On the night of Thursday, March 9th, The Rose Bowl showcased three distinct Chicago-based bands, each with their unique sound and style. It was a part of a showcase from “Rios Mios Presents” featuring young …
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Small venue, big energy: Snack’d Out and Their / They’re / There at the Loose Cobra

On Saturday night, the Loose Cobra in Tolono hosted a sold-out show featuring three bands with similar styles, yet different geographical origins. The co-headliners were Chicago math rock stalwarts Their / They’re / There and …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts captivated the crowd at the Rose Bowl

Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts captivated the crowd at the Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana on March 4, 2023. The band’s sound embodies the blue-collar spirit of Rust Belt towns across the Midwest, especially …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Beatlesque Cosmic Americana with Miles Nielsen

Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts are coming to the Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana this Saturday, March 4th, and we should expect the “free-wheeling” front man to put on a very entertaining rock show. …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
Versus Me and Alborn tune up at The Canopy Club

The Canopy Club welcomed three hard rock acts into their venue Wednesday night — Boxcar Graffiti, Alborn, and Versus Me — and no one left dissatisfied. I’m a man in my 50s. I have no …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor
From bible camp to bluegrass punk band: Them Coulee Boys defy genres

On Saturday, February 25th, the Rose Bowl Tavern welcomes Them Coulee Boys from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to their stage to entertain the audience with their blend of bluegrass, folk, rock and even a smidgeon of …
Derrick Philips
Music Editor