Americana has come a long way in the pop world the last few years, and now it’s coming to DeKalb. The New York-based foursome Swear and Shake is performing 8 p.m. tonight at Otto’s Nightclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. Tickets are $8, and attendees must...
Need a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well as blow off some steam before finals? Red Rebel County will take the stage 9 p.m. Saturday at Otto’s Nightclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. Since the band formed in 2009, Red Rebel County has made a name for...
Electronic music has been influencing rock and roll for decades, creating new genres for fans of both styles.Brothers Past, a recently-reunited band with a slew of festival slots lined up, is the product of this pairing. The careful song writing and memorable...
Nirvana, Mudhoney and Soundgarden have more in common than their home state of Washington. Kickstand Productions announced Monday that grunge godfathers the Melvins will be sludging their way into DeKalb at 9 p.m. on May 2 at Otto's, 118 E. Lincoln Highway....
Several DeKalb bars are embracing the Halloween spirit by offering events for patrons. KJ's Tap & Grill, 518 E. Lincoln Highway, will have live music from outlaw country band Stroker Red, as well as a costume contest on Oct. 29, said KJ's Manager...
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) found Otto's Niteclub and Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, was in violation of liquor laws on Spet. 8, according to a press release. Of the 18 businesses checked in DeKalb, Otto's Niteclub was the only...
Contemplating new ways to have fun can be rough. Not that there aren't an abundance of fabulous watering holes and gathering places in our dear city; it's just, if you're anything like me, you sometimes simply crave a break from the usual. But when someone...
Amidst the dozens of bands playing Middlewest Fest this weekend, one man will take the stage with no instrument at all. With just a microphone and a slew of jokes in tow, comedian Brian Posehn will perform at Otto's Nightclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway,...
Last call. If you're going to be too bogged-down during finals week, this could be your only chance to check out DeKalb's brand of arts and entertainment. Take a break from your studies and live it up before you head home for the summer. TONIGHT: WHAT:...
DEKALB | If you’re a sailor peg and you’ve lost your leg, you don’t have to ship out to Boston to find it -- DeKalb has you covered. Red Rebel County, a Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly tribute band, will play at 9 p.m. Saturday at Otto’s Nightclub,...
You're loosening your pants. The tryptophan is kicking in and those candied yams are putting you in a coma. There's your family arguing over what year they vacationed to Niagara Falls. And oh, here's grandpa, talking your ear off about the merits of the...
DeKalb - So, if you have been on Facebook any time in the last day, maybe you heard the news; Kate Winslet was at Otto's Nightclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, on Friday. For some reason, as hard as it is to believe, it is true. Kate Winslet did indeed grace...
