The Desolate Hearts

The CarTunes @ Grand Avenue Pub

The CarTunes will rock you with hits from the 70’s and 80’s at the wonderful Grand Avenue Pub! Great food, drinks, dancing, and fun times!

Beloit

PISTOL PETE Rockford guitar LEGEND

PISTOL PETE Rockford guitar LEGEND and full band at Casey’s Pub Friday Dec. 20th 8pm NO COVER

Loves Park

Shiver: A Christmas Rave

Come join us for our second Christmas party at Whiskey’s! Last year was so much fun, we had to come back with another AMAZING lineup. This one is FREE and the set up is going to be insane! Music starts at 8:30pm.

Westside Rockford

Prairie Smoke @ Mary’s Place (FREE SHOW)

Rockford’s top psych rock band, Prairie Smoke, takes over Mary’s Place on Friday, December 20th at 9pm!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Ugly Sweater Party & Karaoke @ Neighbors

The Friday before Christmas- grab your ugly sweater and join us for Karaoke on a Friday Night at Neighbors

Loves Park

Justin Jones @ Rascal’s

Justin Jones is a talented acoustic musician that can play it all.

Loves Park

The Synergy Band @ Hard Rock Casino

*GET READY TO ROCK! EXCITING NEWS! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that SYNERGY BAND will be taking the stage at the iconic HARD ROCK on December 20th! *SAVE THE DATE:* December 20th *SHOWTIME:* 10pm sharp! *VENUE:* Hard Rock Join us for an unforgettable night of electrifying music, energy, and excitement! Don’t miss out on the chance to rock out with us! *SHARE THIS POST WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! *TAG A FRIEND WHO’S READY TO ROCK!

Eastside Rockford Rockford

Saturday’s with Santa

On Saturday, December 21st from 11 AM to 1 PM, Biker Santa will be making his final visit to Kegel Harley-Davidson for 2024! Bring your little tykes and a charitable donation for Toys for Tots (a new, unwrapped toy or cash accepted) to get your photo taken with Good Ol’ Saint Nick -kids, families, pets, and grumpy, old bikers welcome! Santa’s elves have been working hard to make sure all the kids that come get a goodie bag to take home (while supplies last). Photo will be posted in an online album unless requested otherwise. The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is to assist the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. To learn more about their organization, visit: https://www.toysfortots.org/

Eastside Rockford South Rockford

Illinois Vintage Fest

Last of the year for us! We will be returning to the Rockford area with our good friend @smileysvintagesupply to bring you an event full of holiday cheer! Screw City Vintage Market will have 20 different vintage vendors at the areas new premiere venue @mercatobylinos. Food, drinks and of course vintage clothing, home decor & more. Don’t sleep… we hope to see ya one last time!

Loves Park

Winter Solstice & Dark Beer Festival @ Olympic Tavern

Our 13th annual celebration of darkness. 20+ draft handles of dark, rare, barrel aged & reserve beers on the darkest weekend of the year, the winter solstice (Dec 20-21). Please accept this, our yearly Christmas present to you, the dark beer fan. #### Scheduled to appear on tap – –The Dark Stuff– •Guinness (dry Irish nitro stout) •Solemn Oath Cold Black Night (Black Kolsch) •Firestone Walker Wookey Jack (Black IPA) •Art History Brewing Wenceslas (dark Czech lager) •Art History Brewing Goodnight Bamberg (dark smoked lager) •Sun King Brewing Scout Badge (Samoa cookie porter) •Pollyanna Brewing Toasted Marshmallow Fun Size (porter with caramel, sea salt, peanuts, toasted marshmallows and cacao) •Phase Three Mini Maple Pancakes (porter with maple syrup & coffee) •Hubbards Cave Imperial Peanut Butter Cup (imperial milk stout with peanut butter & chocolate) –The Barrel Aged Goodies– •Firestone Walker Parabola (BA stout) •Revolution Coconut Deth (BA stout with toasted coconut) •Revolution + Half Acre VSO On and On Pt 3 (BA stout and barleywine blend, collab with Half Acre) •Half Acre Double Barrel Catch Hell (BA stout with vanilla and tons of cinnamon) •Pollyanna Personal Chain Letter (russian imperial stout aged in Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn barrels) •Stray Barrel […]

