Archive for March, 2010
Talk of Bret Michaels' show bringing back memories
Mar 31st
Bret Michaels
Since the news broke of Bret Michaels performing April 28 at Backwaters in Quincy, I’ve heard many people talk about how they saw Bret Michaels perform with his band Poison and the group Ratt on July 9, 1987, at the Hannibal Riverfront Amphitheater.
One person who works in the Circulation Department of The Quincy Herald-Whig has a plan to perform with Michaels, because at that 1987 show, he spoke with Michaels about performing with him and was told that maybe they would share a stage one day. Here is Dave Davis’ story:
“I attended the Poison/Ratt show down at the Hannibal riverfront the summer after my sophomore year at Keokuk Senior High School. We jockeyed for position at the very front near the stage that was separated by a metal fencing and located about 15 feet from the stage. Just after Poison finished their set, I happened to see someone working backstage that I had wrestled with in Hannibal. I yelled and got his attention, and he came over and asked me if I wanted to come back and help load the equipment from the stage to the trailer. He stuck a backstage access sticker on my chest, and I hopped the fence.
“After we had finished loading the last speaker cabinet, we hung out near the bus and Bret came out and talked to us briefly. I told him that ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ was the first song I had learned on guitar and asked him the story behind the song, which he went on to tell me was about heartbreak. I then jokingly asked if he could play the song along with me, and he said, ‘Maybe someday we will share a stage together,’ and patted me on the shoulder.
“Now that he plans to play in Quincy, and at a smaller venue, I plan on doing just that. I will be emailing his Facebook page and letting him know I plan on taking him up on that offer and ask to perform “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” with them that night. Of course I don’t plan on getting a response, but if I start an online petition, perhaps I can make it happen, even if its backstage, or on the bus.”
Does anyone else have a Poison or Bret Michaels story? I’d love to read them.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Talk of Bret Michaels’ show bringing back memories
Mar 31st
Bret Michaels
Since the news broke of Bret Michaels performing April 28 at Backwaters in Quincy, I’ve heard many people talk about how they saw Bret Michaels perform with his band Poison and the group Ratt on July 9, 1987, at the Hannibal Riverfront Amphitheater.
One person who works in the Circulation Department of The Quincy Herald-Whig has a plan to perform with Michaels, because at that 1987 show, he spoke with Michaels about performing with him and was told that maybe they would share a stage one day. Here is Dave Davis’ story:
“I attended the Poison/Ratt show down at the Hannibal riverfront the summer after my sophomore year at Keokuk Senior High School. We jockeyed for position at the very front near the stage that was separated by a metal fencing and located about 15 feet from the stage. Just after Poison finished their set, I happened to see someone working backstage that I had wrestled with in Hannibal. I yelled and got his attention, and he came over and asked me if I wanted to come back and help load the equipment from the stage to the trailer. He stuck a backstage access sticker on my chest, and I hopped the fence.
“After we had finished loading the last speaker cabinet, we hung out near the bus and Bret came out and talked to us briefly. I told him that ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ was the first song I had learned on guitar and asked him the story behind the song, which he went on to tell me was about heartbreak. I then jokingly asked if he could play the song along with me, and he said, ‘Maybe someday we will share a stage together,’ and patted me on the shoulder.
“Now that he plans to play in Quincy, and at a smaller venue, I plan on doing just that. I will be emailing his Facebook page and letting him know I plan on taking him up on that offer and ask to perform “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” with them that night. Of course I don’t plan on getting a response, but if I start an online petition, perhaps I can make it happen, even if its backstage, or on the bus.”
Does anyone else have a Poison or Bret Michaels story? I’d love to read them.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Country act Jamey Johnson set to perform at Pike County, Mo., Fair
Mar 31st
This year’s Pike County Fair boasts well-known country acts Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser at 7 p.m. July 31 in Bowling Green, Mo. Regional act Becky Blackaby also will be performing.
Johnson’s current album “That Lonesome Song” is gold-certified and produced singles “In Color” and “High Cost of Living.” He is set to release his next album “The Guitar Song” this year and has already released the single “My Way to You.”
Houser’s latest album “They Call Me Cadillac” was released in 2009 with the lead off single “Whislin’ Dixie.” He is well-known for his popular single “Boots On,” which was a Top 10 hit, off his debut-album “Anything Goes” in 2008.
