This will be the first show of the New Year so lets make it a big one!  Obsidia will start off the night playing an original set of killer melodic rock/metal.  Deraild will finish the night with a mixture of original and cover songs ranging from Alice to Zepplin. 

Dean Mink is one funny comic.  He's likeable, intelligent and his conservative look hides a real wolf in sheep's clothing.  Truly a zany brand of comedy that will keep you guessing.  Dean has performed at over fifty comedy clubs including the Improv (Dallas), Comedy Castle (Detroit), and the Laff Stop (Houston).  He has also been a guest on National Public Radio and NBC.











Opener D.K. Hamilton entertains his audience by giving a unique and sardonic take on pop culture, current events and relationships between men and women (which he describes as "battles of wills") and combines his talent of vividly describing life with a gunslinger-like quickness of wit.  D.K. is a two-time winner of Grand Rapids' Joke-Off, an award-winning humor columnist and a contributor to internet humor site The Phat Phree.







Music by Chicago's Keith Scott. Come down and check his unique blues style out! He's been at it for 20 plus years and is ready to take Czar's on full steam ahead. Has worked on major national projects and has played with many well known musicians. Don't miss this special night.

Reggae is not just a type of music - it is a philosophy, with a message handed out to a danceable beat in the current message of the love of humankind. What makes Dub Dis unique is their rich tapestry of creative expression that draws its inspiration from Jamaica's diverse ethnic influences. Featuring a blend of reggae, ska, calypso, mento, and soca, Dub Dis encompasses a fresh sound that is artistically entertaining.

Wayside Stella is a high energy, modern rock and roll band with classic rock sensibilities.  Heavy guitars, strong vocals and funky grooves are combined with a D.J. for a mash up of original songs mixed with classic tunes by legendary artists. Having a wide array of cover songs ranging from Led Zeppelin and Marvin Gaye, to one-hit wonders such as Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, you definitely don't want to miss how these guys 'remix' your old man's vinyl collection!

Singer/songwriter, acoustic guitar, harmonica -

I remember hanging out on Bonita Beach, Florida on a two month sabbatical from my last real job. It was a Monday in May, 1982. A local club owner was listening to me play the only ten songs I knew. He asked me to play that night and I agreed to $50 since he said "no" to the $200 I suggested. After renting a sound system and buying my own drinks, I think the night cost me $19 to do the one thing I completely enjoyed.

With more than 8,000 play dates behind me since then, I'm still grateful to be playing my kind of music - I call it "warm weather music". I have played for huge crowds and intimate gatherings, in big bars and beer joints. It doesn't get much better than singing Jimmy Buffett songs for a living. Except maybe singing original songs once in a while.

South Bend's finest, The Rick Clifford Band, has been rockin' the house down every time they hit the stage!  Their first CD "Standing Tall with the Blues" made editors choice on CDBaby.com for over a year and enjoyed worldwide sales and airplay and they have just released their 3rd CD.  The Rick Clifford Band plays a mix of originals and covers in a Classic Rock/Funk style with just a hint of Blues and they are guaranteed to show you a good time!

Eddie Shaw on tenor and alto saxes and harmonica is a very talented singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and band leader. He was Howlin'Wolf's personal manager for five years. Eddie is one of the most respected blues musicians alive today. Originally from Benoit, MS, Eddie now lives on Chicago's South Side.

Band Members include Eddie Vaan Shaw Jr., Eddie's son, is one of the best guitar players in the blues business. Vaan has music of his own, CD's, MORNING RAIN and THE TRAIL OF TEARS. Lafayette" Shorty" Gilbert, has been Eddie's bassplayer for over 20 yrs. Strong vocalist, his version of " Rainy night in Georgia" brings tears to your eyes. Tim Taylor on drums, is son of the late Eddie Taylor .

This Michigan City band will ROCK YOUR WORLD with songs influenced from the likes of Pink, Melissa Ethridge, Buck Cherry, Poison, Arvil Lavigne, No Doubt, Alanis Morrisette, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Crowes, Los Lonley Boys...and much more!

Direct from La Porte, IN, Midwest Hype features Max Kepler (drums, percussion), George-Matthew Prellwitz (lead guitar, vocals), Nate Miller (electric bass, trumpet, back-up vocals), Ben Morrissey (saxophone, flute, back-up vocals), Kevin Krizmanich (keyboard/piano, trumpet, back-up vocals) and Scott Whitford (trumpet) for an aromatic blend of hip-hop, reggae, funk, and jazz. Guaranteed to awaken your senses with refreshingly crisp melodies and organically orchestrated instrumentation. Inhale...

