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LOCAL MUSIC: May 17-May22

breakdown — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:46:58 +0000

Make plans now for a busy musical weekend:

Eleven @ TNT Spring Bike Kickoff
When: Friday
Where: TNT Action Sports, 5101 Oak

Sounds like Summer
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire

Rick Crider
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Cellar 21, 121 N. Fourth

Cheeseburgers
When: 8:30 p.m. Friday
Where: One Restaurant & Bar, 600 Hampshire

Devon Clemons Band with Gracia Harrison
When: 8:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Lake Hill Winery, Carthage, Ill.

Logan Kammerer
When: 9:30 p.m. Friday
Where: State Street Bar & Grill, 1638 State

Shrimp Fest
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Ridge View Winery, Mount Sterling, Ill.

The Corners
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Main Hangout, Palmyra, Mo.

Eleven
When: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Drive

Big Deal
When: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Adams Trading Post, Liberty, Ill.

Karoake
with A.K.A. Entertainment
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: State Street Bar & Grill, 1638 State

Cheeks McGee
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Cellar 21, 121 N. Fourth

Super Majik Robots
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: One Restaurant & Bar, 600 Hampshire

Diamonds in the Rough
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday
Where: One Restaurant & Bar, 600 Hampshire

LIVE BLOG: Follow the Local Q Music Fest

dadam — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:51 +0000

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

dadam — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:40:26 +0000

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

Jessica Martin-Cate — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:52:56 +0000

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

Jessica Martin-Cate — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:22:33 +0000

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

Jessica Martin-Cate — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:11:55 +0000

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

Jessica Martin-Cate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:27:07 +0000

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

Jessica Martin-Cate — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:33:00 +0000

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

Jessica Martin-Cate — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:57:16 +0000

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

Jessica Martin-Cate — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:28:23 +0000

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.