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Cast members from Williams Street Repertory’s production of “Company” rehearse ahead of the show’s opening this weekend.

Williams Street Rep in good ‘Company’

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No need to go to Chicago to see a musical, say those behind the upcoming production of “Company” at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Starring a professional crew, including a former “Jersey Boy,” the six-time Tony award winning, romantic musical comedy opens Feb. 1.

The production represents Williams Street Repertory’s longest running musical to date, with shows scheduled through Feb. 16.

Starring John Michael Coppola as the lead character, “Bobby,” the musical is a perennial favorite at theaters across the country, Director Richard Kuranda said.

“It’s great for Valentine’s Day,” he said. “For us, it’s a little bit of a departure from what we’ve done in the past.”

Known for unique productions of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and most recently, “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play,” Williams Street has taken on a classic, “sort of like the grand master of American musicals,” he said.

“I’m proud of the entire production. I really am,” he said. “It’s just a very large musical that people will enjoy.”

“Company” tells the story of New York city bachelor Bobby, who is turning 35 years old, and his clutch of married friends. It features songs, such as “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Being

“Company”

Williams Street Repertory’s production of “Company,” the six-time Tony award winning romantic musical comedy

WHEN: Opens Feb. 1 and runs through Feb. 16. Showtimes include 8 p.m. Feb. 1-2, Feb. 8-9; 3 p.m. Feb. 10; 8 p.m. Feb. 15-16 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Starting at $30. To order, visit rauecenter.org or call the box office at 815-356-9212 Alive.”

Kuranda sought out Coppola for the lead after he performed “A Jersey Voice,” a solo concert featuring songs from the 1940s through today backed by seven-piece band, to open the Raue’s 2012-13 season.

“I think he’s right on the verge of something really tremendous in his career,” Kuranda said. “When you see the triple threat talent he brings to the table, it’s amazing. He sings, he dances, he acts. It’s just wonderful.”

Coppola, of Skokie, who recently performed “A Jersey Voice” at Huntley High School’s Performing Arts Center, jumped at the chance to play Bobby.

“It’s a role I’ve been wanting to play for a long time,” he said. “I’m at the right age for it. . . I’ve known this show since I was a kid. I grew up around the arts. Even though the subject matter

was much more mature than I was aware of at the time, the music of the show has always appealed to me.”

Coppola already had included a couple of the songs from the musical in his solo concert.

The concert also includes stories about his journey moving his family from New Jersey to Chicago so he could become an original cast member of the city’s “Jersey Boys.” He was the understudy and performed the role of Frankie Valli of The Four Seasons.

Coppola has appeared on stages throughout the United States in his 17year career and said he enjoyed getting to know all involved in Williams Street.

He hopes to do more shows at the Raue.

“It’s been a really great company of people to work with,” he said.

Of the show, he said, “It’s kind of heady material for Valentine’s Day, but it’s a fun show because it may open up dialogue between people that maybe never crossed their minds before.”

The show also features 22-year-old Dana Parker, of Buffalo Grove, as April, one of Bobby’s three girlfriends. A recent graduate of the University of Illinois, where she studied acting, Parker also appeared in Williams Street’s “The Fantasticks” in August.

“Company” has been challenging, she said.

“It’s such an ensemble based show,” she said. “It’s been a challenge to show the character I want to show in the short snippets I have. You just kind of have to put it all out there.”

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WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 2 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Grammy Award-winning songwriter, folk singer, humorist and actor who came to fame when “Dead Skunk” became a Top 20 hit in 1972. Tickets: $28. Information: woodstockoperahouse.com or 815-338-5300.

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SHAKE OFF THE WINTER BLUES CHARITY DINNER DANCE

WHEN: 6 p.m. to midnight Feb. 1 WHERE: Woodstock Moose Lodge, 406 Clay St., Woodstock COST & INFO: 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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WHEN: Feb. 1-15 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Six-time Tony award-winning romantic musical comedy presented

by Williams Street Repertory. Starring John Michael Coppola of Chicago’s “Jersey Boys.” Who is Bobby? What’s wrong with him? Will he marry April? Surely all his married friends have the answers. Schedule: 8 p.m. Feb. 1-2, 8-9; 3 p.m. Feb. 10; and 8 p.m.

