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ABOMINABLE NO MEN, featuring Thomas Dapper, guitar/vocals; Daniel Eichman, bass/backing vocals; Andy Larson, guitar/backing vocals; Blaine Sinderson, drums. Bookings: 608-322-0624 or www.abominablenomen.com; www.reverbnation.com/abominablenomen or wwwfacebook.com/abominablenomen.
AL WETZEL & FRIENDS, covering music of Zac Brown, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Van Morrison and many others. We pride ourselves on good sound and 3-4 part harmony. We add in drums and bass for more kick. Featuring Al Wetzel, guitar/vocals; Keith Edwards, guitar/vocals; James Ryan, guitar/vocals; Chris Buttleman, guitar/vocals. Bookings: 773-909-9298 or keithedwards12@yahoo.com.
ALEX & THE ALLSTARS, music from the '70s to now. 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. Schedule: 9 p.m. Jan. 13, The Docks, Wauconda; 9 p.m. Jan. 14, All Sports Bar & Grill, McCullom Lake; 7 p.m. Jan. 20, Cary Country Club (acoustic show), Cary; 9 p.m. Jan. 28, Brokan Oar Marina, Bar and Grill, Port Barrington.
ALWAYS FRANTIC, playing rock music. Former members of T4 and Trilogy: John Kranz, bass/lead vocals; Mike Mazrin, drums; Ted Pitzen, keys/lead vocals; and Bob Cashin, lead guitar/vocals. Bookings: 815-653-1097; alwaysfrantic@gmail.com or www.alwaysfrantic.com.
AMBROSE KING AND THE RIVER RATS, blues, rock party band 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 Andropolis, guitar; Steve Somogyi, guitar; Gabe "G-Dub" Williams, vocals; and Leo Nelson, drums. Bookings: theatlasstone@gmail.com.
AUNT JANET BAND, rock & roll boogie stew 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.
AXE GRINDER, Southern rockin' Texas blues, featuring Mike Nornberg, guitars/vocals; Bill Kohut, guitars/vocals; Ken Eichmann, bass/vocals; Jeff Reitsma, drums/vocals. Bookings: 815-477-8925; axemail@comcast.net or www.axegrinder.us.
BLACK CAT BONE, blues, rhythm and blues, funk. Featuring Sam Zuidema, vocals/guitar; Matt Palsgrove, bass; and Jimmy Pinkl, drums. Contact: 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; on Facebook at Bloodline The Hyzny Family Band or search our EPK at ourstage.com.
BLUE SKIES, performing Boogie, jazz, rock, top 40, swing, Latin and pop. Featuring Reid Spears, keyboards/vocals; Phil Ciancio, sax/flute/vocals; and Sam Geati, percussion. Information: 847-370-4114 or http://blueskies.vpweb.com.
BLUSH, a female-fronted cover band playing infectious grooves. 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, real riffs, and real vocals. 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; Facebook at bountyhunterfive.com or www.bountyhunterfive.com.
BRACE FOR IMPACT, '70s/'80s hard rock and heavy metal cover band. 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. Information: www.myspace.com/braceforimpactillinois or www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47148981117.
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, a Neil Young tribute band from McHenry County. Featuring Doug Wolff, Jason Schultz, Ben Abney and Jared Olson. For information, visit: www.neilyoungchicago.com or contact info@brokenarrowtours.com. Schedule: Jan. 13, and 8 p.m. to midnight March 23, Broken Oar, Port Barrington.
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 815-455-4669 or www.bullfrogband.com.
CASSANDRA & THE GRAVEL ROAD BAND, showcases the talents of Graham Butler, drums, Rick Van Dyne, lead guitar, Jeff Chamberlin, vocals & percussion and Dan Kolba, bass. Information: Cassandra Vohs-Demann, 847-507-1352 or www.cassandragravelroad.com. Schedule: 10 a.m. Jan. 15, Unity Woodstock (guest musician); 7 p.m. Jan. 20, Gallery 200 Studio (Local Music Night with Rick Van Dyne), West Chicago; 9:30 p.m. Jan. 24, The Commodore Lounge, Nashville, Tenn.; 10 a.m. Feb. 26, Unity Church (guest musician), Woodstock; March 2, Art In Action (acoustic), Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, Crystal Lake; 10 a.m. March 25, Unity Church (guest musician), Woodstock.
