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Paul Bronson Acoustic Music will be back @ Crazy Llama Brewing Co in Roscoe, IL on Friday, May 10! He’ll be providing the sonic backdrop from 6-9:00pm. Stop by for a relaxing start to your weekend with one of their craft brews and chill to yours truly. Food truck TBD. Hope to see you there!
After a little hiatus, BLUE STEEL is grateful to be BACK to grace the barge for a night of country music! Get there early to enjoy some great food and drinks and to reserve your spot for the show! 718 E State Road 59, Edgerton, WI 53534-9089, United States
THEY ARE BACK AND READY TO ROCK NEIGHBORS! This is a whole vibe and energy that will keep you entertained and engaged. Come see why they won these RAMI AWARDS! 2022 -Contemporary Rock 2023- Retro/Classic Rock 2023- People’s Choice Artist of the Year
Our first time at Rascals. Really looking forward to this one!! Hope to see you there. We Play Classic & Pop Rock
We’re back at Splitter’s Bar & Grill in our hometown for another night of 80’s legendary rock anthems! Come on out and let’s get rocked together! 8:00PM!!! No Cover!!
The Amanee Avery Band makes it’s first ever stop at Casey’s Pub Friday May 10th 8pm. *NO Cover* Amanee Avery came to us identifying as “The Sax Chick.” There’s no question of her prowess on the sax – but she’s so much more – a vibrant vocalist, instrumentalist, and composer who fluidly moves through contemporary R&B, contemporary blues, and hip hop. A performer since age 12, Avery has performed on stages in the United States and Italy, opening for or playing with artists such as Wycliffe Gordon, Wayne Bergeron, Richie Cole, The Zapp Band, Jacquees, and Carl Thomas. In 2021 Avery released her debut EP entitled “Schools Out.” It’s been featured on various jazz stations across the United States and in her home of Northern Illinois.
Gilded Cages will be performing at Mary’s Place on Friday, May 10th to celebrate the release of their debut album ‘Real and Human’ with special guests ModiFiRe and Dystology. “Mercury” – Gilded Cages “Modern Day Outlaws” – ModiFiRe https://www.reverbnation.com/…/6386841-modern-day-outlaws “Natural Instinct” – Dystology Mary’s Place 602 N Madison St, Rockford, IL 8:00 PM $10
Excited to be back in the city with a heart, Loves Park, playing again at Shattered Saloon. The drinks are cold, the dance floor is hot and the Rockabilly will be flowing.
Womans Pool Tournament every 2nd Saturday of the month. 12:30pm check in. $10 entry and single/double elimination.
Get ready for an epic night of raw energy and captivating melodies with The Rough and Tumble at Pig Minds Brewing Co.’s listening room. Join us for The Rough and Tumble Show with Meridian Music at Pig Minds Brewing Co. ! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music and great vibes. Doors open at 5:30pm and music starts at 7:00pm! So grab your friends and get ready to have a blast! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience some awesome live music. Tickets at the door will be available for $22. See you there!
Paul Bronson Acoustic Music makes his debut @ Tipsy’s Tavern in Loves Park, IL on Sat., May 11th!! He’ll be laying down the sonic backdrop from 7:30-10:30pm while you relax and have cocktails. It’s going to be a great night at Tipsy’s!!
Rollin’ Whiskey is a country music experience you won’t soon forget! Come have dinner aqnd then dance off those calories!
The only place to be is will at Rock-A-Bago Hall & Mama C’s pizza 4303 West State St. Rockford IL. 61101 where Shifty Shafer will be throwing the biggest and best Rock and Roll Dance Party in the area! Its been awhile since we have partied at RockaBago and man what a Great Party its going be! Melinda and her great staff are always incredible! If you haven’t tried their food you are really missing out! The band hits the stage @ 8PM and will play your favorite Rock and Roll Dance songs until 12AM! RockABago will be the place to be! Hope to see you all there!
ONE NIGHT ONLY Easy Riders & Jaik Willis join forces at Caseys Pub in Loves Park IL http://facebook.com/jaikwillismusic https://www.facebook.com/easyridersblues
Come enjoy a night out on the patio with one of the area hottest new bands, Stiff Kitty. Playing the classic rock songs you will enjoy!
Prepare to be captivated by the talent of Lola Blu with her incredibly talented band consisting of Will Elliott & Tate Medina on guitar, Logan Taylor on Bass, and Will Lewis on Drums. Her unique blend of soul-stirring vocals, introspective songwriting, and mesmerizing stage presence make her an artist to watch. Keep your eyes and ears open as she takes any stage she steps on by storm, leaving an incredible mark on the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Lola Blu is a rising Country Singer-Songwriter with a striking voice that has effortless elegance with a rasp and a captivating stage presence, Lola Blu is poised to leave an incredible mark on the music industry. Hailing from the City of Rockford, Illinois, Lola Blu discovered her passion for music at a young age, channeling her emotions and experiences into performing. Drawing inspiration from the likes of iconic artists such as Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, and Whiskey Myers, she has crafted a sound that seamlessly blends elements of Country, Rock, and Alternative with her own unique flair. What sets Lola Blu apart is her ability to transform personal stories into universally relatable anthems. Her lyrics delve deep into the human experience, exploring […]
2024 RAMI Artist of the Year & Funk/R&B Winners 🏆 High energy party band covering a wide variety of music from the 70’s to today’s hits! You know how it is! Random AF + Shattered = ❤️ No Cover, 8-12, and a fun night of shenanigans, shots, and even some new tunes!