Blackaby is a native of Paris, Mo., and has been performing throughout the region for years. She was an “Elite 8” finalist in CMT’s Music City Madness II Contes and a state finalist in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Colgate Country Showdowns.
Tickets can be purchased on date of concert and are $18 for adults $12 for children ages four to 12. All seats are general admission and season tickets are available at the end of May. For more information, go to www.pikecountyfair.org.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Bret Michaels to perform April 28 in Quincy
Mar 30th
Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels, the former lead-singer of the infamous band Poison, will take the stage April 28 at Backwaters, 138 N. Front, in Quincy. Michaels’ touring opener, Attention, will perform as well.
This event has been organized by TNT Action Sports and Backwaters. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Regular and VIP tickets will be available after Friday at TNT, 5101 Oak, and at Backwaters.
Michaels recently has participated in the television shows “Celebrity Apprenice” and “Rock of Love” and will be traveling through the area on his way to perform in Indiana.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Previous 'America's Got Talent' band and musical act from Israel among choices in entertainment
Mar 26th
There’s a lot to choose from when it comes to live entertainment this weekend — from The Millers, who took second on the first season of “America’s Got Talent,” to the band Carusella from Israel, which is fresh from the huge Austin, Texas, festival SXSW and on their first North American tour.
Support local music and go to a show!
The Millers – Unplugged (blues/rock)
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, Quincy campus of John Wood Community College
HOW MUCH: $12 for adults and $3 for children 18 and under.
INFO: Call the Community Education offices of John Wood Community College at (217) 641-4941
Winedown with Keel Clemmens and Dan Eilers
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, ages 21 and over welcome to attend.
INFO: www.spiritknog.bom
ImpaKt Band (country/classic rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Carusella
Mob Action, Carusella and Poundcake (metal/punk)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Kix Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/mobaction4
Secondhand Smoke (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Streeters, Quincy
Fielder (jam)
WHEN: 11 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Twilight Zone, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/fieldermusic
Hearsay Band (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Sportsman’s Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/hearsayband2009
Loftland and Kidnap the Sun (acoustic)
WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Common Grounds, 911 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: Free.
INFO: www.myspace.com/loftland
TIPS: These two bands are performing this set prior to going over and playing a rock set at Music @ the Mall.
Breast Cancer Benefit with Secondhand Smoke and Antidote (rock)
WHEN: 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: American Legion, Griggsville, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
Loftland, Kidnap The Sun, BackDrop and Mechanical Kids (rock/pop)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
George Cate and Room 9 (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Flying Inn, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/georgecateacoustic
Raised On Radio
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Wood, Carthage
All’s Forgotten (rock)
WHEN: Saturday
WHERE: Leisure World, Kirksville, Mo.
Certain Degree (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Scribbles Lounge, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free.
INFO: www.hannibalinn.com/lounge.html and www.myspace.com/certaindegree
Damaged Goods (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rivercity Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/damagedgoodsband1
Texas Funerals (surf/western) and Kevin Dean
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Kix Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/thetexasfunerals
Thru the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Club Mississippi, Louisiana, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/thrutheashesacoustic
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Previous ‘America’s Got Talent’ band and musical act from Israel among choices in entertainment
Mar 26th
There’s a lot to choose from when it comes to live entertainment this weekend — from The Millers, who took second on the first season of “America’s Got Talent,” to the band Carusella from Israel, which is fresh from the huge Austin, Texas, festival SXSW and on their first North American tour.
Support local music and go to a show!
The Millers – Unplugged (blues/rock)
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, Quincy campus of John Wood Community College
HOW MUCH: $12 for adults and $3 for children 18 and under.
INFO: Call the Community Education offices of John Wood Community College at (217) 641-4941
Winedown with Keel Clemmens and Dan Eilers
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, ages 21 and over welcome to attend.
INFO: www.spiritknog.bom
ImpaKt Band (country/classic rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Carusella
Mob Action, Carusella and Poundcake (metal/punk)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Kix Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/mobaction4
Secondhand Smoke (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Streeters, Quincy
Fielder (jam)
WHEN: 11 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Twilight Zone, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/fieldermusic
Hearsay Band (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Sportsman’s Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/hearsayband2009
Loftland and Kidnap the Sun (acoustic)
WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Common Grounds, 911 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: Free.
INFO: www.myspace.com/loftland
TIPS: These two bands are performing this set prior to going over and playing a rock set at Music @ the Mall.
