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Bobby Rex solo at Curly's Bar & Grill |
Thu, Jul 29 06:00 PM |
499 Pennsylvania Ave.
Glen Ellyn, IL |
630-790-4878
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| Sat. starting at 6pm Bobby Rex will be the solo acoustic act performing at Curley's in Glen Ellyn. Happy Hour just became 4 hours long, who knew? Bobby will be taking requests and singin' and strummin' through the evening. Menu consists of fresh soups, salads, burgers, appetizers, and hot sandwiches. Thursdays $3 drafts any pint. No cover charge. Drinks served until 1am. Thanks to Grateful Gary Gibula for allowing me to fill in. (Good luck at the Grateful Garcia Gathering in Black River Falls, WI tonight) | ||||
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Fri, Jul 30 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S, Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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The Jim and Steve Band (the Polecastros) are now a trio with the addition of singer / guitarist Tony Mandolini. Many requests taken from oldies to modern rock done acoustically. If you like the sound of 12-string acoustic guitars playing the jangly hits that shaped rock and roll as we know it, then you should come out and see this night of musical entertainment. No cover charge or minimum. Kitchen open until 10pm. Drinks served until midnight. | ||||
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Bobby Rex and Steve Wall at Lovell's |
Sat, Jul 31 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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Saturday night, Bobby & Steve will be performing at Lovell's. Enjoy fine dining with great service, wonderful beverages to accomodate the most discriminating tastes, and outstanding live music in the Captain's Quarters. Kick back or get up and dance after dinner. Make some requests and enjoy a variety of acoustic songs from oldies to modern. Some artists covered are Commander Cody, Dave Van Ronk, Sam Cooke, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Eric Clapton. No cover charge. If you just want to drop by for the music without the dinner, that's fine by us too! Food is served until 10pm. Stay for drinks until midnight or longer. | ||||
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Two Johnz (John Devlin & John Metzger) at Lovell's |
Fri, Aug 6 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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| This Fri. night starting at 8pm John Devlin and John Metzger will be back in the Captain's Quarters. Look for them exclusively here (no where else) on the first Friday of every month in 2010. No cover charge. Enjoy a variety of musical styles with this 2 acoustic guitar live duet. Wit and musicianship go hand in hand. You will not be disappointed if you stop in tonight! The kitchen stops serving dinner at 10pm. Reservations always helpful. | ||||
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Two Johns Trio (Devlin, Metzger & Bobby Rex) |
Sat, Aug 7 07:00 PM |
Illinois |
Private Event
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Sat. night John Devlin and John Metzger have added Bobby Rex to their act for a private event. To book this trio please contact Bobby Rex at 708-415-6410 or send an e-mail to me at bobbyrex@ameritech.net
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Sat, Aug 7 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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| Donna Herula is a Chicago born singer and guitarist who plays traditional classic, country and Delta blues. Tony is a local singer songwriter. Together they play a mix of acoustic blues, country, folk, pop and standards. She plays fingerstyle and blues slide guitar on her 1930's resonator guitars. Hear some songs of the early blues women including Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and Memphis Minnie in addition to songs by traditional musicians such as Robert Johnson, Robert Nighthawk, Furry Lewis and Blind Blake. Donna has also been hard at work recording her newest cd soon to be for sale. Start time is 8pm. Dinner is served until 10pm. No cover charge. Bar is open until 1am. Call for reservations. Click for details | ||||
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Fri, Aug 13 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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Singer, songwriter, author, poet, and artist Ted Aliotta will be joined by guitarist and singer Rod Watson. You'll hear some of the classics such as the single Lake Shore Drive which Ted co-wrote with Skip Hayes (with John Jeremiah on piano) along with other moving and evocative originals. Rod (the human jukebox) makes the trek all the way up from the Bollingbrook area. Restaurant and bar are open regular hours with drinks served until 1am. No cover charge, but reservations may be required to guarantee a seat. Other special guest musicians may be on hand to contribute. Thanks for the memories guys! | ||||
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Bobby Rex and Steve Wall at Lovell's |
Sat, Aug 14 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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Saturday night, Bobby & Steve will be performing at Lovell's. Enjoy fine dining with great service, wonderful beverages to accomodate the most discriminating tastes, and outstanding live music in the Captain's Quarters. Kick back or get up and dance after dinner. Make some requests and enjoy a variety of acoustic songs from oldies to modern. Some artists covered are Commander Cody, Dave Van Ronk, Sam Cooke, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Eric Clapton. No cover charge. If you just want to drop by for the music without the dinner, that's fine by us too! Food is served until 10pm. Stay for drinks until midnight or longer | ||||
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Bobby Rex Group at private event |
Wed, Aug 18 8 to 11:30pm |
W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL |
Private Event in downtown Chicago
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This Bobby Rex Group is a trio hired for an afternoon social in downtown Chicago. Bobby Rex, Steve Wall, and Paul Allodi have been playing together for 16 years and can cover 500+ songs from the 50s to modern. Contact Bobby at 708-415-6410 to have us entertain at your next soirree ! Special thanks to Nancy Secher at Sanda Events for this booking. | ||||
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Thu, Aug 19 06:00 PM |
Illinois |
t.b.a.
