BAND SPOTLIGHT | Kung Fu Dynamite
About
five months ago, Mike Williams, former guitarist in the Lost Boys and
Misspent Youth, devised a strategy to form a band. He invited fellow
central Illinois music “vets” Kortney Leatherwood (Sleepwalker, 808,
Stone Giants) on guitar, Perry Zubeck (Cats on Holiday) on keyboards,
Steve Gragert (Dirty Ernies) on bass and Shaun Tobin (Lost Boys) on
drums, to join the plan. Each member brought a wish list of 15 songs to
rehearsal — tunes they always wanted to do but never did with previous
groups. The end result formed an astonishing amalgam of song selection
ranging from Marvin Gaye to Queen, Blink 182 to Boz Scaggs, Michael
Jackson to Janet Jackson, Toto to Radiohead. Led by the lead vocals of
Leatherwood and Zubeck, all members sing, adding exponentially to the
potential of this new-on-the scene group. The band debuts this weekend
and hopes to continue refinement while inducing enjoyment throughout the
fall and winter then hit the local fair and festival circuit in 2011.
PUB CRAWL
Live music and more within 40 miles of Springfield.
Dates, times and locations are subject to change, so we suggest calling before attending an event.
Submit listings online at www.illinoistimes.com or by e-mail to [email protected].
Deadline is Friday at noon the week before publication.
Thursday August 26
Acoustic Open Mic Fieldhouse Pizza & Pub, 6pm.
Cookn’ Karaoke Wings Etc, 7:30-10pm.
DJ Dave Isaacs Trading Post Saloon, 9pm- 1am.
DJ Testa The Doghouse, 8:30pm- 3am.
DJ UpAllNight Harry’s Adult Daycare, 8:30pm.
Dave Littrell Chatham Alamo, Chatham, 8:30-11:30pm.
Exorna Celtic Mist Pub, 7:30-9:30pm.
Frank Parker, John Crisp, Art Carey, Santiago Roberts Southside Pub, 8-11pm.
Frank’s Discount Lounge Act Norb Andy’s, 8-11pm.
Greg’s Karaoke/DJ Sluggo’s, 9:30pm-12:30am.
Hi-Tek Redneck Karaoke VFW Post #755, 6-10pm.
JOBU Marly’s Pub, 10pm-3am.
Jonnie Concaroo Band Walnut Street Winery, Rochester, 7-10pm.
Karaoke The Station House, 10pm.
Karaoke By Cynthia Scooters, 8pm-12:30am.
Moonlight Bay Karaoke Koo Koo’s Nest, 9pm-1am.
Open Jam w/ Hipbone Sam Riverside Rock n Roll, 7:30-10:30pm.
Tom Irwin Cafe Andiamo, 5-7pm.
Travis Wesley on Piano Remy’s on Monroe, 7-10pm.
Friday August 27
A Day and A Wake Up Dublin Pub at Vinegar Hill Mall, 7pm.
Ben Bedford Cafe Andiamo, 5-7pm.
Boss DJs Catch 22, 10pm- 3am.
Broken Stone Koo Koo’s Nest, 9pm-1am.
CD’s Karaoke & DJ Services w/Tom Pappy’s Dugout, Taylorville, 9pm-1am.
Cicero Slim and the WWIII Blues Band The Alamo, 8:30pm-12:30am.
DJ Bo Sandtrap Tavern, 8pm.
DJ Dr. Steve Just Left Inn, 8:30pm-12:30am.
DJ Jewel Ri The Station House, 10pm- 3am.
DJ Mikee Connolly Curve Inn, 11pm.
DJ Reed Bar None, 10pm.
DJ Testa The Doghouse, 8:30pm-3am.
DJ Yinka Club Secrets, 9pm-3am.
DJB Waytown Tavern, Girard, 9pm-2am.
Flashback Lime Street Cafe, 8:30pm-12am.
Frank Trompeter Quartet Marly’s Pub, 6-8pm.
Hipbone Sam w/Bruce Baise & Rick Mari Norb Andy’s, 9pm-12am.
Karaoke By Cynthia Eastend Tavern, Riverton, 8:30pm-1am.
Karaoke w/ Don Dunham Eagles Club, Riverton, 6-8pm.
Karaoke w/The Mad Welshman Billy’s Bar and Grill, 8:30pm-1am.
Micah Walk Band Marly’s Pub, 10pm-3am.
Mike Burnett and Friends with Joe Cooke The Doghouse, 8-11pm.
Mud Bugs Trading Post Saloon, 9pm-1am.
Rob Killam Quartet Remy’s on Monroe, 8:30pm.
Rockhouse Prairie Rush Saloon, Tallula, 9pm-1am.
The Johnny Everist Band Atomic Tunes Sports Bar, Girard, 9pm-1am.
The Rave Frankie’s 49er, 9pm-1am.
The Stone & Biscuit Band Timbuktu, Decatur, 9pm-1am.
Thornhill Acoustic Night Walnut Street Winery, Rochester, 7-11pm.
Saturday August 28
DJ Flipside Dream, 9:30pm-3am.
4 1/2 Men The Still, New Berlin, 9pm-1am.
DJ Bo Sandtrap Tavern, 8pm.
DJ Jewel Ri The Station House, 10pm-3am.
DJ Mikee Catch 22, 10pm-3am.
DJ Testa The Doghouse, 8:30pm-3am.
