good bets 2/12/09

Live music

Doug E. Rees

Doug is joined by Austin, Texas, roots duo Jim Patton and Sherry Brokus.

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 to 10 p.m. today

Sultans of Swing

University faculty jazz quintet joined by Wayne Goins and Jim Manley.

Where: Buckner Brewing Co.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. today

Dad

It's the Rude Dog. You're bound to have a good time.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Thursday

Live acoustic music with Matt Murphy

One-man party wagon.

Where: Slingers

When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday

Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival

Free concerts all day long by area high school band members.

Where: Bedell Performance Hall

When: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday

Classic Country Band

Throwback to the old days with traditional country music.

Where: American Legion hall, Jackson

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

Fun Friday

Acoustic Mike Renick, Zach Priester, Ken Keller and Oh For Audio

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9:30 p.m.

Southeast Jazz Series Gala Concert

Wayne Goins and Jim Manley top off a day of jazz and the second concert in the Southeast Jazz Series.

Where: Bedell Performance Hall

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Ivas John

Smokin' guitar licks from a blues favorite.

Where: Jimmi's Restaurant & Bar

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Friday

Bob'z Bonz N Bratz

Hand-picked by Bob Camp to play covers and originals.

Where: Schock's Pub, Scott City

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Jefferson Fox

Softer indie rock.

Where: Buckner Brewing Co.

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Justin and Lindsey Duo

Modern pop music from two new faces.

Where: Broussard's

When: 9 p.m.

On Tap

Perryville rock.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Phat Cat Fridays

DJ Vince Brown provides musical entertainment.

Where: Phat Cat

When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday

Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls

Piano queen plays her weekend gig.

Where: Royal N'Orleans

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

Steve Ewing

Funky rock.

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Ozark Opry Band

Country music at its finest with some bluegrass mix.

Where: Ozark Opry, 181 Lillie Kaye Ann Drive, Jackson

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday

DJ Lance

And we're dancing.

Where: Slingers

When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday

Steppin' Out

Show band -- costumes and all.

Where: Jimmi's Restaurant & Bar

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday

Broke

A band and your favorite brew.

Where: Buckner Brewing Co.

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Trippin' Tuesday

Loud, fast rock 'n' roll.

Where: Thirsty's

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Dance Party with the Male Man

The power's back. Let's party!

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Sit-in jam band

Everybody's welcome.

Where: Show Me's

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday

Bruce Zimmerman & The Water Street Band

The blues are back.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday

Sundays at Three

St. Louis Symphony principal flutist Mark Sparks and cellist Valentina Takova play a Valentine's concert, "Sparks & Valentines."

Where: Shuck Recital Hall

When: 3 p.m. Sunday

Saxy Jazz Motown Six

Jazz with a bit of attitude. Gourmet buffet available, call 243-3923 for reservations or for more information.

Where: Kimbeland Country Club, Jackson

When: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Jam session

Grab an instrument and play along.

Where: Hombre Hair Salon, 1422 N. Kingshighway

When: 5 p.m. Sunday

Third Coast Percussion Quartet

Chicago-based percussion group.

Where: Shuck Recital Hall

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

Ladies night with live DJ

Dancing and drink specials.

Where: Slingers

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday

Bob'z Bonz N Bratz

Their weekday gig of rock covers.

Where: Jimmi's Restaurant & Bar

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday

MISC

Open mic night

Show your stuff.

Where: Broadway Books and Roasting

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Gymnastics

Southeast Missouri State University women's gymnastics take on our neighbor to the west, Illinois State.

Where: Houck Fieldhouse

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

Irene's Country Dancers

Grab a partner or join in a line to dance.

Where: Cape Eagles No. 3775, 321 Spring Ave.

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

Country Club Western Dance classes

Line dance and couples.

Where: American Legion Post 63, 2731 Thomas Drive

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

Tuesday at the Museum

Learn about "Color Value in Realism."

Where: Crisp Museum

When: 10 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Tuesday

Black Is ... Black Ain't

Racial stereotypes in America; who has them, holds them, and promotes them.

Where: University Center Program Lounge

When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday

HI-Cot'N Line Dancers

Get crazy on a Tuesday night.

Where: Crossroads Fellowship Church

When: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday

Rock 'n' roll night

Rockin' and rollin' down to Sikeston.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 9 p.m. Wednesday

Karaoke

Karaoke

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Thursday

Karaoke with T.J. Jackson

Where: Cape Girardeau VFW hall

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday

Karaoke

Where: Thirsty's, across from Thorngate

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Friday

Karaoke

Where: Shock's Pub, Scott City

When: 9 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

Valentine karaoke

Where: Shock's Pub, Scott City

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Cue and Brew

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

Karaoke

Where: Willa's Getaway, McClure, Ill.

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

Karaoke

Where: Thirsty's, across from Thorngate

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday

Ladies' night & karaoke

Where: Brothers Lounge

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday

Karaoke

Where: Show-Me's

When: 8 p.m. Wednesday

Karaoke

Where: Shamrock's Irish Pub

When: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday