Wilmette, 11/17/11 Chris Karabas, co-owner of The Rock House, gets things set up for live music at the newly opened space Nov. 17. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Wilmette, 11/17/11 The Rock House is now open for business in the Wilmette Village Center Nov. 17. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Wilmette, 11/17/11 Patrons enjoy their coffee at the newly opened The Rock House in Village Center Nov. 17. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Wilmette, 11/17/11 (Left to right) William Birck of Wilmette, Patrick Sutherland of Wilmette, Charlie Finks of Wilmette and John Rudnicki of Wilmette practice the song "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne with instruction from Matthew Davis at The Rock House Musical School Nov. 17. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Wilmette, 11/17/11 (Left to right) Feliks Vahtra of Wilmette, Luke Karabas of Wilmette, instructor Matthew Davis, Robby Phillips of Wilmette and instructor Justin Lack practice the song "Eye of the Tiger" during a rehearsal at The Rock House Musical School Nov. 17. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Luke Karabas of Wilmette (center) plays the keyboards with guidance from instructor Matthew Davis at the new The Rock House Musical School in Village Center Nov. 17. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media