Local Bands
A directory of area musicians.
ALEX & THE ALLSTARS, music from the ’70s to now. Featuring: Alex, lead vocals/drums; Buddy, (Dr. Woods) vocals/lead guitar; Kelvin, bass guitar; and Rick, keyboards/vocals. Booking information: 847-639-9683 or www.alexandtheallstars.com. Schedule: 2 p.m. Oct. 17, Oartoberfest at Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, Port Barrington; 9 p.m. Oct. 24, Martini Park, Chicago; 9 p.m. Oct. 30, Gino’s East Pizzeria, Lake Zurich.
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. Schedule: 9 p.m. Oct. 24, Wool Street benefit; 9 p.m. Nov. 7, Sly Fox, Highways 50 & W, Burlington, Wis.
CHARISSA MROWKA, age 13, of Johnsburg, and her country band, Charissa & Auburn Sky Band. Information: 815-388-3091 or www.charissaonline.com. Schedule: 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Charissa & Auburn Sky Band to open for Rodney Atkins at Lake County Fair Expo, Grayslake; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Charissa to perform Tribute to Hannah Montana Show at Keylime Cove Water Resort, Gurnee.
GOIN’ SOUTH, Southern-fried rock ’n’ roll band. For information, visit: www.goinsouth.com. Check Web site for showtimes. Schedule: Oct. 17, Austin’s, Libertyville; Oct. 24, Gus’s Roadhouse, Woodstock; Nov. 7, Wool Street, Cary.
HANS AND THE HORMONES, pop/dance/rock from the ’60s to present. Hans Mast, vocals/guitar; Vic Champney, guitar; Glenn Crandall, bass; Darren Marino, drums. Bookings: Glen, 815-338-7253 or www.hansandthehormones.com. Schedule: 9:30 p.m. Oct. 17, DC Cobbs, Woodstock; Oct. 24, private party; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 31, Halftime Halloween party; 8 p.m. Nov. 25, Donley’s Wild West Banquet Hall, Union.
JOHNNY B & THE STINGERS, R & B, the way it’s meant to be featuring Johnny B, lead guitar/vocals; Frank Bagot, drums/vocals; Greg Van Nostrand, bass/vocals. Bookings: Greg Van Nostrand, 847-561-5266 or http://sites.google.com/site/johnnybandthestingers/Home. Schedule: Oct. 24, Nov. 25 & Dec. 24, Irish Mill Inn, Mundelein; Nov. 7 & Dec. 19, Landmark Inn, Northbrook.
J.W. RICE BAND, an eclectic blend of musicians and musical styles. Featuring J.W. Rice, guitar and vocals; Carrie Biel, vocals and percussion; Danik Kooistra, keyboards; Geary Smith, harmonica and vocals; Van Vogel, bass and vocals; John Weber, drums and commentary. Bookings and information: 815-653-5631. Schedule: 8 p.m. Oct. 24, Return to the Fall of Our Youth (free), Woodstock Town Tap, 219 N. Benton St., Woodstock, 815-338-6767.
MYSTIC SOUL, ’60s and ’70s rock classics. Bookings: Joe, 847-838-6901. For information, visit: www.myspace.com/mysticsoul3. Schedule: Oct. 31, Jimmy V’s, Fox Lake; Oct. 31, Donovan’s Reef, Twin Lakes, Wis.
PHAT DADDY-O, music from the ’60s through today. Featuring Tony G., drums and lead vocals; Tony C., guitar, keyboards and vocals; and Ron H., bass and vocals. Bookings: 224-622-0472 or www.phatdaddyo.com. Schedule: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 31, Monster Bash celebration for Tony C of life after cancer, at McHenry VFW, 3002 W. Route 120, featuring three bands, raffles, costume contest, prizes, silent auction ($5 at the door).
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. Schedule: weekends in October, Deeter’s Restaurant, Route 14, Woodstock, 815-338-6550; 8 p.m. to midnight Nov. 6-7, Casey’s Restaurant, 415 E. North Ave., Lombard; 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 10, Walleye Grill, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley, 847-515-7675.
TRAVELING COWBOYS, playing country, rock’n’roll, Elvis and more. Featuring Jeff Beebe, guitars & vocals; Bill Fennell, guitar, harp & vocals; Nate Rigg, drums; Charlie Rigg, bass guitar. Bookings: 815-236-0155. Schedule: 9 p.m. Oct. 16, Porter’s Oyster Bar, on Route 14, Crystal Lake; 9 p.m. Oct. 24, Mulligan’s Saloon, on Route 31, McHenry.
