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George Barris built the original Batmobile out of a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car.

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Tricked-out with its 1960s fins, the original Batmobile goes up for auction this weekend with expectations to bring in at least $3 million.

An identical one sits in the Volo Auto Museum. Car No. 7, to be exact, created as one of several fiberglass duplicates to serve as backup in case the original broke down on set.

Not as valuable as the original, you might think. But, actually, it kind of is to the museum.

“The Batmobile is by far the most famous television and movie car,” Musuem Director Brian Grams said.

“There are so many Batmobiles throughout the years that it doesn’t matter how old you are ... Everybody knows it. It’s an icon.”

Would he ever sell his valued possession?

(As Robin might say, “Wowzers!”)

“It’s our biggest attraction,” Grams said. “We’ve got no plans on

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Originally created in 1966 by George Barris (who visits the Volo museum regularly) out of a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car, the Batmobile has evolved from its “POW,” “BANG,” years in the television series.

The live-action series, “Batman,” aired in 1965 and led to a movie adaption featuring Adam West, along with Barris’ customized car.

Back then, it soared out of the Batcave with a bat logo on its door and its many gadgets, such as a Bat Ray projector, Batscope, Batcomputer

Batmobile from 1960s television series goes up for sale Saturday

and Batphone.

Just the fact the car was built out of a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car is enough of a draw, Grams said.

Throw in Batman’s ultimate gadgets, and, “They’re getting two for one,” he said.

Today’s Batmobiles are slicker and more like the hot rods admired by younger generations. But to the Baby Boomers and others who remember the early Batman years, they’ll take the original any day, Grams said.

“If you talk to a 15-year-old, he’s going to love the new Batmobile hands-down over the old ones.

“But the majority of the people, the Baby Boomers and that, the people that remember that car are the ones that have the money.”

His is one of only a few DC Comicsapproved Batmobiles, bearing the trademarked red-orange “bat” logo and permitted to be displayed under the title of “Batmobile.”

Adding to the Volo display are the Batcycle with the go-cart attachment

used by Batman and Robin in the television series, one of the Batmobiles from the 1989 film in the franchise featuring Michael Keaton and the semi-truck Heath Ledger drove as “The Joker” in “The Dark Knight.”

But the main attraction is and likely always will be the Batmobile, said Grams, who’s been contacted frequently since the sale of the original was announced. The Batmobile will be featured Jan. 19 at an ongoing Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz.

To preview the auction, the WGN TV morning news team borrowed Gram’s car for a December newscast as part of a spoof on the auction.

And a documentary featuring the evolution of the Batmobile now plays at the Volo attraction feature Grams’ Batmobile, which continues to draw visitors to the museum at 27582 Volo Village Road.

“People love the old one,” Grams said. “To a lot of people, it’s nostalgia.”

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WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 19 WHERE: Unity Spiritual Center, 225 Calhoun St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Singer/songwriter concert presented by Off Square Music. Admission: $12 donation. For information, visit www.offsquaremusic.org. Reservations and information: 815-338-5164 or offsquare@gmail.com.

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“Doubting Thomason”

WHEN: through Jan. 26 WHERE: Memorial Hall Civic Theatre, 10308 Main St., Richmond COST & INFO: Theater Undreground presents a new play by Christopher Brewster with live original music by Ian Hall. A theater company gets the opportunity to perform an award-winning show, only to find out their rival company across town has already secured the rights. Show is adult themed and a rated “R” production. Schedule: 8 p.m. Jan. 18-19, 25-26. Tickets: $10 with $2 of every ticket sold donated to TownSquare Players. Tickets and information: 815-575-9884 or www.theaterundreground.com.

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WHEN: Jan. 18 WHERE: Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St., Johnsburg COST & INFO: Tom and Kathy Nickel will be calling the Rounds start at 8 p.m. and the Squares at 8:30 p.m.

Casual dress. Cost: $5 members, $6 visitors. All dancers welcome. Information: 815-353-5346.

“RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED” WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 19 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Featuring his twin sons, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. Tickets start at $31. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

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WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 20 WHERE: Park Place, 400 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Park District. Vendor categories include bridal gowns, tuxedos, photography, cakes, tablescapes, caterers, transportation, florists, honeymoon packages and more. Free admission. Registration recommended. Information: 815-4590680 or www.crystallakeparks.org.

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ORGAN CONCERT

WHEN: 4 p.m. Jan. 20 WHERE: Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: An organ recital of varied styles and periods of organ literature will be presented by concert organist Craig Cramer on the Clarence and Agnes Carlson Memorial Pipe Organ. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815-459-2690.

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SHAKING THE WINTER BLUES BENEFIT DINNER DANCE

WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 WHERE: McHenry VFW, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry COST & INFO: Sponsored by the VFW Post 4600 Men’s Auxiliary. Featuring a cash bar at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., dancing at 8 p.m., two separate 50/50 raffles, door prizes and auction items. Come and support our veterans. Tickets: $25 a person or $45 a couple. Tickets and information: 815-385-4600 or www.mchenryvfw.org.

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AUDITIONS FOR “OUR TOWN”

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 21-22 WHERE: MCC Black Box Theatre, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Roles available for 10 min and five women ages 16 and older. Open to students and community members. Prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue or readings will be provided. No experience necessary. Scriprs available in the MCC Library. Callbacks 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 24. Rehearsals begin Jan. 26. Performance dates are March 7-23. Information: Jay Geller, 815-455-8746, jgeller@mchenry.edu or www.mchenry.edu/theater.

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WHEN: through Feb. 23 WHERE: Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: District invites the public to view “New Visions – Landscapes from a Different Perspective special art exhibit created

by McHenry County Plein Air Painters, with a noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 27 artist reception. Viewing hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 815-479-5779 or www.mccdistrict.org.

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS

“DOUBTING THOMASON,” through Jan. 26, Memorial Hall Civic Theatre, 10308 Main St., Richmond. Theater Undreground presents a new play by Christopher Brewster with live original music by Ian Hall. A theater company gets the opportunity to perform an award-winning show, only to find out their rival company across town has already secured the rights. Show is adult themed and a rated “R” production. Schedule: 8 p.m. Jan. 18-19, 25-26.

Tickets: $10 with $2 of every ticket sold donated to TownSquare Players.

Tickets and information: 815-575-9884 or www.theaterundreground.com.

McHENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT ART DISPLAY, through Feb. 23, Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. District invites the public to view “New Visions - Landscapes from a Different Perspective special art exhibit created

by McHenry County Plein Air Painters, with a noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 27 artist reception. Viewing hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday. Information: 815-479-5779 or www.mccdistrict.org.

Jan. 18 McHENRY B&B SQUARE DANCE CLUB DANCE, Jan. 18, Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St., Johnsburg.

Tom and Kathy Nickel will be calling the Rounds start at 8 p.m. and the Squares at 8:30 p.m. Casual dress. Cost: $5 members, $6 visitors. All dancers welcome. Information: 815-353-5346.

Jan. 19 ART ENERGY WORKSHOPS, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19, 26, Creative Artistry Fine Arts School, 400 Highland Ave., Crystal Lake. Featuring a Charcoal

“A JERSEY VOICE” WHEN: 6 p.m. Jan. 26 WHERE: Huntley High School Performing Arts Center, 13719 Harmony Road, Huntley COST & INFO: Huntley High School Fine Arts Boosters annual fundraiser concert featuring John Michael Coppola from the Chicago cast of “Jersey Boys.” Tickets: $30. Tickets and information: 847-659-6659 or www.huntleyfinearts. com.

Raccoon Drawing two-day workshop for age groups 8-11 and 12-15. Cost: $35. Registration and information: 815-404-6520 or www.creativeartistryschool.com.

CHILI OPEN, (RESCHEDULED TO FEB. 2 FROM JAN. 19), 42nd annual, 8 a.m.

Feb. 2, Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake. Golfers will play a championship, nine-hole, par 32 course on the frozen lake. Each foursome receives a giveaway, chili and chance to win prizes. Decorate a sled to win the best sled contest. Cost: $115 per foursome. In the event of poor conditions on the lake, the event will be postponed until Feb. 16. Accepting tee times on a first-served basis at the administration office at 1 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, or online at www.crystallakeparks.org. Information: 815-459-0680.

MICHAEL SMITH IN CONCERT, 8 p.m.

Jan. 19, Unity Spiritual Center, 225 Calhoun St., Woodstock. Singer/songwriter concert presented by Off Square Music. Admission: $12 donation.

Information: www.offsquaremusic. org. Reservations and information: 815338-5164 or offsquare@gmail.com.

RADIO STATION OPEN HOUSE, 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 19, The Starline Factory, 300 W. Front St., Harvard. Please come by and see the new Harvard Community Radio station studio at The Starline Factory. During live broadcast they will be conducting station tours. In addition, there will be refreshments, a door prize and entertainment. Free.

Information: 815-943-4115 or www. harvardradio.net.

“RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED,” 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

Featuring his twin sons, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. Tickets start at $31.

Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

SHAKING THE WINTER BLUES BENEFIT DINNER DANCE, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 19, McHenry VFW, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Sponsored by the VFW Post 4600 Men’s Auxiliary. Featuring a cash bar at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., dancing at 8 p.m., two separate 50/50 raffles, door prizes, auction items. Come and support our veterans.

Tickets: $25 a person or $45 a couple.

Tickets and information: 815-385-4600 or www.mchenryvfw.org.

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MICHAEL SMITH IN CONCERT WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 19 WHERE: Unity Spiritual Center, 225 Calhoun St., Woodstock

COST & INFO: Singer/songwriter concert presented

by Off Square Music. Admission: $12 donation. For information, visit: www.offsquaremusic.org. Reservations and information: 815-338-5164 or offsquare@ gmail.com.

BRIDAL FAIR, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 20, Park Place, 400 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Park District. Vendor categories include bridal gowns, tuxedos, photography, cakes, tablescapes, caterers, transportation, florists, honeymoon packages and more. Free admission. Registration recommended.

Information: 815-459-0680 or www. crystallakeparks.org.

ORGAN CONCERT, 4 p.m. Jan. 20, Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. An organ recital of varied styles and periods of organ literature will be presented by concert organist Craig Cramer on the Clarence and Agnes Carlson Memorial Pipe Organ. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815-459-2690.

Jan. 21 AUDITIONS FOR “OUR TOWN,” 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 21-22, McHenry County College Black Box Theatre, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Auditions for the spring production of “Our Town”

by Thornton Wilder. Roles available for 10 men and five women ages 16 and older. Open to students and community members. Actors must prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue or readings will be provided. No experience necessary. Scripts available in the MCC Library. Callbacks 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 24. Rehearsals begin Jan. 26.

Performance dates are March 7-23.

Information: Jay Geller, 815-4558746, jgeller@mchenry.edu or www. mchenry.edu/theater.

VOICES IN HARMONY, Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. New members welcome.

An ability to read music and a love of choral music is the requirement for membership. A voice check required to place newcomers in the correct section. Rehearsals are 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday evenings beginning Jan. 21. Membership information: Monica, 815-455-4879, mszala@me.com or visit www.voices-in-harmony.org.

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THE IRISH HOUSE PARTY, 8 p.m. Jan. 25, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. The Irish House Party returns to the Raue Center as a welcome antidote to often cheesy portraysls of Irish music and culture.

Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 day of event. Tickets and information: 815356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

Jan. 26 “A JERSEY VOICE,” 6 p.m. Jan. 26, Huntley High School Performing Arts Center, 13719 Harmony Road, Huntley. Huntley High School Fine Arts Boosters annual fundraiser concert featuring John Michael Coppola from the Chicago cast of “Jersey Boys.”

Tickets: $30. Tickets and information: 847-659-6659 or www.huntleyfinearts.com.

INTERNATIONAL SKI JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION, noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 26-27, Norge Ski Club, 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove. There will be a junior ski jumping competition on Saturday for jumpers younger than 18 on the smaller jumps. Ski jumpers from around the world will compete Sunday. Button admission: $10 adults in advance available at several area merchants or $15 at the gate (good for both days), free for children 12 and younger. Free shuttle service from Dominick’s parking lot, in front of Tinman’s Pub and from the Metra station. Food available for purchase. Information: 847-6399718 or www.norgeskiclub.com.

Jan. 27 GROUNDHOG DAYS LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 27, Moose Lodge, 406 Clay St., Woodstock. Tickets: $6 adults, $3 children ages 6-10, free for children younger than 6. Tickets available at the door. Information: 815-338-0126 or www.woodstockgroundhog.org.

Jan. 31 WELCOMING OF THE GROUNDHOG, 6 p.m. Jan. 31, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Welcome Woodstock Willie, the resident groundhog, as he makes his explosive appearance on the roof of the Woodstock Opera House. Then join other movie fans for a trivia contest with prizes at Stage Left Café to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the movie. Free. Information: 815-3342620 or www.woodstockgroundhog. org.

Feb. 1 SHAKE OFF THE WINTER BLUES CHARITY DINNER DANCE, 6 p.m. to

Feb. 2 GROUNDHOG DAY PROGNOSTICATION, 7 a.m. Feb. 2, on the Square, Woodstock. Brave the weather and gather to see Woodstock Willie emerge from his tree trunk home just as he did during the Groundhog Day movie filed in Woodstock in 1992. Free.

Information: 815-334-2620 or www. woodstockgroundhog.org.

GROUNDHOG DAY WALKING TOUR OF FILMING SITES, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and noon Feb. 3, starting at Stage Left Café, 125 Van Buren St., Woodstock.

Fun and informative tour of “Groundhog Day” filming sites led by film location manager Bob Hudgins. Bandstand on the Square will receive a plaque as the location of the “First Snowfall Dance” location during the tour. Free.

Information: 815-334-2620 or www. woodstockgroundhog.org.

GROUNDHOG DAYS CHILI COOK-OFF, noon Feb. 2, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Public is invited to taste all the entries and vote for the People’s Choice award. Cost: $1 donation. Further details on the website for potential contestants on how to enter. Information: 815-338-2620 or www.woodstockgroundhog.org.

GROUNDHOG DAYS MOVIE SYMPOSIUM, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 2, Woodstock Opera House, 125 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Join host Mitchell Olson, an educator and film enthusiast, at Stage Left Café. Learn something new, see movie clips and take part in the interesting, lively and probing discussion that includes a reader’s theatre reading of Danny Rubin’s original script. Free. Information: 815-334-2620 or www.woodstockgroundhog.org.

GROUNDHOG TALES, 10 a.m. Feb. 2, Home State Bank, 124 Johnson St., Woodstock. Featuring Jim May, Emmy Award-winning storyteller and writer.

Come and bring the family to listen to his stories about groundhogs and their prognostications. Free. Information: 815-334-2620 or www.woodstockgroundhog.org.

OFFICIAL GRONDHOG DAY BREAKFAST, 7:30 a.m. Feb. 2, Woodstock VFW, 240 N. Throop St., Woodstock.

Buffet breakfast with entertainment follows the Groundhog Day prognostication. Tickets: $15 with advanced purchase required. Tickets

available at Woodstock Public Library, Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, Home State Bank and BMO Harris Bank. Information: 815-334-2620 or www.woodstockgroundhog.org.

unsuspecting customers. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $17 adults, $15 seniors and students at 630-897-9496 or www.riverfrontplayhouse.com.

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“GROUNDHOG DAY” MOVIE SHOWING, 10 a.m. Feb. 4-5, Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theater, 209 Main St., Woodstock. Columbia Pictures filmed most of “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray in Woodstock in 1992. Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theater, which was featured as “Alpine Theater” in the movie, will sponsor the screening.

Free. Information: 815-334-2620.

25 OR 6 TO 4, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Chicago tribute band. Tickets: $32 at 630-584-6342, all Ticketmaster outlets or www.ticketmaster.com.

ART SHOW, Jan. 19 through Feb. 28, Undercroft Gallery, in the lower level of the Christ Episcopal Church, 410 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Featuring Waukegan artist Leroy (Skip) Wiese’s Prints of Process show, with a Friends of the Gallery reception 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 19 and Directors reception 1 to 4 p.m.

Feb. 2. Information: 224-381-0321.

BOOK SIGNING, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 19, Christian Connection, 337 W. State St., Sycamore. Angela Wood, resident of Rockford, will sign copies of her new book “Things Not Seen.” Information: 815-899-3262.

CUB SCOUT PINEWOOD DERBY, third annal, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 19, Spring Hill Ford, 800 S. Dundee Ave., East Dundee. West Dundee’s Cub Scout Pack 36 derby will be hosted by Spring Hill Ford. Scouts design, carve, paint, weigh, refine and race their cars. Top four winners in this event will race their cars at a regional event in April.

Information: 847-551-3300 or www. springhillford.com.

REGIONAL Ongoing “THE ADVENTURES OF ROSE RED,” through Jan. 26, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. A modernday twist on your favorite fairy tale characters presented by Steel Beam Children’s Theatre. Rose Red has just turned 13 and the pressure is on – what will she do to get famous like her sister Snow White? Schedule: 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 26. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children. Tickets and information: 630-587-8521 or www.steelbeamtheatre.com.

“THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS,” through Feb. 9, Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th St., Berwyn.

A play by Mike Daisey presented by the North Berwyn Park District’s 16th Street Theater. Mike Daisey illuminates how the former CEO of Apple and his obsessions shape our lives, while following the trail to China to investigate the factories where iPhones are made. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays. No 5 p.m. show Feb. 9. Tickets: $18 at 708-795-6704 or www.16thstreettheater.org.

ART DISPLAY & SALE, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays through Jan. 27, Fitness and Recreation Center at Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington.

Art display and sale of paintings

by Linda Berk, Kathy Clouse, Diane Morino and Michele presented by the Barrington Cultural Arts Council with the Barrington Park District. Come browse. Free admission. Information: 847-669-0603.

“WHAT IS SUSAN’S SECRET?”, through Feb. 16, Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora. A comedy by Michael and Susan Parker.

Play is set at the Cider Mill Inn, a rustic and somewhat shabby establishment that is owned and operated by an elderly couple, Michael and Susan Edwards. While at first sight they seem to be bordering on senility, it is quickly revealed that they are in fact rather clever con artists who prey upon their

Jan. 20 METROPOLIS QUARTET, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Gallery in Wilson Hall at Fermilab, Kirk Road at Pine Street, Batavia.

Gallery Chamber Series performance.

Tickets: $17 at 630-840-2787 or www. fnal.gov/culture.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS & EMPOWERMENT EXPO, noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 20, MBC Martial Arts Academy, 1508 E. Miner Ave., Des Plaines. Featuring classes, demonstrations, vendors, guest speakers and more to help women excel in their quest for wellness. Free admission. Information: 847-297-2788 or www.mbdmartialarts.com.

