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ED HALL’S WOODSTOCK CHRISTMAS GUITAR NIGHT

WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 23 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Unique and entertaining arrangements for the guitar and violin will be performed as well as popular holiday favorites. Tickets: $23 all seats. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

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WHEN: 6 p.m. to midnight Dec. 22 WHERE: VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry COST & INFO: For veterans and their families, hosted by American Legion Post 491, Marine Corps League Detachment 1009, Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 188 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600. Appetizers and a visit from Santa for the children. Those who wish to participate in a gift exchange game, bring a wrapped gift valued at $5. Dress-up is optional with prizes to the ugliest sweaters. Bring a Christmas dessert for the dessert table. Information: 815-385-4600.

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“THE NUTCRACKER BALLET”

WHEN: 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22 and 3 p.m. Dec. 23 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Presented by the Berkshire Ballet Theatre featuring Tchaikovsky’s music, dancing and costumes. Tickets start at $22. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 22 WHERE: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2107 Three Oaks Road, Cary COST & INFO: The church will present “Christmas Celebration Through Story and Sound.” Bring your children. Invite your friends and family. Information: 847-6391702 or www.holycrosscary.org.

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WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 WHERE: Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills COST & INFO: Children invited to bring their teddy bears and celebrate the holiday with songs, playing instruments and other fun events.

Wear pajamas and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Information: 847-9607460 or www.lith.org.

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LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS

WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 22 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Tickets: $75 at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

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“A CHRISTMAS FANTASY”

WHEN: 2 p.m. Dec. 22 WHERE: Cosman Cultural Center, 12015 Mill St., Huntley COST & INFO: Holiday family concert presented by the Illinois Brass Band. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students and children age 18 and younger available at the door. Information: www.illinoisbrassband.org.

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WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 22 WHERE: Gardens of Woodstock, 5211 Swanson Road, Woodstock COST & INFO: Registration and information: 815-337-2509 or www.gardensofwoodstock.com.

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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS HAPPENINGS

WHEN: Dec. 23-24 WHERE: Mount Hope United Methodist Church, 1015 W. Broadway, Pistakee Highlands, McHenry COST & INFO: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 23, children’s Christmas program with fellowship following the service; 7 p.m. Dec. 24, Christmas Eve candlelight service with special music selections. Public is invited. Information: 847-497-3805.

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WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 23-24 WHERE: Christian Fellowship Church of Crystal Lake, 3419 Walkup Road, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: A modern-day comedic spin on the story of the prodigal son. The show is directed by Terry Edwards. Tickets are free and can be reserved online at www.cfchurch.us/christmas.

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Christmas events taking place in the area

ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE, through Jan. 6, Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock.

“Holiday Show” featuring artwork by gallery artists; “Visions of Sugarplums,” an exhibition of fine art tree decorations; and “A Holiday Collection” by the Clayworkers Guild of Illinois. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 815-338-4525 or www.oldcourthouseartscenter.com.

BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR, through Dec. 27, Walmart, 3801 Running Brook Farms Blvd., Johnsburg. Pick up ornaments with the first names of seniors and their gift requests from Christmas trees and buy items on the list which will be wrapped and delivered to seniors at Crystal Pines Health Care and other senior service locations in cooperation with the Home Instead Senior Care network. Program details on website at www.beasantatoasenior. com. Information: 815-344-7702 or 773-784-4024.

CHRISTMAS CLEARING HOUSE, Woodstock Noon Rotary Club is seeking donations for this year’s Christmas Clearing House to assist needy families in the Woodstock School District 200 area. Toys and food may be dropped off at any Woodstock School District location. Checks may be made out and mailed to Christmas Clearing House, P.O. Box 53, Woodstock, IL 60098 or deposited directly into an account at BMO Harris Bank.

Information: 815-245-4954.

CHRISTMAS TREE SALES, 4 to 7 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday until Christmas or all trees are sold, AMVETS Post 269, 12320 Davis Road, Woodstock. Offering a variety of tree types and sizes starting at $30 each. Proceeds benefit veterans, McHenry County College student scholarships and food baskets for needy area families. Information: 217-528-4713.

McHENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS EXHIBIT, through December, 6422 Main St., Union. Featuring a 1950s Christmas living room exhibit compiled by board member Dave Harms of Crystal Lake. Viewing hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with

BRYAN WHITE WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 29 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Country singer/songwriter returns to the area to perform his hits. Tickets: $35 at 815338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com. the exception of Dec. 24-25 and 31.

Viewing will continue weekends during January, with exception of New Year’s Day, by appointment only. Free admission during December. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.mchsonline.org.

MEMORABLE HOLIDAY GIFT SHOPPING, until Christmas, The Carriage House Pottery & Gallery, 2110 Main St., Spring Grove. Recently received a new shipment of folk art and new pottery. Also offering free gift wrapping. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Information: 815-219-9834 or www. carriagehousegallery.com.

MODEL RAILROAD CLUB HOLIDAY DISPLAY, through Dec. 28, Prairie Lodge at Sun City, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. The Kishwaukee Valley-Eakin Creek Model Railroad Club of Sun City will feature a holiday display of model trains.

There also will be a raffle for three Lionel trains at 3 p.m. Dec. 23.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Schedule: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Free admission. Information: 847-669-2392.

Dec. 19 IT’S A JINGGLEJAM CHRISTMAS!, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front St., McHenry. Come sing and dance along with Chicago area musician

Jodi Koplin. After the program, get your picture taken with Santa. All ages welcome. Information: 815385-0036 or www.mchenrylibrary. org.

Dec. 20 TEDDY BEAR CHRISTMAS, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills. Children invited to bring their teddy bears and celebrate the holiday with songs, playing instruments and other fun events. Wear pajamas and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Information: 847-960-7460 or www. lith.org.

Dec. 22 “A CHRISTMAS FANTASY,” 2 p.m.

Dec. 22, Cosman Cultural Center, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. Holiday family concert presented by the Illinois Brass Band. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students and children age 18 and younger available at the door. Information: www.illinoisbrassband.org.

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Dec. 22, Gardens of Woodstock, 5211 Swanson Road, Woodstock.

Registration and information: 815337-2509.

LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS, 8 p.m. Dec. 22, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Tickets: $75 at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstocko-

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“THE NUTCRACKER BALLET,” 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22; and 3 p.m. Dec. 23, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Presented by the Berkshire Ballet Theatre featuring Tchaikovsky’s music, dancing and costumes. Tickets start at $22.

Tickets and information: 815-3569212 or www.rauecenter.org.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2107 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Church presents its first “Christmas Celebration Through Story and Sound.” Bring your children. Invite your friends and family.

Information: 847-639-1702 or www. holycrosscary.org.

VETERAN CLUBS CHRISTMAS PARTY, 6 p.m. to midnight Dec. 22, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. For veterans and their families hosted by American Legion Post 491, Marine Corps League Detachment 1009, Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 188 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600. Appetizers and a visit from Santa for the children. Those who wish to participate in a gift exchange game, bring a wrapped gift valued at $5. Dress-up is optional with prizes to the ugliest sweaters.

Bring a Christmas dessert for the dessert table. Information: 815-3854600.

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Dec. 23 CARLSON CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 3 p.m. Dec. 23, Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 E. Diggins St., Harvard. Craig Carlson, his two daughters Cassie and Allie, and Dale Carlson will present their annual concert. Festive music will be performed on the pipe organ, grand piano, violin and guitar.

Information: 815-943-7433.

“THE CHRISTMAS PRODIGAL,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 23-24, Christian Fellowship Church of Crystal Lake, 3419 Walkup Road, Crystal Lake. This touching comedy is a modern-day spin on the story of the prodigal son. The show is directed

by Terry Edwards. Tickets are free and can be reserved online at www.cfchurch.us/Christmas. Information: 815-8145177 or email: terry@jdhuls.com.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE, 10 a.m. Dec. 23, New Life Pentecostal Church, 309 N. Division St., Harvard. All are welcome to come to worship at this special service. Information: 815943-2287.

ED HALL’S WOODSTOCK CHRISTMAS GUITAR NIGHT, 17th annual, 8 p.m. Dec. 23, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Unique and entertaining arrangements for the guitar and violin will be performed as well as popular holiday favorites. Tickets: $23 all seats. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS HAPPENINGS, Dec. 23-24, Mount Hope United Methodist Church, 1015 W. Broadway, Pistakee Highlands, McHenry. Schedule: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 23, Children’s Christmas program with fellowship following the service; 7 p.m. Dec. 24, Christmas Eve candlelight service with special music and everyone is invited. Information: 847-497-3805.