PINK FREUD is THE BEST PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE you'll ever hear, featuring four of the best rock musicians in the country. When you close your eyes, you will swear you are sitting in the best seats in the house, listening to Pink Floyd rock the way you remember them. When you open your eyes, you'll keep asking yourself the question "HOW THE HELL ARE THEY DOING THIS WITH JUST FOUR GUYS??" While other bands have gone the easy route and relied upon smoke and mirrors to "capture Pink Floyd", the truth is, they have neglected the most important aspects: the sound, the musicianship, and the soul of the music. But don't take our word for it, come hear it for yourself!!!!!

Singer/songwriter, acoustic guitar, harmonica -

I remember hanging out on Bonita Beach, Florida on a two month sabbatical from my last real job. It was a Monday in May, 1982. A local club owner was listening to me play the only ten songs I knew. He asked me to play that night and I agreed to $50 since he said "no" to the $200 I suggested. After renting a sound system and buying my own drinks, I think the night cost me $19 to do the one thing I completely enjoyed.

With more than 8,000 play dates behind me since then, I'm still grateful to be playing my kind of music - I call it "warm weather music". I have played for huge crowds and intimate gatherings, in big bars and beer joints. It doesn't get much better than singing Jimmy Buffett songs for a living. Except maybe singing original songs once in a while.

Fusion is a rock and roll party band that plays all of your favorite rock songs ranging from the 80's hair bands to the up and coming bands like Saving Abel, Buckcherry, My Darkest Days, Three Days Grace, Sick Puppies, Shinedown, Puddle of Mudd, Theory of a Deadman, and more. If you love rock, you don't want to miss any Fusion shows. With amazing vocals and screaming guitar work there's nothing too difficult for these guys.

Dot Dot Dot formed in 2007 when select members of two well-known Chicago-based cover bands joined forces. The plan was to bring their unique talents together to create a distinctive and dynamic live act, rather than to rely on a limited theme or particular musical genre.   Their music might be described as a thrilling union of rock elements cloaked in dance beats with synthy frills.

Mr. Happypants of the Super Happy Funtime Burlesque Show will be our guest host for the evening!!!!
















New York comedian Davin Rosenblatt has been entertaining audiences throughout the country for several years.  His likeable, yet confident style leaves audiences wanting more of his unique perspective on being Jewish in modern society.  As a comic he is bold, full of confidence and in complete control of the audience and the stage.











Opener Matt McClowry always wanted to be one of two things: a stand-up comic or a professional wrestler.  Be glad he chose the former.  Matt's talent is truly unique; he was dianosed at an early age with Asperger's Syndrome (a high-functioning for of Autism).  While many "Aspies" apply this focus in trivial, unproductive ways, Matt is able to channel it into his act by constantly building on his repertoire of material.  A wordsmith with a perceptive eye, Matt's act is refreshingly honest and brutally funny.











Wil Harvest, based in SW Michigan, is a high energy crowd pleasing buffet of music that you want to hear! Our first goal is to bring a rock concert/party atmosphere to where ever we are. We perform a huge list of rockin' songs from the 60's through today! We also pull a few blues songs out as well as country and disco........Oh and did I mention that the drummer IS the Frontman?!?!?! You gotta check this out!!!

Wil Harvest has shared the stage with such artists as: Billy Squier, Puddle of Mudd, David Allan Coe and many others

Zion Lion is a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based six members Roots Reggae band with a strong African influence. They might be the best Reggae band in the Midwest and are undoubtedly the best new Reggae band. Zion Lion is an all star combination of several bands from the Kalamazoo area who crossed each others path along the way and decided to form what they believe to be the right mix. Their members have many years experience in diverse genres of music including Steel Drums, Reggae, Zouk, Soukous Gospel, Jazz, Salsa as well as Latin and African rhythms. These musicians have played with local, national and internationally known performers in venues from small clubs to large cultural festivals, including Harmony Festival, Tello's SunSplash, Island Festival, Charlevoix Summer Festival, Grand Rapids African American Festival, Kalamazoo Black Arts Festival, Grand Rapids Caribbean Festival, Muskegon Summer Festival, Grand Haven Concert Series and the Bob Marley Birthday Bash in Kalamazoo.

Super Happy Funtime is the Midwest's only sexy musical comedy theatre. Imagine Rocky Horror Picture Show meets Saturday Night Live with a live band. Each show is a unique mix of exciting and daring performances, hosted by an emcee you can't take your eyes off. Sexy and cute dancers perform thematic stripteases. There is naughty comedy and scathing satire. The shows also include magicians, circus performers, and smoking music by The End Times Orchestra.  You just have to see it to believe it...and trust me, you do not want to miss this show!