Jan. 21 LAKE COUNTY ART LEAGUE MEETING, 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 21, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake.

Artist Bridget Hanson will present examples of her fabric art and discuss her techniques at the meeting. Meeting is free and open to the public.

Information: 847-599-8214 or www. lcal.org.

Jan. 24 “THE ART OF MURDER,” Jan. 24

through March 17, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles.

Fox Valley Repertory production of Joe DiPietro’s award-winning comedy.

When successful artist, Jack, learns that he has been wronged by his flamboyant art dealer Vincent, he plots a devious plan to kill him. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Sundays, and select Thursdays at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32-$42 at 630-5846342, all Ticketmaster outlets or www.ticketmaster.com.

Jan. 26 AMERICAN GRANDS XVIII, 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Jan. 26, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Featuring more than 500 local performers playing on 12 grand pianos.

Tickets: $24 adults, $15 children age 12 and younger at 847-622-0300 or www.elgin.edu/americangrands.

“CINDERELLA,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Presented by The State Ballet Theatre of Russia. Tickets: $32.50, $42.50, $52.50. Tickets and information: 800-982-2787, all Ticketmaster outlets or www.ticketmaster. com.

TOMAS KUBINEK: CERTIFIED LUNATIC AND MASTER OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, 7 p.m. Jan. 26, Ramsey Auditorium in Wilson Hall at Fermilab, Kirk Road at Pine Street, Batavia. A one-man show in equal parts comic brilliance, virtuosic vaudeville and irresistible charm.

Tickets: $22 adults, $11 children ages 18 and younger at 630-840-2787 or www.fnal.gov/culture.

Jan. 27 RIVERFRONT PLAYHOUSE AUDITIONS, 7 p.m. Jan. 27-28, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora. Auditions for the classic comedy “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson. Seeking three men and two women of varying ages as well as one male about 13 years old. Auditions consist of a cold read from the script. Play is scheduled to run March 8 through April 13.

Information: 630-897-9496; www. facebook.com/riverfrontplayhouse or Tim@riverfrontplayhouse.com.

MID-WINTER CLASSIC COIN SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Holiday Inn, on Route 31, one-quarter mile north of Interstate 90, Elgin. U.S. and foreign coins, gold and silver bullion, U.S. and foreign paper money. Buy, sell, trade.

Hosted by the Crystal Lake Coin Club.

All ages welcome. Free admission.

Information: 815-814-1255.

Feb. 8 JERRY SEINFELD, tickets on sale for the 7 p.m. Feb. 8 performance, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford. Tickets: $47-$77 at 815-968-0595 or www. coronadopac.org.

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midnight Feb. 1, Woodstock Moose Lodge, 406 Clay St., Woodstock.

Hosted by the Woodstock Moose Lodge and Woodstock Groundhog Days featuring an Italian buffet dinner 6 to 7:30 p.m. followed by live music and a silent auction. Entertainment by the Rumor Hazit band. Tickets: $15 a person available at the Lodge, Woodstock Public Library, Home State Bank, BMO Harris Band and Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. Information: 815-338-0126 or www.woodstockgroundhog.org.

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“RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED” WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 19 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake TICKETS: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake INFORMATION: Tickets start at $31 at rauecenter. org or call the box office at 815-356-9212. album “After the Rain.” The band continues to produce and release albums independently under its own label.

Gunnar and Matthew might perform one or two of their hits as they reminisce about their father’s encouragement of them to become songwriters, Matthew said. But “Ricky Nelson Remembered” is “predominantly about our dad’s music and life,” he said.

Among numerous historical photos and videos, the concert features classic clips from “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.” It also will include interviews with those who knew and worked with Ricky Nelson, including Paul McCartney, Chris Isaak, John Fogerty and Kris Kristofferson.

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Featuring Ricky Nelson’s hits coupled with family videos, the concert tells a story.

“It’s a musical and personal timeline that goes throughout our pop’s life,” Matthew Nelson said.

“When we’re on stage, we’re not only there to represent our father, but our entire family,” he said. “It’s our entire legacy up there.”

“Ricky Nelson Remembered” takes place at 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

The Nelson family is listed in the “Guiness Book of World Records” as the only family in history to reach number one record status in three successive generations, beginning with Gunnar and Matthew’s grandparents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson.

“It just basically means everyone did something valid,” Matthew Nelson said of the family’s success. “Even if it ends there, I’m pretty proud of it.”

Ricky’s father, Ozzie Nelson, who created the popular television show, “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” featuring the entire Nelson family, had a No. 1 hit with “And then Some.”

Ricky, who began his entertainment career in 1949 playing himself on his father’s sitcom (then a radio series), scored his first top hit with “Poor Little Fool” in 1958 and placed 53 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1957 and 1973. He died at age 45 in a plane crash in 1985.

His twin sons went on to have top hits of their own as the band “Nelson,” including the No. 1 hit, “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection” from their 1990 debut

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is the only artist to have a No. 1 song, No. 1 movie and No. 1 television show in the same week. “Life” magazine coined the phrase, “teen idol” after him.

From 1957 to 1962, he had more Top 40 hits than any other artist expect Elvis Presley and Pat Boone. And Matthew said the reason Ricky wasn’t inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the same year as Elvis is because Elvis’ estate wouldn’t allow it.

“The reality was he was such a threat to Elvis and his memory and legacy. Back then, it was Elvis and Ricky,” Matthew said. “Those were the biggies. I think that’s kind of cool. Elvis was most certainly the King. There’s no disputing the fact that Ricky was the crown prince of rock ’n’ roll.”

Yet, Matthew said, he never truly realized his own fame.

“He was not the kind of guy to wave his own flag,” Matthew – Matthew Nelson said. “When he got on stage, he was very fierce, but in real life, he was very humble. He didn’t really know himself, how truly loved he was.

He really only got his props after he was gone.”

The concert touches upon some of Ricky’s struggles to stay true to his musical interests amid all of the success, Matthew said. It is reported that Ricky wrote “Garden Party,” his last Top 40 hit, in disgust after a Madison Square Garden audience booed him for, in his mind, playing new songs instead of old hits.

“It’s a blessing and a curse having a long career because people tend to want to keep you in a little box,” Matthew said. “As an artist you want to meet that ... but you also need to grow.”

The Raue show will be similar to last year’s concert, but has grown, Matthew said.

“The show is evolving constantly, but obviously there’s a certain amount of the usual suspects that the show brings with it,” he said.

“I think that’s kind of the charm of it. It kind of lets people go back to a time and a place and something they’re familiar with.

“The show’s gotten a year better.”

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“Broken City” opens by showing how Billy became an ex cop. He faces trial for murder after he is accused of gunning down a Puerto Rican kid who recently beat a rape and murder rap. When a judge throws out Billy’s case, Mayor Nicholas Hostetler (Russell Crowe) and the next police commissioner (Jeffrey Wright) privately congratulate Billy on his acquittal, then force him to resign. The mayor softens the blow by saying he has a long memory.

Seven years later, Billy is called back into the mayor’s office. With election less than a week away, the mayor is locked in a tight race with a crusading city council member (Barry Pepper) who is named Jack Valliant, for crying out loud. But the mayor has another worry. He believes his wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is cheating

on him and wants Billy to discover her lover’s identity.

Billy tails the wife and is stunned to see her meeting clandestinely with Valliant’s campaign manager (Kyle Chandler).

Whenever Philip Marlowe and his brethren were hired by the rich and powerful, they were being set up. It doesn’t take Billy too long to realize that Mayor Hostetler has ulterior motives, and that they probably are related to a complex, $4 billion real estate deal involving a public housing development. This part of the story is reminiscent of Roman Polanski’s “Chinatown,” which was itself a throwback to hard-boiled detective stories, although now, nearly 40 years on, it seems like one of Raymond Chandler’s contemporaries wrote it.

“Broken City” is Allen Hughes’ first solo feature without his twin brother, Albert. Together they directed “Menace II Society” and “The Book of Eli.” Alone, Allen Hughes maintains a high degree of competence. “Broken City” is a great looking film (Ben Seresin did the cinematography) with a better cast than it deserves.

But the required twists and turns of the detective plot cannot avoid the many plot holes. The biggest is Billy himself.

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While perhaps the average New Yorker might have forgotten his face, a political insider like Kyle Chandler’s character would not, particularly when Billy doesn’t hide it when trailing suspects.

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In other words, an Archie Bunker who looks respectable in a three-piece suit.

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Despite its talent, “Broken City” is an unremarkable film. Soon enough, most everyone will forget about it.

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Are you in a band and would like to be listed in the Planit Pl@y Bands & Performers listing? Fill out the form at PlanitNorthwest.com/forms or send an email with the band’s name, members’ names and instruments played, booking number and/or website, and gig or event schedule to planitnews@shawmedia.com.

A ABOMINABLE NO MEN, featuring Thomas Dapper, guitar/vocals; Daniel Eichman, bass/backing vocals; Andy Larson, guitar/backing vocals; Blaine Sinderson, drums. Bookings: 608-3220624 or www.abominablenomen. com; www.reverbnation.com/abominablenomen or www.facebook.com/ abominablenomen.

AL WETZEL & FRIENDS, covering music of Zac Brown, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Van Morrison and many others. Featuring Al Wetzel, guitar/vocals; Keith Edwards, guitar/vocals; James Ryan, guitar/vocals; Chris Buttleman, guitar/vocals. Bookings: 773-909-9298 or keithedwards12@ yahoo.com.