Feb. 15-16. Tickets start at $30. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

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WHEN: Feb. 1 WHERE: Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St., Johnsburg COST & INFO: Mardi Gras Night. Lines by Norm Rennert at 8 p.m. Squares by Barry Johnson at 8:30 p.m. Cost: $5 members, $6 visitors.

All dancers welcome. Information: 815-3535346.

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WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1 WHERE: Lakeside Legacy Arts Park (Dole Mansion), 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Featuring a Feb. 1-22 display of “Midnight Fields” exhibit by local artists Connie Sonnenberg and Kendall Wallor. The exhibit will start off with the 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1 First Friday event with refreshments and cash bar. Free admission. Information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.

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WELCOMING OF THE GROUNDHOG

WHEN: 6 p.m. Jan. 31 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: 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: 815-334-2620 or www.woodstockgroundhog.org.

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DEFENDERS’ GROUNDHOG DAYS USED BOOK SALE WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 WHERE: Woodstock Square Mall, 110 S. Johnson St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Open until 7 p.m. Thursday. Hardcovers $2 each, paperbacks $1 each (paperbacks 50 cents Friday). All books $5 per paper bag or $3 plastic bag on Saturday. Sponsored by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County.

Information: 815-338-0393 or www.mcdef.org.

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WHEN: 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 2 and 12:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 3 WHERE: Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley COST & INFO: Hardcovers $1 each, paperbacks and children’s books are 50 cents each. Sunday is $5 per bag sale day. Information: 847-669-5386.

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“HARD CANDY” & “THIS PHONE WILL EXPLODE AT THE TONE”

WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 1-2 WHERE: Dundee-Crown High School Auditorium, 1 Charger Country Drive, Carpentersville COST & INFO: Drama students will present two, one-act plays. The first about a series of job interviews that grow progressively more ridiculous and the second about telephone conversations exploring the absurdity of modern communications - or lack hereof. Tickets: $5 adults, $4 seniors available at the door. Information: 847-426-1415.

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Feb. 1; 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 2; 5 p.m. Feb. 3. Tickets: $10 in advance, $14 at the door; $8 in advance for 2 p.m.

Feb. 2 performance or $12 at the door. Tickets and information: 815-790-1488 or www.castmarengo.com.

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HEALTH WEEK AT THE FOUNTAINS, through Feb. 5, The Fountains at Crystal Lake, 965 N. Brighton Circle West, Crystal Lake. Offering a variety of health-related events, demonstrations, food, entertainment and more of interest to seniors. Schedule: 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 31; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 1; and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Free for seniors with reservations. Reservations and information: 815-893-8431 or www.watermarkcommunities.com/ crystallake.

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.

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. 31 DEFENDERS’ GROUNDHOG DAYS USED BOOK SALE, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, Woodstock Square Mall, 110 S. Johnson St., Woodstock. Open until 7 p.m. Thursday.

Hardcovers $2 each, paperbacks $1 each (paperbacks 50 cents Friday). All books $5 per paper bag or $3 plastic bag on Saturday. Sponsored by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. Information: 815-338-0393 or www.mcdef.org.

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 “COMPANY,” Feb. 1-15, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Six-time Tony award-winning romantic musical comedy presented

by Williams Street Repertory. Starring

a tribute to the who WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 9 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Performed by The Who Show. Tickets: $38. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

John Michael Coppola of Chicago’s “Jersey Boys.” Who is Bobby? What’s wrong with him? Will he marry April?

Surely all his married friends have the answers. Schedule: 8 p.m. Feb. 1-2, 8-9; 3 p.m. Feb. 10; and 8 p.m. Feb. 15-16. Tickets start at $30. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

FIRST FRIDAY ART EVENT, 5 to 8 p.m.

