Good bets 7/17/08

Live Music

Doug Rees

Jackson singer/songwriter plays with special guest Chris Moore

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 to 11 p.m. today

Ivas John Band

House band plays the blues.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 p.m. to midnight today

Jackson Municipal Band

A lovely concert in the park.

Where: Jackson City Park band shell

When: 8 p.m. today

Country Touch Band

Dance the night away to country grooves.

Where: Jackson Elks Lodge, Jackson

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday

Weeds and Wildflowers

Acoustic locals play the coffee and wine shop.

Where: Cup 'N' Cork

When: 8:30 to 11 p.m. Friday

Classic Country Band

Another option for Friday night dancing.

Where: American Legion hall, Jackson

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

Trippin' Tuesday

These Jackson dudes are rockin' in the free world.

Where: Broussard's

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

The Level

Fun funk.

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Kingsley featuring Stephen Limbaugh

Alt-rock trio with a local twist.

Where: River City Yacht Club, Port Cape

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Local area live entertainment outdoors

Bill Booth will be on the patio at Ray's.

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

When: 8 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls

A quiet alternative to the rock around town.

Where: Royal N'Orleans

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

Blue

They are blue abu dee abu du.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Jobu

Psychodelic jam band.

Where: Buckner Brewing Co.

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

13th Floor

Good ole boys playing good ole bluesy rock.

Where: Broussard's

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

Dan Wiethop and Don Greenwood

Dan and Don play in the hills.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Bluegrass & Old Time Open Jam

Join in on this community jam opportunity.

Where: Dennis Scivally Park

When: 6 p.m. Sunday

Bruce Zimmerman & The Water Street Band

Monthly shot of blues at Port Cape.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday

Blues Gone Awry

Wind down the weekend with some high-energy blues.

Where: Broussard's

When: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday

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

Top female impersonators

They're not actually female, but they'll fool ya.

Where: Independence Place

When: 11 p.m. today, Saturday

Irene's Country Dancers

Learn to line dance.

Where: Cape Eagles, 321 Spring Ave.

When: singles/line 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners' class starts at 6 p.m. today

Dance Party with the Male Man

Dance the night away.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Wine tasting

Spanish wines from Pinnacle supplier.

Where: Cun 'N' Cork

When: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday

James Gang Robbery

Eperience a train robbery without losing your wallet.

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

When: 1 p.m. Sunday

KARAOKE

Karaoke

Where: Brothers Lounge

When: 8:30 p.m. to midnight today

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: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Pockets

When: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Schock's Pub, Scott City

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Willa's Getaway, McClure, Ill.

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