The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …
Posts by Derrick Philips:
One last dance with Summer Camp
I had heard a lot about Summer Camp Music Festival. Most of the time, people talk to me about the incredible vibe there. I’ve been to other music festivals, and I agree that if you …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Exploring the undying spirit of rock music with The Black Moods
From the get-go, there’s an undeniable camaraderie and chemistry between the members of The Black Moods: Josh Kennedy (vocals, guitar), Jordan Hoffman (bass), and Chico Diaz (drums). Their conversation with me is as layered as …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: May 29 – June 4
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Killer Bee Honey to reunite for special tribute show at Boomerangs
The much-loved C-U area band, Killer Bee Honey (KBH), which made waves from 2011-2020, has announced their reunion for a one-night-only performance at Boomerangs on Sunday, May 28th. Alongside KBH, three additional bands will perform …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Learn klezmer music from world-renown instructors during a workshop at Lewis Auditorium
This public workshop, part of the Violins of Hope music series, offers an engaging introduction to klezmer music, taught by acclaimed musicians Jake Shulman-Ment, Abigale Reisman, and Kurt Bjorling. Attendees, regardless of prior experience, will …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Ian Goldberg, the maestro of Summer Camp, talks music, community, and revival
Ian Goldberg loves music. He loves the people who create it. He loves the people who come together to listen to it. He loves the volunteers and people who work so hard to present it. …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Local band Manifest West set to debut single “I-72”
Manifest West, consisting of four members, Cade Whitt, Nick Riley, Coggan Banerian, and Hadee Krad, released their debut single, “I-72”, across all major streaming platforms this past Friday, May 19th. This marks the band’s first …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: May 22-28
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Friendship, family and community beats in the heart of Modern Drugs
In the midst of a global pandemic, a group of friends from Champaign, Illinois, found an unexpected silver lining. They bonded over their love for music and formed the band Modern Drugs. I had a …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor