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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: 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. 25, Charissa & Auburn Sky Band to perform at Rockford Speedway, Rockford; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Charissa to perform Tribute to Hannah Montana Show at Keylime Cove Water Resort, Gurnee.

DICKEY PIMPKINS, Sublime tribute along with rock, reggae, jams, original and cover featuring Rick Gorzelany, John Mrozek and Adrien Covington. Bookings and information: 847-293-3360; dickeypimpkins@gmail.com or www.dickeypimpkins.com. Schedule: Oct. 30, The Montrose Room, Rosemont; Oct. 31, Chubby Rain House of Tunes, Poplar Grove.

GOIN’ SOUTH, Southern-fried rock ’n’ roll band. For information, visit: www.goinsouth.com. Check Web site for showtimes. Schedule: 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: 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. 24, Mulligan’s Saloon, on Route 31, McHenry.

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