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WHAT: Kevin Elliot, John Coppess WHERE: The Clark Bar (free) WHEN: Tuesday, May 22nd at 7 p.m. The singer/songwriter showcases at The Clark Bar continue with a couple solid dudes. Elliott released an album back in November and Coppess has been on a few of these bills in the past couple of months, so they seem to be chuggin' right along. Listen: Kevin Elliott: "The Right Thing To Say"
| WHAT: Anne Clements, William Dicker WHERE: The Clark Bar (free) WHEN: Tuesday, May 15th at 7 p.m. Another C-U Singer/Songwriter Collective show happens in the usual spot, where we find a duo of rootsy songwriters doing their thing. It's been a few weeks since I last mentioned these shows, but it's nice to see a consistent output on a weekly basis for something like this.
WHAT: Hank 3 WHERE: Canopy Club ($15 advance/$18 door) WHEN: Wednesday, May 9th at 8 p.m. Any act that has something on their website called a "CUSSIN'" message board automatically gets my attention. Whether it's "GeNeRaL CuSSiN" or talking about your tattoos in "HeLLBiLLy iNK," it's probably worth your time to go read some of this stuff. Son of Hank Williams, Jr. (who has has seen better days) and grandson of the great Hank Williams, so this one will probably …
WHAT: Lionize, Scathe WHERE: The Highdive ($10) WHEN: Tuesday, May 1st at 9:30 p.m. Maryland's Lionize released its new record SUPERCZAR and the VULTURE back in December, so they are taking their reggae-rock out on tour to support it. Check out their website while you're at it, and it might be more interesting to look at if you're on drugs or something. You make the call. Local hard rockers Scathe jump on the bill in support. Listen: Lionize: "Surrender"
WHAT: Kirby Jayes, Justin Tanaka WHERE: The Clark Bar (free) WHEN: Tuesday, April 24th at 7 p.m. This week's solo sets at The Clark Bar includes An Evening With Your Mother's guitarist Kriby Jayes and A Cool Hand's Justin Tanaka. Jayes just played with his band on Record Store Day, so he's back at it early in the week. <a data-cke-saved-href="http://aneveningwithyourmother.bandcamp.com/album/trees" href="http://aneveningwithyourmother.bandcamp.com/album/trees">Trees by An Evening With Your Mother</a>
WHAT: J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T. WHERE: Assembly Hall ($23–$32) WHEN: Tuesday, April 17th at 7:30 p.m. The often over-hyped and often lackluster Campus Consciousness Tour makes its annual visit to the Assembly Hall with these two fellas Tuesday. A few years ago I went to this thing and saw Passion Pit get competely upstaged by Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, leaving PP's set about 20 minutes in. Big K.R.I.T. has a couple of pretty solid mixtapes out there, so …
WHAT: Jeff Arrigo, John Coppess, Anne Clements, Justin Kessel WHERE: The Clark Bar (free) WHEN: Tuesday, April 10th at 7 p.m. Several members of The C-U Singer/Sonwriter Collective get together for a show this week in what is becoming a mainstay in the music scene. Jeff Arrigo headlines not too far removed from playing with Coppess for a show at Indi-Go last month. Listen: Jeff Arrigo: "Amy"
WHAT: Shy Mirrors, Pree, Caroline Smith & the Good Night Sleeps, Midstress, Anna Karina/Anna Karenina WHERE: Mike ‘N Molly’s ($5) WHEN: Tuesday, April 3rd at 8 p.m. This show has been dubbed the first "Fuck Fridays, it's Tuesday" show. You get to see five bands for five bucks, and check out some Swedish rock while you're at it with Shy Mirrors. Mixed with a couple of local punk bands and Pree from D.C., this one is worth it. <a data-cke-saved-href="http://shymirrors.bandcamp.com/album/sailed-blanks" …
WHAT: Gloria Roubal, Megan Johns WHERE: The Clark Bar (free) WHEN: Tuesday, March 27th at 7 p.m. The C-U Singer/Songwriter Collective series rolls on at The Clark Bar this week with Gloria Roubal & Megan Johns. Johns is coming off of her latest release from back in February. We're glad to see these shows continue and come early in the week — not all shows can be saved for the weekend. &amp;lt;a data-cke-saved-href="http://meganjohns.bandcamp.com/album/hey-lonely" href="http://meganjohns.bandcamp.com/album/hey-lonely"&amp;gt;Hey, Lonely by Megan Johns&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;
WHAT: Boom Chick WHERE: Canopy Club ($8) WHEN: Thursday, March 22nd at 9 p.m. Describing your own songs as a "disco-delta slide guitar dance anthem," "written with a haunted 50’s prom in mind" or "creatures who must eat each other to survive" could potentially be met with skepticism as to whether or not your band is particularly good or not. After listening to Boom Chick's Shake Can Well release, I don't necessarily disagree with those descriptions and I definitely applaud the …
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represent, Matt.
