Random AF

Nauti-Nauti @ Shattered Saloon

ABOUT NAUTI-NAUTI Remember when the Doobie Brothers told you to listen to the music? Or when Christopher Cross promised to ride like the wind? What about when Linda Ronstadt told you you’re no good? Or when Hall and Oates begged you to look into their private eyes? The members of NAUTI-NAUTI do!

Loves Park

Harpo’s Revue @ Wild Cherries

We’re back at the Wild Cherries on a Friday night steak night. Have a great dinner and then relax to some great rockin’ blues. Bring a friend and have a great time partying with the band.

Rollin Whiskey @ Rascal’s

Rockfords #1 high energy Country band.

Loves Park

Shuffle This @ Hard Rock Casino Rockford

We’re super excited to be playing at the Hard Rock Casino at the Hard Rock Cafe Stage on November 15th! 10 PM start time! Free admission! Let’s GOOOO!

Eastside Rockford

The Sensations

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 […]

Loves Park

Dead Man’s Hand @ Shattered Saloon

DMH ends the 2024 season with Shattered Saloon. Last chance to catch a show until 2025!

Loves Park

Random AF

Random AF is bringing the energy & vibe to The Kitchen Tap Wall & Grill inside Victory Pickleball for the first time! The 2024 Peoples Choice Artist of the Year and Funk R&B RAMI Award winners are ready to get the dance floor boppin’! Playing funk, pop, rock hits and one hit wonders from the 70’s til’ today, each song will keep you wondering WHAT WILL THEY DO NEXT!? Time: 8-Midnight Cost: No cover- amazing food & drinks – and all of the good vibes! S

Loves Park

Stevee Nix @ Louie’s Tap House

Giddy up… more fun than a “shotski” 😝. Join us Saturday, Nov 16th @ Louie’s Tap House in Roscoe as we have a throw down good time.

Rat Baxter @ Splitter’s Bar & Grill

Rat Baxter has been a Party Rock/Dance band performing in the Rockford area since 2005.

Rollin Whiskey @ Hard Rock Casino Rockford

Rollin’ Whiskey is a country music experience you won’t soon forget!

Eastside Rockford

Bears vs. Packers @ Top Dog

Who’s ready for some epic tailgating before the big game? We’ve got a breakfast buffet that’ll blow your mind 🥓🍳, killer tunes to get you pumped 🎶, and maybe even some sweet giveaways. 😉 Let’s go!!!!

Machesney Park

Open Jam @ Coaches Corner

6pm-Whenever Featured Act 7-7:45 10/22: Carson Hall 11/5: Rollin’ Dubs 11/19: Mckenna Faith Winters 12/3: Medina Tritten Experience 12/17: Austin Karr All musicians welcome! Covers or Originals! We will also be having a new featured act at each one! PA, Mics, DIs, Guitar Amp, Bass Amp, Cajon, Keyboard, etc. provided! Bring your instrument and just plug in and play! Solo acts to full bands to instrumentalists welcome (Cajon only, full drum kit not permitted) 15 minutes time slots (can sign up multiple times), jump in and join at anytime, jam slots set to collaborate and jam with different musicians!

Belvidere

Blegh Friday 2 Featuring RECKLESS REDEMPTION, ELSWHR, THESE FADING VISIONS & BONECLAW

THE HEAVIEST SHOW OF THE YEAR IS BACK!!!! A-List Midwest Promotions Presents: Blegh Friday 2!! Friday, November 22nd at Whiskeys Roadhouse!! Featuring the return of RECKLESS REDEMPTION!! ELSWHR THESE FADING VISIONS BONECLAW It’s a Matt Huff Sandwich!! $5 Cover, 21+, Music from 8pm – Midnight Sponsored by: The Cake Lady Podcast Culture Shock Spyder Photography Perfect Transport

Westside Rockford

Pistol Pete @ Wild Cherries

Pistol Pete can Rock the blues!

Belvidere

PeaceFreak @ Screw City Tavern

Another Rockin’ show with Peacefreak and all the “Freaks of the Evening” You know who you are.

Eastside Rockford South Rockford

Reed Between The Notes

Reed Between The Notes will be performing acoustic music from all types of bands and artist.