Breast Cancer Benefit with Secondhand Smoke and Antidote (rock)
WHEN: 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: American Legion, Griggsville, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
Loftland, Kidnap The Sun, BackDrop and Mechanical Kids (rock/pop)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
George Cate and Room 9 (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Flying Inn, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/georgecateacoustic
Raised On Radio
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Wood, Carthage
All’s Forgotten (rock)
WHEN: Saturday
WHERE: Leisure World, Kirksville, Mo.
Certain Degree (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Scribbles Lounge, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free.
INFO: www.hannibalinn.com/lounge.html and www.myspace.com/certaindegree
Damaged Goods (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rivercity Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/damagedgoodsband1
Texas Funerals (surf/western) and Kevin Dean
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Kix Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/thetexasfunerals
Thru the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Club Mississippi, Louisiana, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/thrutheashesacoustic
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Logos, Fielder and Predawn Hour killed it at Turner Hall Friday
Mar 20th
I was able to get to the Turner Hall show Friday night in time to catch the end of Fielder’s set and all of Logos’ performance. I count myself lucky for that, and anyone who wasn’t at the show — the turnout was not that impressive— should count themselves as quite unlucky. This may sound a bit dramatic, but in the word’s of Predawn Hour drummer Danny Mabie, Quincy history was made last night as a trio of young men effortlessly put on one of the most entertaining performances in the area of late.
Logos
It is nearly impossible to get across how incredibly talented these three young performers, but I will try, so that next time they roll into Quincy people will be prepared to give them the reception they deserve.
Not to discount the performances by Fielder and Predawn Hour — they were truly on their game last night. Fielder is on the verge of releasing its new album April 3 at Turner Hall, which I’ve hear wonderful things about, and Predawn Hour not only welcomed back long-time band brother and bassist Kyle Mabie after an unfortunate illness, but also added the very talented Brad Miller on rhythm guitar and harmonies. Miller is formerly of the area band Antidote. These two bands have a ton of original material and truly shine on a lineup together, and I can speak for everyone at the show last-night when I say thank you to both of them for bringing a band like Logos to the area to add a new flavor to the music scene.
To give everyone an idea of Logos’ sound, KZZK DJ Naturally Nate and I were trying to pin down some current influences for Logos and came up with early Incubus meets Wolf Mother. However, their 70s influences are much more prevalent. These guys were moving around on stage, dressed, playing and singing like there was a time-machine behind the stage curtain set to 1973 and they just walked out of it. When lead-singer Cullen O’Donnell started turning his doubleneck guitar, I knew we were in for a show. His vocals are ridiculously clean and his range was nearly too big for the room.
When O’Donnell was asked if the band was aware of the history of the stage they had just performed on, he said they had been told about it when they first arrived. For such a heavily 70s influenced band, it couldn’t be more perfect to play than at a venue that had its heyday in that same decade with the likes of Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent and more performing to packed houses.
Back when, according to Chris Cornwell of Fielder, Quincy truly cared about live music and I couldn’t agree more. The stories all of our parents tell about this area’s concerts make it sound more like a St. Louis-sized town than a town where some people wonder if there is even enough entertainment to talk about. Well I believe there is enough and with bands like Fielder, Predawn Hour, Mob Action, Texas Funerals and more putting in such a big effort to bring in regional and national acts, we could have that heyday again. That is, if people will remember that a jukebox in a bar will never, no matter how good of a sound system, sound as good as the first live chords strummed from a guitar or the bass drum pounding in your chest.
Don’t worry if you are kicking yourself for missing Friday’s show, because Logos says they will be back to the area for another show. For now I leave you all with a statement I truly stand by — support local music and go to a show!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Three days of music from local favorites and new performers this weekend
Mar 18th
There are three days of live music this weekend, starting with the St. Louis rock trio Logos coming to Quincy for the first time this Friday to perform with Quincy favorites Fielder and Predawn Hour at Turner Hall, and ending with Mob Action, Coffin Builder and Joe Buck Yourself performing at Kix Club Sunday evening.
Also performing this weekend is new band The Balance, a self-described 80s cover band. They’ll be at the Blind Pig on Saturday. To find out more about these guys, check out their awesome site here: www.thebalancerocks.com.
Rock trio Logos to perform Friday at Turner Hall.
WEEKEND SHOWS
Fielder, Logos and Predawn Hour (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire
INFO: www.myspace.com/fieldermusic
Close 2 Nowhere (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Scribbles Lounge, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free.
INFO: www.hannibalinn.com/lounge.html
Atlas Lost Balance, Two Star and A Threat From Within (rock)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
TIPS: Apparently this is a wedding reception as well as a rock show, awesome!
Pimpkatz (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Phoenix, Quincy
The Notorious Nightcrawlers (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/nnightcrawlers
The Balance (80s music)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Blind Pig, Quincy
INFO: www.thebalancerocks.com
TIPS: This is a new band performing at a great, relaxed and fairly new bar.
Raised On Radio (blues/classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Goobies, New Canton, Ill.
Headfirst (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Driftwood 13, Keokuk, Iowa
TIPS: Driftwood 13 is a newly renovated bar with a lot of room for music.
All’s Forgotten (rock)
WHEN: Saturday
WHERE: Nowhere Bar, Fort Madison, Iowa
Thru the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Hub, Bowling Green, Mo.
HOW MUCH: No charge.
INFO: www.myspace.com/thrutheashesacoustic
Nowake (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: River City Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/nowakemusic
The Notorious Nightcrawlers (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Sportsman’s Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/nnightcrawlers
Full Throttle (rock)
WHEN: 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Froggies Saloon, Kahoka, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/wideopenfullthrottle
TIPS: I’ve head this place is pretty happening on the weekends.
ImpaKt (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: American Legion, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
TIPS: ImpaKt’s female lead-singer covers some great classic rock songs.
Mob Action, Joe Buck Yourself and Coffin Builder (punk/rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Kix Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/mobaction4
Support local music and go to a show!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
St. Patrick's Day festivities start early with some live music
Mar 11th
There are several shows around the area this weekend, including some St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Below is a list of area events:
St. Patrick’s Day Bash featuring a Celtic band
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and over
INFO: www.spiritknob.com
Nalani Proctor, Warren Franklin, Infedel Castrones, Darker Darkest (acoustic)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Grove Inn Bar & Grill, 6510 Broadway
INFO: www.myspace.com/thecheeseburgersquincy
Library benefit featuring William Elliott Whitmore (folk/acoustic)
WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grand Theatre, Keokuk, Iowa
All ages welcome to attend.
INFO: www.williamelliottwhitmore.com
St. Patrick’s show with Raised On Radio (blues/classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Pop-a-Top, Plymouth, Ill.
State Room Unplugged (acoustic)
BANDS: No Lane Road, Devonte Clark, Nick Robertson, Blake Gardner, Jake Szetela, Katie and Kelsey Sharrow, Tim Bearden, George Cate, Pete Magliocco and Esther Moore
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The State Room, 434 S. Eighth, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.esthermoore.com
The Funions (classic rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Quincy Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second
HOW MUCH: $5 at door, $12 for dinner and show, members and guests only
INFO: dirkhartband.blogspot.com
A Casual Affair, The Red Beard Conspiracy and Coronado Left For Dead (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
Pimpkatz (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Adams Trading Post
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
St. Patrick’s Day festivities start early with some live music
Mar 11th
There are several shows around the area this weekend, including some St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Below is a list of area events:
St. Patrick’s Day Bash featuring a Celtic band
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and over
INFO: www.spiritknob.com
Nalani Proctor, Warren Franklin, Infedel Castrones, Darker Darkest (acoustic)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Grove Inn Bar & Grill, 6510 Broadway
INFO: www.myspace.com/thecheeseburgersquincy
Library benefit featuring William Elliott Whitmore (folk/acoustic)
WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grand Theatre, Keokuk, Iowa
All ages welcome to attend.
INFO: www.williamelliottwhitmore.com
St. Patrick’s show with Raised On Radio (blues/classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Pop-a-Top, Plymouth, Ill.
State Room Unplugged (acoustic)
BANDS: No Lane Road, Devonte Clark, Nick Robertson, Blake Gardner, Jake Szetela, Katie and Kelsey Sharrow, Tim Bearden, George Cate, Pete Magliocco and Esther Moore
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The State Room, 434 S. Eighth, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.esthermoore.com
The Funions (classic rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Quincy Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second
HOW MUCH: $5 at door, $12 for dinner and show, members and guests only
INFO: dirkhartband.blogspot.com
A Casual Affair, The Red Beard Conspiracy and Coronado Left For Dead (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
Pimpkatz (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Adams Trading Post
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