CATALANO, Chicago's original 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, a mainstay of Chicago rock and roll cranking out 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, guitar/keyboard/vocals. Bookings and information: 708-284-2902; bookings@Centerfoldband.com or www.centerfoldband.com.
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 or www.changeisgood.hearusplay.com.
CHARISSA MROWKA, of Johnsburg, and her country band, Charissa & Auburn Sky Band. Information: 815-388-3091 or www.charissaonline.com.
CHASE THIS CITY, blend of alternative, pop-punk and heavy rock. Featuring Zach Keenum, vocals/guitar; Joey Miranda, guitar/vocals; Wil Lentz, guitar/vocals; Chris Vargas, bass; and Jeff DiPuma, drums. Bookings: 815-540-5416 or chasethiscity@gmail.com. Information: www.facebook.com/thisisctc.
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: 815-356-5865 or steeltune@sbcglobal.net.
DR. RHYTHM & THE ROCKERS, music that will have you on your feet in no time. Featuring Jack Slaughter, guitar/vocals; Al Etten, bass/vocals; Duwayne Fair, drums/vocals; and Don Etten, guitar/harmonica/vocals. Bookings: 815-385-8580 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. For information, visit: http://www.myspace.com/theduncanfishspeakers.
ELDER KAOS, music from the '60s through today. Featuring Tim, lead vocals/guitar; Ron, lead guitar/vocals; Mark, guitar; Hoss, bass guitar/vocals; and Gary, drums/vocals. Bookings: Tim, 847-826-8677; e-mail: elderkaos@yahoo.com or visit: www.elderkaos.com.
EVEN FIVE, the band that plays the songs you like, classic, current and rock and roll. Featuring Mike Christenson, vocals/guitar; Tony Clavesilla, lead guitar/keys; Sam Acosta, bass; Colin Halliday, keyboards/guitar; and Jerry Wetter, drums. Bookings: Tony, 224-622-0472 or www.wix.com/evenfive/band. Schedule: Feb. 10, The Depot, Antioch; Feb. 18, Mickey Finn's, Libertyville.
FAST TIMES, a high-energy band that rocks the '80s music and lifestyle in the Chicagoland area. Featuring Paul Jones, guitar; Cory Case, guitar; Michael Burgess, lead vocals; Steve Alvarez, drums; J. Michael Ritta, bass. Bookings: Joey Demarco, 630-279-7625; info@livechicagomusic.com or www.fasttimestheband.com.
FAULT BY DESIGN, alternative 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, 847-828-6854; faultbydesign@gmail.com or Facebook.
FIST TO THE SKY, for fans of Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet For My Valentine, and Five Finger Death Punch. Featuring Mickey, vocals/bass; Hollywood, guitar/vocals; JD, drums. Bookings: Dennis Kwit, 708-466-7630. For information, visit: www.fisttothesky.com.
GEARY SMITH BLUES BAND, playing blues and funk. Bookings: www.myspace.com/gearysmithband.
GREGORY B, Jimmy Buffett, beach party music, classic rock. One-man band, with a voice and a guitar playing along to music digitally recorded and performed by Gregory B. Clubs, pool parties and fests. Bookings: 815-459-5910; gregoryb@joltmail.com or www.gregoryb-music.com. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Mary Rose Piazza, Camp Lake, Wis.; 9 p.m. Feb. 4, The Lodge, Antioch.
GRINGO SOUL, a one-man project featuring Brandon Giannasi. All original music known as hip hop folk-rock. Information: 847-385-8447; brokenstring21@aol.com or www.Gringosoul.com.
HAIRDAZE, awesome '80s with the best of the past and present. Curt Anderson, guitar/vocals; Tom McTague, vocals; Mike Long, drums/vocals; Greg Culp, guitar/vocals; and Dan Parilli, bass guitar/vocals. Bookings: 847-515-7908 or on Facebook@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. Bookings: Glen, 815-338-7253; marino5@att.net; hansmast@comcast.net or facebook.com/hansandthehormones. Schedule: 9 p.m. Jan. 28, Lizard Lounge, Wonder Lake; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Offsides, Woodstock; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 10, Docks, Wauconda; 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago; 9:30 p.m. March 10, Sideouts, Island Lake; 8:30 p.m. March 31, Woodstock Moose Lodge.
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.
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.
INSTANT REWIND, classic rock of the '60s and '70s. Featuring Eric Gulbransen, lead guitar/vocals; Jeff Gulbransen, rhythm guitar/vocals; Vince Guerrero, drums/vocals; Mark Vogel, keyboards/vocals; and Ben Vogel, bass/vocals. Bookings: Eric, 224-545-7362 or guitarman23@sbcglobal.net.
JACKED UP, a rock show and not just another gig. Voted best new cover band in 2010. Group delivers a first-class concert experience playing the greatest rock anthems from the '60s through today's megahits. Members are Goddog, lead vocals; JB, bass/vocals; Russ, guitars/vocals; and Ken, drums/vocals. Website: jackeduprocks.com.
JAZZ ENTERPRISE, that perfect touch of blues and jazz. Available in all sizes, though regularly a five-piece combo, we are dedicated to satisfy your music needs. 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.
JEWELED ICE, a contemporary-retro group singing music from the '20s to the present. Featuring singers Kathy Bruhnke, Katie Freese, Dora Tippens, Sue Kazlusky, Rebecca Heisler, Karen Meyer, Penny Krieg, Judy Stettner, and keyboard player Barb Klein. Bookings: 815-342-2425 or 815-338-6372; jeweled_ice@hotmail.com or www.facebook.com/JeweledIce.
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.
JOE LANDON & THE OCEAN, one-man band from Johnsburg playing classic to modern rock and pop covers. Bookings: 815-575-2106; joelandonandtheocean@gmail.com or www.joelandonandtheocean.com.
JOHNNY BEE & THE STINGERS, R & B, the way it's meant to be! Featuring Johnny Bee, lead guitar/vocals; Shawn Reske, drums/vocals; and Greg Van Nostrand, bass/vocals. Bookings: 847-561-5266 or www.johnnybeeandthestingers.com.
JORI PARYS, 16-year-old Crystal Lake recording artist. The guitar/vocalist plays a variety of popular cover songs. Information: 815-341-0571 or www.joriparys.com.
JUST DUET, Sandie Kindschy and Suzy Schwartz, guitar and vocal duet play 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: 815-653-5631.
KEVIN PURCELL & THE NIGHTBURNERS, featuring Kevin Purcell, vocals/harmonica; Tony Root, bass; Dave Stefen, guitar; Andy Ohlrich, fiddle; and Peter Bauschke, drums. Bookings: 847-526-0573 or www.nightburners.com.
THE KNOCKERS, formerly Tommy Knockers. Rock band party music featuring Tommy Hanus, bass/Vox; Randy Gurhke, Vox/guitar; Dan Manke, guitar/Vox; Chris Thornburg, drums. Bookings: 847-639-7553 or tommyhanus@excite.com.
LAKES AREA SWING BAND, an 18-piece 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. Schedule: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Snow-Ball dance at the Antioch VFW, Antioch.
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 www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Libertys-Teeth-Band/280525711791.
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.
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, 847-828-6854 or geneticstrings@sbcglobal.net.
MODERN DAY ROMEOS, party band with fun jams. We'll give you the whole seat, but you'll only need the edge. 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, 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: 847-418-1879; info@missbehavinrocks.com or visit: www.missbehavinrocks.com.
MR. P, well-worn '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. Schedule: check with The Village Squire, Crystal Lake (815-455-4130) for regular gigs.
MR. PC JAZZ TRIO, featuring Phil Ciancio, Russ Panzarella and Tony Barbaro. Bookings: 815-263-1901 or philciancio@yahoo.com.
MYSTIC SOUL, '60s and '70s rock classics. Bookings: Joe, 847-838-6901. For information, visit: www.myspace.com/mysticsoul3.