Rockford Westside Rockford

Winter Solstice Party @ Urban Forest Craft Brewing

The winter solstice, also known as Yule, is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world. It takes place on the shortest day to celebrate the rebirth of the sun and the longest night of the year. Spiritually, the winter solstice is a time to honor the light and darkness within each person. As lovely as the holidays can be, they can also be a little divisive. That’s why we love the idea of celebrating the winter solstice. It’s literally a celebration of the imminent return of sun, which we can all agree is pretty great. Whether you know of Solstice because of your favorite books, your own traditions, or just because you love the sun; we invite you to celebrate at our little brewery and wear your finest apparel as we celebrate the return of the sun!

Loves Park

Paul Bronson @ The Mill Saloon

Paul Bronson Acoustic Music returns to The Mill Saloon in Machesney Park, IL on Saturday, December 21st! A 5-7:30pm provision of “The Sonic Backdrop”. Stop by for drinks and/or dinner off their great menu of choices and stay for yours truly! I hope you’ll join me!

Machesney Park

The Lone Canary Christmas @ Pig Minds Brewing Co.

ABOUT THE LONE CANARY: If you like moody, folksy tunes, then you’ll love an evening of Christmas songs with The Lone Canary! The Lone Canary, Heather Camacho (vocals, fiddle, kick drum) and Jesse Fox (vocals, acoustic guitar, foot percussion), create Americana music for fans of Jason Isbell, The Civil Wars, and the Head and the Heart. Hailed by Americana UK as ‘Absorbing and beautiful songcraft’, the band has played alongside Three Dog Night, Over the Rhine, Pieta Brown, Lilly Hiatt, and played Mile of Music Fest (Appleton), Blue Plate Special (Knoxville), and on NPR Music. Their latest album ‘Leave the Gray’ was mastered by GRAMMY winner David Donnelly (Garden State, Forrest Gump, Aerosmith) and the single ‘Ride’ has over 280K views. Official Website https://www.thelonecanary.com/ Live Performance Video https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=408614000119553&id=629224020494649&ref=sharing&_rdr Music Video

Machesney Park

Rick Marchione @ After the Vine

Come listen to the smooth classic hits with Rick Marchione.

Rockton

That Gurl @ Benny’s at Nest

That Gurl provides a mix of ROCK, FUNK, DISCO, and SOUL, ensuring a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for the audience.

Machesney Park

Ugly Sweater Party & Rock5ive Band @ Louie’s Tap House

Come party with one of the most fun bands in town. Rock 5 will bring all the great tunes of many decades for your listening pleasure. We will be giving away a prize for the ugliest sweater for men, women and the staff!!! Drink specials, great music, excellent food and just outstanding fun!!!

Roscoe

Rock5ive Band @ Louie’s Tap House

Take a break from your last minute shopping for some great music, drinks and food!

Roscoe

Acoustic Reverie @ The Rusty Wheel Tavern

Acoustic Reverie and Rollin’ Dubs 815 performing a variety of covers of rock, country, and pop! Check out Rollin’ Dubs on Facebook!

South Beloit

Rockford Symphony Orchestra @ Coronado

The annual Holiday Pops presents your favorite merry melodies to get the whole family in the Holiday spirit! Under the expert direction of former Radio City Christmas Spectacular conductor Kevin Stites, this fun-filled performance creates a magical evening of Holiday cheer. Featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as three local choirs – the Nielsen Chorale, Kantorei, and the RPS205 Elementary Choir lending their voices to our festive celebration, this Holiday tradition is the perfect opportunity to spread joy and create memories with loved ones.

Downtown Rockford

STEREOtype @ Broadway Joe’s

Stereotype is an award winning high energy pop punk and rock band bringing you all those emo hits and more. You’ll enjoy wicked drum and guitar licks, bass lines driving your heart wild, and a frontman with a blend of silky vocals and par none showmanship from all five band members. Stereotype has received multiple RAMI awards since 2021 for genre covers, male vocals, and people’s choice categories. You don’t want to miss your chance to see Stereotype!

