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:
NCHSEE and Forebeat unite for a night of musical innovation
Tonight, Thursday, March 14th at Gallery Art Bar, the Normal Community High School Experimental Ensemble (NCHSEE) is poised to unveil their latest musical adventure, accompanied by the vibrant energy of Forebeat. This significant event celebrates …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Three questions with TyJon Charlie
This week, we catch up with TyJon Charlie of the Unemployed Architects, as well as his solo appearances. You can catch TyJon this Friday at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom in Champaign. Smile Politely: In an …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Four things in music: March 2024
Now that spring is teasing us it’s near, it’s exciting to see things get busier in the music scene in Champaign-Urbana. I’ve been excited to see bookings increase, and some of the local venues getting …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: March 11 – 17
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
Three questions with Garden Girl
This week in we caught up with Garden Girl, ahead of their show at The Canopy Club on Thursday night. Smile Politely: If each band member were an actual garden plant, which one would they …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Exploring the edges of EDM: SubDocta and Inzo take over Canopy Club
Last weekend, The Canopy Club played host to two enthralling evenings of electronic dance music (EDM), showcasing the talents of SubDocta on March 1st and Inzo on March 3rd. Both nights offered unique auditory experiences, …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Airness celebrates the joy of expression and belonging
Illinois Theatre recently unveiled a production that, quite literally, plays the air: Airness by Chelsea Marcantel. Staged at Fat City Bar and Grill, a venue that, before this event, had been criminally underutilized for live …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Matt Talbott performing at KAM’s Art Remastered series
On the evening of March 21st, the East Gallery at Krannert Art Museum will host the next Art Remastered Show, featuring HUM’s Matt Talbott. The event, scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m., is part of …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: March 4-10
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