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:
My Politic’s music embodies and challenges their Ozark beginnings
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 …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Bruce Hornsby and yMusic set to fuse genres at KCPA performance next week
The collaboration between Bruce Hornsby and yMusic, under the moniker BRHYM, represents a significant fusion of musical genres, combining Hornsby’s Americana roots with yMusic’s innovative approach to classical music. Hornsby, known for his Grammy-winning debut …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Three questions with Dakota Danielle
Dakota Danielle, performer of the hit song “One Church” and a rising country music artist, responded to our query consisting of three quirky questions this week. You can catch her this Thursday at the Americana …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: February 26 – March 3
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
Malian rhythms, South African strings on tap for Ellnora Reverb show in March
The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is gearing up for an extraordinary Ellnora Reverb event featuring Ballaké Sissoko, a master of the kora from Mali, and Derek Gripper, a South African classical guitarist. Scheduled …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Three questions with Larry Gates of Curb Service
This week’s three questions are with Larry Gates II of Curb Service and Lorenzo Goetz, who will be at the Writers in the Round with Gloria Roubal at Rose Bowl Tavern this Thursday along with …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Dr. Rochelle Sennet releases new album in Bach to Black: Suites for Piano series
In the recently released Bach to Black: Suites for Piano, Volume III, Dr. Rochelle Sennet combines Bach’s English Suites with compositions from Black composers, creating a rich tapestry of musical dialogue and dance. She describes …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Candy Foster and Illinois Soul Radio featured on this month’s Prairie Fire episode
February’s episode of “Prairie Fire” aired on WILL-TV last week and is a Black History Month special featuring segments on the legendary local musician Candy Foster, and announcing the launch of “Illinois Soul” radio station. …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: February 20-25
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