Category: Events
Posted by jmartin on November 20, 2009
Support local music and GO TO A SHOW!
ImpaKt Band (country)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Steve Hofstetter (comedy)
WHEN: 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Quincy University,
1800 College, Quincy
INFO: www.stevehofstetter.com
Wild Wild West Band (country)
WHEN: Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Port’s Place,
510 Jersey, Quincy
INFO: (217) 221-9609
Nalani Proctor, Bryce Z, Weight in Words, Kate Plays Piano and Tim Gilbert (indie)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall,
300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The West End, Clayton, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/-daystakenmusic
Fielder (jam)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Blind Pig, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/fieldermusic
The Cheeseburgers (classic rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
INFO: www.myspace.com/-thecheeseburgersquincy
Torque (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Dugout Lounge, Monroe City, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
George Cate (acoustic/rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Kutter’s Bar and Grill, 236 N. Front, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/georgecateacoustic
ImpaKt Band (country)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: T and A’s Sports Bar, West Quincy, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Pre Turkey Toast 2009 featuring Fielder (jam), Descending New Angels (blues/rock), Predawn Hour (rock) and George Cate (acoustic)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Nov. 25
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/fieldermusic
Thanksgiving Eve Bash with Torque (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Nov. 25
WHERE: Rookie’s Sports Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
Trifecta (rock)
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25
WHERE: Backwaters, Quincy
The Oohs (pop/indie)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Nov. 25
WHERE: The Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/theoohs
Posted by jmartin on November 6, 2009
Not much entertainment is slated for this weekend, but there is plenty to have a good time. If you are up for a drive to Keokuk, Iowa, go check out the metal show at Music @ the Mall. If you want a rock show closer to home, go no further than the State Room here in Quincy. Torque will be rocking out the historic venue Saturday night to an all ages crowd.
No matter what you choose to do Saturday, don’t forget to pay homage to a fallen local musician Sunday. A celebration of life jam session will be held for Chuck Dyer at the Eagles Club.
Support local music and GO TO A SHOW!
DinyourA, Cyriano Aftermath, The Desolate (metal)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall,
300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
ImpaKt Band (country/classic rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: American Legion, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Torque (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The State Room, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
Love Junkie (classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: TJ’s House of Music, Keokuk, Iowa
Celebration of life jam session to honor Chuck Dyer
WHEN: 1 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT
We are working on an entertainment project and I need email and phone contact information from all the bands and music venues in the area. This is going to be a great project to help the music scene. I look forward to working with all of you. Thank you.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Posted by jmartin on October 29, 2009
There are so many amazing events to partake in this weekend that I am sure you won’t have a problem finding something amazing to do in a costume.
Halloween weekend is also the perfect time, while recuperating during the day time, to watch great scary movies. I love scary movies, and I have listed a few that you may not have seen before below.
 Henry Rollins of Black Flag acts in "Feast." Jess “The Mess” Martin’s Scary Movie Picks
“Feast” - This is disturbing, funny and just plain wrong all at the same time. Also, punk band Black Flag’s lead-singer, Henry Rollins, plays a motivational speaker, which is the perfect reason to check it out.
“Abominable” - The beast in this looks like the Grateful Dead’s singer, Jerry Garcia, which makes for some hilarious moments.
“Descent” - The cave creatures are super creepy, plus the idea of being stuck in a cave scares the crap out of me.
“High Tension” - This film actually freaked me out a bit, but sadly the end was a little disappointing, still worth checking out though.
“House of a 1000 corpses” - I had to include a Rob Zombie movie, even thought the acting is never perfect, the production design is so great!
Classic scary movies are always a good call too, but I’m giving you options that are a little more random. Let me know what scary movies you love.
As for going out to shows this weekend, here are a few costumes I really hope to see out:
Jess “The Mess” Martin’s Favorite Costumes
Britney Spears - This one should be one half of your body in the old trashy run down version of Britney and the other half looking recovered and great.
Zombie - It is ALWAYS a good idea to go as a zombie, but make sure and make your own costume to look more real. Plus you can always do things like Miley Cyrus as a zombie too!
Local celebrity - Dress up as a local news person, well-known coach or area musician. Local costumes are hilarious!
 Flo from Progressive commercials. Bret Michaels on “Rock Of Love” - You must have a gaggle of girls dressed as groupies to pull it off and of course purse your lips constantly while wearing a bandana.
Progressive girl - I wanted to be Flo from the Progressive Insurance commercials for a couple years and haven’t had a chance. I think it would be perfect, because so many people would recognize her.
LIVE EVENTS
A Haunting At The Villa with the Rivertown Paranormal Society
WHEN: Friday
WHERE: Villa Kathrine, 532 Gardner Expressway
HOW MUCH: $30.00 per person to be paid in advance with reservations. For reservations call 224-3688 or (217) 894-7011.
INFO: www.rivertownparanormalsociety.net
Spirit Knob Wine Down with Tim Hart
WHEN: 4-10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
INFO: Mulligan stew available and with a lighted pumpkin, there will be a chance to receive a $25 gift certificate. Also, patrons will receive a free drink by coming in costume.
Cheeks McGee (acoustic) and Jus Marley (regae)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The State Room, Quincy
Funions Halloween Show
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Quincy Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second
HOW MUCH: Members and guest only. No admission charge.
INFO: Costume contest.
Halloween Rock Fest with Predawn Hour, Mindeffect, Pimpkatz and Penfifteen (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour
Watching Judas Halloween Alternative Bash! Lock-in and Concert (Christian/rock)
WHEN: 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Calvary Baptist Church, 4650 West Ely Road, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5 for the show, $10 for the lock-in.
The Beat Daddys (blues)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: The Club Tavern, Quincy
Octoberfest featuring Matt and Steve Bordenkircher
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Human Aftertaste, Texas Funerals, The Brave Adult Club and Mob Action (rock/punk/surf/western)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, 18 and older
INFO: www.myspace.com/thetexasfunerals
Storytellers United presents Terror Theater
WHEN: 7-midnight Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Adams Theater, Sixth and Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $7, ages 14 and under require a guardian.
INFO: Call (323) 683-5318 or e-mail flickerticket@gmail.com
Tropical Punks, Dead Zebbra, Dead Tooth, Soy City Stranglers, Infliction of Need (punk/rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Small Time Crook, NoCeBo and Krazy Caucasionz (metal)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Kix Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, $3 with a costume.
INFO: www.myspace.com/smalltimecrookband
Raised On Radio (blues/rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Cedar Crest Country Club
HOW MUCH: $8 per person and $15 a couple.
INFO: Costume contest.
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The West End, Clayton, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
Thru the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Dugout Lounge, Monroe City, Mo.
Costume Party featuring Jared Harness and the Martini Time Cowboys (country/classic rock)
WHEN: Saturday
WHERE: Ikes, Dallas City, Ill.
Slick Woody (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: Costume contest.
Octoberfest featuring Drew Stevens
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Posted by jmartin on October 20, 2009
Esther Moore (acoustic) and Less Than Defeated
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/esthermoore
Storytellers United presents Terror Theater
WHEN: 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Adams Theater, Sixth and Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $7, ages 14 and under require a guardian.
INFO: Call (323) 683-5318 or e-mail flickerticket@gmail.com.
Shawn Keller (rock/blues)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Club Tavern
Octoberfest featuring Ketcham Louden Live
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Renae, Goodbye.Fate, Kidnap The Sun, Awaiting The Armada (rock/hardcore)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Thur the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Club Mississippi, 123 S. Main, Louisiana, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/thrutheashesacoustic
The Scrappers (metal/punk)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Back Alley Bar and Grill, 113 Williams, Pittsfield, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/thescrappers
All’s Forgotten (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Kerley’s, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $3
Hangover (rock/alternative)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Keokuk Labor Temple, Keokuk, Iowa
INFO: www.myspace.com/tristatehangover
Octoberfest featuring Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Posted by jmartin on October 16, 2009
 Below are what I have been calling the duelling shows for Saturday in the area. National act Royal Bliss and local event Cheeks and Friends Freedom Festival are both going on, so I have come up with the way to not miss anything.
Freedom Festival has nine local bands and starts at 2 p.m. and has free camping, plus Cheeks says they are giving out wrist bands so people can come and go.
The plan is to go out at 1 p.m. to the Freedom Fest, when the gates open, and set up your camper and watch some tunes for about five to seven hours (leave a friend to watch your camping gear if you feel the need) and then head back into Quincy for a bit to catch some Royal Bliss action.
Afterward head back out to catch the end of the live music at the festival, camp and join in on the after party.
Neal Middleton, of Royal Bliss says they pack up their RV and head out Freedom Fest to camp and party after their show anyway.
Read what I wrote after talking with Royal Bliss lead-singer, Neal Middleton, and Cheeks McGee here.
Cheeks and Friends Freedom Festival
WHEN: Gates open at 1 p.m. Saturday and music starts at
2 p.m.
WHERE: Adams County Fairgrounds, Mendon.
HOW MUCH: Tickets are $15 until 1 p.m. Saturday; once the gates open, tickets are $20. Camping is including, and patrons will receive a free Freedom Festival T-shirt with tickets purchase before 1 p.m. Saturday.
FOOD: The Pier and the Olive will have food available for sale.
INFO: www.cheeksmcgee.com
LINEUP
2 p.m. - Pike Station (blues/rock).
3 p.m. - SuperImposed (rock/acoustic).
4 p.m. - NOWAKE (rock/alternative).
5 p.m. - Descending New Angels (blues/rock).
6 p.m. - Predawn Hour (rock).
7:45 p.m. - Cheeks McGee and Friends (rock/acoustic).
9:30 p.m. - Fielder (jam/rock).
11:15 p.m. - Nugget (Cake tribute band).
* DJ “The Car Thief” will perform with special guest during the after-party that will follow the show.
Royal Bliss, Shaman’s Harvest and Resident Hero (rock)
WHEN: Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Backwaters, Quincy
HOW MUCH: Tickets are available now at TNT or Staradio for $12 and for $15 at Backwaters the night of the show. Patrons must be at 18 year old to attend.
WEEKEND SHOWS
Lincoln/Douglas Debates: After Dark with the Jackets (comedy)
WHEN AND WHERE: 7 p.m. at the VFW, 6th and Payson, 8 p.m. at Jed’s Brewhouse, 18th and Chestnut, 9 p.m. at O’Griff’s Irish Pub and 10 p.m. at Brix Wine and Cheese
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thejacketscomedy
Movin On Band (variety)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Kix Club, Quincy
Octoberfest at Spirit Knob Winery
WHEN and WHERE: 1-5 p.m. Russell Williams on Saturday and Cheeks McGee on Sunday.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Dorann and the Soul Mystics (blues)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Quincy Brewfest at Oakley Lindsay Center-McClain Hall, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $6, which includes eight beer sample tickets. The cost is $1 for each additional sample ticket and a cash bar is available.
Icon For Hire, Just The Kid!, Lights Out Dancing and The Please & Thank You’s (indie/rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
ImpaKt Band (country)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $3
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
Argyle Road (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Purple Cow, Alexandria, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/argyleroad
Support local music and go to a few shows!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Posted by jmartin on October 14, 2009
 Chophouse Hijack is a group that has formed in Quincy that according to their Facebook page is trying to get the public in seats and “eating the great food that local restaurants have to offer.”
The group sends out updates with free food contests and entertainment that will be at each “Hijack”.
They are taking over Pop’s Pizza from 7-9 p.m. tonight with DJ “The Car Thief” spinning acid jazz and a comedian performing throughout the evening.
To find out more, go to their Facebook page here.
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Posted by jmartin on September 16, 2009
Pick a live event and GO TO A SHOW!
The Jackets (comedy)
WHEN AND WHERE: 8 p.m. at Spring Street Bar and 9 p.m. at the Abbey, Quincy
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thejacketscomedy
Esther Moore (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The State Room, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/esthermoore
C-Box Prophets (hip hop/alternative)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: CJ Muggs, 101 Lockwood, Webster Groves, Mo.
HOW MUCH: No cover
INFO: www.myspace.com/cboxprophets
Wild Wild West Band (country/classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Sportsman’s Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/wildwildwestband
C-Box Prophets (hip hop/alternative)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Crown Valley Port House at Tievoli Hills, Clarksville, Mo.