Feb. 1, Lakeside Legacy Arts Park (Dole Mansion), 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Featuring a Feb. 1-22 display of “Midnight Fields” exhibit by local artists Connie Sonnenberg and Kendall Wallor. The exhibit will start off with the 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1 First Friday event with refreshments and cash bar. Free admission. Information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.

McHENRY B&B SQUARE DANCE CLUB, Feb. 1, Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St., Johnsburg.

Mardi Gras Night. Lines by Norm Rennert at 8 p.m. Squares by Barry Johnson at 8:30 p.m. Cost: $5 members, $6 visitors. All dancers welcome.

Information: 815-353-5346.

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

“WILLY WONKA THE MUSICAL,” Feb. 1-3, Marengo Community High School, 110 Franks Road, Marengo. Christian Arts Student Theatre presentation.

Schedule: 7 p.m. Feb. 1; 2 and 7 p.m.

Feb. 2; 5 p.m. Feb. 3. Tickets: $10 in advance, $14 at the door; $8 in advance for 2 p.m. Feb. 2 performance or $12 at

the door. Tickets and information: 815790-1488 or www.castmarengo.com.

Feb. 2 CLAY BAS-RELIEF LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 9, at Creative Artistry Fine Arts School, 400 Highland Ave., Crystal Lake. For ages 8-11/12-15. Cost: $35. Registration and information: 815-404-6520 or www. creativeartistryschool.com.

LOUDEN WAINWRIGHT III, 8 p.m.

Feb. 2, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Grammy Award-winning songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor who came to fame when “Dead Skunk” became a Top 20 hit in 1972. Tickets: $28.

Information: woodstockoperahouse. com or 815-338-5300.

Feb. 7 “UNSPOKEN,” 7 p.m. Feb. 7-9, Huntley High School Performing Arts Center, 13719 Harmony Road, Huntley. Annual showcase presented by Huntley High School’s dance club, Orchesis.

Tickets: $5 a person in advance, $7 at the door. For tickets and information, contact Leslie Parrin at lparrin@ district158.org.

Feb. 8 ANNUAL POPS CONCERT, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Jacobs High School, 2601 Bunker Hill Drive, Algonquin.

Presented by the Jacobs High School Music Department. Also featuring a Jacobs Performing Arts Boosters silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Music Department and Jacobs Performing Arts Boosters. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors, students and military personnel. Information: 847-532-6277.

HAYSTACK’S COFFEE HOUSE OPEN MIC & JAM, 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 8, 5603 Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Evening will feature local performers showing their skills as folk, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz,

classical musicians, comedians and poets. Anyone will be welcome to take the stage and perform. Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation.

Free and open to the public, but a free-will offering will be accepted. For information, contact Thomas Steffens at Tom92109@gmail.com.

“THE ODYSSEY,” 7 p.m. Feb. 8-9, 15-16, Woodstock North High School Performing Arts Center, 3000 Raffel Road, Woodstock. Based on Homer’s classic. Watch Odysseus’s journey as he tries to return home after 19 years of war against the Trojans. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 seniors and students.

Tickets and information: 815-334-2127 or www.seatyourself.biz/woodstocknorth.

Feb. 9 A TRIBUTE TO THE WHO, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Performed by The Who Show. Tickets: $38. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

COOTIE BLUES FUNDRAISER, 8 p.m.

Feb. 9, VFW Fox River Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. A night of chicago blues with Barrelhouse Chuck and his band. All proceeds go to the care of veterans at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago. Tickets: $15 available at the door. Information: 815-3854600.

MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION, 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 9, Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. New Orleans style party sponsored by the Crystal Lake Park District. Wear your costume, mask and beads and bring your friends for Jambalaya, Gumbo, Hurricanes and more. Dance to Zydeco Cajun music.

Raffle prizes, best costume prize.

Cost: $25 per person. Registration and information: 815-459-0680 or www. crystallakeparks.org.

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Feb. 10 WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE STAGE DEDICATION CEREMONY, 2 p.m. Feb. 10, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Members of the general public are invited to attend the dedication of the stage of the Opera House to Orson Welles who made his professional debut as an American director of live theatre there in the summer of 1934. Free. Information: 815-338-4212 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

CHICAGO Ongoing

REGIONAL Ongoing “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 708795-6704 or www.16thstreettheater. org.