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 and information: 815-307-5225; mystrisstheband@att.net or www.myspace.com/mystrisstheband. Schedule: Jan. 28, Raymond's Bowl, Johnsburg.
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: 815-739-1106; nemesistheorylive@yahoo.com; www.nemesistheory.com or www.myspace.com/nemesis_theory.
NEW ODYSSEY, unique trio of full-time musicians playing 20th century music on 30 instruments. Featuring Michael Jay, Gary Todd and Gary Polkow. Information: 815-344-4200; odysseyguys@aol.com or www.3guys30instruments.com.
NITROUS ROCKSIDE, current heavy and hard rock music. Featuring Steve Crandall, vocals; Bob Cashin, guitar; Kai-allen Reinhard, bass/vocals; George Houston, guitar/vocals; Mark Cox, drums. Bookings: George, 847-854-3765; www.reverbnation.com/nitrousrocksideband; www.facebook.com/NitrousRockside; or www.myspace.com/nitrousrocksideband.
NO CLEAR WAY, 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.
OCEAN BLU BIG BAND, Chicagoland's newest 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, 847-340-5100; rick@foxvalleyschoolofmusic.com or www.oceanblubigband.com.
OLD'S COOL, an old-school, house-rocking party band playing classic rock, blues and R&B. Featuring TR Kerth, guitar, harmonica/vocals; Rich Wolter, guitar/vocals; Hans Stucki, keyboards/guitar/vocals; Gary Ross, drums/vocals; and Bob Noble, bass/guitar. Bookings: TR Kerth: 847-331-1758 or trkerth@yahoo.com or www.reverbnation.com/oldscoolhuntley#.
ON A DIME, the Blues-Rock-Opera. Now playing original music and top covers from the '70s through today. Information: 815-814-1806 or www.aaronnetsell.com.
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.
PETE BERWICK, singer/songwriter. Information: Shotgun Records, 815-759-0042 or www.peteberwick.net.
PETER & THE VERSATILES, MoTown, blues, classic rock. Featuring Peter, lead vocals; Missy, background/lead vocals; Kim, background vocals; Tom, lead guitar; Bob, rhythm guitar; Tom, bass guitar; Dwayne, drums; and Mike, saxophone. Information: www.myspace.com/petertheversatiles.
PHAT DADDY-O, classic rock and blues from bars to backyards. We do private parties. Featuring Tony G., lead vocals/drums; Ed Narakas, lead guitar/vocals; and Brian Loren, bass guitar/vocals. Bookings: Tony G., 815-582-9344 or 815-653-2353.
PHIDGET, classic '80s rock band featuring Chris Erbach, bass/vocals; Laurie Ackermann, vocals/keys; Joey Lim, guitar; Garry Hane, drums; Rick Ippolito, keys/vocals. For information visit: www.phidgetband.com. Schedule: 9 p.m. Jan. 14, The Lodge, Antioch; 9 p.m. Jan. 21, J&D's, Wauconda; Feb. 11, Peggy Kinnane's, Arlington Heights; 9 p.m. Feb. 25, Thirsty Whale, Algonquin.
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, Buffet 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.
PRESUMED INNOCENT, music from the '60s through '90s and new music. Featuring Mario, keyboards; Warren, guitar; Greg, bass; and Don, drums. Bookings: Mario, 815-988-5968 or Greg, 847-593-2008; or www.presuminn.com.
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.
ROBERT KELLEY, acoustic, blues, jazz, rock or even a one-man band. Performing with various groups, expanding through several genres. Regular performer at Liquid Blues and Jazz on the Square. Information: 847-828-6854 or geneticstrings@gmail.com.
ROADHOUSE PROPHETS, playing 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.
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 or www.savannaroad.com. Schedule: 9 p.m. Jan. 28, Thirsty Whale, Algonquin; 9 p.m. Feb. 11, The Brat Stop, Kenosha, Wis.; 9 p.m. March 21, Blues Bar, Mt. Prospect.
SEVEN POUND FURY, infamous, 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.