HOW MUCH: No cover
INFO: www.myspace.com/cboxprophets
Benefit featuring NOWAKE (rock)
WHEN: 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: American Legion, 3819 Highway MM, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $10 per person, or $15 per couple and for kids 7-18 it is $5. All ages welcome to attend.
INFO: www.myspace.com/nowakemusic
Infliction of Need, Matt Lucas for Coroner, Dividing The Masses (rock/metal)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Benefit featuring Days Taken and Ticket to Ride (rock)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Paloma Shelter House, Paloma, Ill.
HOW MUCH:
Wild Wild West Band (country/classic rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Sportsman’s Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/wildwildwestband
THUNDERUNDERUS (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Mugshots, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.myspace.com/thunderunderus
Musicians Memorial Concert
BANDS: Ryan Dixon, Justin Tuck, Country Time, Gary & Jessica, Hot Buttered Toast, Laughing Soul, Tropical Punks, Overdraft, Love Junkie and Ditch 23
WHEN: Noon Sunday
WHERE: Victory Park under the bridge, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $10 in advance/$12 at the gate, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musiciansmemorial
Posted by jmartin on September 11, 2009
Plenty of things are going on this weekend to go check out, so pick some live music and have fun!
Benefit featuring Torque and Tri-fecta (rock)
WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Northside Boat Club, 200 S. Front, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
The Notorious Nightcrawlers (jam/rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Bucket Grill and Bar, Griggsville, Ill.
Smoke On The River with Raised On Radio (blues/classic rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Dock, Quincy
INFO: www.smokeontheriver.net
The Jackets (comedy)
WHEN and WHERE: 8 p.m. at Tony’s Too and 9 p.m. at The Grove Inn Friday in Quincy
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thejacketscomedy
The Scott Ford Band
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday and 11 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Backwaters, 138 N. Front, Quincy
INFO: www.clubbackwaters.com
Smoke On The River with Blue Eyed Soul, The Cheeseburgers and Rick Berry (classic rock/blues)
WHEN: 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Dock, Quincy
INFO: www.smokeontheriver.net
Vagivore, Soy City Stranglers and Senseless Beauty (metal)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Thru the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Back Alley Bar and Grill, Pittsfield, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/thrutheashesacoustic
TORQUE (rock/alternative)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Dugout Lounge, 217 S. Vine, Monroe City, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/torquerocks
Olivus (rock/blues)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rookie’s Sports Bar, 611 Broadway, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: No cover
INFO: www.myspace.com/olivus5
TIPS: They say they can play anything from Bob Seger to Killswitch Engage.
Nashville Bound Band (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: American Legion, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/nashvilleboundband
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Posted by jmartin on September 9, 2009
 Quincy Not-So-Fine-Arts Society logo Another group of young, maybe starry-eyed, arts/music lovers has begun with hopes of helping bring back the focus on the Quincy music scene and make arts more available to the younger alternative set. I don’t have any animosity towards this group, the Quincy Not-So-Fine-Arts Society, but I’m merely going to watch nervously as they progress.
I truly want them to succeed, which is why I wrote an article for the Herald-Whig that will appear in Thursday’s edition. I’m simply a bit scarred at this point from all the times I’ve seen a really great idea being put into action in the region by my generation and younger generations, and then it seems to dissolve into nothing or a lesser seemingly unstable version of itself.
This seems to happen somewhat due to grandiose ideas, and lack of planning, experience and interest.
So far, the Quincy Not-So-Fine-Arts Society seems different with a solid foundation of organized events, growing membership and media interest.
Below are some examples of other local groups that I hope can keep going.
LOCAL GROUPS/VENUES
BAND N’ FANS: I have seen Band N’ Fans come and go and then start again and now I haven’t heard much from them over the past few months. They are a group devoted to promoting local shows and helping book bands and according to their Myspace page, they only have shows up for St. Louis and Springfield, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/bandsnfans
THE CRUX: This all ages venue was started by a punk music lover after he was given access to a building in downtown Hannibal, Mo., to hold non-profit rock shows. He was bringing in touring punk acts and was gaining in popularity until he moved to Wisconsin. Some young patrons fought hard through fundraisers to bring back the venue and had a few shows, but took a summer-long break. According to their site they plan to “come back” yet again for a show Oct. 10, 2009.
