The Martens Center in north Champaign recently received a generous donation, as reported by the News-Gazette, from former Champaign Park District commissioner James Barham, allowing them to furnish their music studio with new equipment from …
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Drew Cagle is building his rock reputation
Rock music isn’t dead. It’s just hiding out while it plans its comeback. Part of that comeback involves young musicians like Drew Cagle who was raised on 60s, 70s, and 80s rock music growing up …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Cut loose at Loose Cobra on Friday with three bands from Illinois
If you haven’t found anything to do on Friday night that butters your muffins, then get them buttered at Loose Cobra starting at 8 p.m. The evening will be kicked off with Primitive Lights followed …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: May 1-7
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
Enjoy music outdoors for free at Hessel Park this summer
The Champaign Park District is hosting a series of free summer concerts at Hessel Park. The first performance is by the Edison Middle School Bands from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th. …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Modern Drugs headline Party for Reproductive Justice at Rose Bowl on Sunday
Urbana-Champaign Reproductive Justice presents a Party for Reproductive Justice on April 30th at the Rose Bowl Tavern featuring 5 local bands and raising funds for the Midwest Access Coalition and Elevated Access. The event is …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Knee Hi’s mean business
I wasn’t sure what I was expecting when I prepared to interview The Knee Hi’s via Zoom a few nights ago. I knew they were an up-and-coming rock band from Chicago. I knew their music …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Yellow and Company: Bringing big-time talent to small-town Mahomet
Last summer, a neighbor of ours joined us on our patio for a cocktail and to take part in one of our favorite summer night activities: watching concerts and music videos with a projector and …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Black Dirt Music pioneer Edward David Anderson comes to Mahomet
When I heard that the little gift shop in Mahomet (Yellow and Company) was going to have a “Listening Room” experience with local singer/songwriter Edward David Anderson (solo, Backyard Tire Fire, Black Dirt Revival), I …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: April 24-30
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