Experience one of Rockford’s favorite summer traditions and meet us at the Market this Friday! We’ve invited 60+ local vendors with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, jewelry, cheese, honey, and more underneath the City Market pavilion in the heart of downtown Rockford. We’ll also have food trucks, local breweries, and rotating kid’s activities! Plus our friends from the Rockford Park District will also be on site with different games for kids (and kids at heart) to try out! PLUS, we have LIVE MUSIC on both our Main Stage and our Acoustic Stage! Come see why Fridays are our favorite day of the week — we’ll see you there!
The Beaux band makes their first appearance at Rascal’s in Loves Park, IL. Don’t miss this HOT Classic Rock band! Music starts at 8pm.
The Sensations have become one of the premier bands in the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin area beginning with their much acclaimed Saturday night performance on the Oasis Stage at the 2007 On The Waterfront festival. Their popularity continues to grow as they continue to play new venues and get new fans. The Sensations are a blending of three of Rockford’s favorite bands as well as RAMI Award winning and RAMI Hall of Fame bands, Bare Bones, Robin Banks and The Snaggs. The line up features Lead Vocalist – Holland Zander, Guitarist – Rick Pemberton, Bassist – Dana Buck, Drummer – Scott Ford. The Sensations bring the energy and everything you loved about Bare Bones, Robin Banks and the Snaggs and turn it into a new and exciting experience that audiences are raving about. The Sensations’ performance and sound is outstanding and it infectiously fun! It is hard to take your eyes off Holland as she fronts the band! The band delivers passionate, unique, and solid performances of songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and today. The Sensations have a love of Rock music that is both intense and diverse, delivering a performance that is loaded with passion and […]
The 2024 Dinner on the Dock Music Series is presented by Prairie Street Brewing Co. This free event offers guests great food, locally brewed craft beer, and locally and nationally recognized musical acts! Come by car or boat and relax on the dock with us every Thursday night in beautiful downtown Rockford. Minimal is a dynamic trio of musicians. Gregg DeCarlo on bass, guitar, keys and pedals. Zach DeCarlo on lead vocals and percussion. Leanne Leonard on guitar and vocals. Together they bring the sounds of Pop, Classic Rock and Alternative. Dinner on the Dock is always free and for all ages. Read on to find out how to reserve your table or boat slip. Table Reservations: We are making reserving a table easier than ever! All reservations will have: 🍺 A server for beverages ⛱️ All reservable tables have umbrellas 🍇 A VIP appetizer menu – you can preorder when making your reservation or place your order after you check-in Boat Slip Reservations: All reservable boat slips for Dinner on the Dock will have: 🍺 A server for beverages 🍇 A VIP appetizer menu – you can preorder when making your reservation or place your order after you check-in […]
WE’RE BACK!!!!! I think that’s all that needs to be said! Get there early enough to grab you a seat! If you were there the last two times, you know what we’re talking about!
Ass-Kicking 80’s Hairband Tribute hailing from Rockford, IL! We dont just come to the party… We are the party!
Acoustic 90s gunge band playing all your favorite songs from the Mtv’s “Unplugged” sessions
Minimal is a power house trio that plays Classic Rock, Country, Alternative and Pop.
Rock, Pop, R&B, Country, love songs dance, sing along and have fun with Rockford’s Rock5ive
Minimal is a power house trio that plays Classic Rock, Country, Alternative and Pop.
Local Rockford, IL 1980’s cover band playing your favorite hits.
Since Barktoberfest was so successful, we have decided to add 2 new events this year! Join us for our 1st annual PUP-A-PALOOZA event this Spring! This is a craft fair fundraiser event just like Barktoberfest. We will have adoptable dogs and puppies on-site with Cause For Paws rescue, local handmade crafters, music from RPMs DJ Service, food and drink specials, basket raffles and 50/50 raffles. This year we will also have a local dog groomer on-site providing discount nail trims. 100% of all the proceeds raised that day will go directly to the rescue on-site. Come out and help us support local dogs, crafters and small business while having fun 🐾♥️🐾 This is a dog friendly event provided your dog is social, dog friendly and well mannered. Leashes required at all times. Stay tuned as I highlight the unique local crafters (hit discussion and scroll down) that will be there to sell their amazing products! 🐾 search our other 2 event pages: BARK-N-BREW BBQ and BARKTOBERFEST 2024
Womans Pool Tournament every 2nd Saturday of the month. 12:30pm check in. $10 entry and single/double elimination.
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