Loves Park

Shifty Shafer @ Neighbors Bar & Grill

Come Party with Shifty Shafer at Neighbors Bar and Grill Thanksgiving Eve Party! Our Rock and Roll Dance Party starts at 8PM and will play your favorite Rock and Roll dance songs until 12:00 AM. It’s going to be one hell of a good time! Hope to see all of you there! Times are subject to change

Loves Park

Annual Toys for Tots Benefit

Our annual Toys for Tots benefit will be held on Black Friday this year!! So grab an extra toy while you’re out and about doing your Holiday shopping and swing by Whiskeys Roadhouse for a good time!! Performances by: Our Dying Whisper Embers Rise Dystology Wrong Remedies Acoustic performances by: Mike Labay of ModiFiRe and Last Call 815 Zachary Jacoby of Jacoby and Don’t Think Twice Music starts at 7pm This is a free show, but we do ask that you bring an unopened toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Event is all ages until 10pm, 21+ after the kitchen closes. Sponsored by: Culture Shock – Clothing and Records Spyder_Photography The Cake Lady Podcast Perfect Transport

Westside Rockford

Chris Lewis @ Rascal’s

Soothing acoustic serenades aged in oak barrels with notes of smokey ambiance and velvety vocals.

Loves Park

Krampus Paint @ Wolf Hollow Gift Shoppe

Join us on Saturday, November 30, 2024 when Jenny of Bleu Works will be here at our shoppe to lead you through painting an amazing rendition of Krampus. The cost is $38 per person and includes all the materials you need to create your Krampus masterpiece. We have a limited class size of 20 and pre-registration is required. There are two sessions available for the day: Session #1: 12 – 2 pm Buy your tickets here: https://bleuworks.com/…/krampus-paint-with-wolf-hollow…/ Session #2: 3-5 pm Buy your tickets here: https://bleuworks.com/…/krampus-paint-with-wolf-hollow…/ What a fun afternoon!

Eastside Rockford

Six-Pack @ Rascals Bar and Grill

We’re rockin’ something for everyone! From The Eagles and Tom Petty to All American Rejects and Cage the Elephant, we’re a ton of fun cover band bringing a party wherever we go!

Loves Park

Master Plan @ Splitters

Rockford’s power-trio rocks Splitters with their 80’s style original music. Local friends The Kringe open at 8pm … MP goes on at 9:30pm – Inside Park Lanes Bowling Alley @ 5318 N 2nd St Loves Park, IL 61111

Loves Park

Dec 2024

15th Annual Christmas for Kids Fundraiser.

15th Annual Christmas for Kids Fundraiser. 50/50’s Silent Auctions Live Auctions Drop Baskets Lets make this our best year yet!!

Loves Park

Dec 2024

Rockton Christmas Walk

THE Christmas Walk event you cannot miss! The parade runs the length of downtown Main St., starting at Race St. and ending at Hononegah High School. If interested in participating in the parade, please head to the Christmas Walk website to find the parade entry form. Hard copies are also available in Village Hall at 110 E. Main St. No need to belong to any organization – if you want to grab your family, friends, etc. and make a lighted float, go for it!

Rockton

Dec 2024

Christmas Cupcake Class

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Let’s sip and decorate! Join us at After The Vine in Rockton IL for a Christmas Gnome themed cupcake decorating class with Wicked Sweets by Kate! Class participants will learn to decorate 6 cupcakes (3 vanilla and 3 chocolate) with vanilla buttercream frosting. 4 of the cupcakes are the gnome design which will include dipping/decorating the gnome hats (sugar cones) in melted colored white chocolate. The other two designs are a Christmas wreath and a poinsettia flower. Kate will walk you through step by step how to create each cupcake masterpiece! Each paid participant will also receive a glass of wine to enjoy during class. After The Vine has a wonderful tasting menu to choose from and additional wine is available for purchase! Class will cover: Coloring the buttercream Setting up/filling piping bags Dipping sugar cone gnome hats Piping techniques for the gnome cupcake designs Piping techniques for the poinsettia and wreath cupcake designs Boxing the cupcakes for transport home Participants will leave with their 6 boxed/decorated cupcakes, a set of piping tips and couplers used in class **PLEASE NOTE- Class tickets are NON REFUNDABLE. This is an ADULTS ONLY 21+ class! […]

Rockton

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