602-421-5749
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Bobby Rex is part of the 50s - 60s band The Chauffers featuring Jimmy and Janice Hughes this summer. This Thursday from 6 to 9pm the Chauffers will be performing. More information on the location of the performance to follow. Bobby will be singing songs by Dion, Del Shannon, and Johnny Rivers. Other artists covered will be Elvis, the Everly Brothers, Wilson Pickett, and the Temptations. Put on your dancing shoes for this one! | ||||
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Fri, Aug 20 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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| Also known as the Beatle Brothers, Phil Angotti and Casey McDonough have been performing and recording together for many years. This Friday night will mark their first time performing in the Captain's Quarters. No cover charge. This duo will be taking requests from their vast catalogue of songs and doing some original music too. Stop on by and cool off for a while. Kitchen closes at 10pm. Live music carries on until 11:30. Drinks served until midnight or later. | ||||
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Sat, Aug 21 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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| Sat. night starting at 8pm Grateful Gary with Bobby Rex will be performing downstairs in the Captain's Quarters. No cover charge. "Grateful" Gary Gibula has played all about the western suburbs and in Chicago, and has basically toured all around for the past 22 years. Not just Grateful Dead will be covered as the boys will be digging into some bluegrass and rockabilly they used to play together some 20 years ago in their band The New Foliage Trio. Other artists covered will be Neil Young, Steve Goodman, Bob Dylan, Commander Cody, as well as some original songs. The kitchen stops serving dinner at 10pm. Drinks served until midnight or later. | ||||
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Fri, Aug 27 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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| As with every 4th Friday of the month, Paul Allodi and James Wayman will be once again performing downstairs in the Captain's Quarters. Paul has been a regular performing favorite at Lovell's for over the past 4+ years. Paul, a full time local musician with many original songs to his credit is a member of Biff and the Waybacks and "Since I Was 3" , as well as several other musical projects. James does well for himself on bass guitar and contributes with some excellent vocals. Leave any left over meat on your plates and these guys are just the type to finish it for you! No cover charge, but reservations are helpful. The kitchen stops serving dinner at 10pm which coincidentally is when the music really heats up! | ||||
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Bobby Rex and Steve Wall at Lovell's |
Sat, Aug 28 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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Saturday night, Bobby & Steve will be performing at Lovell's. Enjoy fine dining with great service, wonderful beverages to accomodate the most discriminating tastes, and outstanding live music in the Captain's Quarters. Kick back or get up and dance after dinner. Make some requests and enjoy a variety of acoustic songs from oldies to modern. Some artists covered are Commander Cody, Dave Van Ronk, Sam Cooke, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Eric Clapton. No cover charge. If you just want to drop by for the music without the dinner, that's fine by us too! Food is served until 10pm. Stay for drinks until midnight or longer | ||||
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Fri, Sep 3 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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| This Fri. night starting at 8pm John Devlin and John Metzger will be back in the Captain's Quarters. Look for them exclusively here (no where else) on the first Friday of every month in 2010. No cover charge. Enjoy a variety of musical styles with this 2 acoustic guitar live duet. Wit and musicianship go hand in hand. You will not be disappointed if you stop in tonight! The kitchen stops serving dinner at 10pm. Reservations always helpful. | ||||
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Two Johns (Devlin and Metzger) at Lovell's |
Sat, Sep 4 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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This Sat. night starting at 8pm John Devlin and John Metzger will be back in the Captain's Quarters for the 2nd night in a row. No cover charge. Enjoy a variety of musical styles with this 2 acoustic guitar live duet. Wit and musicianship go hand in hand. You will not be disappointed if you stop in tonight! The kitchen stops serving dinner at 10pm. Reservations always helpful. | ||||
