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LIVE BLOG: Follow the Local Q Music Fest
May 4th
Van Dyke
Don Van Dyke, “The Breakdown” blog writer, will be live blogging from The Local Q Music Fest Saturday, May 5, at Johnny Bang Bang’s. Chicago acts Ami Moss and the Unfortunate, and Max Simmons are headlining the second annual event. The finalists in the Singer/Songwriter contest — George Cate, Bo Dirte, Katie Jean, Elizabeth Mannhardt and Michael Reynolds — also will perform. Find out more information on the event here.
While the concert starts at 7:30 p.m., Don will be arriving early to preview all the action beginning with sound check at 6:30 p.m.
Join Don as he captures the sights and sounds of The Local Q Music Fest.
HOLOWICKI: Lincoln Douglas Streetfighter’s sound loud, but melodic
Dec 12th
Lincoln Douglas Street Fighter performing at the State Room. (Photo contributed by Shauna McAneny)
I want to start off by mentioning a word about the tremendous support I have been getting from emails, facebook adds and sheer random people approaching me and complimenting my work. Thank you!
This past Saturday was the night of the much anticipated Lincoln Douglas Street Fighter show at the State Room. Opening act was the Texas Funerals with their surf-infused eclectic blend of rockabilly and other genres. In between songs they busted out a few dittys from Heart, ZZ Top and Dick Dale. The song Double Shot was kind of like a Buster Poindexter reincarnation. I also want to point out that it was interesting how the State Room’s acoustics enhance the performance compared to the New Hampshire bar experience. I was also able to SEE the musicians. Nice job again!
Next came the headlining act.
Holowicki
This new, albeit temporary, ensemble is four guys from Quincy featuring frontman and bass player Corey Warning, Tony Peck on drums, Timmy Kayser on guitar and Matt Parker on guitar. The one night only appearance of some of Quincy’s finest musicians, the Lincoln Douglas Street Fighter combo packs four chord guitar riffs, with some heavy duty on-beat and off-beat drumming and the amazing vocal range of frontman Cory Warning. Warning was the singer for the now-defunct post-punk group the Graduate and played a number of shows with Vans Warped tour in the summer of 2007 to promote their album at the time.
Their music reminds me of a group from the ’80s called the Mighty Lemon Drops, a UK post modern band whose sound can be described as psychedelia influenced post punk.
Their music was a compilation of indie songs that to the unfamiliar listener were inspired by the likes of Weezer, the Silversun Pickups, the Replacements and the Babys although Warning himself admits that his influences are mainly Arcade Fire and Interpol. I’ll give ‘em that. Their style was loud but very melodic. Many references throughout the show were to that of the Foo Fighters, but I’m guessing that was some sort of inside jest. Either way, the music flowed naturally, flawlessly and was highly polished. LDSF are/were a breath of fresh air to Quincy’s much needed indie music scene. I also have an affinity for bands with multiple lead singers as Matt pitched in on a few songs.
Warning will be leaving for Portland, Oregon, in a few weeks, so the possibility of remaining together as a group in the future seems unlikely. That’s too bad, because I truly hate to see them go and I suspect that sentiment is echoed by a good number of people judging by the turnout and excitement of the audience. I estimated the headcount for the night was around 150, almost triple what the Continental show did last week. That kind of support speaks volumes.
Their evening finale was a cover of Local H’s “Copasetic,” which was done really well and got the audience really fired up — a good choice to close out the evening as people were yelling repeatedly for an encore. Unfortunately, as Warning admitted, LDSF exhausted their playlist. No worries. I’m hoping the door is not quite closed on this group just yet.
Steve Holowicki
LIVE EVENTS: Reasonable Doubt, Continental and more
Nov 30th
Continental, Strummalongs and the Texas Funerals (indie/rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The New Hampshire Bar, 1000 Hampshire
Reasonable Doubt (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE:RT & Honey’s Saloon, Augusta
Heartache Tonight (Eagles Tribute Band)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Jared and the Gentleman (rock/classic rock)
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: One Restaurant and Bar, 600 Hampshire
The Sally Wiesenberg Band (blues)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling
The KingBees (blues)
WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: The Club Tavern, 1023 N. 10th St.
More details on upcoming shows are available on the calendar page at www.thelocalq.com.
For information on bands and concert venues, go to the music page at www.thelocalq.com.
Submit details for upcoming shows at www.thelocalq.com/node/1767.
LIVE EVENTS: Make going out plans all the way through Thanksgiving weekend
Nov 16th
Smooth Sounds Band (jazz)
WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17
WHERE: Martini’s at 515, 515 Maine
Noah McNally (acoustic)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa
Tim Hart and Jerad Harness & Blackgrass (acoustic/country)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Bombshell (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Grand Tap, Galesburg
Road King (classic rock)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: River City Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
Contagious (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Eleven (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Blind Pig, 900 N. 12th St.
Wrecking Ball (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
Fielder (rock)
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: ONE Restaurant & Bar, 600 Hampshire St.
Broseph E. Lee (acoustic)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling
Thanksgiving-Eve Bash featuring Carter Slade, Further Ado, Nowake, Big Richard and Predawn Hour (rock)
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire
Blaisin’ Timothy and Fielder (rock)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
D.J. Kane (dance)
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23
WHERE: ONE Restaurant & Bar, 600 Hampshire
Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa
COST: $5
Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25
WHERE: Warsaw Brewery, 900 N. Sixth St., Warsaw
WOD (pop/rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Black Friday with Nocebo, Against All Odds and Perditions Sky (metal)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25
WHERE: Hotspots, Clayton
COST: $4
Ketchum Loudin Live (acoustic)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m Saturday
WHERE: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling
Pimpkatz (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26
WHERE: Adams Trading Post, Liberty
Well Hungarians (country/rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Ken Carlyle (acoustic)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27
WHERE: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling
More details on shows are available on the calendar page at www.thelocalq.com.
For information on bands and concert venues, go to the music page at www.thelocalq.com.
Submit details for upcoming shows at www.thelocalq.com/node/1767.
MARTIN-CATE: Let’s get musicians to play their hearts out
Nov 14th
Euphonium
I am inspired by a musician that raised $2,500 for the Salvation Army by playing his euphonium for 36 hours straight outside. My first thought was, wow this guy is dedicated, my second thought was, I can’t believe he didn’t raise more. People should’ve been dropping money like crazy. I think this would make an amazing fundraiser for Quincy. Who doesn’t love a good old-fashion marathon event? Are there any musicians out there willing to play for 36 hours for a cause?
I vote for a small group of jamming musicians to perform unplugged somewhere unusual, the bridge area maybe? Or somewhere else downtown. They could go all night and everyone could stay and support. So neat, right?
WATCH VIDEO of this amazing musician here:
Martin-Cate
Associated Press: Musician plays for 36 hours straight for charity
RICHMOND, Va. — A musician’s 36-hour outdoor marathon has raised $2,500 for the Salvation Army.
Matt Sims played his euphonium as passersby dropped donations into a red kettle at the Short Pump Town Center in Richmond.
Sims is the musical director for the Salvation Army’s Central Virginia Chapter.
He tells the Richmond Times-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/uWj80I) there were periods when he wondered if he was going to meet his goal, especially when the overnight low Friday night dropped into the 20s.
But by Saturday night, Sims had reached it. He says he played through his book of 130 songs about 24 times.
He says his next stop will be his grandmother’s house in Florida for a few days of rest.
Jessica M. Martin-Cate
LIVE EVENTS: Royal Bliss, Raised On Radio and more
Nov 11th
Time Well Spent (rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling
Royal Bliss with special guests Ketcham Louden Live (rock/acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front St.
Trifecta (acoustic/rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Fitz’s on 4th, 129 S. Fourth
Steven Lubin (piano)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: St. John’s Church, 701 Hampshire
Raised On Radio (blues/classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Chasers, Rushville
Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Adams Trading Post, Adams
Double Tap (pop/rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front St.
George Cate IV (acoustic)
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: ONE Restaurant & Bar, 600 Hampshire St.
Barrington Wildfire (acoustic)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling
More details on shows are available on the calendar page at www.thelocalq.com.
For information on bands and concert venues, go to the music page at www.thelocalq.com.
Submit details for upcoming shows at www.thelocalq.com/node/1767.
MARTIN-CATE: Corey Warning and local musicians unite for a new group
Nov 8th
Corey Warning of the popular local band The Graduate, recently emailed me to let me know about a Quincy project he is a part of for a one-time only show.