Eastside Rockford Rockford

Audiodrive Christmas party @ Grand Avenue Pub

Santa’s comin early with a Big Bag a 80’s Rock N Roll! We’re lookin for all the naughty people to come out and fill your belly’s with Christmas Cheers, Beers and plenty of good spirits! After your last minute shopping and wrapping gifts come let your stocking cap down, the AD elves are throwin a crazy ass rockin yuletide party! Ho Ho Hope to see ya there!!

Beloit

TRaSh 80’s @ HOT ROD NELLIE’s BAR

The best of the 80’s

Pecatonica

Stevee Nix @ Casey’s Pub

We’ll be having a banging Winter Solstice party Saturday, December 21st at Casey’s Pub. It may be the shortest day of the year but it won’t be short of a great festive time!!! Ho ho ho

Loves Park

Mixtape @ Rural on Tap

We are excited to return to Rural on Tap Saturday, December 21st! Join us for your favorite throwback tunes from the 90’s and beyond from 8-11pm! Formed in Rockford, Mix Tape is an acoustic trio comprised of Tim Speer, Jason Reed, and Shannon Espinosa. Enjoy a mix from artists such as Sheryl Crow, Weezer, No Doubt, The Cranberries, Fastball and many more!

Eastside Rockford

Chritsmas Party feat. Acoustic Millennium Band (AMB) @ Whiskeys Roadhouse

Come join us for the last show of the 2024 year! The Mystery Dates will be kicking off the evening followed by The Acoustic Millennium Band to finish off the evening rocking their original music and all the hits from the 60’s to 2000’s! Prizes and giveaways and goodies galore, so stop down and get groovy with us!

Rockford Westside Rockford

Wait, What? @ Rascals Bar and Grill

The 90’s/00’s are back at Rascals Bar and Grill! The gang in Wait, What? are performing as a full band trio playing all your favorite 90’s/00’s hits from 8-11pm!

The 80’s Hit List @ The Mill Saloon

The 80’s Hit List is a high energy band that brings you the best hits of the 80’s. Come ready to dance and sing the night away!

Machesney Park

BINGO @ The Image

EVERY Saturday nite B-I-N-G-O nite here @The Image, we get started @7pm til approx 9pm & it’s FREE 2 play & WIN prizes!!

Rockford Westside Rockford

Rollin Whiskey @ Neighbors

Rollin Whiskey at Neighbors Bar & Grill on a Monday Night!! We are celebrating Christmas Eve EVE with a country music dance party, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, on the heated patio. Come dress festive and let’s let loose with live music and cocktails with friends and family before the holiday functions! NO COVER

Loves Park

Three Good Men @ Hard Rock Casino

Three Good Men, a local Rockford favorite, is at it again at Hard Rock!

Eastside Rockford Rockford

Karaoke for Cash @ District Bar and Grill

Every Thursday night is Karaoke for Cash! We will be raffling off a $50 GC every hour and you get a raffle ticket every time you sing! Kick off the night with our Happy Hour starting at 7pm!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

The Hitmen @ Benny’s at Nest

Come out for some classic rock to enjoy Hitmen and enjoy the outsde heated patio and drinks!

Machesney Park

The Hitmen @ Benny’s at Nest

Come out for some classic rock to enjoy Hitmen and enjoy the outsde heated patio and drinks!

Machesney Park

Redwood Band @ Hard Rock Casino Rockford

Redwood’s debut at the Hard Rock Casino Rockford on the Café Stage! Stay and celebrate Cassidy’s 30th birthday at midnight! The Real Deal will be playing after us from 10pm-1am.

Eastside Rockford

Wait, What? @ The Mill Saloon

Party with ya boys! The acoustic duo is headed out to Machesney Park for some acoustic duo action over at The Mill Saloon. We are playing from 8-11!