Dec. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE, 9 p.m. Dec. 24, Hebron United Methodist Church, 9811 Main St., Hebron. Service of Christmas carols, scripture, special music, holy communion and candle lighting while “Silent Night” is sung. Service will close with “Joy to the World.” All are welcome. Information: 815-648-2512.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, 1:30, 5 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 504 E. Diggins St., Harvard.

The 1:30 service will take place in the reception room. The 5 and 11 p.m. candlelight services will take place in the church nave. All services will be filled with Christmas music with fellowship and refreshments to follow. All are welcome.

Information: 815-943-7433.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, 3, 5 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24, Faith Community Church, 10547 Faiths Way, Huntley. Family service designed with children in mind at 3 p.m. Candlelight services at 5 and 11 p.m. Information: 22-4569-6501 or www.faithcommunityhuntley.com.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, 4, 7 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2107 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Schedule: 4 p.m. in the LOFT; 6:30 and 10 p.m. in the church. There also will be a 10 a.m. Dec. 25 service in the church. Information: 847-639-1702 or www.holycrosscary.org.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, 4 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24, First Congregational Church of Huntley, 11628 E. Main St., Huntley.

Information: 847-669-3691.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, 5 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake.

Candlelight service at 5 p.m. featuring St. Paul’s children’s choir, God’s Kids. Second candlelight service at 11 p.m. featuring the Bells of Praise and the Adult Choir. Everyone is invited. Information: 815-459-5096 or www.stpaulsucccl. org.

Dec. 29 BRYAN WHITE, 7 p.m. Dec. 29, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Tickets: $35 at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

Cast members of Paramount Theatre’s production of “Annie” include (front row, from left) Emily Leahy, Caroline Heffernan, Peyton Shaffer; (back, from left) Kayla Rea, Amelia Kuhlman and Hannah Whitlock.

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Crystal Lake’s Peyton Shaffer starring in Paramount’s ‘Annie’

By JAMI KUNZER jkunzer@shawmedia.com When 10-year-old Peyton Shaffer grows up, she wants to be like singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

“She’s my idol,” said the Crystal Lake girl.

For now, she’s just enjoying life and her current role as Kate, one of the orphans in the musical “Annie” at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

Peyton auditioned for the role sort of on a whim. She had urged her mother, Stacy, to let her audition for a Broadway casting call of “Annie,” but her mother came Peyton Shaffer across the Paramount casting call and suggested she try that instead.

Peyton already had played several roles through Christian Youth Theater and Spotlight Youth Theater, as well as the role of “Little Sally” in “Urinetown the Musical” through GreenRoom Productions.

A summer camp offered through Christian Youth Theater first drew Peyton in, and as soon as she turned 8, she wanted to audition for anything she could, her mother said.

“She got bit by the [acting] bug,” said Stacy, who grew up loving musicals, but never performed herself. “We haven’t stopped since.”

Peyton gave up soccer and figure skating and

“ANNIE” Theater production starring Crystal Lake resident Peyton Shaffer

WHEN: through Dec. 30 WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora COST & INFO: $34.90 to $46.90 at www.paramountaurora. com or 630-896-6666. other hobbies to pursue musical theater, “her passion,” Stacy said.

“She’s a spitfire. She’s a little spunky monkey,” she said. “Maturity-wise, she’s a 30-year-old in a 10year-old’s body.”

As Kate in “Annie,” Peyton is part of a musical that has gotten rave reviews.

Directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell, the show runs through Dec. 30 at Paramount.

“I just like how everyone is there and how happy they are to be there,” Peyton said.

The show has given Peyton the opportunity to interact with professional performers, her mother said.

“It’s been surreal for the whole family,” she said.

“We’re super proud. I’m proud of all the little girls in the show. It’s such a nice group of kids.”

Peyton already has been cast in Rockwell’s next production, “The Music Man,” as Amaryllis. That show runs Jan. 16 through Feb. 3 at the Paramount Theatre.

The numerous rehearsals and shows can sometimes be hard, Peyton said, but, “the ending thing is just great.”

“You’ve just got to go on stage and perform. It just feels so good performing in front of everyone,” she said.

