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 …
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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
School of Music professor Ollie Watts Davis receives lifetime achievement award
Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, Professor of Voice at the University of Illinois School of Music, has had an illustrious journey through the realms of music and education, which recently culminated in her receiving the prestigious …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Carrie Sue and the Woodburners release live video for “New Kind of Blue”
Carrie Sue and the Woodburners recently released a new video for their single “New Kind of Blue,” showcasing their talent and chemistry in an idyllic setting indoors in front of a fireplace. Announced on the …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Modern Drugs release first single/video off upcoming new album
Modern Drugs is set to release their new album Power Dynamics, with strong support for the vinyl LP and album release shirt pre-order highlighting the anticipation. Offering a digital download to preview the album, they’ve …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Three questions with Hot Club of Urbana
I briefly connected with Hot Club of Urbana this week for a few fun questions ahead of their upcoming gig at Rose Bowl Tavern this Thursday. Smile Politely: If the Hot Club of Urbana’s music …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Rory Book turns trials and tribulations to beautiful music
From busking in the streets of New Orleans to the glow of the stage lights at the Rose Bowl Tavern, Rory Book’s journey with Rory Book and the Volumes is a tale of redemption, resilience, …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
The Overture: February 12-18
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