ALEX & THE ALLSTARS, music from the ’70s to today. Featuring: Alex, lead vocals/drums; Buddy, (Dr. Woods) vocals/lead guitar; Lisa, vocals/ keyboards/guitar; Bob, bass guitar.

Bookings: 847-639-9683 or www. alexandtheallstars.com.

AMBROSE KING AND THE RIVER RATS, blues, rock. Featuring Scott C. Topp, vocals/horn/harp; John Treptow, drums/vocals; Jack Treptow, guitar/vocals; Matt Van Ham, bass/ vocals; Vince Salerno, sax. Bookings: Scott, 847-639-0922 or www.ambrosekingandtheriverrats.com.

THE ATLAS STONE, progressive/rock/ metal band from Algonquin. Featuring Jason Jayandro Andropolis, guitar; Steve Somogyi, guitar; and Leo Nelson, drums. Bookings: theatlasstone@ gmail.com.

AUNT JANET BAND, rock ’n’ roll. Featuring Janet, vocals; Pete Gil, guitar/ vocals; Dave Kay, guitar; Bob Brady, bass/vocals; and Dave Kerr, drums.

Bookings: Janet, 815-355-1821 or www.theauntjanetband.com.

B BEATOLUTION, a genuine tribute to the Beatles featuring Collin Berg as John Lennon; John Morefield as Paul McCartney; Nick Solideo as George Harrison; and Evan Berg as Ringo Starr.

Bookings: Collin Berg, 815-575-1107, coll1nberg@comcast.net; Nick Solideo, 847-504-6701, nsolideo@aol.com.

Information: Beatolution.com, www. facebook.com/Beatolution, twitter.

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BLACK CAT BONE, blues, rhythm and blues, funk. Featuring Sam Zuidema, vocals/guitar; Matt Palsgrove, bass; and Jimmy Pinkl, drums. Bookings: Sam, smzuidema01@comcast.net.

BLOODLINE, original rock and blues with a handful of covers from today’s artists. Featuring Fred Hyzny, vocals/ guitar; Laura Lambert, vocals; Freddie Hyzny Jr., drums; Loribeth Hyzny, bass/keyboard; David Hyzny, lead guitar/rhythm guitar/bass; Andrew Hinga, lead guitar/bass; Cassandra Feltner, keyboard/vocals. Bookings: 815-823-3708; search Facebook for Bloodline The Hyzny Family Band or visit ourstage.com.

BLUE SKIES, boogie, jazz, rock, top 40, swing, Latin and pop. Featuring Reid Spears, keyboards/vocals; Phil Ciancio, sax/flute/vocals; and Sam Geati, percussion. Bookings: 847-370-4114 or http://blueskies.vpweb.com.

THE BLUESNIKS, high-energy mix of jazz, blues, swing, rock and funk. Featuring Jim C., drums; Tony B., piano/ organ/keys/vocals; Mitch G., vocals/ guitar/trumpet; Robb C., saxophone/ woodwinds; John G., lead guitars; Bill Z., bass (electric and acoustic).

Bookings: Jim, 847-305-7180 or info@ thebluesniks.com. Website: www. thebluesniks.com or Facebook.

BLUSH, a female-fronted cover band featuring Dina DeMonte, vocals; David Brian, guitar; Walter Delaney, guitar; Dave Wurzbach, bass; and John Falcus, drums. Bookings: David, 847-4458004; www.facebook.com/blushrocks or www.blush4music.com.

BONY KNEES, classic rock and alternative music from the ’60s to today.

Featuring Jeff Fowler, vocals; Larry Groves, guitar; Tom Harrison, drums/ vocals; Jeff Jayko, bass/vocals; Tom Oeffling, guitar/vocals. Bookings: fowlerjeff33@yahoo.com.

BOTTOMZ UP, music from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and today. Featuring Laure Walydyn, vocals; Glenn Biron, guitar/ backup vocals; Jim Davidge, bass/vocals; Pete “Skills” Bartolomei, drums; Larry Chase, guitar. Information: www. bottomzupband.com or on Facebook.

BOUNTY HUNTER FIVE, classic rock and Southern rock. Featuring Carol Pilger, lead vocals/vocals; John Noel, lead vocals/vocals; Mike Weatherford, guitar/vocals; Roger Jarva, drums; Don Paulson, bass/vocals; Lou Paulson, keyboards, harp, lead vocals/vocals;

Marty Howe, sound/steadycam interviews. Bookings: 847-854-0438; www.bountyhunterfive.com or search bountyhunterfive.com on Facebook.

BRACE FOR IMPACT, ’70s/’80s hard rock and heavy metal covers. Featuring Mike Basil, lead vocalist; Frank Lucas, keyboards/backing vocals; Jeff Senger, guitar/backing vocals; Mike Pasquale, bass guitar/backing vocals; and Ken Wentling, drums. Bookings: www.myspace.com/braceforimpactillinois or on Facebook.

BRENT HOODENPYLE & THE LONERS, traditional and alternative country music originals and covers. Featuring Brent Hoodenpyle, vocals/rhythm guitar; John Ballantyne, lead guitar; Buddy Carter, bass/harmony/vocals; and Leslie Santos, drums. Bookings: 254436-0099; brent@brenthoodenpyle. com or www.brenthoodenpyle.com.

BROKEN ARROW/POSITIVELY 4TH STREET, Neil Young/Bob Dylan tribute. Featuring Doug Wolff, Ben Abney, Jared Olson, Kevin Weigh and Steve Anton. Bookings: 815-451-1702.

Website: www.brokenarrowandpositively4thstreet.com.

BUCKLEY ROAD BAND, country music.

Featuring Katie Klein, lead vocals; Chris Bradley, lead guitar/vocals; Steve Clough, rhythm guitar/vocals; Bob Haraden, fiddle/mandolin/vocals; Joe Eucolono, pedal steel guitar/ banjo/dobro/guitar; Paul Durand, bass guitar/vocals; Ralph Colao, drums; and Kurt Disch, sound tech. Information: www.facebook.com/buckleyroadband; or www.reverbnation.com/ artist/control_room/1058620#!/ buckleyroadband.

BULLFROG, a mix of classic rock, blues and more. Featuring Billy Galaxy, lead guitar/vocals; Gary Mlekush, bass guitar/vocals; Steve Randahl, rhythm guitar/vocals; and Charlie Crowell, drums/vocals. Bookings: Gary at 815455-4669 or www.bullfrogband.com.

C CASSANDRA & THE GRAVEL ROAD BAND, featuring Cassandra VohsDemann, piano/guitar; Graham Butler, drums; Rick Van Dyne, lead guitar; and Jim Seidel, bass. Information: Cassandra, 847-507-1352 or www. cassandragravelroad.com.

CATALANO, rock/metal, Rogue Records recording artists with influences from bands such as Queensryche, Nightwish, Edguy and Metallica to Journey, The Who, The Beatles and others.

Members: Dean Pressley, vocals; Pat Catalano, lead guitar/keys; Mike Myzyri, bass; John Catalano, lead guitar/guitar. Bookings: 708-402-8540; www.facebook.com/catalanoband or www.catalanoband.com.

CENTERFOLD, rock ’n’ roll featuring the greatest hits of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

Featuring Cindy Safran, vocals; Mark Wedow, guitar/vocals; Eric Wedow, drums/vocals; Chuck Federowicz, bass/vocals; Tom Kranz (formerly of Trilogy), guitar/keyboard/vocals.

Bookings and information: 708-2842902; bookings@centerfoldband.com;

www.facebook.com/centerfoldband or www.centerfoldband.com. Schedule: 9 p.m. Feb. 16, EvenFlow Music and Spirits, Geneva.

CHANGE IS GOOD, current, classic & original rock featuring John Grewe, guitars/vocals/harmonica; Jed Piquette, vocals/percussion; Jerry Bruns, vocals/bass. Bookings: 815-653-3402.

CHARISSA MROWKA, of Johnsburg, and her country band, Charissa & Auburn Sky Band. Information: 815388-3091 or www.charissaonline.com.

CHASE THIS CITY, blend of alternative, pop-punk and heavy rock. Featuring Zach Keenum, vocals/guitar; Joey Miranda, guitar/vocals; Wil Lentz, guitar/vocals; Chris Vargas, bass; and Jeff DiPuma, drums. Bookings: 815-540-5416 or chasethiscity@gmail. com. Information: www.facebook. com/thisisctc.

CHERYL & ANDY, country, folk, Americana, pop. Featuring Cheryl Niemo, vocals/percussion/acoustic guitar; and Andy Andrick, vocals/acoustic guitar. Bookings: 847-915-1294 or aandrick28@yahoo.com.

COUNTERFEIT i, experimental music with focus on composition. Featuring Derek, vocals/guitars/keys; Ryan, bass/keys/vocals; and Tyler, drums/ stick twirls. Bookings: counterfeiti@ hotmail.com. Information: www. counterfeiti.com, Facebook or Twitter.

D DENNY DIAMOND & THE FAMILY JEWELS, father and sons group from Harvard that sounds like Neil Diamond and performs a tribute to his music.

Featuring Denny, vocals/guitar/ synth; Lucas, vocals/guitar/synth; and Spenser, vocals/bass/drums.

Information: 815-893-9202; denny@ dennydiamond.com or www.dennydiamond.com.

DNA, songs from the ’50s and later. Featuring Don Etten, guitar/harmonica/ vocals; and Al Etten, bass guitar/ vocals accompanied by a digital drum machine. Information: 815-385-6057; 815-385-8580 or www.musicbydna. com.