Yeah, I’d agree that Transporter Room 3 is the worst house venue I’ve ever seen.
*slow. clap.* Still offering no threat of intelligence…. I know I said I thought you should just write this whole column yourself next year, Isaac, but now that you’ve gone and taken a “part deux” run at it, I’d like to modify my request: Best Music 2013,…
Actually, it’s kind of nice, the quiet. John Heoffleur’s engaging commentary/dialogue is sorely missed, however. In lieu of someone intelligent saying something, I’ve compiled a list of Honourable Mentions: BEST ROCK BAND: Take Care ::these gentlemen have four completely different sets at their disposal right now (which…
What? Echo! (Echo!) Where’s the dischord and dissent?
That article almost looks like something out of The Onion
Thanks! I’m looking forward to writing even more….
Yay! Love this! Welcome to the family!
that last photo’s a doozie, Chris. good work.
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Did the Crave Truck get a permit to park in city metered spots and city right of way? Or did they just get a permit? The city clerk’s office seems to be a suspect here, but it’s not clear they did anything wrong. Did the Crave Truck…
High-profile whining. AKA Lobbying.
it’s quite choice. looking forward to seeing how it and its patronage grow and develop over the course of the year. could be a neat little ecosystem.
“It was at this point, before he started his business, that working with city employees should’ve raised red flags…” But they didn’t because: 1) The City Clerk’s office originally mis-interpreted the rules, or are indeed re-interpreting them. 2) Champaign’s brick-n-mortar merchants hadn’t yet started whining about The Crave Truck.
Super cool! Excellent track, Excellent band.
Looking forward to trying this place!
I’m in the middle (or the beginning or end, depending on how you look at it) of re-reading Slaughterhouse Five. What a great companion column.
Get yours early. The Rave’s CD will be available at Exile and at The C-U Flea on Saturday. C-U Flea details here: http://www.smilepolitely.com/news/sp_radio_podcast_c-u_flea_arrives/
I don’t know about Gerard and a random police sargeant. My (mild) outrage is based on this: “...he worked closely with Champaign City Clerk Marilyn Banks to make sure he was licensed properly as a transient food peddler, filling out the necessary paperwork and paying a $225…
Local Yocal pretty much nails it here. I suspect there will be merchants who oppose food trucks because they arguably don’t pay their fair share to locate their trucks in high traffic (high rent) areas. The food trucks take away business from rent payers, park in city…
Oh nice! I’d totally vote for Matt Campbell!
“Smile Politely sports writer announces candidacy for city government.”
I also got to visit Big Grove Tavern during the soft open and definitely enjoyed the pork belly the most of all the dishes I sampled. The cheesy grits and the vinegary pickled vegetables were a perfect compliment to the rich pork belly.
The Alan Partridge lookalike on the right in the first small photo has nothing to condescend to anyone about. AH HA!
Snell and the little Hitlers of the neighborhood association need to chill out. Legitimate businesses should have the freedom to exist without having to endure the slings and arrows of ignorant and misguided opposition.
represent, Matt.
Yeah, I’d agree that Transporter Room 3 is the worst house venue I’ve ever seen.
Food trucks are the start-up, small businesses of the future for those unable to afford real estate. No surprise, that merchants who pay rent, utilities, and maintenance on a property would despise the traveling competition. Or developers who build more empty retail spaces would want to close…
Not so much far-right Tea Party as a balanced, moderate viewpoint between letting businesses succeed and protecting society with reasonable regulations. In spite of what the city reps are saying, the interpretation of policy on this issue certainly has changed. Letting a business start up under one…
I think it’s neat that SP has turned rightward, now espousing a Tea Party-style frustration with government regulations & taxes.
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Get yours early. The Rave’s CD will be available at Exile and at The C-U Flea on Saturday. C-U Flea details here: http://www.smilepolitely.com/news/sp_radio_podcast_c-u_flea_arrives/