Have you noticed a foul and offensive odor permeating throughout Champaign this August? The pungent scent, akin to a dumpster-like stench, has been a persistent presence, causing discomfort and distress to residents. Driving down Prospect …
Posts by James Scherer:
Blasting folk wide open: C-U Folk & Roots Festival’s Winter Weekend
James chats with Winter Weekend co-organizer Charlie Harris ahead of next weekend's mini-festival in Downtown Urbana.
Hot air balloon to success: An interview with Seth Avett of the Avett Brothers
James chats with one of the Avett Brothers, Seth Avett, ahead of their performance later this week in Champaign.
TajMo serves down home country blues at Virginia Theatre
James caught last night's TajMo show at the Virginia and reports back for this packed show.
Andrew Valentine on skateboard culture and OG Temple
James chats with Andrew Valentine, owner of skateboarding and apparel company Skeuwep and hip hop musician under the moniker Anamoli, who is already started preparing for liftoff.
Timbalú delivers the Salsa we need
James chats, listens to records, and drinks wine with Timablú, one of the brightest spots in the local scene.
Wyclef Jean talks pop stars, state of hip hop groups in 2018, and more
Wyclef Jean talks pop stars, stealing Caribbean beats, the state of hip hop groups in 2018, and more before his performance on Wednesday at The Canopy Club.
Timbalú captivates capacity crowd at the Iron Post
James recaps last weekend's Timbalú show at the Iron Post.
The Healing Arts: An interview with Bonsuri flutist Steve Gorn
James interviews Steve Gorn ahead of his residency of sorts here in Champaign-Urbana.
Bands around the world: A look at World Music in C-U
This first piece in a series on world music in C-U gives an introduction to the Center for World Music, the local hub for world music.