SINFUL SAINTS DIXIELAND JAZZ, traditional New Orleans jazz. Directed and managed by Tom McDermott. Multiple bands featuring Tom McDermott, Mike Epifano, Ryan Miller, Brian Tipps, trombones; Kurt Schulenburg, Dick Robertson, Mike Knauf, Teddy Holtz, Gary Parker, clarinet/sax; Kurt Boucek, Dave Mitchell, Frank Katzback, Kevin Huff, Judy Bridges, Tom James, Don Rhodes, trumpets; 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, Bruce Teitgen, Ken Voelker, Kenny Holtz, Brian Sugrue, Bob Blazier, drums. Bookings: 815-455-6258; 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, drums/vocals; and Scott Azzarello, guitar/vocals. Bookings: Joe Rocha, 630-939-5013 or www.singwiththeband.com.
SIX STRINGS DOWN, classic rock, '80s retro tunes, blues featuring female guitarist Dani Lampi, lead guitar/vocals; David Witt, vocals; George Lemperis, lead guitar/vocals; Frank Laumbinger, drums; and Charles Beadle, bass/vocals. Bookings: 815-385-4680; danil@hotmail.com or www.sixstringsdown.cjb.net.
SKY BURIAL, featuring Kevin Tuegel, guitar; Sean Kenney, vocals; Mark Servantes, bass; and Jason Pare, drums. Bookings: Warp Skatepark, 847-458-4066 or Kevin Pare, 847-915-2655.
SNAFU BAND, classic rock from the '70s, '80s, '90s. Featuring Ross, lead vocals/harmonica/rhythm and lead guitar; Melissa, lead vocals; Ken, rhythm and lead guitar; Chris, bass; Pete, drums. Bookings: www.snafu-band.com.
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, a country/southern rock band featuring Dave Freeman, lead vocals/guitar; Pete Walker, rhythm guitar; Judsen Brown, lead guitar/keyboards/vocals; Rich Dibona, percussion; and Jeremy Montoto, bass/vocals. Bookings: Dave, 815-970-4345; Pete, 815-693-0299 or www.southernexposuretheband.com.
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.
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: 815-236-9893/9894.
TALISMAN, Freddy and Lorrie Lamberti perform country, blues, rock 'n' roll, pop, jazzy swing and oldies. Bookings: 815-337-1760 or http://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.
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; John Briggs, drums. Bookings: 815-356-1141 or together_again@comcast.net. Website: www.togetheragainband.com.
TRAVELING COWBOYS, playing country, rock'n'roll, Elvis and more. Featuring Jeff Beebe, guitars/vocals; Bill Fennell, guitar, harp/vocals; Chris, drums; and Sam, bass guitar. Bookings: 815-236-0155. Schedule: 9 p.m. Jan. 13, Champs Sports Bar, Lake Geneva, Wis.
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; Scott Jensen, guitar/bass/lead vocals; Steve Moss, drums/vocals. Bookings: 847-516-4631; 847-639-0418; www.myspace.com/triaddmusic or Facebook. Schedule: 7 to 11 p.m. Jan. 13, Cary Country Club (acoustic with Mac); 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Beelow's Restaurant (acoustic duo), Lake Zurich; 9 p.m. Jan. 21, El Sombrero's (acoustic), Mount Prospect; 9 p.m. Jan. 27, Broken Oar (acoustic), Port Barrington; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 3, McGonigal's Pub (acoustic with Mac), Barrington.
TRU BLU, country/bluegrass. Originals and covers including Sam Bush, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Old Crow Medicine Show, Zac Brown and many more. Featuring Adam Kaczmarec, mandolin/guitar/lead vocals; Ron Yankowitz, bass guitar/vocals; Chris Yankowitz, banjo/guitar/vocals; Aaron Lembke, guitar/vocals. Bookings: 815-245-2539. Playing every Sunday evening at Labemi's in downtown Crystal Lake. Other musicians invited to come and join in.
TRUMAN'S RIDGE, 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; 815-501-6608 or www.trumansridge.com.
TWISTING ROSES, teen rock band featuring Kristy Rose, vocals/guitar; Mike Stone, drums; and Ian Painter, bass. Information: John Rose, 815-444-7663 or www.TwistingRoses.com.
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.
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.
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.