14 n OCT. 19, 2011 / TOLEDOFREEPRESS.COM
Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.
MUSIC
“A picture is a poem without words.” — Horace
O Kyle White: Oct. 20. O Pilot Radio: Oct. 21. O Jeff Stewart & the 25s: Oct. 22.
O Mark Mikel & Brian Albright: 9 p.m. Oct. 22.
The Ark This small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. O Trevor Hall, Cas Haley: 8 p.m. Oct. 19, $15. O James Keelaghan: 8 p.m. Oct. 20, $15. O Ellis Paul, Peyton Tochterman: 8 p.m. Oct. 21, $15. O Enter the Haggis: 8 p.m. Oct. 22, $17.50. O Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, $20. O Andy McKee, Stephen Bennett, Antoine Dufour: 8 p.m. Oct. 24, $30. O John Francis: 8 p.m. Oct. 25, free. O Tim O’Brien, Bryan Sutton: 8 p.m. Oct. 26, $22.50.
Bar 145 This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. 5304 Monroe St. bar145toledo.com. O Dueling pianos: Wednesdays. O Killer Flamingos: Thursdays. O Jeff Stewart: Tuesdays. O Moving to Boise: Oct. 21.
Basin St. Grille
A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com. O Karaoke: 9:30 p.m. Mondays, no cover. O Matthew Sweet, the Shadowboxers: 9 p.m. Oct. 19. O The Slackers, Deals Gone Bad, Matt Wixson’s Flying Circus: 9 p.m. Oct. 20. O Yelawolf, DJ Craze, Rittz: 8 p.m. Oct. 21. O Phantogram, Exitmusic: 9 p.m. Oct. 22. O honeyhoney, Joshua James, Levi Lowrey: 8 p.m. Oct. 23. O Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, Jon McLaughlin, Chris Koza: 8 p.m. Oct. 26.
Bronze Boar Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com. O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays. O Luke James: Tuesdays. O DJ Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays. O Crucial 420: Oct. 21. O See Alice: Oct. 22.
Caesars Windsor
This Toledo standby has been revived with more than 20 different flavors of martinis and live, local music. 5201 Monroe St. (419) 843-5660. O Jeff Stewart: Oct. 19. O Dangerous Mood, Johnny Hernandez: Oct. 20. O Distant Cousinz, Scott Fish: Oct. 21. O Jump Line: Oct. 22. O Don Binkly: Oct. 26.
If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www. caesarswindsor.com. O Battle of the Blues bands: 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 9. O Duran Duran: 9 p.m. Oct. 22, $60.
The Blarney Irish Pub
Cheers Sports Eatery
Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www. theblarneyirishpub.com.
This family-friendly eatery dishes up live performances … and Chicago-style pizza. 7131 Orchard Centre Dr., Holland. (419) 491-0990.
OSU
Dan Herron, the Buckeyes’ senior starting tailback, led the Buckeye offense with 23 carries for 114 yards and a touchdown in a 17-7 win over Illinois. The Buckeyes are now 4-3 and will host undefeated Wisconsin next Saturday. We congratulate Dan Herron and the Ohio State Buckeyes for their outstanding performance.
A different band performs each week. 702 E. Broadway St. (419) 754-1903. O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays. O Devious: Thursdays (also open mic night)-Saturdays.
This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 2463339 or icerestaurantandbar.com. O Tim Bowman: 6 p.m. Oct. 20, $10. O Dan and Don: 7 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28. O Mike Fisher: 7 p.m. Oct. 22.
Dégagé Jazz Café
JJ’s Pub
Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com. O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 19 and 26. O Leo Darrington: Oct. 20. O Zach Brock & the Magic Number: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22. O Michael Peslikis: 7 p.m. Oct. 25 and 27.
Live music is on Saturday’s menu; the genre varies, along with the cover charge. Karaoke is on tap 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, and a DJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. Fridays. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. (419) 874-9058 or jjsperrysburg.com. O John Barile and Bobby May: 8 p.m. Oct. 25.
Cheetah’s Den
Blind Pig
ICE Restaurant & Bar
The Distillery Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. O Gregg Aranda: Tuesdays. O Kyle White: Oct. 19. O Nine Lives: Oct. 20-22. O Nicole and Mic: Oct. 26.
Doc Watson’s Named in honor of the owners’ forefather, this bar and restaurant serves a variety of dishes and entertainment. 1515 S. Byrne Road. (419) 389-6003 or docwatsonstoledo.com. O The Berlin Brother: 10 p.m. Oct. 21.
Fat Fish Blue Serving blues and similar sounds, as well as bayoustyle grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com. O Ali Seibold: 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22.
French Quarter J. Pat’s Pub Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. O The Late Show: Oct. 21-22.
Doc Watson’s
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
1515 South Byrne Road ✧ (419) 389-6003
UofM
Kerrytown Concert House This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www. kerrytownconcerthouse.com. O Aurea Silva Trio: 8 p.m. Oct. 26.
Manhattan’s This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. O Open mic: 9 p.m. Monday nights. O Jam session hosted by Tom Turner & Slow Burn: 8 p.m. Tuesdays. O Cliff Millimen: 7 p.m. Oct. 19. O Dick Lange Trio, Quick Trio: 6 p.m. Oct. 20. O Dick Lange Trio: 6 p.m. Oct. 21. O The Good, the Bad & the Blues: 9 p.m. Oct. 22-23. O Steve Kennedy: 7 p.m. Oct. 26.
Mickey Finn’s A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www. mickeyfinnspub.com. O Rock the Stage, featuring local bands: 9 p.m. Thursdays, free. O Stonehouse, Indigo, Magic Jackson: 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21. O KrashKarma: 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22.
Cam Gordon, UM sophomore linebacker, accounted for eight tackles and a forced fumble in a 28-14 loss to interstate rival Michigan State. Michigan will host Purdue next Saturday for Homecoming weekend. We congratulate Cam Gordon and the Michigan Wolverines for their outstanding performance.