The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in the Champaign-Urbana area (and the outskirts) each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish, but all shows and performances are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding.
Have a show you think we should know about? Email us at [email protected] with the details.
MONDAY, April 8th
Edna, Karat’s Gold and various
► nightshop in Bloomington // $3 // 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, April 9th
Condition Blue w/ Ray Sasaki
► The Iron Post // cover // 5 p.m.
Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Memphis Soulphony
► Colwell Playhouse // $40 public/ $35 sc/ $15 stu/ $10 youth // 7:30 p.m. (waiting list)
WEDNESDAY, April 10th
Denny Elis, Christopher Corkey, Gregg House w/ Adam Rice, Live Through Wednesday
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 6 p.m.
Mank & Sass
► Clark Bar // free // 6 p.m.
Hickey Gray Spencer Trio
► The Iron Post // cover // 6:30 p.m.
Remo Drive
►nightshop in Bloomington // $16 advance/ $20 day of show // 7 p.m
Rempis Lopez Packard
►The IMC // free // 8:30 p.m
Jazz Jam
► The Iron Post // cover // 10 p.m.
THURSDAY, April 11th
Bob Watson, Matt Stewart, and Tom Brewer
► Clark Bar // free // 6 p.m.
Hot Sauce Universe
► Neil St Blues // cover // 6 p.m.
U of I Latin Jazz Ensemble
► Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Something Funky
► 25 O’Clock // free // 7 p.m.
BloNo Pop & Hip Hop Artist Showcase, various artists
►nightshop in Bloomington // $8 // 7:30 p.m
Glenn Miller Orchestra
► Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts // $35/ $30/ $25 // 7:30 p.m.
► Blackbird // $7 // 9 p.m.
FRIDAY, April 12th
Reginald Lewis Quartet
► Blackbird // free // 5 p.m.
Erik Lund’s Jazz Friends
► The Iron Post // cover // 5 p.m.
Andy Mo
►25 O’Clock Brewery // free // 6 p.m
No Secret Band
► Clark Bar // free // 6:30 p.m.
Nectar, The Dry Look, Brave Hands, Metaphysics
► Exile on Main // $5-$7 // 7 p.m.
This is the vinyl release party for Nectar’s album Knocking at the Door. The band has a poppy-punk sound, complete with lyrics that illusrtrate the angst and woe of being a human, set against upbeat rhythms and bouncy guitar riffs.You can listen to the album (released April 20, 2018) before the show here.
►The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $17 advance/ $20 day of show // 7 p.m.
KINGSHIT (IA), Gonzo Diablo, Arboris//Indulge, and Devour
►The IMC // $5-$10 // 7:30 p.m.
Odonis Odonis, Public Memory, Thoughts Detecting Machines
►nightshop in Bloomington // $6 advance, $8 day of show // 8 p.m
Emily McKoun
► The Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
The Monolithic + Aquila at Blackbird
► Blackbird // $5 // 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, April 13th
Record Store Day ’19, various artists
► Exile on Main // free // 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Streets of Africa
►The Canopy Club // $5 public/ U of I students free // 2 p.m
Crystal Rebone
► The Iron Post // cover // 6 p.m.
Krannert Center 50th Anniversary Gala, various artists
► Krannert Center for the Performing Arts // most events free // 6 p.m.
The Krannert Center opened in April of 1969, making this the 50th anniversary of the center’s impact on the local community. In celebration, there will be celebratory events over the weekend, not least of all performances by several talented musical artists. Most events are free to attend, but advance registration is requested; you can sign up here. Photo from Facebook
Spring Soiree w/ NIL8, Daikaiju, Fragile Porcelain Mice & 5 more
► nightshop in Bloomington // $10 advance/ $15 day of show // 6 p.m
The Double Dots
► Clark Bar // free // 6:30 p.m.
Lee England Jr.
► The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $20 standing room/ $30 seated // 8 p.m.
The Dead Tongues, Relevator, Nathan Kalish and the Last Callers
► Rose Bowl Tavern // $10 // 8 p.m.
Todd Reese
► 25 O’Clock Brewery // free // 9 p.m.
► Blackbird // free // 9 p.m.
Flora
► The Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
Afro Vybez
►The Canopy Club // $10-$15 // 10 p.m
SUNDAY, April 14th
Wilson Poffenberger
► Foellinger Great Hall // $55 public / $50 senior citizens / $10 students/youth // 3 p.m.
Warm Darn, Today’s Children, and D’astice Trio
► The Sip Yard // $5 // 5 p.m.
Chip Stephens and Joey Glassman
► The Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.