'KILLER' RAY ALLISON W/ BIG BLUE | Valparaiso

Saturday at Duffy's, 1154 Axe Ave.

FYI: (219) 462-1057

GREG ASHBY | Dyer

Saturday at Finnegan's Pub, 1074 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).

FYI: (219) 865-9896

KEENAN BAXTER | Chicago

4:30 p.m. Fridays at the Green Olive, 135th Street and Avenue N.

FYI: (773) 646-6200

KEENAN BAXTER | Whiting

7 tonight at the Winey Beach Cafe, 1350 119th St.

FYI: (219) 659-1466

THE BONES | Portage

Saturday at Mark O's Bar and Grill, 2385 Willowcreek Road.

FYI: (219) 763-3779

JIM BULANDA | Michigan City

1 p.m. Saturday at Blue Chip Casino, 2 Easy St.

FYI: (888) 624-9618

JIM BULANDA | Crown Point

7 tonight at Pranzari Restaurant, 10805 Broadway.

FYI: (219) 226-1400

CALUMET BAND (formerly Calumet Bros.) | Lansing

9 p.m. Saturday at Shannon's Landing, 192nd Street and Burnham Avenue.

FYI: (708) 418-1467

JERRY CLEMONS, BOBBY CELESTIN, JOSH HOLMES AND NICOLE JAMROSE | Schererville

1 p.m. Sunday at Northwoods Saloon, 8101 U.S. 41.

FYI: (219) 558-8130

CRAWPUPPIES | Highland

Tonight at Rodney's, 2833 Highway Ave.

FYI: (219) 923-4900

CRAWPUPPIES | Hobart

Saturday at Cagney's Saloon, 236 Main St.

FYI: (219) 942-1396

THE CURRENT | Portage

Tonight at the Sunset Lounge, 5844 U.S. 6.

FYI: (219) 762-6065

THE DASHBOARD DIVAS | Westville

9 p.m. Saturday at the Pumpkin Festival at Cross Roads Lounge, U.Ss. 6 and Ind. 421.

FYI: (219) 785-4030

THE DIGGITY | Valparaiso

Tonight at Duffy's, 1154 Axe Ave.

FYI: (219) 462-1057

DJ DOUG | St. John

Fridays at Classics Sports Bar and Grill, 9165 Wicker Ave.

FYI: (219) 365-5509

DJ 'JENN BOOTY' | Winfield

Saturdays at Mighty Mick's Pub, 10727 Randolph St.

FYI: (219) 662-2244

DJ TOMCAT | Highland

Thursdays and Fridays at Growlers on Highway, 2816 Highway Ave.

FYI: (219) 924-0245

DJ VIPER | Portage

9 p.m. Fridays at Level One Nightclub, 2522 Portage Mall

FYI: (219) 763-6234

DOLL'S ACES | Whiting

Saturdays at the Diamond Tap, 1701 Indianapolis Blvd.

FYI: (219) 659-9559

FUNKY MOJO DADDY | Porter

8 p.m. Sundays, Jam Night, at Leroy's Hot Stuff, 333 W. U.S. 20

FYI: (219) 926-6211

FINAL SAY AND BACKWOODS | Schererville

6 tonight at Northwoods Saloon, 8101 U.S. 41.

FYI: (219) 558-8130

FRANKIE GREENE | Hobart

7:30 p.m. Sundays at The Elks, 3580 W. 61st Ave.

FYI: (219) 942-1152

HABU | Merrillville

8 tonight and Saturday at the Patio Restaurant, 7706 Broadway.

FYI: (219) 769-7990

AARON HEDGES, CHRIS KARP, DAVE CURTIS & DANNY GIORGI | Hobart

Sundays for jam nite at Drena's Bar & Grill, 636 N. 700 West St.

FYI: (219) 364-0890

HISTORY'S END | Chicago

Tonight at The Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St.

FYI: (773) 327-1662

HISTORY'S END | Schererville

Saturday at 2nd Dimensions, 340 U.S. 30.

