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 …
Posts by Derrick Philips:
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Violins of Hope events kick off with concert at Spurlock on Sunday, April 23rd
Violins of Hope is a project of concerts and events that showcase a private collection of violins, violas, and cellos that were collected since the end of World War II. Many of the instruments belonged …
The Claudettes rock and roll into Rose Bowl re-engergized with new singer
As the vibrant chords of co-founder Johnny Iguana’s piano reverberate through the air, and the sultry voice of Rachelle Williams fills the room, it’s clear that The Claudettes is a band that defies conventions. Led …