“THE ART OF MURDER,” 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 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 630-584-6342, all Ticketmaster outlets or www.ticketmaster.com.

ART SHOW, 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 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 2 directors reception. Information: 224-381-0321.

“VICE & VIRTUE,” through Feb. 23, Northern Illinois University Art Museum, Altgeld Galleries, College & Castle Drives, DeKalb. Presenting “Vice & Virtue” exhibition curated by NIU Art Museum assistant director, Peter Olson. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday. Information: 815-753-1936 or www.niu.edu/artmuseum.

“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

JERRY SEINFELD WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 8 WHERE: oronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford COST & INFO: Seinfeld is a multiple-time Emmy and Golden Globe recipient whose hit sitcom, “Seinfeld,” has become a cultural touchstone. Tickets: $47-$77 at 815-968-0595 or www.coronadopac.org. 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 they are in fact rather clever con artists who prey upon their unsuspecting customers. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $17 adults, $15 seniors and students at 630-897-9496 or www.riverfrontplayhouse.com.

Jan. 31 BILL BELLAMY, Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Bill stars in the new nationally-syndicated sitcom “Mr. Box Office” with Jon Lovitz, Vivica Fox and Gary Busey. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 & 10:15 p.m. Friday, 7 & 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $27.

Must be age 18 or older to attend.

Tickets and information: 847-240-2001 or www.improv.com/comedyclub/ chicago.

Feb. 1-2 “HARD CANDY” and “THIS PHONE WILL EXPLODE AT THE TONE,” 7 p.m. Feb. 1-2, Dundee-Crown High School Auditorium, 1 Charger Country Drive, Carpentersville. Dundee-Crown drama students will present a hilarious evening of one-act plays. The first is about a series of job interviews that grow progressively more ridiculous and the second about telephone conversations exploring the absurdity of modern communications - or lack

hereof. Tickets: $5 adults, $4 seniors available at the door. Information: 847-426-1415.

Feb. 2 ART EVENTS, Feb. 2-3, Cornerstone Shop & Gallery, 214 Broad St., Lake Geneva, Wis. Schedule: noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 2, artist William Nelson will sign his limited edition “Winterfest” print; 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 2, appearance by mosaic artist Patricia Strenger; 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Feb. 3, JusFACEit face painting for children during Winterfest. Free.

Information: 262-248-6988 or www. cornerstoneshoppe.com.

BOOK SIGNING, noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 2, Cornerstone Shop & Gallery, 214 Broad St., Lake Geneva, Wis. Clyde Deighton will sign copies of his “Murder at the French Country Inn” book. Information: 262-248-6988 or www.cornerstoneshoppe.com.

Feb. 4 THE WORLD FAMOUS PLATTERS REVUE, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4-5, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The Revue will perform the greatest hits of The Platters. Tickets: $50 each performance. Tickets and information: 630-530-0111 or www. drurylaneoakbrook.com.

Feb. 8 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS MONSTER JAM, Feb. 8-10, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Among

a record field of 10 monster trucks competing at this year’s event will be four world champions including Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction, El Toro Loco and Bounty Hunter.

Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $21 for adults, $10 for children age 12 and younger at 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster locations or www. ticketmaster.com. For information, visit www.monsterjam.com.

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

ROCKFORD BOAT, VACATION & FISHING SHOW, 42nd annual, Feb. 8-10, Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford. Featuring the latest in marine equipment of all styles, sizes and prices. Show also will feature travel resorts, fishing camps, vacation information and more. Schedule: 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7 adults one-day pass, $10 three-day pass, free for children younger than 12. Information: 815-997-1744 or www. rockfordboatshow.com.

Feb. 9 ROBERT KLEIN, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Robert Klein has been a master of stand-up comedy for more than 40 years, alumnus of Second City, appeared on “The Tonight show,” and “The Late Show with David

“BLACK CREATIVITY JURIED ART EXHIBITION,” through Feb. 24, Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive. Featuring more than 100 dynamic works of art from amateur and professional AfricanAmerican artists from around the nation. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

General admission: $15 Chicago resident adults/$18 nonresident adults, $14 Chicago resident seniors/$17 nonresident seniors, $10 Chicago children ages 3-11/$11 nonresident children, free for children younger than 3. Other packages available. Free admission all weekdays in January and all Wednesdays in February. Information: 773-684-1414; 800-GO-TO-MSI or www.msichicago.org.

“I LOVE LUCY” Live on Stage, through March 17, Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. Broadway in Chicago musical stage show adapted from the longestrunning and most beloved television program starring Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel. Schedule: 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 & 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $35-$85 at 800-775-2000, all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com.

Feb. 4 2013 ILLINOIS RESIDENT DISCOUNT DAYS, starting Feb. 4, Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Featuring 2013 Illinois Resident Discount Days with free admission to the original galleries on Mondays and Tuesdays in February (including Sunday, Feb. 17). Shedd Pass with discount is $20.95 adults, $13.95 for children age 3-11. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and holidays until Memorial Day. Information: 312-939-2438 or www. sheddaquarium.org.

Feb. 15 “MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. National tour of his one-man show directed by Spike Lee in a rare, personal look inside the life and mind of one of the most feared men ever to wear the heavyweight crown. Tickets: $50-$95 at 800-7752000, all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com.

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Maggie Crane

Groundhog Days volunteer committee member, speaking about “Groundhog Day“ star Bill Murray

Fest celebrates 20 years since release of ‘Groundhog Day’ that was filmed in Woodstock

By JAMI KUNZER jkunzer@shawmedia.com

In the 20 years since the film “Groundhog Day” was released, fans have watched it over and over and over again.

Many of those fans will return to Woodstock, where the movie was filmed, for a celebration they’ve also repeated over and over and over again.

“There are a group of people who absolutely love this movie,” said Maggie Crane, a member of the volunteer committee that organizes Woodstock’s annual Groundhog Days celebration.

“It’s a cult movie,” she said. “We will go on the walking tour [of film sites]. It can be freezing cold, raining, lots of things, and you’ll find people who’ve seen the movie 46 times. And I’m not exaggerating.”

The walking tours are just some of the events planned through Feb. 3, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the movie.

The events raise money for various charities, including the Woodstock Food Pantry.

“Many of them are returning because of course we do them over and over again until we get it right,” Crane said.

The biggest draw by far? Woodstock Willie, of course.

As in year’s past, the resident groundhog will make his prognostication at Gobbler’s Knob, otherwise known as the Woodstock Square. He’ll emerge from his tree trunk home to predict the coming of spring, just as he did during the film. If he sees his shadow, it’s six more weeks of winter, or so the folklore goes.

If not, spring will come early.

Last year, at least 400 people filled the Square on a cold, early morning. This year’s event takes place at 7 a.m. Feb. 2.

A breakfast afterward at the Woodstock VFW already has sold out, Crane said.

Other events include a first annual bowling event, including bowling and food specials Feb. 2 at Wayne’s Lanes, 109 E. Church St.,

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There is an official plaque on the spot on the Woodstock Square where Bill Murray stepped in a puddle on his way to meet the groundhog in “Groundhog Day.” which was featured in the movie. Also new is a Saturday, Feb. 2, Bags Tournament at Ormann’s Red Iron Tavern, 101 E. Church St. Organizers have tried to add more events on Saturday to draw in those who come for the early morning prognostication, Crane said.

The celebration not only remains popular because the film’s a favorite, but also because there’s not many other things to do this time of year, she said.

“We don’t have any competition, and people like to get out and about this time of year,” she said.

“The third reason, it’s fun. It’s goofy,” she said. “The reason we’re all members of the committee is because it’s fun.”

And it wouldn’t be a Groundhog Days story without a mention of Bill Murray, one of the stars of the film, and whether he’ll ever return to Woodstock.

Murray typically golfs in the National ProAm tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., at the time the celebration takes place.

“Once in awhile, he’ll say he’d like to come back,” Crane said. “It’s something we try.