FYI: (219) 865-9800

NICOLE JAMROSE AND M & R RUSH | Schererville

6 p.m. Saturday at Northwoods Saloon, 8101 U.S. 41.

FYI: (219) 558-8130

KJ CRAIG | Crown Point

Fridays and Saturdays music and karaoke at Jolly Roger's, 11217 Whitcomb St.

FYI: (219) 662-0639

TERRY KLEMA | Schererville

Fridays, open mic, at Rocky & Stella's, 200 E. U.S. 30

FYI: (219) 322-3135

THE KENDALL LEWIS QUARTET W/ STEVE BIOSSAT | Chicago

9:30 tonight and Saturday at the Joynt, 650 N. Dearborn St.

FYI: (312) 573-2233 or thejoyntchicago.com

LAKE EFFECT | Lynwood

9:30 p.m. Saturday at Margarita's Bar & Grill, 19606 Burnham Ave.

FYI: (708) 418-2655

CARL LINDEN W/ FRANK YAKAUBEC | Lynwood

11 a.m. Sundays at Villa de Bruno, 19825 Stony Island Ave.

FYI: (708) 474-2144

LITTLE JOHNNY | Cedar Lake

Tonight at Port Cedar Restaurant & Lounge, 7917 W. 145th St.

FYI: (219) 374-4333

MONTERREY | Portage

Saturday at the Sunset Lounge, 5844 U.S. 6.

FYI: (219) 762-6065

MARY MYSTICA AND TRACY | Hammond

8 p.m. Saturday at Freddy's Steak House, 6442 Kennedy Ave.

FYI: (219) 844-1500

TRACY OKAMOTO | Cedar Lake

9 tonight at Hunley's, 13115 Lakeshore Dr.

FYI: (219) 374-9520

POLKA ALLSTARS | Chicago

5 p.m. Sunday at Club 505, 13505 S. Brainard Ave.

FYI: (773) 646-9819

CARLOS RAMOS BAND | Portage

Tonigh at Mark O's Bar and Grill, 2385 Willowcreek Road.

FYI: (219) 763-3779

RICK AND DONNIE | Portage

Tonight at the Blue Water Bar and Grille, 5987 Dune Harbor Drive.

FYI: (219) 764-0600

RIPPLE | Highland

Saturday at Growler's, 2816 Highway Ave.

FYI: (219) 924-0245

SCAMP | Schererville

Tonight at The Quest, 1204 W. Lincoln Highway.

FYI: (219) 322-4812

THE SCOVILLE BROTHERS | Highland

Tonight at Bone Dry, 3805 W. Ridge Road

FYI: (219) 838-2442

SMOKEHOUSE | Hammond

Saturday at LaRosa Pizzeria, 6817 Indianapolis Blvd.

FYI: (219) 844-1000

STAGGER | Valparaiso

Saturday at the Roadhouse Bar & Grill, 4 W. U.S. 6.

FYI: (219) 462-8415

THORN FETISH | Mokena, Ill.

9 p.m. Saturday at Capone's, 19081 Old LaGrange Road.

FYI: (708) 479-5356

TOGETHER | Highland

9 p.m. Saturday at Chela's Mexican Restaurant, 3325 45th St.

FYI: (219) 924-6833

TRIPLE DOSE | Hammond

Tonight at LaRosa Pizzeria, 6817 Indianapolis Blvd.

FYI: (219) 844-1000

JIMMY VINCENT | Portage

7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Blue Water Bar and Grille, 5987 Dune Harbor Drive.

FYI: (219) 764-0600

WELL WATER KOOLAID | Griffith

Saturday at Soprano's, 840 S. Broad St.

FYI: (219) 924-0304

THE WOOFY, JOE & JOSE KARAOKE SHOW | East Chicago

7 p.m. Sundays at the U. S. Sports Bar, 3948 Alder St.

FYI: (219) 794-5360

ZODIAC | Chicago

Saturday at O'Hara's Tavern, 3541 E 106th St.

FYI: (773) 374-1967

Weekdays

GREG ASHBY AND PHIL MILLER | Dyer

Thursday at Finnegan's Pub, 1074 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).

