Rock and Roll Institute with the Pimps Week 2

The Blues Hawks @ Stumpy’s Pub

Join us for a free outdoor show with The Blues Hawks and Special Guest Riley Sanders of Redwood.

South Rockford

That 70’s Band @ Louie’s Tap House

That 70’s Band is based out of Rockford, IL and is the Chicagoland’s premier 70’s band.

Roscoe

The Boom Boom Room

THE BOOM BOOM ROOM is not your average bar band. Music you know and love from the 70s to now,

Loves Park

Small Batch @ Pig Minds Brewing Co.

Join us for an evening of toe-tapping, hand-clapping Irish/Folk/Pop music with special guest fiddler, Evelyn Thom!

Machesney Park

Wait, What? @ Urban Forest Craft Brewing

Mark of Wait, What? is headed over to Urban Forest Craft Brewing for an excellent night of brews and acoustic covers! Music starts at 7pm!

Eastside Rockford

Sunset Strip @ Rascals Bar and Grill

This show is always a blast and it just so happens to be our 11th Annual “BEERS ON THE BAND” Fan Appreciation Show! This year it’s once again going to be at Rascal’s for another raucous evening of 80’s music and debauchery! As a thank you to all of our fans who come out and party with us week after week, both near and far, we invite you all to come out and have a drink on us! It’s the least we can do and a small, but tasty, token of our appreciation for all of you who support us and love live music! We’ll see you front and center! Free Beer starts at 7:30pm and ends at 8:30pm (or while supplies last if before then) followed immediately

Loves Park

STEREOtype Band Splitter’s Bar & Grill

Liz is our band mom, co-manager, and overall Gage’s boss. Come celebrate her birthday with us! Live Music. Hot women. Cold beer!

Loves Park

Live Karoke

Come sing your heart out with our Live Karaoke every Saturday night

Belvidere

MASTER PLAN @ Grand Avenue Pub

MASTER PLAN power trio rocks the Grand Ave Pub in Beloit, WI supporting Kill’n Karma. Get there early. MP goes on first. Come out and rock your plan!

Beloit

Rollin Whiskey @ Neighbors Bar & Grill

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

Loves Park

Acoustic Millennium Band (AMB)

Come down to Shooters inside Don Carter Lanes and dance, drink, and laugh the night away with Acoustic Millennium Band and special guest The Mystery Dates! We play all your favorites from the 60’s through the 2000’s! This will be a night you won’t want to miss! Music starts at 8 pm with The Mystery Dates followed by The Acoustic Millennium Band headlining! See you there!

Eastside Rockford

The EFFIGIES with Mono in Stereo

Formed in 1980, The EFFIGIES along with NAKED RAYGUN defined the early Chicago punk sound and scene. They released a string of acclaimed EPs and LPs before disbanding in the late 80s. Resurfacing a few times over the years, the band had just finished recording a new album when singer John Kezdy died in an accident in the summer of 2023. In 2024 The Effigies are releasing John’s final album “Burned” as well as a 40th anniversary edition of the seminal album “For Ever Grounded” from 1984. The band has no intention of stopping and will continue to play shows and release new music to honor John’s memory and continue the legacy of one of Chicago’s legendary bands. The Effigies will be at Mary’s Place with local punk greats Mono In Stereo! Mono In Stereo hasn’t played Mary’s Place in years, and you can catch them teamed up with legendary Chicago punks The Effigies, on Saturday, September 28th at 8:30!

Downtown Rockford

Old school Latin Vibes

“Acércate a mí, Un poquito!” Old school Latin Vibes all night! Come out and enjoy a night with your friends music by RICKMON$TA ARTI$TA Doors at 9pm Early arrival highly recommended

Downtown Rockford

Fall Fairways Music Fest

Welcome to our premiere Fall Fairways Music Fest! Our lush, tree-lined landscape is the perfect setting, like our own private Ravinia. Enjoy a day of great music, delicious food from our food trucks, and an incredible fireworks finale after the show! Don’t forget to try our specialty cocktails courtesy of our signature sponsor, ROCK’N Vodka. VIP guests can look forward to a special menu to elevate their experience. Gather your friends, neighbors, colleagues, and family. This is a must-see show! Recommended ages 12+. Headliner 7th Heaven will play alongside Serendipity, two of Chicago’s finest. This terrific duo packs a serious rock-n-roll punch. Spanning the decades, they’re always a fan favorite! Rockford’s own Shuffle This has their own following – kicking things off at 2 pm. Gates open at 12 noon, with an 8 pm closing. *If event is cancelled due to weather, the VIP will be moved inside and the General Admission will be refunded.

Mega Meat Raffle

Join us for an epic Mega Meat Raffle with proceeds going to the Veterans Assistance Commission of Belvidere! � We’ll have multiple rounds of meat raffles, an exciting 50/50 Raffle, and Brunch Specials from our very own Chef Flannie! �� Plus, drink specials to keep the fun going as you catch all the NFL action on our big screens!

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Belvidere

Rollin Whiskey @ Barnstormer Distillery

Anchor Wealth Management Presents Rollin’ Whiksey!!

South Rockford

Chris Lewis Music @ Rascals Bar and Grill

On October 4th, 2024… The Fundraising Bash for the Music Rides Again!!! 🎶🎃🎉🎙🎸🤘🎶 Grab your friends and your costumes 👽 and get ready for another “Spooktacular” evening of Fundraising for the Harlem Music Program brought to you by Rascals Bar & Grill and Chris Lewis Music !!! This year’s Fundraising Bash for the Music features a costume contest 👻 , basket raffles, 50/50, donation tip jar, and live music all night with 8 amazing acoustic acts!!! All funds raised benefit the Harlem Music Program!!!

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Loves Park

Jeff Keefer

KEE-FER / Solo Acoustic Show Rock, Country & more 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Oasis, Keith Urban , Jimmy Buffett, Alan Jackson, Neil Young , Don Henley

Belvidere

Three Good Men @ Barnstormers Distillery

The Three Good Men ( 3GM ) are a spinoff version of the widely recognized N Illinois favorites Men of Our Times, in an informal, acoustic set. You’re likley to hear some songs you wouldn’t expect along with a bunch that you will recognize.

South Rockford

Solar, Revolution-X, Indign and Back Alley Debauchery!

Bringing the STRAIGHT UP THUNDER to Whiskey’s Roadhouse with Solar, Revolution-X, Indign, and we welcome special guests, Back Alley Debauchery! No cover, new songs, and all the face melting you can take from one stage in one night! Saturday, Oct 5th, 8pm DO NOT MISS THIS

Westside Rockford

Rock5ive Band @ Neighbors Bar & Grill

Enjoy the fall weather listening to our wide variety of tunes!

Loves Park

Pig Minds Boozy Book Fair

The first one was so much fun let’s do it again! Come shop from some awesome local vendors to find your next favorite book or accessory.

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Machesney Park

Rock City

Rock City, a hard rock group from 1978-82 ,reformed in 2017 with 3 founding members.

Belvidere

Wait, What? @ Rascals

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!