DON “DOC” BROWN, playing his “Music We Know” program of favorites from the ’30s, ’40s, ’50s and beyond in a variety of styles in jazz, rock, blues, country and pop. Bookings: 815356-5865 or steeltune@sbcglobal.net.

DR. RHYTHM & THE ROCKERS. Featuring Jack Slaughter, guitar/vocals; Al

Etten, bass/vocals; Duwayne Fair, drums/vocals; and Don Etten, guitar/ harmonica/vocals. Bookings: 815-3858580 or 815-385-6057.

DUNCAN FISH SPEAKERS, experimental hard rock band from the Woodstock area playing high-energy original compositions and covers from Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and more.

Featuring Judson Brown on guitar, vox; David Reilly on bass; Daniel Villarreal Carrillo on drums. Information: www.myspace.com/theduncanfishspeakers.

DUO DEL SOL, instrumental music on classical instruments inspired by the relevant music of today. Featuring Tom Farrell, guitar; and Javier Orman, violin. Information: www.duodelsolmusic.com or info@duodelsolmusic. com.

E ECHO’S OF TIME, jukebox oldies from the 1950s through the 1970s dance music. Featuring Dave Lapaglia, rhythm guitar/vocals; Glenn Kolota, drums/vocals; Scott Jensen, lead guitar/vocals; Brian Farrar, keyboards/ vocals; and Bob Aldape, bass guitar/ vocals. Bookings: 815-354-5421 or 773-490-3960 or on Facebook.com.

ELDER KAOS, music from the ‘60s through today. Featuring Tim Michaels, lead vocals; Ron McCannon, guitar/vocals; Dave Barnes, guitar; Gary Mlekush, bass guitar/vocals; Gary Brandt, drums/vocals. Bookings: Tim, 847-826-8677; elderkaos@ yahoo.com or www.elderkaos.com.

THE ELEVATE PROJECT, eclectic music, Latin-influenced, funk, soul, Christian.

Members include Tyler Ommen, drums; Nathan Staley, percussion; Kelvin Levels, bass; Aaron Netsell, guitar/vocals; John Tuck, trumpet; Christine Tuck, saxophone; Brian Warszona, trumpet; J, vocals/keyboards.

Information: www.elevateproject.net or Faceook. Email: theelevateproject@ comcast.net. Schedule: 8 p.m. Jan. 19, The Starline Factory winter concert, Harvard.

ERICH KRAEMER GROUP (EKG), all-original Indie jam band. Featuring Erich, rhythm guitar/lead vocals; Nathan, bass guitar/vocals; Greg, lead guitar/vocals; and Jamie, drums.

Bookings and information: 815-2771105; erichkraemergruop@gmail.com; www.ekgfan.com or facebook.com.

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FAST TIMES, ’80s music and lifestyle.

Featuring Paul Jones, guitar; Cory Case, guitar; Michael Burgess, lead vocals; Steve Alvarez, drums; J. Michael Ritta, bass. Bookings: Joey Demarco, 630-279-7625; info@livechicagomusic.com or www.fasttimestheband. com.

FAULT BY DESIGN, alternative bluesrock style, mostly original compositions including some classic rock, blues and Dave Matthews. Featuring Christian Moore, lead vocals/ guitar; Robert Kelley, lead guitar/ vocals; Jimmy Pinkl, drums; and Vince Galasso, bass. Playing 24/7 on Facebook. Bookings: Robert, 847-8286854; faultbydesign@gmail.com or Facebook.

FELIX AND FINGERS, a dueling piano and instrumentation act from Crystal Lake featuring Dave Radford, vocals/ piano/guitar/drums/trumpet; and Mike Potts, vocals/piano/bass/sax/ accordion/drums. Information: info@ felixandfingers.com; www.felixandfingers.com; www.facebook.com/ FelixandFingers.

FIST TO THE SKY, for fans of Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet For My Valentine, and Five Finger Death Punch. Featuring Mickey, vocals/bass; Flipp, guitar/ vocals; Hollywood, guitar/vocals; JD, drums. Bookings: fisttotheskyband@ gmail.com. Information: www.fisttothesky.com, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

FREEWILL, inspired by the desire to have the name reflect an uplifting and playful Christian spirit. Featuring Steve Ramirez, vocals/electric and acoustic guitar; Bob Linning, vocals/electric and acoustic guitar; Nancy Graham, vocals; Joy Irwin, vocals/keyboards; Pam Becker, vocals/electric bass; and Jerry Knobloch, vocals/drums. Contact: Bob Linning at blinning @gmail. com. For information, visit Facebook using the words “FreeWill contemporary Worship Music.”

G GEARY SMITH BLUES BAND, blues and funk. Bookings: www.myspace.com/ gearysmithband.

GREGORY B, Jimmy Buffett, beach party music, classic rock. One-man band, with a voice and a guitar playing along to music digitally recorded and performed by Gregory B. Clubs, pool parties and fests. Bookings: 815459-5910; gregoryb@joltmail.com or www.gregoryb-music.com.

GRINGO SOUL, a one-man project featuring Brandon Giannasi. All

H HAIRDAZE, ’80s music. Curt Anderson, guitar/vocals; Tom McTague, vocals; Mike Bianco, drums; Dan Parilli, bass guitar/vocals; Jim Workman, guitar/ vocals. Bookings: 847-515-7908; facebook.com/hairdazerocksthe80s or www.reverbnation.com/hairdaze.

Schedule: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 19, The Cooler, Rock Falls; 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Feb. 9, Sponsor’s Sports Bar & Grill, Huntley; 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Feb. 22, Docks Bar & Grill, Wauconda.

HANS AND THE HORMONES, pop, dance, rock from the ’60s to present. Hans Mast, vocals/guitar; Vic Champney, guitar; Glenn Crandall, bass; and Darren Marino, drums; Tony Wruke, keyboards. Bookings: Glen, 815-338-7253; marino5@att. net; hansmast@comcast.net or facebook.com/hansandthehormones.

Schedule: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Docks Bar, Wauconda; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15, The London Club, Crystal Lake; 9:30 p.m.

Feb. 16, Halftime, Johnsburg; 9:30 p.m.

March 2, Sideouts, Island Lake; 9:30 p.m. March 23, Halftime, Johnsburg; 9:30 p.m. March 30, Thirsty Whale, Algonquin; 8 p.m. April 6, Woodstock Moose Lodge benefit; 9:30 p.m. April 27, The Gambler, McHenry; 9:30 p.m.

May 25, Raymond’s Bowl, Johnsburg; 9 p.m. July 13, Gavers Cancer Benefit, Woodstock.

HEART OF THE FOX (H.O.T. Fox), acoustic funk folk group from McHenry. Featuring Michael Heidemann, guitar/Vox and Rachel Woodall, Vox/ukulele. Information: www.heartofthefox.com. Bookings: heartofthefox@gmail.com. Chicago dates on the website.

HOT ROCKS, Rolling Stones tribute band named after their Hot Rocks album. Featuring Ed Bloom as “Mick,” lead vocals/harmonica; Chris Minardi as “Keith,” guitar/vocals; Bobby Koll as “Brian/Ronnie,” guitar; Carmie Zac as “Bill,” bass guitar/vocals; Paul Mally as “Stu,” keyboard/ vocals; Joe Wejman as “Charlie,” drums. Information: 773-384-2460; hotrocksband@hotmail.com; facebook.com/hotrocksband; myspace. com/hotrocksrollingstones; twitter. com/hotrocksband; or www.hotrocksband.com.

HUDSON-McCOY THE BAND, classic rock, R&B, and originals. Featuring Michael McCoy, rhythm guitar/vocals; Jim Hudson, lead guitar/vocals; Joe LaSalla, bass/vocals; Chris “Kiffer” Allen, keyboards/vocals; and Chris Starke, percussion. Bookings and information: 815-222-1080 or www. hudson-mccoy.com.

HUEY LONG, pop punk band from McHenry. Featuring RJ Hucker, guitar/ lead vocals; Billy Penuel, bass/vocals; and Rocco Zaccagnini, drummer/ vocals. Information: 815-861-8062 or hueylongtheband@yahoo.com.

I INCOMING GROOVE, blues band trio.

Featuring John Oliver, vocals/guitar; Mark Alteri, drums; Ed Kazmierzak, bass. Bookings: Debbie, 815-4040470. Website: www.incominggroove.com.

INSTANT REWIND, classic rock of the ’60s and ’70s. Featuring Eric Gulbransen, lead guitar/vocals; Jeff Gulbransen, rhythm guitar/vocals; Vince Guerrero, drums/vocals; Mark Vogel, keyboards/vocals; and Ben Vogel, bass/vocals. Bookings: Eric, 224-545-7362 or guitarman23@ sbcglobal.net.

J JACKED UP, rock anthems from the ’60s through today. Featuring Goddog, lead vocals; JB, bass/vocals; Master Splinter, drums/vocals; and Special K, guitars/vocals. Bookings: emailjackedup@yahoo.com. Website: jackeduprocks.com.

JAZZ ENTERPRISE, blues and jazz.

Featuring Al Skaronea, keyboard; Christine Gilmer, saxophone; Daniel Villarreal, drums; Dave Reilly, bass; and Robert Kelley, guitar. Information: Robert, 847-828-6854 or jazzenterprise.combo@gmail.com.

JELLY BONES, local band from Algonquin that categorize themselves as psychedelic/alternative. Members are Frank Lintzeris, vocals/guitar; Henry Brennan, guitar/vocals; Ryan Ayers, bass; Geon Tillinghast, drums/vocals; and Eric Donati, guitar. Information: jellybonesmusic@gmail.com; www. facebook.com/jellybonesmusic or www.tinyurl.com/helpjellybones.

JIGGLE THE HANDLE, classic rock with a mix of blues. Featuring Wayne Ewing, Hammond Organ and a real 122 Leslie/vocals; Joel Tarpinian, lead guitar/vocals; Kip Christensen, lead guitar/vocals; Mac Rietz, bass/vocals; and Ted Rowling, drums/vocals.

Bookings: Variety Entertainment, 847526-9111 or varietyentertainment@ att.net.

JOHNNY BEE & THE STINGERS, R&B. Featuring Johnny Bee, lead guitar/ vocals; Shawn Reske, drums/vocals; and Greg Van Nostrand, bass/vocals.

Bookings: 847-561-5266 or www. johnnybeeandthestingers.com.

JOSH SCHOLL, alternative/rock mixed with R&B. Featuring Josh Scholl, lead vocals; Kyle Weinder, rhythm guitarist; Lauren Luks, drummer; Mike Show, lead guitarist/pianist; and Levi Naab, bass guitar. Bookings: 630-8491033 or daren@goodfeelingent.com.

JUST DUET, Sandie Kindschy and Suzy Schwartz, guitar and vocal duet playing music from the ’50s through today. Information: 815-790-9081, www.justduetmusic.com or chickpick63@charter.net.

J.W. RICE BAND, a blend of musicians and musical styles. Featuring J.W. Rice, guitar/vocals; Carrie Biel, vocals/ percussion; Danik Kooistra, keyboards; Geary Smith, harmonica/vocals; Van

Vogel, bass/vocals; and John Weber, drums/commentary. Bookings and information: 815-653-5631.

K KEVIN PURCELL & THE NIGHTBURNERS, featuring Kevin Purcell, vocals/ harmonica; Tony Root, bass; Dave Stefen, guitar; Andy Ohlrich, fiddle; and Peter Bauschke, drums. Bookings: 847-526-0573 or www.nightburners. com.

L LAKES AREA SWING BAND, an 18piece band performing throughout Lake, Cook and McHenry counties and southern Wisconsin. Music from the past 60-plus years. Swing to the ’30s and ’40s and jive to the ’50s.

Information and bookings: 847-8450040; www.lakesareaswingband. com or holnmik98@sbcglobal.net.

LAST TRAIN OUT, blues, rock and soul.

Featuring Greg Conrad, lead vocals and lead guitar; Jordan Smith, bass guitar; and Kevin Koreman, drums. Information: lasttrainoutmusic@gmail. com or visit www.lasttrainoutband. com/bios.html or Facebook.

LIBERTY’S TEETH, rock, pop, country and more. Featuring brother/sister vocals of Jeremy and Melissa Roe; guitars/vocals, Paul Bracke and Matt Nicholas; bass guitar/bagpipes, Marc “Flippy” Weihofen; drums, Joe Stob. Bookings: 847-971-7159; www. libertysteeth.com or on Facebook.

LOOKING FOR TREBLE, pop and rock ‘n’ roll. Members: Mark Sturm, guitar/ vocals; Dave Ricotta, piano/harmonica/vocals; Chris Manos, bass guitar/ vocals; and Kirk Leonard, drums/ vocals. Information: 815-509-5947; 815-505-5433 or www.lookingfor-

treble.com.

LUNATIC 8, hip-hop artist from Crystal Lake. Information: www.lunatic8.com or lunatic8music@yahoo.com.

M MAGANAFIGHT, metal. Featuring Dan Kvidera, guitars; Ron Riggs, guitars; JoHan, vocals; Mike Motto, bass; and Drew Kristoff, drums. For information, contact: stepmonsterhubby@ yahoo.com. Bookings: dethmetl1@ sbcglobal.net.

MAIDEN CHICAGO, tribute to Iron Maiden’s style. Featuring Bill Swanson, lead vocals; Eric Babcock, guitar; Ralph Circelli, guitar; Gary Ingram, bass guitar; Dan Driskill, drums. Bookings and information: 708-774-4177 or booking@maidenchicago.com; www.maidenchicago.com; or www. facebook.com/maidenchicago.

THE MARY J. HARRIS TRIO. Jazz and Bossa standards. Featuring jazz vocalist Mary J. Harris and guitarist Bob Balance, along with a variety of hired bass players. Bookings and information: 224-577-8130 or www. maryjharris.com.

MCC JAZZ COMBO, directed by Dr. Takayama, arrangements of the great jazz standards. Featuring Phil Ciancio, saxophone; Chris Angelos, guitar; Daniel Villarreal, drums; Dave Reilly, bass; Tom Panuce, saxophone; with optional guest vocalists. Information: Robert, 847-828-6854 or geneticstrings@sbcglobal.net.

MODERN DAY ROMEOS. Featuring Jim Wojdyla, vocals; Justin Wojdyla, acoustic guitar/vocals/cowbell; Steve Gill, electric guitar; Chris Perfect, bass guitar/vocals; and Mike Zaitz, drums. Bookings: 630-620-1154 or www.moderndayromeos.com.

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EVEN FIVE, classic, current and rock ’n’ roll. Featuring Mike Christenson, vocals/guitar; Tony Clavesilla, lead guitar/keys; Sam Acosta, bass; Colin Halliday, keyboards/guitar; and Jerry Wetter, drums. Bookings: Tony, 224622-0472 or www.wix.com/evenfive/ band.

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Continued from page 15 MISS BEHAVIN, four-piece band that covers hits from the ’60s to the present. Fronted by Denise Ebler with Rob Wawryzniak, lead guitar; Craig Hunter, bass; and Jim Nonneman, drums. Bookings: 847418-1879; info@missbehavinrocks. com or www.missbehavinrocks. com.

MR. P, ’60s folk-rock picker/grinner Mike Penkava on acoustic guitar, rambling with the likes of Simon & Garfunkel, Lightfoot & Taylor, Neil & the Cat, Prine & Goodman, and meandering into the present with some new stuff too. Information: mikepenkava@netzero.net. Check with The Village Squire, Crystal Lake, at 815-455-4130 for regular gigs.

MR. PC JAZZ TRIO, featuring Phil Ciancio, Russ Panzarella and Tony Barbaro. Bookings: 815-263-1901 or philciancio@yahoo.com.

MYSTRISS, classic and current rock ’n’ roll. Featuring Angela Powell and Cristine Salazar, vocals; Kevin Powell, bass/vocals; Dan Robinson, guitar; and John Faruzzi, drums.

Bookings: 815-307-5225 or www. facebook.com/mystrisstheband.

N NEMESIS THEORY, hard rock and metal, classics and today. A diverse range of favorites & high-energy music featuring Tom Wilson, lead vocals; Larry DeMumbrum, drums; Mike Streicher, bass guitar/vocals; Joe Guevara, lead/rhythm guitars/ vocals; and Todd Scow, lead/ rhythm guitars/vocals. Bookings and information: 815-739-1106; nemesistheorylive@yahoo.com; www.nemesistheory.com or www. myspace.com/nemesis_theory.

NEW ODYSSEY, trio of full-time musicians playing 20th century music on 30 instruments. Featuring Michael Jay, Gary Todd and Gary Polkow. Information: 815-3444200; odysseyguys@aol.com or www.3guys30instruments.com.

NITROUS ROCKSIDE, current heavy and hard rock music. Featuring Steve Crandall, vocals; Bob Cashin, guitar; Kai-allen Reinhard, bass/ vocals; George Houston, guitar/ vocals; Mark Cox, drums. Bookings: George, 847-854-3765; www. reverbnation.com/nitrousrocksideband; www.facebook.com/nitrousrockside; or www.myspace.com/ nitrousrocksideband.

NO CLEAR WAY, modern to alternative rock. Featuring Brent Baseggio, lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Ryan Gilger, backup vocals/lead guitar; Michael Koch, bass; Doug Conroy, drums. Bookings: 312-772-5652; manager@noclearway.com; www. myspace.com/noclearway or www. noclearway.com.

NORTH STREET, swing, jazz, blues and pop retro group featuring tunes from the 1920s to present day. Featuring Kathy Bruhnke, Janet Burns, Katie Freese, Judy Stettner, Dora Tippens, Barbara Klein (keyboard), Louis Dolmon (bass) and Frank Novak (drums).

Bookings: 815-342-2425 or northstreet123@gmail.com.

O OCEAN BLU BIG BAND, 18-piece big band, playing classic, themed and contemporary jazz/big band/Latin tunes. Members are professional musicians who are music educators/teachers, band directors.

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OLD’S COOL, classic rock, blues and R&B. Featuring TR Kerth, guitar, harmonica/vocals; Rich Wolter, guitar/vocals; Hans Stucki, keyboards/guitar/vocals; Gary Ross, drums/vocals; and Bob Noble, bass/guitar. Bookings: TR Kerth: 847-331-1758 or trkerth@yahoo. com or www.reverbnation.com/ oldscoolhuntley#.

ON A DIME, founded in 2003 around a blues-rock-opera written by the band founder Aaron Netsell.

Members include Aaron Netsell, guitars/keyboards/vocals; Rob Godek, lead guitar/backup vocals; Sandee Christiansen, keyboards/ vocals; Steve Sawyer, bass guitar/ vocals; and Ken Grutza, drums.

