Archive for March, 2011
MARTIN-CATE: Bret Michaels and more this weekend
Mar 31st
Pete Evick, guitarist for Bret Michaels, spoke with 105.9 KZZK this week about the show Sunday.
Bret Michaels is returning to Quincy this weekend and local act Dead Giveaway is getting the chance to open before him (Read the story here). This week, Pete Evick, a member of Bret Michaels’ band, called in and talked to 105.9 KZZK, listen here: Pete Evick
This show is just one of many shows available for concert-goers this weekend.
WEEKEND SHOWS
13 Stitches (classic rok)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Captain Kirk’s Marina, Fort Madison, Iowa
Bombshell (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Vault, Salem, Iowa
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Reelin’ in the Years (60s-80s covers)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Oakley-Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza
Boulevard Band (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Dr.
Jerad Harness and Blackgrass (country/rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Spiderillo’s Bar & Grill, 601 N. Fifth St.
Raised on Radio (blues/classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Tennessee Tap, Tennessee
Sequoia Drive (classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Hotspots Bar, formerly West End Bar, Clayton, Ill.
The Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Blind Pig, 900 N. 12th St.
Cold with special guests Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE: Pop’s Nightclub, 401 Monsanto Avenue, Sauget Ill.
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Jake Owen, Madd Hoss Jackson entertain a large crowd Saturday in Quincy
Mar 27th
Country star Jake Owen came to town Saturday to perform at the Local firefighters 63 fundraiser at Morrison Theater. (Read the story here.)
A crowd of about 1200 were being entertained early on by a lively performance by local act Madd Hoss Jackson, during which Owen met with some of his fans from his online fan club.
Also, earlier today, members from Owen’s band showed up at the grand opening of Second String, a local music shop owned by Rodney Hart and Sheryl Collins. The shop had donated a guitar to the concert that was signed by Owen and Madd Hoss Jackson and then raffled off for charity at the show.
Below are photos from the evening:
Jake Owen, left, meets one of his fans. She was so excited to see the man in person that also graced her t-shirt.
A Madd Hoss Jackson fan from the crowd described the band by saying, "they're always good."
These gal pals from California, Mo., came to specifically see Owen, saying "have Jake, will travel."
The line on the back is from a song by Owen, to further show tribute to the artist.
Madd Hoss Jackson continued to rock the crowd as Owen got ready to take the stage.
Owen took stage after a very short break and the crowd went wild.
Owen's band member is playing in front of the Local Firefighters 63 sign.
Owen picked up a guitar to sing a ballad and the crowd continued to love every note.
(Photos by Jessica M. Martin-Cate)
MARTIN-CATE: Live events abound
Mar 25th
Wine Down with Highway 99
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
COST: $5
Kathy Brink & Mike Coultas (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Dr., Quincy
TNT (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Lucky Star Saloon, St. Francisville, Mo.
Jake Owen with Madd Hoss Jackson Jackson (country)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Morrison Theater, Quincy Junior High, 100 S. 14th St., Quincy
Boulevard Band (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Chaser’s Tap, 229 N. Liberty St., Rushville, Ill.
Movin On Band (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Village Vineyard & Winery, Camp Point, Ill.
Trixx (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26
WHERE: The Blind Pig, 900 N. 12th
COST: $3
Eleven (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Adams Trading Post, 1619 N. 735th Ave., Liberty, Ill.
Jerad Harness and Blackgrass (country/rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Hangovers, Macomb, Ill.
Nocebo with Small Time Crook and Haddonfield (metal)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The New Hampshire Bar, 1000 Hampshire, Quincy
Ketcham Louden Live (acoustic)
WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, March 27
WHERE: Hill Prairie Winery, Oakford, Ill.
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If you love Maroon 5, you will love this
Mar 22nd
Marroon 5
I just received a tip that Maroon 5 is opening their studio doors to include fans in the recording process for the first ever Coca-Cola Music 24hr Session www.mycoke.com/music. Fans can contribute ideas and suggestions for the track to the band using the @Coca-Cola Twitter account and the hash tag #withMaroon5.
From Coca-Cola — over the next 24 hours, fans will have the opportunity, in real time, to:
• Help the band make choices including what instruments they should use
• Ask the band questions and interact with them as they work
• Submit images and words to act as inspiration
• Watch the band as they write, rehearse and perform parts of the brand new track
• See comments and communications from other fans all over the world
Special on tickets for Rascall Flatts’ St. Louis show
Mar 22nd
Rascall Flatts
I received an email today with a deal for lawn tickets for Rascall Flatts. I know many people from the area are fans, so I thought I’d share the info with all of you.
FLATTS FEST 2011 to be held June 26 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in St. Louis
With Special Guests:
SARA EVANS, EASTON CORBIN and JUSTIN MOORE
SPECIAL OFFER FIRST WEEK OF SALES – GET 4 LAWN TICKETS FOR $75
TICKETS: Available at the box office, livenations.com, ticketmaster and charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.
Jessica M. Martin-Cate
MARTIN-CATE: Music for the masses
Mar 18th
Kathy Brink & Mike Coultas (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Village Vineyard & Winery, 337 N. Vermont St.,
Camp Point
Road King (classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spiderillo’s Bar & Grill, 601 N. Fifth St.
Jeff Page Band (classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Blind Pig, 900 N. 12th
COST: $3
Predawn Hour (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Hotspots “West End,” Hwy 24 E Clayton, Ill.
COST: $5
The TRIXX Band (classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Hooligan’s Pub, Fifth and York
Overhaulin’ (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Adams Trading Post, 1619 N. 735th Ave, Liberty, Ill.
Adrian Bartholomew, Logan Kammerer and Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The State Room, 434 S. Eighth St.
COST: $6
Harlot (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Vinnie’s Fort Madison, Iowa
Love Junkie (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Car’s Pit Stop, Keokuk Iowa
Nowake (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 19
WHERE: shamROCK 2011, River City Billiards, 603 Broadway, Hannibal, Mo.
The Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE: Sawyers Creek, Hannibal, Mo.
For more information, go to the calendar page of www.thelocalq.com.
Local music venue Kix Club shutting down
Mar 15th
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The Kix Club has had live music long before it was called the Kix Club, but lately it has become rather well-known as a stopping place for touring acts.
The first time I visited the venue, I pulled up and parked in the crowded lot and made my way through the throng of show attendees smoking outside. I was surprised to have to walk down into the venue, but like the atmosphere of an underground music club. The place was packed and people were enjoying themselves and bands played at the opposite end of the long and narrow space.
Sadly the owner has decided to shut down after 10 years and will close the doors for the last time Tuesday, March 15.
On Sept. 27, 2010, I posted on this blog that The Kix Club had been labeled as a top Illinois indie venue on the respected site Indie On the Move (read the post here). I definitely agreed, with bands like Carusella from Israel and bands from Germany and acts from all over the U.S., it couldn’t be denied that the venue was making a mark. (Read a post here with an interview with Kix Club booker Kurt Jansen on how he compiled the lineups.)
As I strolled through old posts on my blog, nearly every week for the past few years had a show listed at the Kix Club and almost all of them included an out-of-town band. The establishment has become a place music fans could count on for new music, cheap drinks and a plain old good time.
I even included the club as a venue stop in a post I wrote on my idea of “perfect musical pairings, all star lineups and more.”
What are your favorite memories of the Kix Club?
Jessica M. Martin-Cate
MARTIN-CATE: Phil Stendek, Bret Michaels and more to fill a date book this weekend
Mar 10th
Bret Michaels and his cast mates.
Bret Michael, the person who filled my writing schedule for months last year, is coming back to Quincy and of course I will covering everything from now until after his “Rock of Love Bus” heads out of town (Read the full story here and read a live blog from his last visit here). Tickets are on sale at TNT Action Sports, 5101 Oak.
For this weekend, there is a lot going on, including the amazing loop artist Phil Stendek performing once again at the Kix Club (read about him here).
Phil Stendek
WEEKEND SHOWS
The Trixx Band (classic rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagles Club, 3737 N. Fifth St.
Bombshell
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Sherry’s Outsiders Inn, Oquawka, Ill.
Phil Stendek (loop)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Kix Club, 509 S. Ninth
The Texas Funerals (surf/western)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: New Hampshire Bar, Quincy
Eleven (classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Blind Pig, Quincy
Overdraft Band (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, Quincy
3rd Violation (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Wood Inn, Carthage, Ill.
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Love Junkie (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grand Tap, Galesburg, Ill.
The Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: South Side Boat Club, Keokuk, Iowa
The Jeff Page Band (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Kinnick South, Fort Madison, Iowa
Jared Harness and Blackgrass (country, rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Froggie’s Saloon, Kahoka, Mo.
For more information, go to www.thelocalq.com.
MARTIN-CATE: Music trivia question
Mar 9th
Aerosmith, left, ZZ Top and Rush.
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I was taking with a friend at work and the question of what veteran band has all of its original members came up.
Someone else suggested Aerosmith, but neither one of us thought that was right, so I looked it up on Answers.com and the questions was “What band has all of its original members from 30 years ago?” The answer it gave were ZZ Top, Aerosmith and Rush.
We thought maybe Rush was right, not Aerosmith and ZZ Top seemed the most accurate. I mean, how hard is it to keep three members from fighting? Well any band will say, it is still tough.
What are your thoughts?
Jessica M. Martin-Cate
Come one, come all to a music show
Mar 4th
Ketcham Louden Live (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Ridgeview Winery, Mount Sterling, Ill.
Logan Kammerer (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday,
WHERE: The Blind Pig, 900 N. 12th St.
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The Trixx Band (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: T ‘n’ A’s Sports Bar, West Quincy, Mo.
Boulevard Band (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Pop-a-Top, Plymouth, Ill.
Nowake (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: West End, Hwy 24 E, Clayton, Ill.
The Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: South Side Boat Club Mardi Gras Party, 640 S. Front St.
PimpKatz (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Adams Trading Post, 1619 N. 735th Ave. Liberty, Ill.
3rd Violation (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Vinnie’s, Fort Madison, Iowa
Hank Hall and Matty the Kid (country)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 8pm – 12am
WHERE: Kix Club, 509 S. Ninth St.
For more information, go to www.thelocalq.com.
Jessica M. Martin-Cate