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Fri, Sep 10 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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| Welcome back the Downhome Sophisticates from up Waukegan way. This 4 piece band consists of: singer/guitarist David Dallison, harmonica player Patrick Reninger, bassist Bill Taylor and guitarist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Chris Sipos. Combining the intimacy of a folk group, the improvisation of a jazz combo, and the energy of a rock or blues band, the Downhome Sophsticates are versatile performers who can excite an audience with a spirited concert or keep the dance floor crowded. Their sets nearly always include some classic soul or blues by Al Green or Muddy Waters, more contemporary selections by Tom Waits, Bob Dylan or Harry Connick Jr., and the occasional chestnut from a 21st century artist such as Gnarls Barkley, Weezer, or Jack Johnson. Dinner is served until 10pm. Drinks served until midnight or later. | ||||
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Sat, Sep 11 07:00 PM |
6140 Dempster Street
Morton Grove, IL |
(847) 663-6110
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| Four Chicago bands and musicians will combine to perform at Markapalooza, the final and largest concert of the 'BeatleMark Concert Series: Tributes to Benefit his Family.' The show starts at 7pm and runs until midnight. The bands will be: Byte, The Chauffers, The Stingrays, and The New Colony Six. E-Ticket purchases can be made for $10 at: http://www.beatlemark.com/markapalooza.html | ||||
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Bobby Rex with the Chauffers at Private Event |
Sun, Sep 12 02:00 PM |
Bartlett, IL |
Private Celebration after Worship
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Bobby along with Jim and Janice Hughes will be doing a trio version of The Chauffers at a private event in Bartlett, IL. | ||||
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Bobby Rex and Steve Wall at Lovell's |
Fri, Sep 17 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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Friday night, Bobby & Steve will be performing at Lovell's. Enjoy fine dining with great service, wonderful beverages to accomodate the most discriminating tastes, and outstanding live music in the Captain's Quarters. Kick back or get up and dance after dinner. Make some requests and enjoy a variety of acoustic songs from oldies to modern. Some artists covered are Commander Cody, Dave Van Ronk, Sam Cooke, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Eric Clapton. No cover charge. If you just want to drop by for the music without the dinner, that's fine by us too! Food is served until 10pm. Stay for drinks until midnight or longer | ||||
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Bobby Rex and Steve Wall at Lovell's |
Sat, Sep 18 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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Saturday night, Bobby & Steve will be performing at Lovell's. Enjoy fine dining with great service, wonderful beverages to accomodate the most discriminating tastes, and outstanding live music in the Captain's Quarters. Kick back or get up and dance after dinner. Make some requests and enjoy a variety of acoustic songs from oldies to modern. Some artists covered are Commander Cody, Dave Van Ronk, Sam Cooke, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Eric Clapton. No cover charge. If you just want to drop by for the music without the dinner, that's fine by us too! Food is served until 10pm. Stay for drinks until midnight or longer | ||||
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Paul Allodi at Lovells |
Mon, Sep 27 8 to 11:30pm |
915 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL |
847-234-8013
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As with every 4th Friday of the month, Paul Allodi and James Wayman will be once again performing downstairs in the Captain's Quarters. Paul has been a regular performing favorite at Lovell's for over the past 4+ years. Paul, a full time local musician with many original songs to his credit is a member of Biff and the Waybacks and "Since I Was 3" , as well as several other musical projects. James does well for himself on bass guitar and contributes with some excellent vocals. Leave any left over meat on your plates and these guys are just the type to finish it for you! No cover charge, but reservations are helpful. The kitchen stops serving dinner at 10pm which coincidentally is when the music really heats up! | ||||
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Fri, Oct 1 09:30 PM |
300 S. Schmale Rd.
Carol Stream, IL |
630-871-2991
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Bobby Rex is part of the oldies band The Chauffers featuring Jimmy and Janice Hughes this summer. This Friday from 9:30pm to 1am The Chauffers will be performing at Manhattan's in Carol Stream. Bobby will be singing songs by Dion, Del Shannon, Johnny Rivers, and the Stray Cats. Other artists covered will be Elvis, the Everly Brothers, Wilson Pickett, CCR, and the Temptations. Jump, Jive, and Wail with us until dawn! | ||||