DJ UpAllNight Harry’s Adult Daycare, 8:30pm.
Flashback Lime Street Cafe, 8:30pm-12am.
Fubar Blues Band The Corner Pub and Grill, 5-9pm.
Greg’s Karaoke/DJ Sluggo’s, 9:30pm-12:30am.
Groove Daddies Curve Inn, 6-10pm.
Guest DJ Club Secrets, 9pm-3am.
Hipbone Sam Band The Light Company, Mt. Pulaski, 9pm-12am.
Hipbone Sam & Bad Bill Robinson Downtown Springfield, 12pm.
Jason Bassett The Creek Pub & Grill, Chatham, 9pm-1am.
Karaoke w/ Schroeder’s DJ Service Dublin Pub at Vinegar Hill Mall, 9pm-1am.
Karaoke w/The Mad Welshman Billy’s Bar and Grill, 8:30pm-1am.
Kicked to the Curb Koo Koo’s Nest, 9pm-1am.
Kung Fu Dynamite Frankie’s 49er, 9pm-1am.
Live Wire Springfield Ski and Boat Club, 6-10apm.
Mother Road Rockers Brooklyn Tavern, 6-10pm.
Rob Killam Quartet Remy’s on Monroe, 8:30pm.
Roger Whitsell Walnut Street Winery, Rochester, 7:30-10:30pm.
Southern Cross Athens Community Park, Athens, 8pm-1am.
The Joe Cooke Band Rocki’s, Auburn, 8:30pm- 12:30am.
The Pimps, The Timmys w/ Dog Of Panic Fieldhouse Pizza & Pub, 10pm-1am.
The Posse Weebles, 6-10pm.
The Right Now w/ Lexicon Marly’s Pub, 10pm-3am.
Tijuana Toads Trading Post Saloon, 9pm-1am.
Ultraviolet Atomic Tunes Sports Bar, Girard, 9:30pm-1:30am.
UpFront Crazy Dog Tavern, Cantrall, 6-10pm.
Whirled Peas Riverbank Lodge, Petersburg, 7-11pm.
Sunday August 29
Acoustic Open Jam Eastend Tavern, Riverton, 3-7pm.
Acoustic Sundays Scooters, 8:30pm-12:30am.
All Star Blues Band Scooters, 4-8pm.
Hipbone Sam w/ Hawkeye Kane Baxter’s Vineyards, Nauvoo, 3-6pm.
Katie Badger Acoustic Caitie Girls Restaurant & Lounge, 6-8pm.
Moonlight Bay Karaoke Koo Koo’s Nest, 9pm-1am.
Night Life Karaoke Bourbon Street Rhythm & Blues, 8pm-12am.
Open Mic Night w/ Tim and Fred Trails End Saloon, Curran, 6-9pm.
Open Mic w/ Roger Whitsell Walnut Street Winery, Rochester, 4-7pm.
Springfield Shaky The Keg, 7-11pm.
Talent Showcase/Open Mic Touch of Class Sports Bar, 7pm-1am.
Tom Irwin Trio Brewhaus, 9pm-12am.
Monday August 30
Frank Parker’s Jambalaya Jam Brewhaus, 5:30-8:30pm.
Kilborn Alley Blues Band The Alamo, 8:30pm-12am.
Open Mic Night Marly’s Pub, 9pm.
Tuesday August 31
Acoustic Celtic Music Session w/ Paddy’s Bargain Celtic Mist Pub, 7-9pm.
Call To Preserve Black Sheep Cafe, 7pm.
Captain Karaoke & The Shrimp Shack Singers Coz’s Pizza and Pub, 8-11pm.
Cookn’ Karaoke Blue Grouch, 8pm-12am.
DJ N4RED Sandtrap Tavern, 8pm.
Karaoke w/ Brad Schroeder Dublin Pub, 8:30pm-12:30am.
Karaoke w/ DJ UpAllNight Pam’s Jailhouse, 8pm.
Karaoke w/ The Mad Welshman Starship Billiards, 8:30pm-12:30am.
MonDope’s Tasty Tuesdays Sandtrap Tavern, 8:30pm-1am.
Texas Rangers Marly’s Pub, 9pm.
Wednesday September 1
DJ Mikee Connolly Curve Inn, 11pm.
DJ Yinka Club Secrets, 9pm-3am.
Dave & Dave from The Station Marly’s Pub, 10pm.
Dave Littrell Stella Blue, 1-3am.
Hat Trick Frankie’s 49er, 8pm.
Joe Frew Bar None, 10pm.
Karaoke The Station House, 10pm.
Karaoke By Cynthia Scooters, 8:30pm-12:30am.
Karaoke w/The Mad Welshman Billy’s Bar and Grill, 8:30pm-1am.
Moonlight Bay Karaoke Koo Koo’s Nest, 9pm-1am.
Open Jam w/ Hipbone Sam Blue Moon Saloon, Dawson, 7:30-10:30pm.
Open Mic Night Bourbon Street Rhythm & Blues, 8pm.
Open Mic with Kyla Trails End Saloon, Curran, 8pm.
Pete Sander Dublin Pub at Vinegar Hill Mall, 5-8pm.
The Blue G’s Bar None, 8:30-11:30pm.
Find more details and gigs in our online calendar at www.illinoistimes.com. Searchable by date, venue, genre, name and more.
