Good bets 8/7/08

Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo

Riding and roping by cowboys and cowgirls, then music and rocking by .38 Special, Gary Allan and

Jason Aldean.

Where: Rodeo grounds, Sikeston, Mo.

When: Rodeo at 7 p.m., music about 9:30 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday

LIVE MUSIC

Doug E. with special guests

The Homecomers' Talent Show winners, Small Town Boyz, join Doug E. for the night.

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 to 11 p.m. today

Jackson Municipal Band

Special guests Heartland Pops Chorus and Steve Schaffner join the band this week.

Where: Jackson City Park band shell

When: 7:30 p.m. today

Ivas John Band

Get your weekday dose of blues.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 p.m. to midnight today

Trey & Friends

Come make some friends.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. today

Music with a Message

Patrick Henry Hughes plays and gives an inspirational speech with his dad, Patrick John.

Where: Cape First

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Weeds and Wildflowers

This duo always entertains audiences in the intimate setting.

Where: Cup 'N' Cork

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

Champ Callahan

Christian contemporary artist from St. Louis.

Where: Grace Cafe

When: 8 to 10 p.m. Friday

Classic Country Band

Can't get much simpler than that.

Where: American Legion hall, Jackson

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

Flamenco guitarist

World-famous flamenco guitarist Ronald Radford takes audience members on a magical journey.

Where: Albritton-Mayer Center, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Blue

Live music at the next best thing to your back porch.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Friday

The Woody Brothers

Folkish rock.

Where: Broussard's

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

Ivas John

A weekend gig for the Illinois blues man.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Friday

The Miller Hill Band

St. Louis band makes two Cape appearances.

Where: Jimmi's Restaurant

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls

A quiet retreat from the heat.

Where: Royal N'Orleans

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

Bad Intentions

Good music.

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

John Sutton Band

Nashville dudes becoming regulars on the Cape music menu.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Echo 3

Great rock covers.

Where: Broussard's

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

Mississippi Sawyers

Folksy fiddlers.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday

Lazy Day Music Festival

Saturday's lazy music features Dave Caputo. Sunday will have music by Vintage.

Where: Hemman Winery, Brazeau, Mo.

When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday

Gene Operle's Acoustic Twist

Acoustic music out in the open.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Blues Gone Awry

Les Lindy tears up the harmonica.

Where: Broussard's

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

Doug Rees and Friends

Singer/songwriter with a big black book of friends.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

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

MISC

Open Mic night

Come show your skills.

Where: Broadway Books and Roasting, Co.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Cowboy Up! Arts Festival

Annual arts festival features art, animals, jewelry and crafts.

Where: Legion Square and Sikeston Depot Museum grounds, Sikeston, Mo.

When: noon to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

Top female impersonators

It's a top-notch show.

Where: Independence Place

When: 11 p.m. today, Saturday

Dance Party with the Male Man

Dance the night away, two nights in a row.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Bingo on Board

Bored? Hop on board.

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

When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sunday

Quittin' Time

Traditional Scots-Irish and Old Time music with heritage in Ireland, the Appalachian Mountains and the Ozark Hills.

Where: Red House Interpretive Center

When: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday

"From the Porch"

Jean Bell Mosley's memoirs presented by Steve and Viney Mosley.

Where: Cape River Heritage Museum

When: 10 a.m. Saturday

Irene's Country Dancers

Grab a partner and get on the floor.

Where: Cape Eagles 3775, 321 Spring Ave.

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

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

Wattz Up Karaoke

Where: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Pockets

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

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

Karaoke

Where: Willa's Getaway, McClure, Ill.

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

Karaoke

Where: Schock's Pub

When: Scott City, 9 p.m.

Karaoke

Where: Lil Country Store, Highway 177

When: 7 to 10:30 p.m.