Good bets 7/24/08

Live music

Doug Rees

House musician with special guests Nick Hines and Casey Benefield.

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 to 11 p.m. today

Ivas John Band

Ivas crosses the river to bring the blues to Cape Girardeau.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 p.m. to midnight today

Classic Country Band

It's classic country, no games.

Where: American Legion hall, Jackson

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

Whiskey Creek

Southern rock and country.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Mid-Life Crisis

Southeast Missouri hard rock.

Where: Jimmi's Restaurant & Bar

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Defined Perception

It's a dance party when this rock-electronica band takes the stage.

Where: Broussard's

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

Sam West Trio

Jazz-funk three piece from Illinois.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Live OFF the Levee Concert

The Black Crowes the first night and OneRepublic the next.

Where: Soldier's Memorial park, St. Louis

When: opening acts start at 6 p.m.; headliners at 8, Friday, Saturday

Live entertainment outdoors

Ryan 'N' Sonya play 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

Quiet keys in a romantic atmosphere.

Where: Royal N'Orleans

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

Shades of Blue

Classic rock and blues.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday

Promise to Burn

Rock five-piece rules any stage.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Bill Hulvey & The Desert Rain Band

Straight country.

Where: Cape Girardeau Eagles Club

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Mike Renick

Rockin new songs from reggae to rock.

Where: Broussard's

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

Steve Schaffner and Chuck Sower

Wind down at the winery.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Bluesgrass & Old Time Open Jam

Grab an instrument and get in the band.

Where: Dennis Scivally Park

When: 6 p.m. Sunday

The Woody Brothers

Soft rock covers with good harmony.

Where: Water Street Lounge

When: 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday

Blues Gone Awry

Les Lindy's got a briefcase full of harmonicas and he's not afraid to use them.

Where: Broussard's

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

Harry Martin Band

A new trio playing hump day.

Where: The Phat Cat

When: 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday

Cape Girardeau Municipal Band

Every instrument you can want in a show you'll love.

Where: Capaha Park band shell

When: 8 p.m. Wednesday

PERFORMING ARTS

All That Tap XVII

Medley of the best of the tap dance world: flashy, funky, elegant and electric.

Where: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri, St. Louis

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

My One and Only

Romantic comedy as dapper and debonair as a Fred Astaire dance.

Where: The Muny, St. Louis

When: 8:15 p.m. Monday through Aug. 3

MISC

Rock 'n' roll night

Can't complain about rock and roll all night.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 9 p.m. today

Irene's Country Dancers

So you think you can't dance? They'll teach you.

Where: Cape Eagles, 321 Spring Ave.

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

Top female impersonators

A show like no other in Cape.

Where: Independence Place

When: 11 p.m. today, Saturday

Dance Party with the Male Man

Dance away the week's troubles.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday

"Native Celebrations"

A presentation of American Indian life by Chief White Eagle.

Where: Cape River Heritage Museum

When: 10 a.m. Saturday

Storytelling with Dean Allison

Hear the tales of Cape Fathers.

Where: Red House Interpretive Center

When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday

Magic with Darren

St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway takes you on a magic ride.

Where: Jackson

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Sightseeing Excursion

Sit back and enjoy the scenery on the St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway.

Where: Jackson

When: 1 p.m.