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Larry Gatlin and his brothers back on tour

By JAMI KUNZER jkunzer@shawmedia.com Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers have been entertaining audiences since they were 2, 4 and 6 years old.

The trio was born to harmonize.

“God said, ‘Y’all sing,’ and that’s what we do,” Rudy Gatlin said.

Their touring scheduled has tamed since the 1970s and ’80s when they topped the country charts with hits such as “All the Gold in California,” “Houston (Means That I’m One Day Closer to You),” and “Broken Lady.”

But despite “The Adios Tour” they hosted in 1992 in which they bid fans goodbye, the trio has returned to the stage.

They’ll perform their top hits, as well as some Christmas favorites, at 8 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Woodstock Opera House. Their return to touring, though on a lighter schedule, “just kind of worked out that way,” Rudy said, when a promoter gave them an offer they couldn’t refuse.

Besides, as Rudy has said, singing is what they do.

“I don’t envision ever not singing somewhere sometime, whether we do it together or individually,” Rudy

LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 22 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Tickets are $75 all seats at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com. For information on Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, visit gatlinbrothers.musiccitynetworks.com said.

“They pay us good. They feed us good. And it’s a good showroom. As long as we have all those factors in play, we’ll continue to do it.”

The brothers were raised on gospel music and first began entertaining audiences in churches. They later appeared on the “Slim Willet” radio and television shows in their small hometown of Abilene, Texas.

Larry Gatlin, the main songwriter for the group, first landed a solo deal and invited his siblings to sing backup on his first two albums. The brothers were officially credited with 1977’s album, “High Time,” which featured the No. 1 hit, “I Just Wish

You Were Someone I Love.”

They went on to record about 30 albums, including their latest, “Pilgrimage,” from 2009. The album has received little radio airplay, Rudy said, because, “They’re too busy stocking all those young country artists.

“It didn’t take off like years gone by,” he said.

He says this not with animosity, but with an understanding he’s garnered through the years of how the music business works. Hits and the artists who created them eventually become classics as new performers and artists take center stage.

Newer generations want today’s country sounds, Rudy said. “That’s just the way of the world,” he said.

He rarely listens to the radio these days, but is a fan of several current artists, such as Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry and Hunter Hayes.

And Nashville right now has the greatest collection of singers, songwriters and musicians in the world, Rudy said.

Referencing today’s television talent shows, he said, “I could find you 10 singers in about an hour that could out-sing all of them.”

Much of today’s country music “is a little more rock-pop influenced

than I would go for,” he said. “I like good ol’ rock ’n’ roll. I like Led Zeppelin.”

But it has its place, he said.

“Quite a few of them out there, they’ve taken the country and kind of embellished it with more rock guitar and more production and more hot steel and fiddle, more rock-pop,” he said. “That’s fine. We don’t do that.

We’ve done some of that, but it was toned down. Every generation takes it and pushes it a little further.”

So when it comes to radio airplay, he understands the sounds have to be similar to what’s popular, he said.

In its live shows, the band continues to draw in fans from all generations. The older fans stand and clap along to the hits, Rudy said. The younger fans hear them for the first time, he said.

And the Christmas music resonates with everyone, he said.

“It’s just some wonderful music,” Rudy said, joking that his favorite songs are those in which he has a solo medley.

“We’re honored to go out there and do it,” he said. “As long as we can use that instrument and that God-given talent in the way I think God would want us to do, God wants us to use it.”

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s 2012 winds to a close, it’s all Christmas, all the time for country music star M na McBride. She recorded a new version of the Eagles’ Christmas hit “Please Home for Christmas” for “A Very Special Christmas: 25 Years,” the latest all-s compilation benefiting the Special Olympics. McBride will perform on “CMA Country Christmas,” which airs at 8 p.m. today on ABC. And she’s currently road with her “The Joy of Christmas” concert tour. The tour began Nov. 23 and takes McBride the Chicago Theatre on Friday.

This is the first Christmas tour she’s done since 2006, so the singer best known for the coun hits “A Broken Wing,” “Wild Angels” and “This One’s For The Girls” says she’s looking forward performing songs she hasn’t had a chance to share with audiences for a while.

“The fact that we only listen to it [Christmas music] for a short time each year keeps it from getting old,” McBride said. “I have so many memories associated with Christmas music and Christmas songs. It brings the season to life.”

McBride, whose music has been a consistent presence on country radio for 20 years, spoke by telephone with The State Journal-Register of Springfield on a recent day off from performing. (Read the Q&A on page 14)

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Martina McBride brings “The Joy of Christmas” tour to the Chicago Theatre at 7 p.m. today.

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What are your favorite Christmas memories?

My Christmas memories are of growing up in Kansas. We were always together on Christmas morning. My grandparents would come over and watch us open presents.

Since I have my own family, we just hang out at home. We open presents on Christmas morning and spend the rest of the day just being together.

A couple of times after Christmas, we’ve taken a trip to Vermont. We started doing that a few years ago. We go snowmobiling and just hang out.

So your family is definitely an “openpresents-on-Christmas-Day” family?

We open gifts on Christmas Day – maybe one present on Christmas Eve. Sometimes, we go to a movie on Christmas Eve. We got to go see “It’s a Wonderful Life” two years ago, and when we came out of theater, it was snowing.

What are some of your favorite Christmas songs?

When I did the “White Christmas” album (in 1998), I really wanted that record to be kind of classic, like the old Nat “King” Cole, Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis albums. So we

Martina McBride facts • Five No. 1 singles on the Billboard magazine country music charts: “Wild Angels (1995), “A Broken Wing” (1997), “Wrong Again” (1998), “I Love You” (1999) and “Blessed” (2001).

• “This One’s for the Girls” topped the Billboard adult contemporary music chart in 2004.

• Won Academy of Country Music top female vocalist 2001-2003.

• Won Country Music Association female vocalist of the year 1999 and 2002-2004.

• Her Christmas recordings that have received radio airplay include “White Christmas,” “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts on an Open Fire),” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow.” did “White Christmas,” “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

From the more contemporary side of things, there’s “Please Come Home for Christmas.” I love to sing it. It’s a little more blues and R&B.

Tell me a little about the Christmas tour.

We do the show in sections. We have the classic songs and we have seven costume changes. We come back in with a set that has “Run, Run, Rudolph,” “Please Come Home for Christmas.” We do a bunch of hymns: “What Child Is This,” “Silent Night.”

The show is broken up into different fields.

Will we hear any of the well-known Martina McBride hits?

We have a couple songs we work into the show that fit the season and fit the show. It’s hard to go from “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to “When God-Fearin’ Women Get the Blues.”

In what other ways is a Christmas tour different from, say, a summer tour playing stadiums and county fairs?

It’s totally different. It’s all different songs. We have a set that has Christmas trees, a 12-piece band instead of a sevenpiece band, the guys are dressed in tuxedos.

I do seven costume changes. We take the time to really pull out the stops, and make sure it’s visually beautiful to look at. It’s a show for the whole family. It’s a lot of fun to do.

Seven costume changes is about six more than I’d care to do. How do you make all of that happen without interrupting the flow of the concert?

We have transition pieces with video and certain things.

We do things very quickly – that is why they call them quick changes. ... It’s a different way of touring – it’s like if we did a variety show on TV. It’s pretty quick and pretty crazy back there (backstage). We have a quick-change booth and things I can change out of pretty quickly.

We have a pretty extensive rehearsal to have enough time to get everything done. So far, things have gone smoothly.

(In terms of singing), it’s a different skill set. It’s a different way of singing, a more proper way of singing. If you listen to the Christmas record, it’s a different kind of sound, more challenging. It’s fun for me as a vocalist.

What do you want for Christmas this year?

I just want my family to be healthy and together and have another year of us being healthy. That is the most important thing, is your health.

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Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann star in “This is 40.”

Lengthy ‘40’ marred by pointless subplots

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Perhaps the title to Judd Apatow’s “This Is 40” has been shortened from the more accurate “This Is 40 Minutes too Long.”

That’s unlikely, though. Judd Apatow never shortens anything.

In several alternate universes, the third act of “Funny People” still MORE hasn’t ended.

ONLINE Watch a video of In what is either a “This is 40” at sequel or a spinoff, the PlanitNorthsupporting characters west.com that Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann played in “Knocked Up” have become the leads, and the marital problems and middle-age anxieties of Pete and Debbie are now front and center.