FYI: (219) 865-9896

A-TRAIN, BEAVER & AARON | Dyer

Thursdays at Bookies Sports Bar and Grill, 1468 U.S. 30.

FYI: (219) 865-9633

KEENAN BAXTER | Valparaiso

6 p.m. Thursdays at Martini's Restaurant, 1004 Calumet Ave.

FYI: (219) 464-0801

BEAVER ACOUSTIC | Winfield

9 p.m. Tuesdays at Buddy & Pals Place too, 10685 Randolph St.

FYI: (219) 661-0088

BIG BEN, PASQUALE | Dyer

Tuesdays at Bookies Sports Bar and Grill, 1468 U.S. 30.

FYI: (219) 865-9633

BONGO'S AND BRASS | Dyer

8:30 p.m. Thursday, featuring Terry Higgins and Jesse Hernandez, at Vino Tini, 1143-47 Joliet St. (Crown Plaza.) (through October)

FYI: (219) 322-9185

BILLY BRANCH AND THE SONS OF BLUES | Country Club Hills, Ill.

Wednesdays at Genesis Restaurant and Nightclub, 4838 W. 183rd St.

FYI: (708) 647-6519

THE JEFF BROWN TRIO | Valparaiso

6 p.m. Thursdays at Pesto's Italian Restaurant, 3123 Calumet Ave.

FYI: (219) 462-0993

JIM BULANDA | Dyer

7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Vino Tini's, 1143 Joliet St. (through October)

FYI: (219) 322-9185

JIM BULANDA | Glenwood

6:30 p.m. Thursday at Glenwood Oaks Lounge, 106 N. Main St. (through October)

FYI: (708) 758-4401

C4 | Lake Station

Wednesdays at the Waterfront, 2970 Dekalb St.

FYI: (219) 963-7010

LARRY CABALLERO | Hammond

8 p.m. Thursdays, open mic night, at Jumidell Restaurant & Bar, 5252 Hohman Ave.

FYI: (219) 852-0373

CHRIS AND LOU | Hobart

Wednesdays at Drena's Bar & Grill, 636 N. 700 West St.

FYI: (219) 364-0890

CHRIS AND LOU | Valparaiso

8 p.m. Thursdays at the Old Style Inn, 5 Lincolnway.

FYI: (219) 462-5600

CLASSIC DJ ROCK | Crown Point

7 p.m. Tuesdays at Buddy & Pals, 1206 E. Summit St.

FYI: (219) 662-0088

JERRY CLEMONS | St. John

9:30 p.m. Wednesdays hosts jam night at Northwoods Saloon, 8101 U.S. 41.

FYI: (219) 558-8130

CHAD CLIFFORD | Valparaiso

9:30 p.m. Wednesday at Duffy's, 1154 Axe Ave.

FYI: (219) 462-1057

CRUISIN' KARAOKE & DJ | Hobart

8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Drena's Bar and Grill, 636 N. 700 West

FYI: (219) 364-0890

DAVE'S ENVY | Crown Point

Wednesdays acoustic night at R House of Brews, 100 N. Main St.

FYI: (219) 663-7700

KEVIN DOLL | Whiting

8 p.m. Wednesdays open mic night at the Midtown Station Pub, 1928 New York Ave.

FYI: (219) 659-7530

DJ BIG CHILL | Schererville

9 p.m. Thursdays - Karaoke at the Quest, 1204 W. Lincoln Highway.

FYI: (219) 322-4812

DJ BIG CHILL | Schererville

9 p.m. Tuesdays for ladies night at the Quest, 1204 W. Lincoln Highway.

FYI: (219) 322-4812

DJ BILLY | Portage

9 p.m. Wednesdays, karaoke at Level One Nightclub, 2522 Portage Mall

FYI: (219) 763-6234

DJ ESTEP | St. John

Wednesdays at Classics Sports Bar and Grill, 9165 Wicker Ave.

FYI: (219) 365-5509

DJ MAGBOY | Chesterton

9 p.m. Thursdays at Sidetrack, 1050 Broadway.

