Citrus: Faux Beatles, blues on tap

The early songs and sights of the Beatles will be re-created at Rock Crusher Canyon Amphitheater in a concert at 7 p.m. today. The band strives to capture the Beatles as they looked and sounded in the early to mid '60s, an era Mark Benson a k a John Lennon refers to as "the mop-top Beatles."

This is 1964's second appearance at the amphitheater. A show last year drew about 3,500 fans.

Doors open at 5 p.m, as does the VIP buffet, and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Day of show ticket prices are $20 for general admission and $35 for VIP. The VIP ticket includes a buffet, choice seating and free parking. There is a $5 parking fee for general admission ticket holders. The venue is at 275 S Rock Crusher Road, Crystal River. Call 795-1313.

Blues fans can hear The Accelerators play Chicago-style blues today at The Shed, a tiki bar in Homosassa at the end of Cherokee Drive by the river.

The Accelerators are based in Dunnellon but are frequently on regional tours. They recently released a CD Long Time Coming, featuring their blues mentor Bo Diddley on one cut. The band plays in the electric style of blues bands such as Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Howlin' Wolf. The Accelerators feature Keith Caton on standard and slide guitar and Kim Harpo on harmonica. Call 628-5714.

The Withlacoochee River Bluegrass Festival continues today and Sunday at the Withlacoochee Bluegrass Park on County Road 40, about 6 miles west of Dunnellon on the Withlacoochee River. Festival hours are 1 p.m. to midnight today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $12-$40 for adults, $3-$10 for children. Today's headliner, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, perform at 3:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Sunday's acts, beginning at 10 a.m. are The Marksmen, The Wildwood Valley Boys and the Lewis Family. Call (352) 489-8330.

Mickey Rooney joins wife in night of song, comedy

Show business legend Mickey Rooney will perform Thursday at Rock Crusher Canyon Garden Pavilion. The dinner show is called 1 Man, 1 Wife and co-stars his wife, Jan.

In the show, Rooney and his co-star sing and do comedy. Rooney also shows rare film clips and shares behind the scenes stories.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., a buffet dinner will be served from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m., and Rooney's performance begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Rock Crusher Canyon box office or through the Web site, www.rockcrushercanyon.com.

Here is a listing of live music at other area venues:

ANDRE'S OF CITRUS HILLS: 509 E Hartford St., Hernando. Marti Carroll, pop, country and R&B, 8 p.m. today. No cover. 746-6855.

THE BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT: 1470 U.S. 19 S, Homosassa Springs. Gil Allen, 7 p.m. today. No cover. 795-4454.

CASEY'S PUB: 948 U.S. 41 S, Inverness. Kat and Albert, acoustic duo, 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. No cover. Music by Tracy, 8 p.m. Wednesday.

COWBOY JUNCTION: State Road 44 and County Road 490, Lecanto. Country and bluegrass noon today with Buddy Max, Wally Jones, Greg Gap and Sharon Gap. Free. 746-4754.

GYPSY'S DEN: 155 U.S. 19 S, Crystal River. Emerald Gypsy, classic rock, 9 p.m. today. No cover. Open microphone, 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. No cover. 564-9595.

HAYWIRE'S BAR AND GRILL: 3891 N Lecanto Highway (County Road 491). DJ Connie, 9 p.m. today and Wednesday. No cover. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Thursday. No cover. 746-1144.

JAKE'S BAR AND GRILL: 8501 W Miss Maggie Drive, Chassahowitzka. Karaoke, 8 p.m. today. No cover. 382-2427.

HAPPY DAYZ DINER: 727 U.S. 41, Inverness. Re-Bop, '50s music with Butch Ramsey, 6 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday. No cover. 860-1957. Car show, 6 p.m. every Tuesday.

JIM'S CLUB 19: 3383 U.S. 19 S, Homosassa Springs. Soul Shakers, classic rock, 9 p.m. today. No cover. 628-6698.

THE KING'S THEATRE OPRY: 206 N Main St., Wildwood. Spider John Koerner and Dave Snaker Ray, blues, 7 p.m. Thursday. $8. (352) 330-2313.

MOON ROOM: 20583 W Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon. Jon Semmes and the Florida Friends 7:30 p.m. today. No cover. Call (352) 465-1340.

ROCK CRUSHER CANYON GARDEN PAVILION: 275 S Rock Crusher Road, Crystal River. 1964 ... The Tribute, Beatles songs, 7 p.m. today. $20 and $35. Mickey Rooney, 1 Man, 1 Wife Show, 7 p.m. Thursday. $35, includes a buffet dinner at 5:15 p.m. 795-1313.

THE SANDHILL SALOON: 3782 State Road 44 (Lecanto Plaza), Lecanto. Bike Sunday, 1:30 p.m. live music. No cover. 527-6759.

THE SEAGRASS PUB AND GRILL: 10386 Halls River Road. Lonnie Lyons, 2 p.m. today. Karaoke with Jodi, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays. Lonnie Lyons, 8 p.m. Wednesday. David Adams, keyboards, 7 p.m. Thursday. Dave Adams, 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday on the patio. No cover. 628-3595.

THE SHED: 5300 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa. The Accelerators, blues, 8 p.m. today. Andy One Much Fun, 2 p.m. Sunday. No cover. 628-5714.

T.J. MICHAEL'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: 4335 U.S. 41 S, Inverness. Rumors, classic rock, 9 p.m. today. No cover. Country music jam session with the Minus One Band from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Open mike and karaoke with Steve Champagne, 9 p.m. Tuesday. Karaoke, Wednesday and Thursday. No cover. 341-1200.

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