Up in Chicago Billy Joe is out of rehab, so Green Day will be performing at the Allstate Arena on Tuesday the 8^th. Coming up in the next few weeks up in Chicago The Fab Faux featuring Will Lee from David Letterman’s band will be at The Vic Theatre on Saturday the 12^th, Augustana will be at the Double Door on the 15^th and make plans for Grace Potter  and The Nocturnals at The Riviera on Friday the 18^th.

Down in St. Louis Blackberry Smoke will be at The Old Rock House…The Schwag visit The Old Rock House Tuesday.

Mark this one down on your calendars…Reel Big Fish will be appearing at The Castle Theatre on Friday the 18^th.

Close to home Friday J Campbell Events presents the Cabin Fever Jam Off at Shifters Pub featuring The Great I Am from Chicago…I’ve been hearing a lot about this band and I hope to be in attendance Friday for this one.

In the clubs this week Martini’s features Joe and Jerry on Friday then Jonny Quest on Saturday. Highway J takes the stage at Goodfellas on Friday and JammSammich hits there on Saturday. Shades Of Blue will be at the 5^th quarter on Friday, then Jac’s Doghouse on Saturday. Midnight Special performs at Oliver’s Pizza and Pub in Peoria Heights on Friday.