Band Lincoln-Douglas Street Fighter will make its debut at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the State Room.
Members also include Tony Peck, Timmy Kayser and Matt Parker of the bands the Forecast, the Junior Varsity, Best Of Winter, Floating Otis and Predawn Hour.
The Texas Funerals will also perform at the event and tickets are $5 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m.
LIVE EVENTS: New Crime Theatre, American Stars, 13 Stitches and more
Nov 3rd
American Stars in Concert Celebrate Motown Featuring Former American Idol Stars
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Oakley-Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza
New Crime Theatre (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Eleven (classic rock)
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: ONE Restaurant & Bar, 600 Hampshire St.
Kathy Brink and Mike Coultas (acoustic)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Collver Family Winery, Barry
Mulligan Stew Night with Tim Hart (acoustic)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa
American Stars in Concert Celebrate Motown Featuring Former American Idol Stars
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Oakley-Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza
Elk’s National Foundation Event featuring Eleven (classic rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Elk’s Lodge, 311 N. Second St.
13 Stitches (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Wrecking Ball (cover)
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: ONE Restaurant & Bar, 600 Hampshire St.
More details on shows are available on the calendar page at http://www.thelocalq.com.
For information on bands and concert venues, go to the music page at http://www.thelocalq.com.
Submit details for upcoming shows at http://www.thelocalq.com/node/1767.
“Live Shows”: Get a costume, rock out for Halloween
Oct 28th
Hip Hop of Horrors featuring Krazy Caucasionz, P. Assassin, Bill Blast and Rush (hip hop)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: New Hampshire Bar, 1000 Hampshire
Headless Trio (country)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery
COST: $5
B’Jesus Belt, Busey’s Helmet and Pimpkatz (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire
COST: $3
George Cate and Huckabutt Trio (acoustic)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Trifecta (acoustic/rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Sportsman, Mount Sterling
Mob Action, Texas Funerals, S.S. Web and Ando Ehlers (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: New Hampshire Bar, 1000 Hampshire
Overhaulin Band (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
Darin Edwards Sound Machine (DJ)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday,
WHERE: Adams Trading Post, Liberty
Rio (cover)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Plastic (rock)
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: ONE Restaurant & Bar, 600 Hampshire
Ken Carlyle (acoustic)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling
Keith Franx (acoustic)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa
More details on shows are available on the calendar page at http:/www.thelocalq.com.
For information on bands and concert venues, go to the music page at http:/www.thelocalq.com.
Submit details for upcoming shows at http://www.thelocalq.com/node/1767.
MARTIN-CATE: Live events a plenty
Oct 20th
GD Gallows, Lurking Corpses and Mob Action (rock/metal)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: The New Hampshire Bar, 1000 Hampshire
Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 7:45 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Quincy Elks Lodge, Second and Hampshire
Raised On Radio (blues/classic rock)
WHEN: 8:45 p.m. Friday
WHERE: One Restaurant and Bar, Sixth and Hampshire
The Schwag (Grateful Dead tribute)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Oktoberfest with Time Well Spent and Ketchum Louden Live (classic rock)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling
Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Village Vinyard in Camp Point
Metal Meltdown featuring Small Time Crook, Krazy Caucasionz, Age of Awakening, and And Then There Were Sharks (metal)
WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Cougar’s Den, Ninth and State
Further Ado and Copper Settles (classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: River City Billiards in Hannibal, Mo.
The Undecided (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: HotSpots Bar in Clayton
Eleven (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Adams Trading Post, Liberty
PimpKatz (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
Road King (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: River City Billiards in Hannibal, Mo.
The Bruce Katz Band (blues)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Club Tavern, 1023 N. 10th St.
Boulevard Band (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Ike’s Riverfront Tavern, Dallas City
Dressed to Kill (KISS Tribute)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Johnny Bang Bang’s, 138 N. Front
Oktoberfest with Headless Trio (country)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling
Highway 99 (country)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa
Mike Coultas & Kathy Brink (acoustic)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Village Vineyard and Winery, Camp Point
More details on shows are available on the calendar page at http://www.thelocalq.com.
For information on bands and concert venues, go to the music page at http://www.thelocalq.com.
Submit details for upcoming shows at http://www.thelocalq.com/node/1767.