Covert Operations, the exciting five-piece based out of Flint, Michigan continue to work hard at establishing themselves as heavy contenders in the healthy music scene happening in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. Covert's music is Rock and Roll shaped with the help of influences from Funk, Bluegrass, Jazz, Gospel and Soul with lyrics and vocal harmonies crafted and intertwined within the melodies. They play lengthy sets, no two ever being the same, with improvisation and segues that keep those in attendance dancing on their toes. Covert's growing and loyal fan base continue to help spread the music, and plays a vital role to their live performance. A Covert show is a place for people to come together in song and dance in what may best be described as a celebration of life.

Michigan Singer/Songwriter Brett Mitchell, along with his band, the giant GHOST, are creating quite a buzz in the Midwest.  In 2006 and 2008, Brett won Artist of the Year from Saginaw's Review Magazine and D Street Entertainment.  Brett, born (too late) and raised in Midland, MI, provides vocals & electric/acoustic guitar.  Lead guitarist, Rick Manges, from Midland, provides the wail factor while Mike Cramton, a Saginaw, MI native, supplies tender vocal harmonies and the best in percussion support.  Bill Hall, also from Saginaw, MI, adds his amazing bass intuition, completing the fantastically tight and mesmerizing Brett Mitchell sound.  Brett's voice will capture you and not let go and his heartfelt and sincere songwriting draws you in and the phenomenal live show is literally riveting!

ACME BOX & CRATE is a 5 pc. high energy, Classic Rock Band with lots of vocals, they’re as fun to watch and listen to as they are to dance the night away... Some of the cover tunes include artists such as Pink floyd, Styx, Bob Seger, R.E.O., Boston, Journey, Toto, Bon Jovi, Doobie Brothers, Santana, Aerosmith, Z Z Top, Stones, Ozzy, and AC DC. So please come and see a band with over 160 years of experience playing to people like you... How can you go wrong!

Billy Ray has been performing stand-up comedy across America for the last 23 years. From headlining at great comedy clubs to performing for large corporations, he’s established himself as a tried and true funny guy.












Allen Trieu first started performing at Grand Valley State University’s comedy competition, Last Laker Standing during my senior year (2007). I won and have been performing since.













Some of South-West Michigan’s Rock’n’Roll veterans have joined together to form a fresh and powerful alternative to the standard and played out classic rock format. Roaring out of Three Oaks, Michigan, Michael Kennedy has assembled The Concern: Tom Belgan and Brandon Dingus on drums and bass, and the brothers Kucharski, Michael and Alex, slamming six stringers. The band takes on modern numbers by Muse, The Strokes, The Black Keys and Infant Sorrow while reaching back in time to cover fan favorites by The Turtles, The Zombies, The Ramones, Thin Lizzy and more! Choosing chest thumping, high energy rock songs paired with toe tapping dance classics, the band has created an electrifying set which has turned heads and inspired crashing, raucous dance parties. Come let this five man whirlwind show you what Rock’n’Roll is all about.

Cleve Hurricane Jean Jacques is a musician by profession. He hales from the island of Dominica in the Caribbean. Hurricane’s musical career began at the tender age of fourteen, when at the time he performed as lead guitarist and vocalist for the Island’s leading band. Then Hurricane continued to develop in strength as a song writer, musical arranger, and entertainer. In 1986, he entered the arena of calypso and for the next fourteen years touched the hearts and lives of people all over the world.

The lyrical vibrations of original hit songs like Sweet Banana, Miracle, Unarmed but Dangerous, and Utility Pressure provoked minds, stirred feelings, and moved the audience to dance and sing along.

At competition level, he has been crowned Calypso King three times at the national level in his own country as well as three times Road March King. He was also crowned Caribbean King in 1996 and came seventh in the World Monarch Competition. Hurricane has performed in Europe, Central America, South America, Canada, the United States, and almost all of the Caribbean Islands. Hurricane has opened for or performed along side of Calypso King of the World Mighty Sparrow, Arrow, Ziggy Marley, Shaggy, Luciano, Morgan Heritage, Steel Pulse, and more.

Brena comes from a well rounded background of music. Their resume boasts a diverse range of artisic talents and degrees including Music Performance, Music Education, Music Composition, Audio Engineering, and Graphic Design.

Brena is known for stepping up as entertainers as well as musicians. Their notable fan base has no visible age restrictions, and their fans are always a top priority. Brena crafts lively and dynamic originals that are bursting with first-rate hooks, catchy beats, and three part vocal harmonies.