INFO: www.myspace.com/cruxshows
THE THRESHING FLOOR: This is an all ages venue in Eolia, Mo., that has brought some great punk rock, metal and hardcore acts to the area, but has slowed to one show a month. They say this is to book bigger and better shows.
INFO: www.myspace.com/threshingfloorshows
MUSIC @ THE MALL: This all ages venue in Keokuk, Iowa, was started by a punk music lover that made a name for the venue by having reliable shows every Saturday at the same place, same time and with the same cost for three different music acts. There is always at least one out-of-town act performing. After over a year of stable show throwing, the organizer finally said that the fun of the venue had left and turned in to baby-sitting disrespectful patrons. A few of the respectful patrons threw fundraisers and starting the shows back up after about a month absence. They have been doing a good job of keeping the shows steady and I hope it continues.
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
QUINCY MUSIC SCENE: The Quincy Music Scene was an online forum on its previous site that is no longer available and a place to feature local music on their Myspace page that hasn’t been logged into since 2006. It was another interesting idea, but from what I have heard, basically deteriorated into a place for musicians and the public to bash other musicians and bands.
INFO: www.myspace.com/quincymusicscene
I hope everyone who loves music and the arts can realize that for a region this size to build a larger music and arts scene, every needs to focus only on supporting each other’s groups and projects, not on throwing competing shows and events. Please let me know if there are other groups/venues that support local music and the arts for the younger set.
As always, please support local music and GO TO A SHOW!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
Posted by jmartin on September 3, 2009
 The late Kurt Cobain, top, and musician Tommy Lee. A discussion was held in the newsroom recently about how notorious a couple musicians are now and would be in 100 years. What do you think about this?
Who is better known out of context, Tommy Lee or Kurt Cobain? Which one would people have heard of more in 100 years? (I realize that 100 years is a long time, but in several years and several generations later, who would it be?)
In case you are unaware, Kurt Cobain was the lead-singer of Nirvana before he died, and Tommy Lee is the drummer for Motley Crue.
My answer is Kurt Cobain and not just because he died in his prime. Nirvana has had a bigger impact on a generation and on music in general. They were the leader of a major genre, grunge, and influenced most of the rock bands on the radio today.
Not to take away from Motley Crue’s influence in music though and I am also aware that because of many scandals that Tommy Lee has been apart of, he may be more well-known in the mainstream at this time.
Please let me know what you think about this topic by leaving a comment.
WEEKEND SHOWS
The Jackets (comedy)
WHEN AND WHERE: 7 p.m. at The Place, 8 p.m. at the Heartland Saloon and 9 p.m. at Streeter’s Lounge, all in Quincy
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/thejacketscomedy
Predawn Hour and NOWAKE (rock)
WHEN: 11 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Twilight Zone, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour
StinkBait (metal/classic rock)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Ikes Bar and Tavern, Dallas City, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/stinkbait
Corcid, A Hill To Die Upon, In The Face Of War, The Sorely Trying Days (hardcore)
WHEN: 7:30 Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
TIPS: Four bands at Music @ the Mall is unusual and quite a deal for the money!
Hillbilly Vegas (country/Southern rock), Fielder (jam) and Cheeks McGee (acoustic)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The State Room, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: www.myspace.com/hillbillyvegas
TIPS: Hillbilly Vegas is gaining in popularity, but remains unsigned at this time.
Sequoia Drive (alternative/country)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Wood Inn, Carthage
INFO: www.myspace.com/sequoiadriveband
 Justin Moore Justin Moore (country) and Steve McLain and The Jefferson County Green Band (blues/reggae)
WHEN: Monday
WHERE: B-Bar-T Western Store, Denmark, Iowa
INFO: www.tri-state-rodeo.com
TIPS: Moore is a signed country artist with the hit “Small Town USA” on the Billboard charts.
Support LOCAL MUSIC and GO TO A SHOW!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
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