Wait, What? @ Rascals

Sheez-It Duoz

Wendy & Shelley (aka Sheez-It Duoz) will be hopping in to play among other area musicians for Danny’s Toy Show ’24! This is a VERY worthy cause in honor of Danny Tritten who tragically passed away in 2008. Danny’s Toy Show raises money to buy toys, stuffed animals, video games, movies, art supplies, books and much more for UW Health Swedish American Pediatric Unit. They’ve been working directly with the hospital Child Life office to meet the needs of the kids for the last 15 years! The event starts at 11 AM and features many area acts including: Something Simple Six Speed Lei n Dave Rollin’ Whiskey Jordyn Jenkins Kevin & Greg Mikey LaBay Medina Tritten Experience Stereotype It’s going to be a FULL day of music for a GREAT cause! Join us at Neighbors Bar & Grill for this worthwhile event!

Loves Park

The Shifty Boys Unplugged

The Shifty Boys Unplugged performing at the Hard Rock Casino . The Boys hit the Café Stage at 7PM and will perform all of your acoustic favorites until 10PM. See you all there!

Eastside Rockford

The Vince Chiarelli Band

One of the most original and eclectic Italian bands, “The Vince Chiarelli Band” has entertained audiences from coast to coast. They have been acclaimed for their unique sound, which gives their audience a taste of traditional Italian music with their own modern twist and a Lain flair. The band’s popularity is credited to their unique mix and arrangements of classic Italian favorites, intertwined with romantic Italian ballads, Italian-American favorites and enticing bossa nova and flamenco rhythms. Audiences will be captivated by the band’s own self-described genre of “Flamenco Italiano,” which has revitalized the excitement of Italian music.

Nauti-Nauti @ Shattered Saloon

This is our only public gig in the greater Rockford area in September! Shattered Saloon does not have food, but they allow deliveries! You could try some great eats from Windsor Pizza Parlor!

Loves Park

39th Annual BullShooter World Tour

1st EVER Rockford, Illinois BullShooter Regional! This is a Special event to Welcome in The Hard Rock Casino Rockford. MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ENTER 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲: 7801 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61108 1-779-269-9010

Eastside Rockford

Don’t Tell Mom @ Crazy Times Pub & Grub

Join us for dinner, drinks, and our favorite cover tunes on Thursday, September 13th from 6-9! (But 🤫 Don’t Tell Mom)

Lola Blu Band

Up and Coming Country/Rock Singer-Songwriter from Rockford, IL💕 Listen to “Good Ole Days” EP Now!

Loves Park

The Mystery Dates @ Neighbors Bar & Grill

Get ready to sing and dance until you drop with The Mystery Dates and our friends at Neighbor’s! It’s our debut show, and it won’t be one you want to miss. Our song selection includes covering rock pop punk and country hits from the 1950s through the 2020s from artists such as Green Day, Blink 182, The Beatles, Chris Stapleton, Harry Styles, Johnny Cash, The Eagles, and everything in between!

Sunset Strip @ Splitters

We’re back at Splitter’s Bar & Grill (located inside Park Lanes). Come on out and party with us!

Soul 2 Soul

[Free show, on the Cafe Stage.] Soul 2 Soul (based in Beloit), now in their 20th year, performs classic ’70s rock…the best of Boston, Styx, Pink Floyd, Queen, Journey, Heart, Supertramp, Foreigner, and more!

Eastside Rockford

Friday The 13th Flash Bash

Join us for our annual Friday The 13th Flash Bash event. We’re excited to have Ritchie’s Smokin BBQ food truck join us this year. Food truck will be at the studio from noon-7pm. Doors will open at 11am, doors will close at midnight. We have a ton of custom flash designs to choose from, all flash designs will start at $20. Prices will vary depending on size and detail, we will have larger scale custom designs available as well. Prices will range from 20-120 sizes 1×1-3×3. Free candy will be provided. We will post flash closer to the event date. It’s first come first serve, we are looking forward to seeing you all there.

Roscoe

Urban Farmgirl Main Street Market

PLEASE SHARE and help us spread the love for our amazing vendors! Main Street Market is always an incredible day full of the BEST SHOPPING, FOOD TRUCKS and FUN! The grounds where we hold our event is packed with shoppers, live music, and local food trucks! We are so proud to have been named one of the BEST markets to shop by both Country Living Magazine & Flea Market Style Magazine. Mark your calendar and plan on spending the day with us! – Main Street Market is an open-air market hosted & owned by Urban Farmgirl – nestled among beautiful corn fields and country roads – at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere, IL. Shop 195 vendors from across the Midwest – boutique shops, handmade artisans, clothing trucks and purveyors of vintage goods – while enjoying amazing some of the best food & local music. – Tickets are on sale now! Visit our website and click on the provided link! – Just print your ticket or show your mobile device at the gate. All ticket sales are final. – VIP & Early Bird shopping tickets will ONLY will be available in advance, through the link on our website. VIP ticket […]

Greenwich Village Art Fair

Join us for the 76th Annual Greenwich Village Art Fair on September 14 + 15, 2024! We’ll have great art, returning and new vendors, local food trucks, kid’s activities, live music, and, of course, Point Bar and Spark Champagne bar! Saturday, September 14th gates will open at 10 AM and everything will stay open until 6 PM. From 6-8 PM we’ll welcome our headliner band! This live music event is included with your $5 admission ticket. Sunday, September 15th gates will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM. Stay tuned for the live music lineup! If you’re looking for information on how to get involved as a volunteer or become a sponsor please visit greenwichvillageartfair.com. Live Music— Saturday, September 14— 1-1:45 PM | JB Project 2-2:45 PM | Steve McClanahan 3-3:45 PM | 3 Good Men 4-4:45 PM | Hard Knock Kings 5-5:45 PM | Law and Love After Hours Music Event beginning at 6 PM | Rock and Roll Institute Sunday, September 15— 1-1:45 PM | H!p Pocket 2-2:45 PM | Vince Chiarelli Band 3-3:45 PM | Red Ball Jet 4-5 PM | Booby Steele and the Signed Souls

Downtown Rockford

Rat Baxter @ Benny’s at Nest

Dance/Party Rock 70s 80s 90s

Machesney Park

Three Good Men @ Rockford Art Museum

The 76th annual Greenwich village art fair on the grounds of the Rockford art museum, Sept 14 and 15

Downtown Rockford

Rockford Symphony Orchestra

Join the Rockford Symphony Orchestra on Opening Night for this celebratory program with Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quint playing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Also featuring Rachmaninoff’s rousing Symphonic Dances, and a cinematic overture by film composer Wojciech Kilar.

Downtown Rockford

Rock5ive Band

Rock, Pop, R&B, Country, love songs dance, sing along and have fun with Rockford’s Rock5ive

Loves Park

STEREOtype Band

Best Dam Bar gets Stereotypical again! Join us for our high energy show!

Durand

Rollin Whiskey @ The Mill Saloon

High Energy Country Band

Machesney Park

Gilded Cages @ Mary’s Place

Gilded Cages is back at Mary’s Place, fresh off the release of their debut album ‘Real and Human’ with special guests Dystology and Mind Excavation!

Downtown Rockford

Sunset Strip @ Grand Avenue Pub

We’re jumping back over the northern border to slay the stage at Grand Avenue Pub in Beloit, WI. Come out and join us from 8:30pm – 11:30pm! No Cover!

Dirt Road Rebelz @ Neighbors Bar & Grill

We are back at Neigbors in Loves Park, IL for another fantastic night of music and fun! See you there!

Loves Park

The Desolate Hearts

The Desolate Hearts want to share their debut album Mr. Lonely to their family, friends and fans. Combining alternative country, rock, pop and more, the album transcends traditional genres. Come hear and listen for yourself! Special guest Ava Sway

Buona & The Original Rainbow Cone

The Loves Park, IL community and surrounding neighborhoods are cordially invited to join Buona & The Original Rainbow Cone for our grand opening on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Loves Park

Lola Blu @ Crazy Times Pub & Grub

*Duo Acoustic* 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 and Southern Rock with her own unique flair.

