The Glorious Sons: Building a career one brick at a time
As Brett Emmons, lead singer of The Glorious Sons walks into the green room to speak with me, he is markedly calmer than when I had last seen him. Last night at The Mercury Ballroom …
As Brett Emmons, lead singer of The Glorious Sons walks into the green room to speak with me, he is markedly calmer than when I had last seen him. Last night at The Mercury Ballroom …
When I called up Neptune’s Core for a chat, they’d just finished their first of eight shows at SXSW the previous day. I was surprised that they had so many shows in such a short …
John Hoeffleur – he of the beloved local band The Beauty Shop – thinks of creativity in an intriguing way, viewing the formation of art in terms of what one has at his or her …
I recently sat down with Kaston Guffey and Nick Pankey of My Politic to talk about their musical journey ahead of their March 7th appearance at Rose Bowl Tavern. This journey has taken the duo …
EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of this article incorrectly listed the performance date for Poundgame Addison at The Space. The correct date for this event is Sunday, March 3rd. Chris Addison, better known by his …
The current jazz director at Illinois Wesleyan University, Dr. Reginald Lewis is an established jazz performer and beloved teacher. With an impressive discography, Dr. Lewis was featured in the James Brown biopic Get on Up …
Afro D & Global Soundwaves is a hip-hop/jazz/funk band based in the Champaign-Urbana area that was formed in 2019. Afro D & Global Soundwaves’ six band members consist of founder Pete “Afro D” Shungu, who …
From busking in the streets of New Orleans to the glow of the stage lights at the Rose Bowl Tavern, Rory Book’s journey with Rory Book and the Volumes is a tale of redemption, resilience, …
When I heard that Champaign County had a thriving Guatemalan community, I was quite surprised. But for musician Javi Vasquez, it was the reason he decided to move here. For Vasquez, whose family hails from …
Chef DeAngelo Newson is adroit in the kitchen. On his Instagram, Chef Newson shares photos (and videos) of stunning dishes, and as Executive Chef for ClarkLindsey Village, Newson is responsible for preparing a fine-dining dinner …