FYI: (219) 921-5026

DJ MIGHTY QUINN | Crown Point

9 p.m. Thursdays at BG Gators, 9101 E. 109th Ave.

FYI: (219) 662-0458

DJ NASTY BOY NOEL | Hammond

9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at McTavern's, 7443 Indianapolis Blvd.

FYI: (219) 844-5255

DJ NASTY BOY NOEL | Portage

9 p.m. Tuesdays at Level One Night Club, 2522 Portage Mall.

FYI: (219) 763-6234

DJ SHAGGY | Portage

Thursdays for Retro night at Level One Night Club, 2522 Portage Mall.

FYI: (219) 763-6234

DJ TOMCAT | Highland

Thursdays at Growlers on Highway, 2816 Highway Ave.

FYI: (219) 924-0245

FLASHPOINT | Griffith

8 p.m. Wednesdays hosts an open jam at Soprano's, 840 S. Broad St.

FYI: (219) 924-0304

MIKE GREEN | Griffith

Wednesdays at The Getaway, 1827 W. 45th St.

FYI: (219) 924-1717

MIKE GREEN | Schererville

Thursdays at Bar Jade, 340 U.S. 30.

FYI: (219) 865-9800

GRUV 6 | Schererville

8 p.m. Wednesday at Jalapeno's, 200 U.S. 41.

FYI: (219) 864-8862

NICOLE JAMROSE | Dyer

Wednesday at Finnegan's Pub, 1074 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).

FYI: (219) 865-9896

JAM NIGHT | Hammond

9 p.m. Thursdays at Coaches Corner, 208 Kennedy Ave.

FYI: (219) 844-1111

JASON Z | St. John

8:30 p.m. Thursdays for open mic at Classics Sports Bar, 9165 Wicker Ave. (U.S. 41).

FYI: (219) 365-5509

KILLER RAY ALLISON | Hammond

Thursday at Kenwood Tap, 6309 Kennedy Ave.

FYI: (219) 844-9766

JAMIE MAGERA | Valparaiso

8 p.m. Thursdays at the Twisted Martini in Gaucho's Restaurant, 597 W. U.S. 30.

FYI: (219) 759-1100

KEITH MARX | Crete

8 p.m. Tuesdays jam night at The Green Door Lounge, 1338 Main St.

FYI: (708) 672-6262

ERIN MCDOUGALD | Chicago

9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Joynt, 650 N. Dearborn St.

FYI: (312) 573-2233 or thejoyntchicago.com

THE MIX | Hammond

8:30 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays live blues jam at LaRosa Pizzeria, 6817 Indianapolis Blvd.

FYI: (219) 844-1000

JO JO MURRY AND THE TOP FLIGHT BAND | Country Club Hills, Ill.

Tuesdays at Genesis Restaurant and Nightclub, 4838 W. 183rd St.

FYI: (708) 647-6519

OPEN MIC | Hammond

Wednesday at Old Glory Tavern, 6755 Indianapolis Blvd.

FYI: (219) 844-1128

POKER FACE | St. John

Thursday at Northwoods Saloon, 8101 U.S. 41.

FYI: (219) 558-8130

RYAN & BILL | Dyer

9 p.m. Tuesday at Finnegan's Pub, 1074 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).

FYI: (219) 865-9896

SCOTTY | Valparaiso

Thursdays open mic at Martinis, 1004 Calumet Ave.

FYI: (219) 464-0801

STREAMLINE | Dyer

9 p.m. Mondays at Bookies Sports Bar and Grill, 1468 U.S. 30.

FYI: (219) 865-9633

STREAMLINE | St. John

Wednesdays at Classics Sports Bar, 9165 Wicker Ave. (U.S. 41).

FYI: (219) 365-5509

STEEL STANDARDS | Valparaiso

Thursday at Duffy's, 1154 Axe Ave.

FYI: (219) 462-1057

THE TROPHY DOTS (RANSOM) DAVE NEELEY (BEDLAM BROS) & FRIENDS | Hobart

7 p.m. Wednesdays at The Grind Coffee House, 325 Main St.

