Weekend Walkthrough

By Gus Bode

Friday

Nonstop Reggae performs at Hangar 9 – the band brings its sultry signature island sound to Carbondale.

Left Handed Smiles at the Main Street Friday Night Fair — every night until the last week in October, Carbondale Main Street puts on its weekly Friday Night Fair. This free event kicks off the weekend with music, food, crafts and activities.

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Rock and roll band Southern Pride and singer-songwriter Brittany Clark join outlaw country superstar Willie Nelson at the DuQuoin State Fair.

Local favorite DJ Nasty Nate will spin at Tres Hombres. The five-member pop/club and dance band Your Villain My Hero will perform at Pinch Penny.

Saturday

Anything but Clothes fundraiser at Sports Blast – the event will raise money for Southern Illinois Roller Girls. The event will have a costume contest; door prizes and music will be provided by WIDB.

Indie rock showcase at Hangar 9 – New York dance-rockers Young Loves will bring its catchy, 80s-influenced sound to Carbondale. The band will share the bill with self-dubbed “garage-country” songsters State Champion.

Canadian rock band My Darkest Days will join Finger Eleven at the DuQuoin State Fair. The band is sure to perform its chart-topping hits “One Thing,” “Living in a Dream” and “Paralyzer.”

Under the Radar is set to play at Pinch Penny; horseshoes and handgrenades will be at Sidetracks and student jam band Spread will play at at Tres Hombres.

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Sunday

The Sunday in the Park series continues with singer-songwriter Barry Cloyd at Blue Sky Vineyard and Winery.

Country band Whistle Pigs is scheduled at PK’s and Beaucoup Creek, Four Play and Aaron Owens will take the stage at the DuQuoin State Fair.

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