Brena has had rotating air play of 3 singles on 101.3 The Fox, 96.1 Radio-X and 102.7 WMOM within two years. Also, within two short years, the band has been fortunate enough to share the stage with such national acts as:

Tonic, Joan Jett, Saliva, Default, Candlebox, Loverboy, The Verve Pipe, and Sugarcult.

They've performed for over 10,000 people for two consecutive years at Muskegon Summer Celebration, the Leelanau Sands Casino Showroom, and numerous venues across West Michigan, the Lakeshore, and Chicago.

As Winter runs to spring, there will soon be green! Czar's is laying it out tonight and hope you all make it down for this 3 band blow out.






Arson Radio is Alternative / Pop / Rock Indie band that's been tearing up NW Indiana, W Michigan. A first time Czar's appearance.


Klick is a another NW Indiana Rock outfit that has been gaining ground. You gotta see them when you get a chance, for they put on an awesome show.









Wil Harvest, has been filling dance floors all over SW Michigan for years. The goals were to bring a rock concert/party atmosphere to where ever they were. Performing a wide range rockin' songs from the 60's through today! They also pull a few blues songs out as well as country and disco.

Dot Dot Dot is an unparalleled band from Chicago with spectacular chemistry that proves they can continually deliver a supercharged show of incredible force which will speak directly to the hearts of everyone. For most independent bands, performing 450 shows, selling 30,000 units, and releasing three records is something of a dream. But for Dot Dot Dot, it’s business as usual. And what makes them even more exceptional is that they’ve been able to do this and more in only three short years—all without record label support.

Midwest Skies officially came together in the summer of 2009, and has had the opportunity to share the stage with many popular signed bands. In January of 2010, Midwest Skies received the opportunity to record their first EP at Mattress Factory Studios in Chicago, Illinois with producer Martin Atkins (American Bandstand, Nine Inch Nails, Public Image LTD.) and engineer Steve Moore.

The Bigger Picture" delivers a professional show entertaining all audiences. The large variety of popular cover tunes are sprinkled through the decades from the 1960s through the early 2000s. This variety gives you "The Bigger Picture" of many styles of music. Playing specially selected songs, these tunes encompass genres of music ranging from Rock, Soul/Funk, Pop, Rhythm/Blues, Disco and a selection of ballads that guarantee to entertain the ears, eyes, and feet of patrons attending any event.

Stay tuned!

The Recent was formed in 12 days before they took the stage for the 1st time. Hence the name The Recent. Craig and Sean had played together for a year or two in a previous band. Damian and Bob answered an add off of craigslist. In the 1st reherseal the band put together 21 songs. It seemed to be a good fit. 

The Recent is a Rock/Grunge/Alternative band from Northern Indiana that covers the past 4 decades of music from the 70's to today. The band has a lot of creative talent as well, and looks forward to writing material of their own.

100% Strong and Addictive REGGAE Music. The Indika Reggae Band brings energy to their fans in every show. Indika gives their audience the full spectrum of Reggae-flava in the style of Jamaica's Sunsplash Festival.


We will see all of you here tonight for this special performance.

Can't find a good time? Don't worry, here comes The Solution. Putting the fun in funky. Playing a variety of favorites with a funky jam band twist. You don't want miss this!

Gami Entertainment is coming to Czar's 505
For their first ever electronic music dance night!

Although this Kalamazoo based event production company has a strong background of electronic music DJ and Live performance they also strive to bring a breathtaking artistic outlook to it. Our events highlight innovative, visionary, danceable and usually bass-heavy music although many times along side the music you will find live painters and vendors around the room, Go-Go dancers, Hula Hoopers, and sorts of other styles of artists accompanying a magnificent stage design. www.facebook.com/GamiEntertainment


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Frizzil-

Frank aka Frizzil has been rockin parties since he was a teenager. From mixing Hip Hop tracks on double cassette decks in his friends' basements, to tearin' up clubs all over Michigan and beyond, Frizzil always brings down the house. A native of Virginia Beach, VA, he moved to Michigan in 2000, and discovered Michigan's dance scene shortly thereafter. Inspired particularly by the local crowd rockers of Kalamazoo at the time, Frizzil got his first set of decks and never looked back. His combination of peak hour, funky House and machine-gun style mixing is a deadly duo on the dancefloor. Droppin' 10 tracks in the time that most djs drop 5 or 6, Frizzil rarely gives his fans a second to catch their breath Don't miss a single chance to catch this House Music Heavyweight in action!

www.Frizzil.com
www.soundcloud.com/Frizzil

K@Dog
www.facebook.com/CirqueDuWomp
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107368552673170

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PopSh!t
Currently residing in Kalamazoo, MI...POPSH!T delivers high energy, bass driven beats combining numerous genres of electronic music including dubstep in all forms and BPM's, indie electro, and electro house. A POPSH!T set is guaranteed to keep you moving from start to finish with seamless transitions and innovative scratching techniques.

www.facebook.com/pages/Popshit/133968686663426
www.soundcloud.com/arhelisek

Ron E Roc
www.facebook.com/pages/Dj-Ron-E-Roc/342356928285

Gami
www.soundcloud.com/gami-1

Pfreak Show has been knocking the socks, shoes, pants and halter-tops off mid-west club goers for the past 5 years with no real end in sight. With the emphasis on performance, Pfreak Show has raised the bar for all other acts by setting attendance records at nearly all of their venues. The seamless show of non-stop entertainment is no accident. Pfreak Show has been known to say "first we must entertain ourselves, we came out tonight to try and have more fun than the audience" This seems to be a never-ending battle with both sides victorious. This multimedia show with pfreaky and hilarious video clips, is woven in to a rambunctious cocktail shaker of psychedelic rock, spaced-out funk, hardcore rock, freestyle disco rap and everything else under the sun up to, and including the proverbial kitchen sink. ..

Since March of 1993. the Chicago Rhythm and Blues Kings have been blasting out their own soul-steeped brand of R&B and blues on a nightly basis. But anyone who knows Windy City blues and R&B realizes that this band's collective history harks back a great deal further than that. Prior to '93, they were the celebrated Mellow Fellows, the high-energy, brass-leavened outfit that supplied skin-tight backing for giant-sized soul/blues singer Big Twist until his tragic 1990 death. For more than a decade, Big Twist & the Mellow Fellows reigned as one of the hottest attrac­tions on the mid-west blues circuit.

Alligator Blackbird combines rock, reggae, folk, and pop influences to create a sound that can warm up any room. Using acoustic guitars, bass, ukulele, cajon (box drum) and other percussion, along with vocal harmonies and the dynamic/soulful voice of front man Fabian Guzman, this three piece band can cover enough musical ground to satisfy just about any crowd.

You may remember him as the leader of the All-Star Frogs (1970-1983) and the Power Trio (1983-present), doing humorous and raunchy blues originals such as "Tie You Up!" and "More Love, More Money". You may remember the Tumatoe tours of local clubs and endless spins of his songs on college radio in the '70s and '80s. You may not know that he played in a FIJI house band (Lothar and the Hand People) at the University of Illinois, the band name created by Bill Geist, CBS Sunday Morning News Correspondent; recorded for Warner Bros. (I Like My Job, produced by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival fame); and was a member of REO Speedwagon - he left in 1969, evidently taking all rocking bluesy rootsy-ness with him - and he grew up on the South Side of Chicago, a blues-loving youth who hung with the legends.

The JR Clark Band, based out of Kalamazoo MI, is fresh off their latest release JR Clark "Alive" at The Midway. The two disc cd set was recorded in front of a packed house in Mishawaka, IN and the energy from that night was really captured in the performance. This (4) piece band brings many flavors in their performance from Chicago Blues, to soul and even a little southern rock. These guys do it all.

Brian is a solo guy looking to break out in 2011. He's been writing tunes for about 10 years and ready to share with all who will listen. So be on the look out this summer around South West Michigan for the Brian Randall Marquee and make sure to stop in.

Fusion is a rock and roll party band that plays all of your favorite rock songs ranging from the 80's hair bands to the up and coming bands like Saving Abel, Buckcherry, My Darkest Days, Three Days Grace, Sick Puppies, Shinedown, Puddle of Mudd, Theory of a Deadman, and more. If you love rock, you don't want to miss any Fusion shows. With amazing vocals and screaming guitar work there's nothing too difficult for these guys.



Deraild will warm up with a mixture of original and cover songs ranging from Alice to Zepplin.

Covering current, high energy Rock music and playing relevant original Rock music. Come check us out and jump on the T3 bandwagon!

The Recent was formed in 12 days before they took the stage for the 1st time. Hence the name The Recent. Craig and Sean had played together for a year or two in a previous band. Damian and Bob answered an add off of craigslist. In the 1st reherseal the band put together 21 songs. It seemed to be a good fit.

The Recent is a Rock/Grunge/Alternative band from Northern Indiana that covers the past 4 decades of music from the 70's to today. The band has a lot of creative talent as well, and looks forward to writing material of their own. Be sure to check back often for audio and video uploads.