FYI: (219) 942-4068

MARCO VILLARREAL | Valparaiso

6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Mezza, 607 E. Lincolnway

FYI: (219) 464-1060

concerts

KENNY LOGGINS | Merrillville

8 p.m. Saturday at the Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30. Tickets are $38 and are available at the box office.

FYI: (219) 769-6600 or (773) 734-7266

LAURIE MCCLAIN CD RELEASE SHOW | Valparaiso

8 p.m. Saturday at Front Porch Music, 505 E. Lincolnway. Admission is $12.

FYI: (219) 464-4700

ANDREW 'JUNIOR BOY' JONES | Chicago

Tonight at Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash St. Tickets are $15.

FYI: (312) 427-0333 or www.buddyguys.com

THE VAPARAISO UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE | Valparaiso

8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Duffy's, 1154 Axe Ave.

FYI: (219) 462-1057

EDDIE 'THE CHIEF' CLEARWATER | Chicago

Saturday at Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash St. Tickets are $15.

FYI: (312) 427-0333 or www.buddyguys.com

OPEN MIC COMEDY | Gary

TNT Productions and Host One Entertainment present The Basement/Open Mic Comedy Room every Tuesday at Theatre by the Lake, 436 S. Lake St. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission $5. Poets and singers also are welcome.

FYI: (219) 614-9543 or www.lakestreettheatre.com

HEADLINER OTTO | Portage

Sunday at the Mojito Beach Comedy Club at Clancy's Irish Pub, 2542 Portage Mall. Alan Brooks, Steve Budkis and Mark Popovich (Aka: the Mojito Beach Pirates) serve as hosts with topical humor, improvisation and short comedy skits. Cover is $5.

FYI: (219) 764-4995

THE ULTINATE DOO-WOP SHOW | Merrillville

7 p.m. Oct. 11 presented byCanterbury Productions and starring Jay & The Americans, The Vogues, Jimmy Clanton, Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, The Del Vikings, Kathy Young, The Students, Stormy Weather and the Flat Cats at the Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30. Tickets are $45, $55 and $75 and are available at the box office.

FYI: (219) 769-6600 or (773) 734-7266

TINA TURNER LIVE | Chicago/Rosemont

8 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 at the United Center and 8 p.m. Monday at Allstate Arena. Tickets can be purchased at the United Center and Allstate Arena box offices and at all Ticketmaster locations.

FYI: (312) 559-1212

BB KING | Joliet

The undisputed king of the blues will perform at 8 tonight at Rialto Square Theatre, 15 E. Van Buren St. Tickets are priced at $45 to $110. Tickets may be purchased at the Rialto box office, 102 N. Chicago St., Ticketmaster or rialtosquare.com.

FYI: (815) 726-6600

INDIGO GIRLS | Joliet

6 p.m. Sunday at Rialto Square Theatre, 15 E. Van Buren St. Tickets are priced at $34 to $39. Tickets may be purchased at the Rialto box office, 102 N. Chicago St. Tickets may also be purchased through Ticketmaster or online at www.rialtosquare.com.

FYI: (815) 726-6600

OPEN MIC COMEDY | Gary

TNT Productions and Host One Entertainment present The Basement/Open Mic Comedy Room every Tuesday at Theatre by the Lake, 436 S. Lake St. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission $5. Poets and singers also are welcome.

FYI: (219) 614-9543 or www.lakestreettheatre.com

JIMMY BURNS | Chicago

Tonight at Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W. Armitage Ave. Tickets are $12.

FYI: (773) 342-0452 or rosaslounge.com

SWEET ADELINES | Portage

Great Lake Sound Chorus Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Int., welcomes women of all ages to join the Great Lake Sound Chorus at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at their new location at the Faith Memorial Lutheran Church, 753 N Calumet Ave.

FYI: (219) 762-3984 or (219) 464-9627

SHARON LEWIS TEXAS FIRE | Chicago

Tonight and Saturday at Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W. Armitage Ave. Tickets are $12.

FYI: (773) 342-0452 or rosaslounge.com