The ramshackle excuse for a story takes place during the week that Pete and Debbie both turn 40. Debbie’s birthday comes first, and she wants everyone to believe she is holding at 38. She finds it difficult to maintain this deception with her husband openly turning the big four-o

STARRING: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Albert Brooks, Megan Fox PLOT: Rudd and Mann, reprising the supporting characters they played in “Knocked Up,” face new challenges to their marriage as they turn 40.

RATED: R for sexual content, crude humor, pervasive language and some drug material RUNNING TIME: 2 hours, 13 minutes a few days later.

The comedy is divided evenly between run of the mill fears about middle age and run of the mill marriage difficulties. Debbie, who is more paranoid about the age thing, insists the couple follow a healthier regimen. She has to stop sneaking smokes, and he has to stop sneaking cupcakes.

As for the marriage issues, she complains he doesn’t communicate anymore, and he complains they don’t have as much sex as they used to. They both worry they have lost control of their children. Anyone longing for an R-rated “Everybody Loves Raymond” can rejoice.

To reflect our economically dicey times, Pete and Debbie are overextended financially, although Debbie doesn’t know it yet. While secretly giving money to his cranky father (Albert Brooks), Pete has missed the most recent mortgage payment. His self-owned record label is in dire straits, and he is pinning everything on a Graham Parker comeback

album (Parker plays himself and is pretty funny).

The lovely and charming Mann, as most viewers probably know, is Apatow’s wife. Her roles in his films have grown in prominence, so it doesn’t come as a surprise she is on camera more often than Rudd.

Apatow and Mann’s two daughters, Maude and Iris, play Pete and Debbie’s two daughters, Sadie and Charlotte. The girls played the same roles in “Knocked Up,” but back then they didn’t have to do much besides romp in the backyard, play with bubbles and deliver cute, smartalecky lines in the Hollywood tradition of cute, smart-alecky kids.

In “This Is 40,” the daughters are integral to the story. While this produces some decent material, particularly Sadie’s obsession with “Lost,” several scenes with the girls are among the film’s most awkward. They exist because Apatow wants to showcase his children, just as the film itself is largely an excuse to showcase his wife.

Since breaking through with “The 40Year-Old Virgin,” Apatow has become a prolific producer who has shepherded an empire of comedies (including “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Bridesmaids”) featuring a stock company of actors and the same tone of affable vulgarity he perfected in “Knocked Up.” In “This Is 40,” which, believe it or not, is only the third film Apatow has directed since “Virgin,” he goes adrift of the formula that has served him so well.

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• 40 Continued from page 15 In those earlier films, the language was often crude; but it remained believably in character. This time Apatow apparently encourage his players to not hold back and improvise the most disgustingly indecent dialogue they can imagine. They go far past the point of language human beings would conceivably say to each other in even impolite conversation. Apatow has placed the joke above the character, and is mining Kevin Smith’s worst instincts for the shock value of language.

In earlier films, characters in Apatow-land remain likeable despite their uncouth behavior. But Pete and Debbie often come off as smug and privileged. Apatow miscalculates terribly in a scene where Debbie confronts a boy who texted an insult to Sadie. She threatens the boy with such acts of violence that the confrontation, which takes place at school, ought to lead to her arrest.

Instead, it leads to a worse scene were Pete and Deb-

bie trick the boy’s mother (“Bridesmaids” alumna Melissa McCarthy) into humiliating herself during a meeting with the principal.

Apatow’s supreme weakness as a filmmaker has been evident from the start. He loves his actors and their improvisational skills so much he cannot bear cut their performances. Even his first two films, heretofore knows as “the good ones,” are longer than they should be, but they make up for it by being funny from start to finish.

“This Is 40” is intermittently funny. Probably this is intentional. Apatow seems to be stretching himself towards Paul Mazursky’s penchant for X-raying contemporary life.

Even more than “Funny People” with its bloated final act, though, Apatow’s latest could have used the most discipline in the editing suite.

Because the structure is so loose, and the style so observational and episodic, the cuts that should have been plain to Apatow are plain to the audience. First to go should have been the extended subplot with Megan Fox as an employee suspected of stealing from

the boutique that Debbie runs.

It serves no purpose unless Apatow is ramping up another spinoff for Fox. “This Is 40” has moments where vulgarity doesn’t impede honesty and Apatow’s desire to show off his children doesn’t overshadow his depiction of a contemporary family.