Information: 815-814-1806; onadime@aaronnetsell.com or www.oadonline.com.

P PARTY DOCTORS BAND, ‘80s pop/ rock to modern hits. Members are David Burdick, vocals/keys; Dan Zemanek, guitar; Steffan Zarakas, bass; Jim Baer, drums. Bookings: Dan, 815-762-9424. Contact: Facebook.com/thepartydoctors.

PARTY FREAK, party rock, classics and all-time favorites. Featuring Scott Lewis, vocals; Rodney Yee, bass; Kurt Larson, guitars; Mike Vermeland, keys/guitars; and Tony Stephan, drums. Bookings and information: Scott, 847-608-0631; partyfreakmusic@yahoo.com; www.facebook.com/partyfreakrocks or www.partyfreakrocks. com.

PATIO DADDY-O, ’60s to today.

Classic rock, blues. Featuring Tony Giglio, lead vocals/drums; Tony Clavesilla, lead guitar/vocals; Danny Dally, bass guitar/vocals.

We do private parties. Bookings: 224-622-0472. Schedule: 9 p.m. Jan. 19, Diamond Jim’s, East Dundee; 9 p.m. Jan. 26, Route 12 Bar, Spring Grove; 9 p.m. Feb. 2, All Sports Bar & Grill, McCullom Lake; 9 p.m. Feb. 9, Trio Grills at Glo Bowl, Marengo; 9 p.m. Feb. 16, Hi Bowl, Huntley; 9 p.m. Feb. 23, TJ Snickers, Wauconda; 9 p.m. March 16, The Gambler, McHenry.

PETE BERWICK, singer/songwriter.

Information: Shotgun Records, 815-759-0042 or www.peteberwick.net.

PETER & THE VERSATILES, Motown, blues, classic rock. Featuring Peter, lead vocals; Missy, background/ lead vocals; Kim, background vocals; Tom, lead guitar; Bob, rhythm guitar; Tom, bass guitar; Dwayne, drums; and Mike, saxophone.

Information: www.myspace.com/ petertheversatiles.

PHIDGET, classic ’80s rock band.

Featuring Patty Malten, vocals; Garry Hane, drums; Mario Massi, guitar; Chris Erbach, bass; Rick Ippolito, keys/vocals. Information: www.phidgetband.com.

PIRATE RADIO, a four-piece cover band. Featuring Moe Rivera, guitar/ vocals; Tony Falco, vocals/percussion/guitar; Matt Schreier, drums; John Rock, bass. Bookings: 630279-7625 or www.facebook.com/ pirateradiorocks.

PIRATES OVER 40, Buffett tunes and more. Featuring Ron Combs, vocals/guitar; Don Devereaux,

drums; Bruce Waters, guitar/ vocals; Jim Nelson, bass; Bobby Swigart, guitar; Mitch Martin and Joe Ornelas, percussion. Bookings: 815-344-6410 or www.piratesover40.com.

PLAN B, featuring Tom, guitar/ vocals; Steve, bass/vocals; Todd, drums/vocals; and Mike, guitar/ vocals. Bookings: 815-236-6087 or www.rockonplanb.tripod.com.

POTTS & PANS, a steelband playing a variety of music from classical to Calypso, pop to jazz and more.

Featuring Matt Potts, Anthony Houston, David Brachmann, Christina Guerrero, Mike Schwebke and Paige Moore. Bookings: 815-2453624 or matt@pottsandpans.org.

Information: www.pottsandpans. org, Facebook or Twitter.

PRACTICE IN PUBLIC, blues and rock from Stevie Ray Vaughan to the Stones. Featuring John Paradise, lead vocals/rhythm guitar; Karl, bass; Lew Postnell, harmonica; Rich Feldhaus, lead guitar; Tracy Doetsch, drums; Billy Schwank, guitar. Contact: 619-8617353; tracyguns@hotmail.com; www.facebook.com/practiceinpublicland or www.reverbnation.com/ practiceinpublic.

PSYCHAS, original hard rock, blended with modernized cover tunes. Featuring Eric Babcock, guitar/vocals; Marty Blake, drums; Joaquin Luebanos, bass guitar; David Houck, guitar. Bookings and information: 815-529-3271 or webmaster@psychas.com; www. psychas.com; or www.facebook. com/psychasband.

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THE RESERVE, rock ‘n’ roll with a splash of ‘90s grunge. Featuring Jon Babin, vocals/guitar; Kyle Biba, drums; Jon Birchfield, guitar; and Steve Somogyi, bass. Contact: thereserve11@yahoo.com; Facebook or Reverbnation.

ROADHOUSE PROPHETS, rockin’ country covers. Bookings: Chris Blevins, 847-902-0780 or www. myspace.com/redneckrevival.

ROBERT KELLEY, acoustic, blues, jazz, rock or even a one-man band.

Performing with various groups, expanding through several genres.

Regular performer at Liquid Blues and Jazz on the Square. Information: 847-828-6854 or geneticstrings@gmail.com.

ROCKCOVERY, classic rock and grunge. Featuring Rock LaCoco, lead vocals; Chris Farina, guitar/ vocals; Mike O’Connor, guitar; Rob Farina, bass; and Andy Garay, drums. Bookings: 847-815-2392.

Information: www.myspace.com/ rockcovery.

ROCK-DOCS (aka AXE GRINDER), an mix of rock classics from the ’70s through today. Featuring Mike, guitars/vocals; Willie, guitars/ vocals; Kenny, bass/vocals; Jeff, drums/vocals. Bookings: Rockdocs@rocketmail.com.

RURAL ROUTE ONE, country. Featuring Manzy Z, vocals/guitar/percussion; Bob Lindsley, vocals/drums; Patrick “Hutch” Hutchins, vocals/ guitar; Bart Alonzo, vocals/guitar; and Jim Roxworthy, bass. Bookings: 708-516-6053, MandyZ517@aol. com or reverbnation.com/mandyzofficial.

S SAVANNA ROAD, today’s rock and new country. Featuring Cindy Aikins, vocals; Hal Hartwig, guitars/ vocals; Mike Gibson, bass/vocals; Bruce Honniball, drums/vocals.

Bookings: Bruce, 815-245-9345; www.facebook.com/savannaroad or www.savannaroad.com.

SELECTIVE RECALL, New Wave ’80s. Featuring Kris Valentine, lead vocals; Eli Bennett, bass/vocals; Rudy Lobo, guitar/vocals; and Scott Toth, drums/vocals. Bookings: 847-

to Zappa. Lyrics provided. You are part of the band and star of the show! Featuring Joe Rocha, vocals/ bass; Jay Rocha, bass/vocals; Scott Azzarello, guitar/vocals; and Dave Nishi, drums. Bookings: Joe Rocha, 630-939-5013 or www.singwiththeband.com.

SIX STRINGS DOWN, classic rock, ’80s retro tunes, blues featuring female guitarist Dani Lampi, lead guitar/vocals; David Witt, vocals; George Lemperis, lead guitar/ vocals; Frank Laumbinger, drums; and Charles Beadle, bass/vocals.

Bookings: 815-385-4680; danil@ hotmail.com or www.sixstringsdown.cjb.net.

SKY BURIAL, featuring Kevin Tuegel, guitar; Sean Kenney, vocals; Mark Servantes, bass; and Jason Pare, drums. Bookings: Warp Skatepark, 847-458-4066 or Kevin Pare, 847915-2655.

SNAFU BAND, blues, classic rock, Southern rock and country covers.

Featuring Ross Benson, guitar/ harmonica/vocals; Melissa Rolley, vocals; Jeff Haberer, guitar/backing vocals; Todd Thorez, bass; Jesse Caruthers, drums. Bookings: 847975-6030; snafuband@live.com or www.snafu-band.com.

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, a country/ southern rock band featuring Dave Freeman, lead vocals/guitar; Pete Walker, rhythm guitar; Judsen Brown, lead guitar/keyboards/ vocals; Rich Dibona, percussion; and Jeremy Montoto, bass/vocals.

Bookings: Dave, 815-970-4345; Pete, 815-693-0299 or www.southernexposuretheband.com.

SOUTHERN PIKE, innovative harmonies and acoustic arrangements of classic covers. A smattering of light rock, blues, country, doo-wop, folk, Motown oldies. Featuring Thomas Takayama, guitar/ vocals; Mark Kuhlman, guitar/ fiddle/vocals; and Bob Herrmann, guitar/harmonica/vocals. Listen at YouTube.com/user/SouthernPikeBan. Bookings: 847-987-0914 or SouthernPikeBand@gmail.com.

STATELINE, contemporary and classic country, along with classic and southern rock. Featuring Robert Jess, keyboards/vocals; D.J. Myers, bass guitar/vocals; Tom Powers, drums/vocals; and Randy Burs, guitar/vocals. Information: 541782-8354; www.statelinecountry. com; www.facebook.com/statelinecountry or statelinecountry@ gmail.com.

STAY TUNED, playing classic and modern rock. Members: Curt Klausen, drums; Paul Shively, guitar/vocals; Curtis Voel-Pel, bass and vocals. Bookings: Joey DeMarco at United Talent, 630-2797625 or joey@unitedtalentco.com; or Curtis Voel-Pel, 630-453-1443 or voelpel@msn.com. Information: www.staytunedband.net.

STREET CORNER BLUE, six-piece ensemble has been performing traditional R&B for 25 years. Members include Tom Kleeman, saxophone; Dave Mitchell, trumpet; Bill Howard, trombone; Mike Lerner, drums; Dave Czech, guitar; and Dave Ladner, bass guitar. Bookings: 708476-5757; www.streetcornerblue. com or moosemiles@owc.net.

