Archive for December, 2009
No need for planning ahead with reservations or tickets this New Years eve
Dec 29th
There are quite a few last minute New Year’s eve shows available and you don’t need reservations or tickets. Also, I went ahead and put the show listings for this weekend and next weekend. Have a fun and safe holiday!
NEW YEARS EVE
Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 1-5 Dec. 31
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and over
ImpaKt Band (country)
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Illinois Veteran’s Home, Quincy
HOW MUCH: Free
Movin’ On (variety)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
Staggard (Southern and classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Warsaw Brewery, Warsaw, Ill.
The Pimpkatz (rock)
WHEN: 10 p.m., Dec. 31
WHERE: Adams Trading Post
INFO: www.myspace.com/thepimpkatz
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: The West End, Clayton, Ill.
Vertigo (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
Torque (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Twilight Zone, 906 Hampshire
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
Shanghi Lil (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Rivercity Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
Laughing Soul (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Tippenneckers, Keokuk, Iowa
ImpaKt Band (country)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $15 per ticket
WEEKEND SHOWS
BLEND (A capella)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Star Theatre, 215 S. Main, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $10
INFO: Call (573) 221-6545.
Victory Over Tryanny, Less Than 3, The Perfect Ending and Tropical Punks (punk/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
NEXT WEEKEND
Special acoustic show with Warren Franklin of Weight In Words, Nalani Proctor and Whistle For The Chior
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 8
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $3, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
The Desolate, Soy City Stranglers, With Smoke Inhaled abd Dead Tooth (rock)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Olivus (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Rookies Sportsbar, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: No cover.
Close 2 Nowhere (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Sportsmans Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Holidays boast more than presents and egg nog this year
Dec 18th
It is that time of year again, and I know all of you are so excited for what is coming. I know you can hardly contain yourselves, so you can finally cheer with all your hearts.
The list of holiday shows is FINALLY HERE!
OK, so maybe you thought I was talking about that little old Christmas holiday, but this is so much better. Below is a list of live music shows for you to attend from now until New Year’s Eve, so plan ahead to rock out this holiday season!
Damaged Goods (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Scribbles, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/damagedgoodsband1
TIPS: This is the band’s opening show to start playing out.
Predawn Hour and Dead Giveaway (rock)
WHEN: 11 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Twilight Zone, 906 Hampshire
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour
TIPS: Dead Giveaway is performing special at this show for only the second time in over 10 years.
Dave Chastain (blues)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: The Club Tavern, Quincy
Predawn Hour (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 19
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
All’s Forgotten (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Dugout Lounge, Monroe City, Mo.
HOW MUCH: No cover charge.
TIPS: This is the last show of the year for All’s Forgotten before they head back to the studio.
The Blushing Gun, The Brave Adult Club and Whistle For The Choir (indie/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
Fielder (jam)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/fielderband
TIPS: The Ridge View Winery is gaining popularity as a place to check out live music.
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Chasers, Rushville, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/daystakenmusic
Trifecta (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Blind Pig, North 12th Street
HOW MUCH: $2
CHRISTMAS WEEK
The Jackets (comedy)
WHEN: 6 p.m. Dec. 26
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire
HOW MUCH: Donations.
INFO: www.myspace.com/thejackets
Iceberg, Thin Ice and Pushing On (hardcore)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 29
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
TIPS: This is a special Tuesday night hardcore show at Music @ the Mall.
NEW YEARS EVE
ImpaKt Band (country)
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy
HOW MUCH: Free
Movin’ On (variety)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
Staggard (Southern and classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Warsaw Brewery, Warsaw, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/staggard
The Pimpkatz (rock)
WHEN: 10 p.m., Dec. 31
WHERE: Adams Trading Post
INFO: www.myspace.com/thepimpkatz
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: The West End, Clayton, Ill.
Vertigo (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
Torque (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Twilight Zone, 906 Hampshire
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
Shanghi Lil (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Rivercity Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
Laughing Soul (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Tippenneckers, Keokuk, Iowa
ImpaKt Band (country)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $15 per ticket
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Cold weather doesn't have to stop you from rocking out this weekend
Dec 10th
Below is my entertainment take on a holiday classic, enjoy and stay warm!
Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the live music is so delightful,
And since there’s a rock music show,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
It doesn’t show signs of stopping,
And this show is truly popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
When we finally end the night,
How we’ll hate going out in the storm!
But if the show rocks it right,
All the way home we’ll be warm.
The venue is closing, try not to pout,
And, my dear, we’re still rocking out,
But as long as there’s another show,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
Just The Kid, Kidnap The Sun, Victory Over Tyranny and Hart Felt Sorrow (rock/hardcore)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Tailgate, Vermont Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/daystakenmusic
The Notorious Nightcrawlers (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
Pimpkatz (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: River City Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thepimpkatz
SevenD2 (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Chasers, Rushville, Ill.
Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
Olivus (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rookies Sportsbar, Hannibal, Mo.
Support local music and go to a show!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Cold weather doesn’t have to stop you from rocking out this weekend
Dec 10th
Below is my entertainment take on a holiday classic, enjoy and stay warm!
Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the live music is so delightful,
And since there’s a rock music show,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
It doesn’t show signs of stopping,
And this show is truly popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
When we finally end the night,
How we’ll hate going out in the storm!
But if the show rocks it right,
All the way home we’ll be warm.
The venue is closing, try not to pout,
And, my dear, we’re still rocking out,
But as long as there’s another show,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
Just The Kid, Kidnap The Sun, Victory Over Tyranny and Hart Felt Sorrow (rock/hardcore)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Tailgate, Vermont Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/daystakenmusic
The Notorious Nightcrawlers (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
Pimpkatz (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: River City Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thepimpkatz
SevenD2 (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Chasers, Rushville, Ill.
Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
Olivus (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rookies Sportsbar, Hannibal, Mo.
Support local music and go to a show!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Tonight's chophouse to be hijacked is Taste of Thai
Dec 9th
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 Taste of Thai from 7-9:30 p.m. tonight with games and presentations throughout the evening.
To find out more, go to their Facebook page here or check out this event’s announcement here.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Tonight’s chophouse to be hijacked is Taste of Thai
Dec 9th
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 Taste of Thai from 7-9:30 p.m. tonight with games and presentations throughout the evening.
To find out more, go to their Facebook page here or check out this event’s announcement here.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Local act Double Vision releases new music video
Dec 4th
Check out Quincy hip hop act Double Vision’s new music Video “On The Move” from its recent mix tape release “Art For Ears”.
WEEKEND SHOWS
Kathy Brink and Shane Biggs (acoustic)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Dock, Quincy
Pound For Pound, ObiWanKanBlomi, Corcid and Short Handed Goal (metal/hardcore)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music at the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
SevenD2 (rock/acoustic)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Blind Pig, 900 N. 12th
HOW MUCH: No cover
Love Junkie (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: TJ’s House of Music, Keokuk, Iowa
All’s Forgotten (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rookies Sports Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
First Annual Jam with Impakt Band (country)
WHEN: Noon Sunday
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Young artist backs away from Flo Rida's shirttails to strike out on own
Dec 1st
Ke$ha
If you turned on the radio or went to a club earlier this year, then you heard Flo Rida’s hit single “Right Round.” The first time I heard it, I thought Katy Perry was singing on the hook, but I was told Ke$ha was the female voice contributing to the song. I had no idea who that was, so I kind of forgot about it.
According to Wikipedia, the reason I had not heard much more about her, and had never seen what the girl looked like, is that she reportedly declined the offer to appear in the “Right Round” video because she wanted to strike out on her own.
I was going through music on MySpace recently and kept hearing about this girl Ke$ha — a young blond girl with a bit of a trashy edge and one music video. Until today I had not made the connection that this was the same girl who sang with Flo Rida.
Her first album is set to release Jan. 5, and it is interesting. It is very pop, but she writes her own songs and has written songs for quite a few other artists, like The Veronica’s and Miley Cyrus. Plus her songs appeared in a few television shows, such as “The Hills” and “Degrassi.”
The video for her first single “Tik Tok” is below. Let me know what you think. Personally I think teens are going to eat this music up. I look for some major airplay next year.
Young artist backs away from Flo Rida’s shirttails to strike out on own
Dec 1st
Ke$ha
If you turned on the radio or went to a club earlier this year, then you heard Flo Rida’s hit single “Right Round.” The first time I heard it, I thought Katy Perry was singing on the hook, but I was told Ke$ha was the female voice contributing to the song. I had no idea who that was, so I kind of forgot about it.
According to Wikipedia, the reason I had not heard much more about her, and had never seen what the girl looked like, is that she reportedly declined the offer to appear in the “Right Round” video because she wanted to strike out on her own.
I was going through music on MySpace recently and kept hearing about this girl Ke$ha — a young blond girl with a bit of a trashy edge and one music video. Until today I had not made the connection that this was the same girl who sang with Flo Rida.
Her first album is set to release Jan. 5, and it is interesting. It is very pop, but she writes her own songs and has written songs for quite a few other artists, like The Veronica’s and Miley Cyrus. Plus her songs appeared in a few television shows, such as “The Hills” and “Degrassi.”
The video for her first single “Tik Tok” is below. Let me know what you think. Personally I think teens are going to eat this music up. I look for some major airplay next year.
