good bets 8/28/08

LIVE MUSIC

Doug E.

Weekly gig with Tunes at Twilight guest Bruce Zimmerman

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 to 11 p.m. today

Tunes at Twilight

Local bluesman Bruce Zimmerman will please the crowd.

Where: Common Pleas Courthouse gazebo

When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday

Classic Country Band

Get your dose of old time country.

Where: American Legion hall, Jackson

When: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday

Robot Guitar Party

More fun than is legally allowed when Tim Edwards, Jonathan Poston and Aaron Picar pick up the guitar.

Where: Grace Cafe

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Live entertainment outdoors

Dan Wiethop with the autoharp

Where: Ray's of Kelso, Kelso, Mo.

When: 8 to 10 p.m. Friday

The Intention

Original and rock covers with a fun, upbeat edge.

Where: Broussard's

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Bottom Feaders Blues Band

Straight up blues.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

The Level

A funky little band from your hometown.

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls

Easy keys.

Where: Royal N'Orleans

When: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Live entertainment outdoors

Ryan 'N' Sonya rock the patio.

Where: Ray's of Kelso, Kelso, Mo.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday

Alabaster Brown

Part bluegrass, part funk, all fun.

Where: Broussard's

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Saxy Jazz Combo

Refined jazz with your wine.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Gene Operle's Acoustic Twist

Acoustic music out in the open.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Monday

Bruce Zimmerman

Best blues around.

Where: California Juice Club

When: 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesday

Harry Martin Band

Trio that plays a variety of rhythm and blues, oldies and dance music.

Where: The Phat Cat

When: 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday

MISC

HI-Cot'N Line Dancers

Good times they are not forgotten.

Where: American Legion Post 63

When: Beginners' lessons, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; dance lessons, 7:30 to 10 p.m. today

Top female impersonators

Alternative-style song and dance.

Where: Independence Place

When: 11 p.m. today, Saturday

Storytelling

Dean Allison tells the tales of the days of old.

Where: Red House Interpretive Center

When: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Magic with Darren

Now you see it; now you don't.

Where: St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway, Jackson

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Dance Party with the Male Man

Dancin' the night away.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Sightseeing Excursion

See the sights in an old-fashion train.

Where: St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway, Jackson

When: 1 p.m. Sunday

Country Club Western Dance classes

Line dance and couples get on the floor.

Where: American Legion Post 63, 2731 Thomas Drive

When: beginners, 6 p.m., open dance, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday

Tuesday Night Social Club Open Mic

Come test your skills.

Where: The Camp at Main Street Bar

When: 9:30 p.m. Tuesday

Irene's Country Dancers

Learn to line dance.

Where: Cape Eagles 3775, 321 Spring Ave.

When: 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners' class starts at 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday

KARAOKE

Karaoke

Where: Show-Me's

When: 8 p.m. today

Karaoke with T.J. Jackson

Where: Cape Girardeau VFW hall

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday

Lil Star Karaoke and Sound System

Where: Rustic Lounge, Zalma, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Friday

Renegade Karaoke

Where: Daytimer's Lounge

When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday

Wattz Up Karaoke

Where: Cue & Brew

When: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Schock's Pub, Scott City

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Pockets

Where: 9:30 p.m. Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Willa's Getaway, McClure, Ill.

When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday