Celebrate the moms of the University of Illinois along with Dr. Ollie Watts Davis and the UI Black Chorus on Mom’s Day, Saturday, April 15th at 7:30 p.m. Their annual Mom’s Day concert at the …
Posts by Derrick Philips:
Late night, high energy jams are the secret to Vintage Pistol’s loyal fanbase
Vintage Pistol is a band that started in the small town of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Last week I sat down with members of the band Taylor Smith (vocals/guitar), Garret Augustus (keys), and Walt Blythe (guitar) to …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Marauda and Executioner delivered explosive performances at Canopy Club
Last week I attended a dubstep concert at the Canopy Club headlined by EDM artist, Marauda. If you are unfamiliar with dubstep, it is a sub-genre of electronic dance music characterized by heavy bass and …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: April 10-16
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
Head to The Space to see five bands on Saturday night
Champaign’s newest music venue, The Space, hosts their first Saturday night show featuring five powerhouse bands sure to start seasoning the venue with brute force music and punk attitude. Headliners Bristle bring their high-energy live …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Check out Situs Sol, The Blank Stairs, Aftersome and RED’S HEAD at the Recreation Club
The Recreation Club in Champaign will host a local showcase featuring bands from Central Illinois at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 7th, featuring Sitrus Sol (glittery dreampop), The Blank Stairs (alternative), Aftersome (punk pop) and the …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Dallas Ugly’s journey: From college friends to Nashville band
Dallas Ugly is a band from Nashville, TN, that prides itself on raw, honest lyrics that come from personal experiences. I recently spoke to them ahead of their appearance at The Rose Bowl Tavern this …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Dayton’s The Raging Nathans christen The Space
Dayton Band The Raging Nathans onstage, performing at The Space.
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: April 3-9
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
Ben Folds regaled and delighted Krannert Center with a rousing performance
Ben Folds, the American singer-songwriter from North Carolina, delivered a stunning performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on March 29th, 2023. The concert featured Folds’s incredible talent on the piano coupled with …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor