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Live music available from the Beatles to signed post hardcore act Renae
Jan 29th
Support local music and go to a show!
Wine Down with Duke Zecko (classic rock)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
Fielder (jam)
WHEN: 11 p.m.
WHERE: Twilight Zone, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/fielderband
Hotfoot Records Show (hardcore/rock)
BANDS: Renae, Kills And Thrills, Infliction Of Need, Spanish Harlem, The Catalyst
WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Staggard (Southern rock/country)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Oasis Tap, LaHarpe, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/staggard
The Notorious Nightcrawlers (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Sportsmans Bar, 112 S. 7th, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/nnightcrawlers
Laughing Soul (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: TJ’S House of Music, Keokuk, Iowa
INFO: www.myspace.com/laughingsouls
Nowake (rock/alternative)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: River City Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/laughingsouls
ImpaKt Band (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: American Legion, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Local music has plenty to offer this winter weekend
Jan 15th
Damaged Goods (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Scribbles, Hannibal
HOW MUCH: No cover
INFO: www.myspace.com/damagedgoodsband1
Kidnap the Sun, Dissenter, McFoley and No Zodiac (indie/rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Reverend Deadeye and Mob Action (punk/rockabilly)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Kix Club, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/mobaction4
Predawn Hour (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Goobies, New Canton, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour
SevenD2 (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Chasers, Rushville, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/sevend2
William Elliott Whitmore (folk/soul)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 11 N. Sixth, Keokuk
INFO: www.williamelliottwhitmore.com
Local Area Musicians Charity Fundraiser
BANDS: Rude Awakening, Nowake, Pimpkatz, Predawn Hour, Shanghi-Lil, 8:58, Alykai.
WHEN: Noon Sunday.
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy.
HOW MUCH: $3, all ages
EVENTS: There are 50/50 drawings and a drawing for a custom-made cherry chest. All proceeds will benefit Leaps of Love.
INFO: For information on the fundraiser, go to tinyurl.com/musicfundraiser, and for information on Leaps of Love, e-mail info@leapsoflove.org.
Support local music and go to a show!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Fans wanted a Rude Awakening and that's what they will get at Sunday's fundraiser
Jan 14th
The early days of Rude Awakening.
Hannibal rock group Rude Awakening was considered a “hair band” when they started in 1989. After the members went their separate ways in the late ’90s, the band didn”t really think about playing together. But some old fans gave them the idea for a reunion show.
Bass player Mike Gilbert dubbed the show the Local Area Musicians Charity Fundraiser and added six other area acts to the Sunday lineup, including Nowake, Pimpkatz, Predawn Hour, Shanghi-Lil, 8:58 and Alykai.
Having a show with so many local bands led the group to decide that the show should benefit a worthy organization, and Leaps of Love came to mind. It is an organization devoted to “helping families affected by childhood cancer.” The show starts at noon, and admission is $3. People of all ages are welcome to attend.
Below is a Q&A with event organizer Mike Gilbert about the band’s reunion, the Sunday show and why he believes in this charity.
RUDE AWAKENING MEMBERS OVER THE YEARS
Lee Whittaker, Mike Gilbert, Brad Blackburn, John Cormier, Jamie Fenton, Skeeter Whittaker, Scott Smith, Bub Main, JR Engle and Steve Cowser
THE BEGINNING
Rude Awakening started in 1989 with Bub Main, John Cormier and myself who all had played in a band previously. We stuck it out and went in search of a singer and another guitar player, Lee Whittaker came on board as the singer and Brad Blackburn joined us as guitar player.
In 1989, we played our first gig at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. We went in there pretty confident but still shocked that we were getting paid.
We played music until 1993 with that original lineup, but the Flood of 93 kind of put a damper on things and we took a break. Later that year or early 1994, original members formed back minus Brad, and Jamie Fenton joined as guitarist. There were a few guitar changes, including Skeeter Whittaker and Scott Smith. In early ’96 Bub left the band and we went in search of a drummer. JR Engle sat in with us for a number of months while we found a permanent replacement, then we found Steve Cowser, who stayed with us until 2001, when we all took that final break.
BEST MEMORY
My best time ever in this band was when we opened for a big name band at a club down on Front Street in 1991. Puzzles Pub, it was one of the best crowds I could remember; that place was packed.
REUNION
The reunion came about because of past fans and people asking us to get back togeather to play a night somewhere. I came up with the idea that if we are gonna get back together and play, and the people want to see us, then I wanted to use it to raise money for a good cause. That’s where “Leaps Of Love ” and all my friends in all these bands became part of this whole event.
SONG CHOICES
Although Rude Awakening had some original songs, this event we will mostly play the covers of that period, the 80s and 90s.
MUSICAL INFLUENCES
Van Halen, Motley Crue and Rush.
CHARITY CHOICE
I figured if we were gonna get back together for a jam and draw people in, why not seek out a few friends and raise some money, it started out with another local band Nowake, because my son Michael sings with that band, and along with the other members decided to go with it. The more I talked about it to people, the more interest I had in others wanting to help and it has grown to now seven bands, and I have had to turn down others sadly.
We chose “Leaps of Love” as the charity that benefit from this event. The directors of “Leaps of Love” are Sandy Terry and Patty Light. They have been helping families affected with childhood cancer since 1992. The charity they were affiliated with for that long is a great thing but a national thing. In September of this year, they started “Leaps of Love” for the sole purpose of being a viable resource in Hannibal and a 100 mile radius for helping families who have children who are receiving treatments for cancer and other related illnesses. The establishment of ” Leaps of Love ” ensures that money raised in this community will, indeed, stay within this community. More info of this charity can be found by e-mailing info@leapsoflove.org.
FUTURE PLANS FOR RUDE AWAKENING
I am actually back on the market as a bass player, but as for Rude Awakening, with all the members spread all over the states, it would have to be member changes again. That just wouldn’t be the same, so I have to say this is one-time only thing. If you want to see us, this is it.
SUNDAY SHOW
I think you will hear a great selection of good rock music, by some very good local bands. I personally know a lot of these musicians and consider them friends as well as very talented musicians. The local music scene is still there, and I’m still amazed at the talent this area produces. The name of this event is the first annual “Local Area Musicians” Charity Fundraiser and I hope to organize it each year. This year i was surprised at the interest and next year I really think we could have a two-day festival, with a lot more time to plan. I thank each and every musician this Sunday for helping out with this great cause. Even the ones not playing, because I know there is going to be many musicians in the crowd that day.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Check back tomorrow for a list of area shows this weekend, thank you.
Fans wanted a Rude Awakening and that’s what they will get at Sunday’s fundraiser
Jan 14th
The early days of Rude Awakening.
Hannibal rock group Rude Awakening was considered a “hair band” when they started in 1989. After the members went their separate ways in the late ’90s, the band didn”t really think about playing together. But some old fans gave them the idea for a reunion show.
Bass player Mike Gilbert dubbed the show the Local Area Musicians Charity Fundraiser and added six other area acts to the Sunday lineup, including Nowake, Pimpkatz, Predawn Hour, Shanghi-Lil, 8:58 and Alykai.
Having a show with so many local bands led the group to decide that the show should benefit a worthy organization, and Leaps of Love came to mind. It is an organization devoted to “helping families affected by childhood cancer.” The show starts at noon, and admission is $3. People of all ages are welcome to attend.
Below is a Q&A with event organizer Mike Gilbert about the band’s reunion, the Sunday show and why he believes in this charity.
RUDE AWAKENING MEMBERS OVER THE YEARS
Lee Whittaker, Mike Gilbert, Brad Blackburn, John Cormier, Jamie Fenton, Skeeter Whittaker, Scott Smith, Bub Main, JR Engle and Steve Cowser
THE BEGINNING
Rude Awakening started in 1989 with Bub Main, John Cormier and myself who all had played in a band previously. We stuck it out and went in search of a singer and another guitar player, Lee Whittaker came on board as the singer and Brad Blackburn joined us as guitar player.
In 1989, we played our first gig at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. We went in there pretty confident but still shocked that we were getting paid.
We played music until 1993 with that original lineup, but the Flood of 93 kind of put a damper on things and we took a break. Later that year or early 1994, original members formed back minus Brad, and Jamie Fenton joined as guitarist. There were a few guitar changes, including Skeeter Whittaker and Scott Smith. In early ’96 Bub left the band and we went in search of a drummer. JR Engle sat in with us for a number of months while we found a permanent replacement, then we found Steve Cowser, who stayed with us until 2001, when we all took that final break.
