xmas-blogIt 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