessina Memorial with Notorious Night Crawlers (rock)
WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Back Alley Bar and Grill, 113 Williams Drive, Pittsfield, Ill.
HOW MUCH: Steak Dinner $15 per person or $25 a couple.
Octoberfest with Fielder (jam)
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, IL
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Cory ‘CJ’ Wilkey Memorial Show
BANDS: Pike Station, Fielder, CJ Tribute Band, Predawn Hour, Dead Giveaway and the Pimpkatz.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire.
HOW MUCH: Free for poker run riders, $7 for others. All ages welcome.
INFO: Food available, silent auction and 50/50 drawing.
POKER RUN
WHEN: Registration will be at 11 a.m. at TNT Action Sports, 5101 Oak.
HOW MUCH: $5 a rider, which includes entry to the after-show.
STOPS: Kutters Bar and Grill, the Dock, Grove Inn, Down on the Corner Bar in Marcelline, the Bar in Mendon, Jay and Nancy’s in Golden, the West End in Clayton, Hard Times II in Camp Point and O’Griff’s Irish Pub in Quincy.
Orson Welles, With Guns Blazing, Dorian’s Decay and With The Punches (metal/hardcore)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music at the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Ditch 23 (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: TJ’s House of Music, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: Free
The Scottyboy Daniels blues band (blues)
WHEN: 8:30 Saturday
WHERE: The Club Tavern, Quincy
Octoberfest with Aaron Stevens (modern/contemporary)
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Oct. 4
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, IL
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Jam session with Scottyboy Daniel Blues Band (blues)
WHEN: 1 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: The Club Tavern
HOW MUCH: Free
Earworm
This week’s earworm is “Hometown Glory” by Adele. I have suddenly become much more aware of Adele this week and like a lot of her songs. The video for a live version of “Hometown Glory” is below:
Support local music and go to a show! Also, don’t forget to catch the Local Gig Guide with Naturally Nate and I, Fridays after 5 p.m. on 105.9 KZZK!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
