Published: July 24, 2008 07:34 pm            

Entertainment week of July 25-31

July winds down on a good note as the last weekend of the month has plenty of activities to offer.



First Christian Church

Located at 611 Ninth St. in Orange, First Christian Church welcomes funny man Clyde Ray Webber Jr. for an evening of family friendly entertainment.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. today and is free and open to the public. Call 409-883-4483 for more details.



Cotton’s Cay

Three Legged Dawg has stepped in at the last minute to fill a cancellation tonight, but don’t think this band will not be ready.

This group always manages to deliver a consistent performance of classic rock and blues and keeps the good times rolling.

Admission is $5 for ages 18 and older. Call 409-886-9042 for more information, and be sure to check out karaoke on Saturday.



Capistrano

No Limit is the featured music group tonight at the Capistrano for ages 21 and older. Get your dancing shoes on and get ready for a good time. Admission is free.



Polo’s Lounge

Lone Star Karaoke is available every Wednesday through Friday evening at Polo’s Lounge, which is located at the Ramada Inn on Interstate 10 in Orange.

Then, on Saturday night, guests are invited back to check out live music from some of the best in local and area entertainment. This week’s band is Exit 105.

There is no cover charge anymore and ages 21 and older are always welcome. Call 409-886-5546 for more information.



Club 87

Brad Brinkley and Comfort Zone are one of the hottest country music acts in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana and with good reason.

See this band for yourself and you will understand why.

Admission for Saturday’s concert is $5 per person at the door, and ages 21 and older are always welcome. Call 409-746-2394 for details.



Bayou Club

Whether it’s live Cajun music from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Sunday, the pool tournament on Monday, or karaoke with Joey and Jerri on Wednesday, there is always something to do at the Bayou Club on Simmons Drive in Orange.

Ages 21 and older are welcome. Call 409-882-9299 for more information.



Paulette’s

Karaoke is available for your listening and participating pleasure tonight and Saturday at Paulette’s.

Admission is free. Call 409-670-9920 for more information.



Eagles Lodge

Live music is on tap starting at 8 p.m. today at the Eagles as Exit 105 returns to this Orange establishment located on North 28th Street. Admission is $5 for single entry and $8 for couples at the door.

Starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, karaoke featuring Patty Ferguson is open to the public.

Call 409-886-7381 after 4 p.m. for more information.



Vidor VFW

If you missed No Limit the last time they were at the VFW Hall in Vidor, then make sure you don’t this Saturday as this Orange County based outfit is back from 8 p.m., Saturday, to 12:30 a.m.

The concert and dance is open to the public 21 and older. Admission $5 per person. Call 409-768-1482 for more information.



The Vortex

Local and Regional entertainment is on tap at several shows this weekend, including a special Monday concert to help get the work week started.

Performing tonight at The Vortex are Amplified Heat, Shandon Sahm, and Whorehound, while the Crazy Ivans, Shotgun Hustler and Cousin Phelpy are slated for Saturday.

Then, on Monday night, check out area bands Kill the Theory, With Guns Drawn with guests Divide the Sky and Novista.

Ages 21 and older are always welcome. Check out myspace.com/thevortexbar for admission information.



Changing Times

It’s a classic rock, southern rock kind of weekend at Changing Times.

Tonight’s bands include Bad Faith with special guest, Longneck Road, while Three Legged Dawg moves from Orange County to this venue in Jefferson County on Saturday.

Admission is $5 at the door and ages 18 and older are welcome to attend.



Madison’s

A hot music weekend is in store at Madison’s, located on Dowlen Road in Beaumont, as several area groups perform.

Tonight, David Lee Kaiser and the Bean Dip Band take the stage, while the classic rock sounds of Mid-Life Crisis can be heard on Saturday.

On Sunday, the second annual Box Fan Bash is being held free of charge throughout the afternoon as numerous area musicians donate their time to help those in need in the community.

Patrons are asked to either bring a box fan or make a cash donation to help elderly and less fortunate stay cool during these hot summer months.

On Tuesday, El Floppy Tacos perform outside on the patio, and then karaoke is the thing to do ever Thursday.

Ages 18 and older are welcome to attend. Call 409-924-9777 for details.



Outlaw Drinkin’ Club

More hard rock and metal music is in store this weekend at the Outlaw Drinkin’ Club in Beaumont.

Performing tonight are Flood Gate and Phoricid, while Saturday’s concert is by the cover band known as Sabbath Judas Sabbath, which features James Rivera of Helstar from Houston.

Call 409-838-5735 for details.



The Barking Dog

More quality entertainment is on tap at the Barking Dog, located on Pearl Street in downtown Beaumont.

Artists scheduled to perform tonight include Chad Sasser, Elizabeth Hobbs, and Zauh.

Saturday’s concert features regional artist Mo Pair, along with the rocking good sounds of the Crazy Ivans.

All ages are welcome to attend. Call 409-835-2275 for more information.



Whiskey River

This Beaumont venue continues to be the leading source for live country music in Southeast Texas, and, sometimes, other forms of music.

The Cajun and zydeco entertainer Wayne Toups brings his accordion to Whiskey River tonight. Admission is charged at the door.

Then, on Thursday night, Cross Canadian Ragweed returns to Southeast Texas for the first time in several months with a special concert.

Ages 18 and older are welcome to attend, and tickets are $30 in advance at Florida Tans. Admission could be higher at the door.

Call 409-832-2999 for more details.



Woody’s

Stale Mind has been an integral part of the area music scene for many years, and through it all, the band has been at the top of the metal totem pole.

The group is finally ready to release its third CD and will hold a party to celebrate the occasion this Saturday at Woody’s in Port Arthur.

The show is absolutely free to the public ages 21 and older.

Also appearing are modern rock bands Last Second Panic and Knuckle Deep. Call 409-729-6639 for more details.



Leon’s Fish Camp

The Wade Foster Experience, featuring Gary Dorsey and Andy Williams, is performing from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Leon’s Fish Camp will play at Leon’s Fish Camp, which is located at 7000 Fisher Road in ........

If you like rock, country or even some rhythm and blues, then check this group out on Sunday. Call 409-794-2681 for information.



Dylan’s

Guitar phenomenon Scott McGill, along with his bandmates in Old Dog Mac, is back at this Mid-County venue tonight, while variety band Jag performs on Saturday. Admission is charged both nights at the door.

Acoustic music is featured free of charge from area artists every Tuesday, while karaoke keeps the good times rolling on Wednesday.

Ages 18 and older are welcome to attend. Call 409-722-1600 for more information.



Larry’s French Market

You haven’t heard good music until you hear the classic sounds of The Grateful Geezers tonight at Larry’s French Market in Groves.

On Saturday night the Cajun and zydeco sounds of Chris Miller and Bayou Roots keep the dance floor full.

Rod Rishard is back for the second of his two Thursday night performances as well.

Call 409-962-3381 for details.



American Legion

The Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post 49, which is located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, invites the public to attend its weekly bingo session at 5:30 p.m. every Sunday.

The food and snack bar will be open. Call 409-886-1241 for more information.



Bethel Baptist Church

Southern Gospel music act Footprints will perform twice on Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church in West Orange.

Performances are scheduled at 9:45 a.m. and 1 p.m., Sunday, and the public is invited to attend.

Call 409-882-0443 for more information.



Orange VFW

Bingo is open to the public at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday, while the weekly dance and concert featuring music from variety band Crossfire is being held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday.

Admission is $5 person. Call 409-886-9738 for more information.



Send all entertainment listings to tmann@orangeleader.com or call 409-883-3571, Ext. 2619

        

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