good bets 9/4/08

LIVE MUSIC

Doug E.

Tunes embassador joined by special guests The Cantrells.

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 to 11 p.m. today

Ivas John Band

House blues.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 p.m. to midnight today

Country Touch Band

Country, and they like it that way.

Where: Jackson Elks Lodge, Jackson

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday

Classic Country Band

Throw back to the old-style country.

Where: American Legion hall, Jackson

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

Caney Creek

If it doesn't rain, this'll be good.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Friday

The Intention

Band below, dancing above in Cape Girardeau's two-story party house.

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Echo 3

Long song list and energetic players.

Where: Broussard's

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Ivas John

A weekend gig for the Illinois blues dude.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Rockface Barband

Original, upbeat rock.

9 p.m. Saturday

Schock's Pub, Scott City

Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls

Drop a tip and request a song.

Where: Royal N'Orleans

When: 6:30 to 10 p.m Saturday

Mike Renick

Acoustic and outdoors.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday

Ninth Life

Modern rock with some classic covers.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

John D. Hale Band

Blend of country, rock and bluegrass, which gives its music a definite Americana feel.

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

13th Floor

Blues rock.

Where: Broussard's

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Midnight Shakers

Kansas City band draws inspiration from the Black Crowes and the Black Keys.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m Saturday

Steve Schaffner and Chuck Sower

Soothing duet.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Faculty Showcase series

One of four faculty concerts from Southeast Missouri State University faculty member Sara Edgerton on cello

Where: Shuck Music Recital Hall, River Campus

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday

Bruce Zimmerman & The Water Street Band

Ole boy's been busy, but we love his blues.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 9 to 11 p.m. Sunday

MISC

HI-Cot'N Line Dancers

You don't need a partner for this do-si-do.

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

Open your mind before you open the door.

Where: Independence Place

When: 11 p.m. today, Saturday

Chocolate Express

Sweet ride.

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

When: 1 p.m Saturday, Sunday

Contra dance

Yeehaw with the Old Cornlickers.

Where: Christ Episcopal Church

When: beginners' workshop, 6:45 p.m., dance 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday

Oliver House tour

Tour of this historic home and a presentation by historian, Dr. Frank Nickell, followed by an ice cream social.

Where: Jackson

When: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday

Dance Party with the Male Man

Get jiggy with it.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

KARAOKE

Karaoke

Where: Show-Me's

When: 8 p.m. today

Karaoke

Where: Pockets

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

Lil Star Karaoke and Sound System

Where: Rustic Lounge, Zalma

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Friday

Renegade Karaoke

Where: Daytimer's Lounge

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

Karaoke with T.J. Jackson

Where: Cape Girardeau VFW hall

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday

Karaoke

Where: Willa's Getaway, McClure, Ill.

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