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TALISMAN, country, blues, rock ’n’ roll, pop, jazzy swing and oldies.

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T-BOS, 70s rock. Featuring: Silky Kessler, guitar/lead vocals; Thunderboogie, bass guitar/vocals; Buck Lee, guitar/vocals; Izzy Wylde, drums; Ripper Mansion, security/sound/ lights. Bookings: Mike, 847-9210033. Information: www.facebook. com/T-bos-70s-rock or www. myspace.com/tbosband.

THUNDER BOX, THE KNOCKERS, rock music from the ‘80s until today.

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SUNFACTORY, dance and party rock. Featuring Steve Parisek, lead vocals/guitar; Jamie Ryan, lead guitar; Eric Jaspen, bass/vocals; and Frank Bagot, drums/vocals.

Bookings and information: 815861-4833 or www.myspace.com/ sunfactory.

SWITCHPLAY, a four-piece band featuring multi-instrument players rotating front-line offering diverse solo performances featuring Paul Zanello, Marty Howe, Brian Bankord and Aaron Netsell. Three different tribute sets are British invasion, funky R&B and classic rock.

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SEVEN POUND FURY, original rock.

Featuring Lynette Louise Varvil, vocals/string guitars/harmonica/ melodica; Erick Olsen, lead guitar; Scott Nickels, drums/percussion; Ginni Hauck, bass. Bookings: www. facebook.com/sevenpoundfury.

Information: www.myspace.com/ lynette7poundfury or www.myspace.com/sevenpoundfury.

SHADOW LEFT, Joseph David Broman, a one-man band act and songwriter, performing synthesized industrial-metal music along with contemporary covers and eclectic songs on keyboards and guitar.

Bookings: rhymeclimate@gmail. com or www.reverbnation.com/ theshadowleft.

THE SIBLINGS playing country, folk, bluegrass, some pop and Americana. Featuring Cheryl Niemo, vocals; Andy Andrick, vocals, guitar. Various other fine musicians include Les Urban, pedal steel guitar, dobro; and Martin Brunkalla, mandolin, fiddle. Bookings: 847915-1294 or aandrick28@yahoo. com. Schedule: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 18, Woodstock Mall and 8 to 11 p.m. at The Breakers, Crystal Lake.

SINFUL SAINTS DIXIELAND BAND, traditional New Orleans jazz.

Directed and managed by Tom McDermott. Multiple bands featuring Tom McDermott, Mike Epifano, Ryan Miller, Bob Skallerup, Brian Tipps, trombones; Kurt Schulenburg, Dick Robertson, Mike Knauf, Teddy Holtz, Gary Parker, clarinet/ sax; Dave Mitchell, Frank Katzback, Kevin Huff, Judy Bridges, Don Rhodes, “Spats” Studebaker, trumpets; Rob Curtis, Al Johnson, James Dossa, Tom Landeros, Mike Woitowicz, Jack Kuncl, Ernie Michaels, Jack Meilahn, banjo; Steve Marcus, Brian Borcherding, Tom Stasiak, Kurt Smith, John Harshey, tuba; and Mike Lerner, Ken Voelker, Kenny Holtz, Brian Sugrue, Bob Blazier, Sammy Geati, Chuck Schwartz, Bill Voda, drums; Vance Nelson, Ed Lescher, keyboard. Bookings: 815404-6769; tom@sinfulsaintsband. com or www.sinfulsaintsband.com.

SING WITH THE BAND, live band interactive karaoke with more than 500 songs. Everything from ABBA

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Continued from page 17 TIME MACHINE, group from McHenry offering danceable rock from the ’50s to today. Featuring John Gaceck, lead vocals; Dan Stromstedt, guitars/vocals; John Furuzzi, drums/vocals; Buddy Rezendes, bass guitar; and Wayne Maxson, guitar. Bookings: Dan, 815-378-0498 or timemachinemchenry@hotmail.com. Information: www.facebook.com/timemachine. liveband.

TOGETHER AGAIN, jazz-rock/ smooth jazz/pop/rock/Latin and more. Members: Marti Bonne, keyboards/vocals; Jim Seidel, bass; Geoff DeMuth, guitar/vocals; Robin Knapik, drums. Bookings: 815-3561141; together_again@comcast. net; www.togetheragainband.com.

TRASHCAN SYMPHONY, hard rock, rock and pop cover songs from the ’70s through today. Featuring Jess, vocals; Joel, vocals; Brian, guitars/keys; Axe, guitars; Bex, bass; and Mike, drums. Contact: info@trashcansymphony.com; trashcansymphony.com; facebook or reverbnation.

TRAVELING COWBOYS, country, rock ’n’ roll, Elvis and more. Featuring Jeff Beebe, guitars/vocals; Bill Fennell, guitar, harp/vocals; Chris, drums; and Sam, bass guitar. Bookings: 815-236-0155.

TRIADD, danceable classic rock to current with emphasis on provocal harmonies. Duo/trio acoustic and full band. Featuring Rick Jacobs, guitar/bass/lead vocals; Tim McGovern, guitar/lead vocals; Mac Rietz, bass guitar; Steve Moss, drums/vocals; Boomer, drummer. Bookings: 847-516-4631; 847-639-0418; Facebook or www. triaddband.com. Playing first Fridays of each month at McGonigal’s in Barrington. Schedule: 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 18, Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant (acoustic duo), Crystal Lake; 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 19, Wool Street Grill & Sports Bar (full band), Barrington.

TRU BLU, country/bluegrass.

Originals and covers including Sam Bush, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Old Crow Medicine Show, Zac Brown and many more. Featuring Adam Kaczmarec, mandolin/ guitar/lead vocals; Ron Yankowitz, bass guitar/vocals; Chris Yankowitz, banjo/guitar/vocals;

Aaron Lembke, guitar/vocals.

Bookings: 815-245-2539. Playing every Sunday evening at Labemi’s in downtown Crystal Lake. Other musicians invited to come and join in.

TRUMAN’S RIDGE, traditional bluegrass. Featuring Steve Sarver, guitar/lead vocals; Mark Fowler, mandolin/fiddle/harmony vocals; Evan Fowler, standup bass/banjo/ harmony vocals; Bruce Wallace, banjo/bass/guitar/harmonica/ fiddle/harmony vocals. Bookings: 815-603-1441; 815-501-6608 or www.trumansridge.com.

TWISTING ROSES, teen rock band featuring Kristy Rose, vocals/ guitar; Mike Stone, drums; and Ian Painter, bass. Information: John Rose, 815-444-7663 or www. twistingroses.com.

U THE UNIVERSITY, alternative, Indie and rock playing originals and large selection of covers from the 1970s through 2012. Featuring Cale Singleton, vocals/bass; Ryan Lammers, vocals/guitars; John Benedeck, vocals/keyboards; Dean Sinclair, drums/percussion. Bookings: universityband@gmail.com.

Information: www.facebook.com/ forgoodforawesome.

THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS, party rock, both classic and current.

Featuring Elmo Arcari, lead vocals/ guitar; Kevin Hewitt, lead guitar/ vocals; Ernie Jummati, bass/lead vocals; Mike Trippi, drums/More cowbell. Bookings and information: 847-669-8848; 847-409-7073; info@thesuspectsrock.com; www. thesuspectsrock.com; www. facebook.com/thesuspectsrock; twitter.com/thesuspectsrock.

V VOYAGE, classic rock band featuring Joel Strombres, lead vocals/ guitars; Mike Rehak, guitar; Larry Mann, bass; Mike Larsen, keyboard/vocals; and Gordon Siewart, drums. Bookings: 630-284-9112.

Information: www.myspace.com/ voyagerocks or www.voyagerocks. com.

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W WATERFRONT DOGS, classic and blues plus Southern rock.

Featuring Art Warshawsky, lead vocals/keyboard/guitar; Michal “Muppet” Laurance, lead guitar/ vocals; Jean Laurance, guitar/ vocals; Larry Surleta, drums/ vocals; Kirk Hitschel, bass/vocals.

Bookings: Art, 815-388-3287.

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VVX, hard rock and metal from the ’80s and ’90s and plenty of extras to keep it mixed up. Members are Tom Wilson, vocals; Dan Volpe, guitar; Todd Scow, guitar; Guy Bazilewich, bass; and Dennis Frankowski, drums. Bookings: United Talent Co. at www.vvxlive. com.

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WAY OFF TOPIC, classic rock, rock and hard rock. Members are Eliot Levy, guitar/vocals; Ron Lincicum, guitar/vocals; Brian Johnson, bass; and Shawn Wojcik, drums/vocals.

Bookings: wayofftopic#att.net.

Information: www.facebook.com/ wayofftopic or www.youtube.com/ userwayofftop.

THE WHITE SADDLE BAND, country rock, old and new country, classic rock and pop. Featuring Rich Nelson, bass/lead vocals; Mike O’Cull, lead guitar; Derek Crawford, drums/percussion/vocals; and Les Urban, guitars/vocals. Bookings: 847-826-2834 or www.thewhitesaddleband.com.

WISEGUYS, R&B. Featuring John Deardorff, lead guitar/vocals; Scott Deardorff, keyboards/vocals; Bill Hughes, drums; and Greg Van Nostrand, bass/vocals. Bookings: Greg Van Nostrand, 847-561-5266 or www.wiseguysinfo.com.

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