We’ll never give up, but it’s not something we really expect.”

A descendant of the groundhog that originally appeared in “Groundhog Day” will make his weather prognosis on Feb. 2 on the Square. Pictured (left) is Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager and Mark Szafran of Chicago, during the 2009 ceremony.

Groundhog Days events Groundhog Days Celebrates 20th anniversary of the release of the movie, “Groundhog Day,” with the following events.

“GROUNDHOG DAY” MOVIE SHOWING, 10 a.m.

Feb. 2-3, 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: 815-3342620.

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 filmed in Woodstock in 1992. Free. Information: 815-3342620 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 Dr. 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 which 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: 815334-2620 or www.woodstockgroundhog.org.

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Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin and Al Pacino star in “Stand Up Guys.”

Veteran actors elevate ‘Stand Up Guys’

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By CHRISTY LEMIRE The Associated Press

Watching “Stand Up Guys” feels akin to seeing an old, favorite rock band getting back together for one last gig after decades apart.

They’re not as energetic as they once were, their vocals aren’t as powerful, but an obvious camaraderie still exists as well as a touch MORE of rebellion.

ONLINE Christopher Walken, Watch a video of Al Pacino and Alan “Stand Up Guys” Arkin are all performing at PlanitNorththeir greatest hits in this west.com con-man comedy, albeit within dialed-down versions of their familiar screen personae.

These no longer go to 11; Pacino mercifully isn’t in full-on “Hooah!” mode.

But there’s enough humor and tenderness in Fisher Stevens’ film to make it a passably enjoyable experience for the most part.

Some plot twists toward the end do feel too convenient and contrived, however.

The real joys of Noah Haidle’s script come from the moments that aren’t

“Stand Up Guys”

HH 1/2 STARRING: Al Pacino, Alan Arkin, Christopher Walken

PLOT: A pair of aging con men try to get the old gang back together for one last hurrah before one of the guys takes his last assignment – to kill his comrade.

RATED: R for language, sexual content, violence and brief drug use RUNNING TIME: 1 hour, 35 minutes so forced, when these veteran actors are talking, catching up and bouncing off each other. The three have never appeared in a movie together before, yet they effortlessly elevate what might have been some corny material just by showing up and being such pros.

At the film’s start, Pacino’s character, Val, has just been released from prison after 28 years for refusing to give up one of his associates during a shootout – hence the title. Val’s sacrifice makes him a stand-up guy. His best friend, Doc (Walken), is there to pick him up for a wild night on the town, which may also be Val’s last night; he’s still a target of a vengeful mobster despite his newfound freedom (and his

age).

The two meander around Los Angeles, looking for some trouble to get into, complete with the kind of clunky jokes about Viagra and new-fangled keyless car ignitions that you might expect. They also pay a couple of visits to an awkwardly cast Lucy Punch as a woman who runs a brothel out of her home.

But things pick up significantly once they decide to bust their old pal, Hirsch (Arkin), out of the retirement home in the middle of the night for some spontaneous adventures. They actively seek out danger as a means of fending off death.

Walken is quiet, still and absurdly halting – the well-armed brains of the operation but with a kind heart.

Pacino is the wild man who still wants to party, but there’s also a vulnerability to him that’s appealing. And there isn’t nearly enough of Arkin, the dryly gruff former getaway driver who finds he still has some skills left when he’s called upon to use them.

Watching “Stand Up Guys” made me want to watch a documentary instead of Walken, Pacino and Arkin driving around the city, sharing stories, comparing notes, laughing and riffing in the dead of night.

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The Joy Formidable “Wolf’s Law” HH 1/2

The 2011 release “The Big Roar” from Welsh alt-rockers The Joy Formidable did well to introduce the band’s sound of Mack truck guitars and endlessly pounding drum beats. The album’s sound, even with its battering ram tendencies, never really got tiring. It also didn’t leave much wiggle room for the band to take its music to the next level on its followup album, “Wolf’s Law.” The Joy Formidable do little to give “Wolf’s Law” its own personality. Instead, the band chooses to stay true to the sound it established on the full-length debut. “The Ladder is Ours,” “Bats” and a few other tracks on this one keep to the familiar formula concocted on “The Big Roar.” The Joy Formidable does make a couple feeble attempts to lighten things up on “Wolf’s Law.” But, the acoustic “Silent Treatment” falls flat while “The Turnaround” tries too hard to be epic, resulting in a sloppy orchestral mess. It was probably best The Joy Formidable stays inside their comfort zone after all.

Dropkick Murphys “Signed and Sealed in Blood” HH

The usual schedule for the Dropkick Murphys is to release an album about once every other year in the months leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, tour, rinse with Guinness and repeat. “Signed and Sealed in Blood” is mostly what we’ve come to expect from the celtic-punk band. “Prisoner’s Song” sounds like a handful of other songs in the Dropkick Murphys’ catalog. Same for “Burn” and “The Boys are Back.”

Now eight albums into its existence, where can the Boston-based band really go with its music anyway? How about a Christmas song? “The Season’s Upon Us,” while a dysfunctional tale, is just that. The rest of “Signed and Sealed in Blood” remains predictable. The Dropkick Murphys subscribe to the same idea behind several punk acts established in the late-’90s and early-2000s who have chosen to remain true to their sound while building loyal fan bases. More bagpipes, more sing-alongs and more songs to play on tour.

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Justin Bieber, “Believe Acoustic”; Blaudzun, “Heavy Flowers”; Bleeding Rainbow, “Yeah Right”; Blue Sky Riders, “Finally Home”; Andrea Bocelli, “Passione”; Eric Burdon, “ ’Til Your River Runs Dry”; Terri Clark, “Classic”; dead prez, “Information Age”; Ducktails, “The Flower Lane”; Fiction Family, “Fiction Family Reunion”; Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite, “Get Up!”; Hatebreed, “The Divinity of Purpose”; Hey Ocean!, “IS”; Kris Kristofferson, “Feeling Mortal”; Local Natives, “Hummingbird”; Lisa Loeb, “No Fairy Tale”; Matisyahu, “Spark Seeker: Acoustic Sessions”; Jeffrey Osborne, “A Time For Love”; Cassadee Pope, “The Complete Season 3 Collection”; Rock Candy Funk Party, “We Want Groove”; Emmy Rossum, “Sentimental Journey”; Sharon Needles, “PG-

FEATURED RELEASE Tegan and Sara “Heartthrob” HH 1/2 Canadian pop rock, twin sister act Tegan and Sara have mostly flown under the radar when it comes to mainstream media recognition. But “Heartthrob,” the 32-year-olds’ seventh full-length studio album, could change all of that. “Closer,” the release’s first track and single, is soaked in synth sounds. Keyboards are nothing new for Tegan and Sara as the backbone of their music has long been guitar and keys. However, here, they’ve turned up the keyboards while backing off the guitar, making a turn toward being more of a synth-pop act. “Closer” does a great job establishing what to expect from the rest of the album, which has an ’80s vibe to it. We’re talking music fit for the closing credits of a John Hughes film kind of feel. Tegan and Sara pull off the sound the best on the album opener, but fail to keep the momentum for the next nine tracks. The ’80s schtick gets old about halfway in.

“How Come You Don’t Want Me” is drowned keyboard sounds. It lacks a poppy beat to grab on to. The following song, “I Couldn’t Be Your Friend,” does a better job of dragging things out of the deep end, but it’s a little late. “Heartthrob” gets off to a great start, but fails to capitalize on its early strengths. Still, the attempt is a welcome change for Tegan and Sara, and should get people to take notice.

13”; Tegan and Sara, “Heartthrob”; Tomahawk, “Oddfellows”; Charlie Wilson, “Love, Charlie.”