Machesney Park

The Mystery Dates Band @ Shattered Saloon

The Mystery Dates are about to bring the party to Shattered Saloon!! We’re a group of RAMI winning musicians who have come together to bring a party atmosphere to a dancefloor near you! Get ready to dance to a huge variety of upbeat hit songs from the 50s through the 2020s. You won’t want to miss this!

Loves Park

Rollin Whiskey @ Casey’s Pub

Lets get the pre party started at Casey’s with Rollin Whiskey!

Loves Park

The Real Deal @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rockford

The Real Deal is a band out of Rockford/Freeport, IL. We deliver the best of R&B with a variety of old school and new school, with the finesse and energy that leaves you wanting to move and groove to the music. We play tunes from Keith Sweat, to Bruno Mars to Lizzo. Come on out and party with us…. Cause There ain’t no party like a Real Deal Party, cause a Real Deal party never stops!

Eastside Rockford

Tree Dogs @ Rascal’s

Sorry, no info found about this band.

Loves Park

BINGO @ The Image

EVERY Saturday nite B-I-N-G-O nite here @The Image, we get started @7pm til approx 9pm & it’s FREE 2 play & WIN prizes!!

Rockford Westside Rockford

Vinyl Daze @ Grand Avenue Pub

Come and Join us for a early celebration 🍾 music, party favors and early countdown.

Beloit

Dead Man’s Hand @ Embassy Suites Rockford

DMH is at Embassy Suites to celebrate and close out 2024! Formal event with a great dinner, cash bar and a midnight toast! We will entertain you 7-11 followed by a DJ to bring in the new year!

Downtown Rockford

Karaoke for Cash @ District Bar and Grill

Every Thursday night is Karaoke for Cash! We will be raffling off a $50 GC every hour and you get a raffle ticket every time you sing! Kick off the night with our Happy Hour starting at 7pm!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

BINGO @ The Image

EVERY Saturday nite B-I-N-G-O nite here @The Image, we get started @7pm til approx 9pm & it’s FREE 2 play & WIN prizes!!

Rockford Westside Rockford

Karaoke for Cash @ District Bar and Grill

Every Thursday night is Karaoke for Cash! We will be raffling off a $50 GC every hour and you get a raffle ticket every time you sing! Kick off the night with our Happy Hour starting at 7pm!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Pistol Pete

Local guitar great, Pistol Pete, returns to Mary’s Place, on Saturday, January 11th at 8pm!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Karaoke for Cash @ District Bar and Grill

Every Thursday night is Karaoke for Cash! We will be raffling off a $50 GC every hour and you get a raffle ticket every time you sing! Kick off the night with our Happy Hour starting at 7pm!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Karaoke for Cash @ District Bar and Grill

Every Thursday night is Karaoke for Cash! We will be raffling off a $50 GC every hour and you get a raffle ticket every time you sing! Kick off the night with our Happy Hour starting at 7pm!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Karaoke for Cash @ District Bar and Grill

Every Thursday night is Karaoke for Cash! We will be raffling off a $50 GC every hour and you get a raffle ticket every time you sing! Kick off the night with our Happy Hour starting at 7pm!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Mar 2025

Fantasy Fae Ball

Prepare to step into a realm where dreams come to life and magic fills the air. She Hive 815 and The Court of Dreams invite you to our Fantasy Fae Ball—an enchanted evening like no other, coming to Rockford, IL! ✨ Join us in a breathtaking 3-story venue transformed into a world of fantasy and wonder. Wander through the ethereal Rainbow Market, sip on carefully crafted specialty drinks that even the fae would envy, and lose yourself in the rhythm of live music that will make you feel as if you’re dancing under a starlit sky. Dress in your most magical attire—whether you’re a daring adventurer, an ethereal fae, or a mythical creature from beyond. This is a night where your imagination knows no bounds, and you can truly be anything you desire. Highlights of the Evening: 🌈 Rainbow Market featuring unique artisans and wares 🍹 Themed cocktails that bring fantasy to life 🍤 Light hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats 🎶 Live music to enchant and entertain 💃 Dancing in the heart of an otherworldly experience

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Sep 2025

PeaceFreak & Rokken Dokken

Rock n Roll @ Splitters inside Park Lanes Bowling Center.