Glow in the Garden at Nicholas Conservatory

Celebrate the end of summer with Glow in the Garden at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens – there’s something for everyone! Purchase a floating lantern to personalize and release into the Eclipse Lagoon, run a unique glowing 5k along the Rock River, and enjoy family fun throughout the gardens. Veedubs will be on hand for a cash bar and a variety of food trucks will be on-site. Entry to the event is free. Fees apply for lanterns, glow merch, 5k, and food trucks. 6-9 pm: Glow in the Garden Lagoon Lanterns $5 per lantern; pre-purchase here: https://nicholasconservatory.com/glow-in-the-garden Lanterns are also sold the night of the event while supplies last! 6-9pm pm: Glowing family activities in the outdoor gardens. FREE! 7 pm: Glow in the Garden 200-meter Kids Fun Run – FREE! 7:30 pm: Glow in the Garden 5k Run/Walk Includes t-shirt, NCG admission ticket, and beverage ticket. Register here: https://nicholasconservatory.com/glow-in-the-garden Early registration (through 8/18)………………….$30 Regular registration (through 9/19) ……………..$35 Day-Of Registration (9/20) …………………………$40 Ages 12 and under ……………………………………$20

Dead Man’s Hand

DMH and Nellie’s are hosting a fundraiser for Danny’s Toy Show. DTS is an annual toy drive founded by Dan Tritten. The toys will be purchased and delivered to children in treatment centers to make their hospital stay a little more comfortable and enjoyable. Please consider a cash donation. Any and all proceeds to benefit DTS. Dead Man’s Hand will be playing outside from 7-11. Danny’s Toy Show will be held the next day at Neighbor’s in Loves Park. With a variety of bands and artists to enjoy.

Pecatonica

Some Friends of Mine

815 cover band made of 6 friends who love playing great music that spans 8 decades!

Loves Park

The 80’s Hit List @ Neighbors Bar & Grill

Come dance and sing to the best 80’s cover band in the area!

Loves Park

Shifty Shafer @ The Mill Saloon

Sat Sept 21st Shifty Shafer Premiers brings their Rock and Roll Dance Party to The Mill Saloon Located at 9032 N 2nd St, in Machesney Park, IL Shifty Shafer will hit the stage @ 8PM and will play your favorite Rock and Roll dance songs until 12:00 am.. It’s going to be one hell of a party! Hope to see everyone there!

Machesney Park

Rat Baxter @ Mortimer’s Roadhouse

Dance Rock Party 70s 80s 90s

Poplar Grove

Shifty Shafer @ The Mill Saloon

Machesney Park

Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts

Relax on the patio and enjoy music by the green. Wine specials and truly delicious food! Call 815-987-1662 for reservations.

Eastside Rockford

Three Good Men @ Hard Rock Casino Rockford

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. Fun, informal

Eastside Rockford

Judas Priest Pre Party

Come Hot Rockin’ at the Stump with 96.7 the Eagle and Double TT who will be broadcasting live! Join us for ticket giveaways, Miller Lite specials, and delicious Macianos pizza! Best of all you can leave the driving to us when you take the Stumpys Party Bus to the show. The Party bus is $10 and includes round trip transportation, drinks, and a complimentary Stumpys koozie….bus leaves at 6:30,signup starts at 4:00 pm….first come first serve!

Eastside Rockford South Rockford

Judas Priest @ BMO Center

Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 14 Jun 2024 at 10:00 AM Official Platinum Presale : Wed, 12 Jun 2024 at 10:00 AM Official Platinum Onsale : Fri, 14 Jun 2024 at 10:00 AM Artist Presale : Wed, 12 Jun 2024 at 10:00 AM Ticketmaster Presale : Thu, 13 Jun 2024 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Presale : Thu, 13 Jun 2024 at 10:00 AM Spotify Presale : Thu, 13 Jun 2024 at 12:00 PM Venue Presale : Thu, 13 Jun 2024 at 10:00 AM

Downtown Rockford

Chris Lewis

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

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

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

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.

Oct 2024

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!