But these moments are separated by acres of guff, some of it painful to watch.

If Apatow had the sense to get rid of that guff, he might have created the incisive portrayal of a marriage entering its second act that he intended.

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HAIRDAZE, playing all your favories from the ’80s. Curt Anderson, guitar/vocals; Tom McTague, vocals; Mike Bianco, drums; and Dan Parilli, bass guitar/ vocals. Bookings: 847-515-7908; andersonmusic05@sbcglobal.net; facebook.com/hairdazerocksthe80s or www.reverbnation.com/hairdaze.

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. Dec. 29, Halftime, Johnsburg; 9:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Trio Grille and Bar, Marengo; 9:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Docks Bar, Wauconda; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15, The London Club, Crystal Lake; 9:30 p.m.

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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 original tunes. 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.

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

JELLY BONES, local band from Algonquin that categorizes themselves along the lines of 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 on the funky side.

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, 847-526-9111 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, playing alternative/ rock mixed with R&B flavor. 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, an eclectic 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: 815-6535631.

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INCOMING GROOVE, blues band trio featuring John Oliver, vocals/guitar; Mark Alteri, drums; Ed Kazmierzak,

LAKES AREA SWING BAND, an 18piece band performing throughout Lake, Cook and McHenry counties and

southern Wisconson. Music from the past 60+ years. Swing to the ‘30s and ‘40s and jive to the ‘50s. Information and bookings: 847-845-0040; www.lakesareaswingband.com or holnmik98@sbcglobal.net.

LAST TRAIN OUT, playing a blend of blues, rock and soul. Featuring Greg Conrad, lead vocals and lead guitar; Jordan Smith, bass guitar; and Kevin Koreman, drums. For information, contact: lasttrainoutmusic@gmail.com or visit www.lasttrainoutband.com/bios. html or Facebook.

LIBERTY’S TEETH, party band playing the best 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, high-energy 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. lookingfortreble.com.

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

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MAGANAFIGHT, group plays metal.

Band members are Dan Kvidera, guitars; Ron Riggs, guitars; JoHan, vocals; Mike Motto, bass; and Drew Kristoff, drums. Information: stepmonsterhubby@yahoo.com. Bookings: dethmetl1@sbcglobal.net.

MAIDEN CHICAGO, tribute to Iron Maiden 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, features jazz vocalist Mary J. Harris and guitarist Bob Balance, along with a variety of hired bass players, playing jazz and Bossa standards. Bookings and information: 224-577-8130 or www. maryjharris.com.

MCC JAZZ COMBO, directed by Dr. Takayama. We create our own 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, 847-8286854 or geneticstrings@sbcglobal.net.

MODERN DAY ROMEOS, party band with fun jams. 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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Continued from page 18 MISS BEHAVIN, high-energy, 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: 847-4181879; info@missbehavinrocks.com or visit: www.missbehavinrocks.com.

MR. P, well-worn ’60s folk-rock picker/ grinner Mike Penkava on acoustic guitar, rambling 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.

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 & 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: 815-7391106; 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.

NO CLEAR WAY, plays a mixture of music from 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, old is new again, 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: 815342-2425 or northstreet123@gmail. com. Schedule: 7 p.m. Jan. 12, Haitian Idol at Woodstock Moose Lodge, Woodstock.

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

Bookings: Richard Brabeck, 847-3405100; rick@foxvalleyschoolofmusic. com or www.oceanblubigband.com.

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: 815-8141806; onadime@aaronnetsell.com or www.oadonline.com.

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Grove; 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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P PARTY DOCTORS BAND, playing all your favorite party music from the ‘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, playing 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, rockin’ through the ages, ‘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. Dec. 28, Peggy Kinnane’s,

PETE BERWICK, singer/songwriter.

Information: Shotgun Records, 815759-0042 or www.peteberwick.net.

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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.

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 updated 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, award-winning rockin’ country band. 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.

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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, playing the best of the New Wave ‘80s. Featuring Kris Valentine, lead vocals; Eli Bennett, bass/ vocals; Rudy Lobo, guitar/vocals; and Scott Toth, drums/vocals. Bookings: 847-533-9991; 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 industrialmetal music along with contemporary covers and eclectic songs on keyboards and guitar. Bookings: rhymeclimate@gmail.com or www. reverbnation.com/theshadowleft.

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.

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.

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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: 630-279-7625 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 wide 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: 815-245-3624 or matt@ pottsandpans.org. For information, visit: www.pottsandpans.org, Facebook or Twitter. Schedule: Dec. 22, Holiday concert at Arlington Heights Library.

PRACTICE IN PUBLIC, playing blues and rock from Stevie Ray Vaughan to the Rolling Stones and much more.

Featuring John Paradise, lead vocals/ rhythm guitar; Karl, bass; Lew Postnell, harmonica; Rich Feldhaus, lead guitar; Tracy Doetsch, drums; Billy Schwank, guitar. Contact: 619-861-7353; 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.

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Continued from page 21 SKY BURIAL, featuring Kevin Tuegel, guitar; Sean Kenney, vocals; Mark Servantes, bass; and Jason Pare, drums.

Bookings: Warp Skatepark, 847-4584066 or Kevin Pare, 847-915-2655.

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: 847-975-6030; snafuband@live.com or www.snafuband.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.

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: 541-782-8354; 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, 630-279-7625 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: 708-476-5757; www.streetcornerblue.com or moosemiles@owc.net.

SUNFACTORY, high-energy 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: 815-861-4833 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. Bookings: 815-2369893/9894.

T TALISMAN, Freddy and Lorrie Lamberti perform country, blues, rock ’n’ roll, pop, jazzy swing and oldies. Bookings: 815-337-1760 or www.talisman. freeservers.com.

T-BOS, the ultimate ’70s rock show.

Members: Silky Kessler, guitar/lead vocals; Thunderboogie, bass guitar/ vocals; Buck Lee, guitar/vocals; Izzy Wylde, drums; Ripper Mansion, security/sound/lights. Bookings: Mike, 847-921-0033. Information: www.facebook.com/T-bos-70s-rock or www.myspace.com/tbosband.

THUNDER BOX, THE KNOCKERS, featuring rock music from the ‘80s til now in a high-energy rock band that captures the style with stage presence and sound. Featuring Tommy Hanus, bass/Vox; John Gracek, lead/ Vox; Bill Rios, drums; Joey Domanico, guitar/Vox. Bookings: 847-344-0222.

TIME MACHINE, group from McHenry offering danceable rock from the ‘50s to now. 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: 815-356-1141;

together_again@comcast.net; www. togetheragainband.com.

TRASHCAN SYMPHONY, playing hard rock, rock and pop cover songs from the 70’s through today. Featuring Jeff, vocals; Joel, vocals; Brian, guitars/

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TRAVELING COWBOYS, playing country, rock’n’roll, Elvis and more.

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bass. Information: John Rose, 815444-7663 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, a local group playing 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.

VVX, hard rock and metal from the ‘80s and ‘90s and more. Members are Tom Wilson, vocals; Dan Volpe, guitar; Todd Scow, guitar; Guy Bazilewich, bass; and Dennis Frankowski, drums. For bookings, contact: United Talent Co. at www.vvxlive.com.

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W WATERFRONT DOGS, classic and blues plus Southern equals 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. For information and schedule, visit: 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.

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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, smokin’ rhythm and blues.

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.

WYKKYD VYKKYR BAND, of Loves Park. Featuring Joel Cameran, drums; Jeff Becknall, lead guitar; Larry Williams, bass; Chris Lewis, vocals; Andy Gore, sound man; and Deb Gore, manager. Bookings: 815-633-5832; 815-997-4319.

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TRIADD, performing 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. Bookings: 847-5164631; 847-639-0418; www.myspace. com/triaddmusic; Facebook or www. triaddband.com. Playing first Fridays of each month at McGonigal’s in Barrington. Schedule: 8 to 11 p.m.

Dec. 21, Porter’s Pub at Bowescreek Country Club (acoustic duo), Elgin; 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 22, Wool Street Grill & Sports Bar (full band), Barrington; 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 28, Winberie’s Restaurant (acoustic duo), Buffalo Grove; 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Slade (full band), Palatine.

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 join in.

TRUMAN’S RIDGE, playing 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; 815501-6608 or www.trumansridge.com.

TWISTING ROSES, teen rock band featuring Kristy Rose, vocals/guitar; Mike Stone, drums; and Ian Painter,

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