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Terry Allen, “Bottom of the World”; Erin Boheme, “What a Life”; Joe Budden, “No Love Lost”; Harry Connick Jr., “Smokey Mary”; Eels, “Wonderful, Glorious”; Frightened Rabbit, “Pedestrian Verse”; Josh Groban, “All That Echoes”; Hayden, “Us Alone”; Mick Hucknall, “American Soul”; Jim James, “Regions of Light and Sound of God”; Tim McGraw, “Two Lanes of Freedom”; Misfits, “DEA.D. ALIVE!”; Matt Pond, “The Lives Inside The Lines In Your Hand”; RED, “Release the Panic”; Richard Thompson, “Electric”; Holly Williams, “The Highway.”

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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.

BANDS & PERFORMERS Get your band listed!

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.

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, 815-5751107, coll1nberg@comcast.net; Nick Solideo, 847-504-6701, nsolideo@aol. com. Information: Beatolution.com, www.facebook.com/Beatolution, twitter.com/beatolution.

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 www.ourstage.com.

BLUE SKIES, boogie, jazz, rock, top 40,

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.

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, 847-445-8004; 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: 254-436-0099; brent@brenthoodenpyle.com or www.brenthoodenpyle. com.

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

Website: www.brokenarrowandpositively4thstreet.com. Schedule: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Duke’s Alehouse, Crystal Lake.

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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

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. Fea-

turing 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: 815-3565865 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 773490-3960 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.

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.

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.

F FAULT BY DESIGN, alternative blues-

rock 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.”

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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.

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.

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. For information, visit: www.counterfeiti.com, Facebook or Twitter.

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G 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.

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. 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. 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: 773384-2460; 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 Gulbrans-

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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.

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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: 630-849-1033 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.

L 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; 815-5055433 or www.lookingfortreble.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.

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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/

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. Bookings: Richard Brabeck, 847-340-5100; rick@foxvalleyschoolofmusic.com or www.oceanblubigband.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. Feb. 2, All Sports Bar & Grill, Mc-

Cullom 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.

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MIMES ON ROLLERCOASTERS, mimes represent our existence in this life and roller coaster represents the ups and downs of life. Featuring Mark Ruester, acoustic guitar/vocals, keyboards, electric bass, flute; Chessie Ruester, flute penny whistle, piccolo; and Greg Teresi, electric lead guitar. Bookings: Management@MimesOnRollercoasters.com. Information: MimesOnRollercoasters.com or Facebook.

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.

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: 847-418-1879; 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.

vocals. Bookings and information: 815739-1106; nemesistheorylive@yahoo. com; www.nemesistheory.com or www.myspace.com/nemesis_theory.

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, 847854-3765; www.reverbnation.com/ nitrousrocksideband; www.facebook. com/nitrousrockside; or www.myspace.com/nitrousrocksideband.

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.

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Continued from page 17 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.

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: 619861-7353; 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.

R 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.

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: 847533-9991; kris@entertainment1. com or www.entertainment1.com.

Information: www.selectiverecall. com; www.facebook.com/selectiverecallrocks; or www.twitter.com/ selectiverecall.

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.

SHINDIG, a tribute to the ’60s. Band’s name comes from the ’60s TV show of the same name. Members are Sharman Strode, vocals/keyboard;

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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: 847-915-1294 or aandrick28@yahoo.com.

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: 815-404-6769; tom@sinfulsaintsband.com or www.sinfulsaintsband.com.

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

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T TALISMAN, country, blues, rock ’n’ roll, pop, jazzy swing and oldies. Featuring Freddy and Lorrie Lamberti.

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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.

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TIME MACHINE, 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.

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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, 815970-4345; 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, doowop, 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.

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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.

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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. Bookings: 815-236-9893/ 9894.

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Continued from page 19 TRIADD, danceable classic rock to current with emphasis on pro-vocal 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: 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Feb. 9, McGonigal’s (acoustic trio with Mac), Barrington; 8:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Mac’s on Slade (full band), Palatine; Feb. 16, Union Fire Department benefit.

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; 815-5016608 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 today. 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/university band or www.youtube. com/theuniversityband. Schedule: 7 p.m. Feb. 22, Mango Frozen Yogurt, McHenry.

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; 847-4097073; 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.

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.

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. Information: www. waterfrontdogs.com or on Facebook at waterfrontdogs.com.

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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