BEST MEMORY
My best time ever in this band was when we opened for a big name band at a club down on Front Street in 1991. Puzzles Pub, it was one of the best crowds I could remember; that place was packed.
REUNION
The reunion came about because of past fans and people asking us to get back togeather to play a night somewhere. I came up with the idea that if we are gonna get back together and play, and the people want to see us, then I wanted to use it to raise money for a good cause. That’s where “Leaps Of Love ” and all my friends in all these bands became part of this whole event.
SONG CHOICES
Although Rude Awakening had some original songs, this event we will mostly play the covers of that period, the 80s and 90s.
MUSICAL INFLUENCES
Van Halen, Motley Crue and Rush.
CHARITY CHOICE
I figured if we were gonna get back together for a jam and draw people in, why not seek out a few friends and raise some money, it started out with another local band Nowake, because my son Michael sings with that band, and along with the other members decided to go with it. The more I talked about it to people, the more interest I had in others wanting to help and it has grown to now seven bands, and I have had to turn down others sadly.
We chose “Leaps of Love” as the charity that benefit from this event. The directors of “Leaps of Love” are Sandy Terry and Patty Light. They have been helping families affected with childhood cancer since 1992. The charity they were affiliated with for that long is a great thing but a national thing. In September of this year, they started “Leaps of Love” for the sole purpose of being a viable resource in Hannibal and a 100 mile radius for helping families who have children who are receiving treatments for cancer and other related illnesses. The establishment of ” Leaps of Love ” ensures that money raised in this community will, indeed, stay within this community. More info of this charity can be found by e-mailing info@leapsoflove.org.
FUTURE PLANS FOR RUDE AWAKENING
I am actually back on the market as a bass player, but as for Rude Awakening, with all the members spread all over the states, it would have to be member changes again. That just wouldn’t be the same, so I have to say this is one-time only thing. If you want to see us, this is it.
SUNDAY SHOW
I think you will hear a great selection of good rock music, by some very good local bands. I personally know a lot of these musicians and consider them friends as well as very talented musicians. The local music scene is still there, and I’m still amazed at the talent this area produces. The name of this event is the first annual “Local Area Musicians” Charity Fundraiser and I hope to organize it each year. This year i was surprised at the interest and next year I really think we could have a two-day festival, with a lot more time to plan. I thank each and every musician this Sunday for helping out with this great cause. Even the ones not playing, because I know there is going to be many musicians in the crowd that day.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Check back tomorrow for a list of area shows this weekend, thank you.
Live music carries on into the new year with acoustic and rock shows
Jan 9th
Support local music and go to a show!
Special acoustic show with Warren Franklin of Weight In Words, Nalani Proctor and Whistle For The Choir
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 8
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $3, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
The Desolate, Soy City Stranglers, With Smoke Inhaled abd Dead Tooth (rock)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Secondhand Smoke (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Streeter’s Lounge, 1000 Hampshire, Mount Sterling, Ill.
No Lane Road (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Tiny’s Place, Barry, Ill.
HOW MUCH: No cover charge.
Olivus (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Rookies Sportsbar, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: No cover.
Close 2 Nowhere (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Sportsmans Bar, Hannibal, Mo
George Cate (acoustic)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Kutters, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/georgecateacoustic
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
No need for planning ahead with reservations or tickets this New Years eve
Dec 29th
There are quite a few last minute New Year’s eve shows available and you don’t need reservations or tickets. Also, I went ahead and put the show listings for this weekend and next weekend. Have a fun and safe holiday!
NEW YEARS EVE
Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 1-5 Dec. 31
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and over
ImpaKt Band (country)
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31
WHERE: Illinois Veteran’s 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.
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
WEEKEND SHOWS
BLEND (A capella)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Star Theatre, 215 S. Main, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $10
INFO: Call (573) 221-6545.
Victory Over Tryanny, Less Than 3, The Perfect Ending and Tropical Punks (punk/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
NEXT WEEKEND
Special acoustic show with Warren Franklin of Weight In Words, Nalani Proctor and Whistle For The Chior
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 8
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $3, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
The Desolate, Soy City Stranglers, With Smoke Inhaled abd Dead Tooth (rock)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Olivus (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Rookies Sportsbar, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: No cover.
Close 2 Nowhere (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Jan. 9
WHERE: Sportsmans Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Cold weather doesn't have to stop you from rocking out this weekend
Dec 10th
Below is my entertainment take on a holiday classic, enjoy and stay warm!
Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the live music is so delightful,
And since there’s a rock music show,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
It doesn’t show signs of stopping,
And this show is truly popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
When we finally end the night,
How we’ll hate going out in the storm!
But if the show rocks it right,
All the way home we’ll be warm.
The venue is closing, try not to pout,
And, my dear, we’re still rocking out,
But as long as there’s another show,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
Just The Kid, Kidnap The Sun, Victory Over Tyranny and Hart Felt Sorrow (rock/hardcore)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Tailgate, Vermont Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/daystakenmusic
The Notorious Nightcrawlers (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
Pimpkatz (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: River City Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thepimpkatz
SevenD2 (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Chasers, Rushville, Ill.
Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
Olivus (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rookies Sportsbar, Hannibal, Mo.
Support local music and go to a show!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Cold weather doesn’t have to stop you from rocking out this weekend
Dec 10th
Below is my entertainment take on a holiday classic, enjoy and stay warm!
Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the live music is so delightful,
And since there’s a rock music show,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
It doesn’t show signs of stopping,
And this show is truly popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
When we finally end the night,
How we’ll hate going out in the storm!
But if the show rocks it right,
All the way home we’ll be warm.
The venue is closing, try not to pout,
And, my dear, we’re still rocking out,
But as long as there’s another show,
Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow! Let the speakers blow!
Just The Kid, Kidnap The Sun, Victory Over Tyranny and Hart Felt Sorrow (rock/hardcore)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Tailgate, Vermont Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/daystakenmusic
The Notorious Nightcrawlers (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
Pimpkatz (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: River City Billiards, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thepimpkatz
SevenD2 (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Chasers, Rushville, Ill.
Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
Olivus (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rookies Sportsbar, Hannibal, Mo.
Support local music and go to a show!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Young artist backs away from Flo Rida's shirttails to strike out on own
Dec 1st
Ke$ha
If you turned on the radio or went to a club earlier this year, then you heard Flo Rida’s hit single “Right Round.” The first time I heard it, I thought Katy Perry was singing on the hook, but I was told Ke$ha was the female voice contributing to the song. I had no idea who that was, so I kind of forgot about it.
According to Wikipedia, the reason I had not heard much more about her, and had never seen what the girl looked like, is that she reportedly declined the offer to appear in the “Right Round” video because she wanted to strike out on her own.
I was going through music on MySpace recently and kept hearing about this girl Ke$ha — a young blond girl with a bit of a trashy edge and one music video. Until today I had not made the connection that this was the same girl who sang with Flo Rida.
Her first album is set to release Jan. 5, and it is interesting. It is very pop, but she writes her own songs and has written songs for quite a few other artists, like The Veronica’s and Miley Cyrus. Plus her songs appeared in a few television shows, such as “The Hills” and “Degrassi.”
The video for her first single “Tik Tok” is below. Let me know what you think. Personally I think teens are going to eat this music up. I look for some major airplay next year.
Young artist backs away from Flo Rida’s shirttails to strike out on own
Dec 1st
Ke$ha
If you turned on the radio or went to a club earlier this year, then you heard Flo Rida’s hit single “Right Round.” The first time I heard it, I thought Katy Perry was singing on the hook, but I was told Ke$ha was the female voice contributing to the song. I had no idea who that was, so I kind of forgot about it.
According to Wikipedia, the reason I had not heard much more about her, and had never seen what the girl looked like, is that she reportedly declined the offer to appear in the “Right Round” video because she wanted to strike out on her own.
I was going through music on MySpace recently and kept hearing about this girl Ke$ha — a young blond girl with a bit of a trashy edge and one music video. Until today I had not made the connection that this was the same girl who sang with Flo Rida.
Her first album is set to release Jan. 5, and it is interesting. It is very pop, but she writes her own songs and has written songs for quite a few other artists, like The Veronica’s and Miley Cyrus. Plus her songs appeared in a few television shows, such as “The Hills” and “Degrassi.”
The video for her first single “Tik Tok” is below. Let me know what you think. Personally I think teens are going to eat this music up. I look for some major airplay next year.
