We’re heading into a pretty good weekend for local music, including a couple of reunions shows and two multi-night festivals with diverse lineups.
Posts by John Steinbacher:
The proletariat wins – Punk Rock Pool Party with free beer!!!
Exciting news for lovers of summertime fun. Here’s the email from Rianna at 88.7 The Wave: I was just sending you guys an email to let you know about our event this Saturday! It’s going …
Pitchfork review: So much style that it’s wasted (Part 1)
A great weekend of music culminated with an unpolished set from Pavement that exceeded all of John’s expectations.
New lineup additions for the C-U Folk and Roots Festival
Here’s a new set of artists confirmed for the C-U Folk and Roots Festival (according to the festival’s Facebook page): Hot Club of Cowtown, Candy Foster & Shades of Blue, Henhouse Prowlers, AKGI Guitar Duo, …
Pitchfork preview: I don’t care, I care, I really don’t care
In a timely bit of scheduling that refutes all accusations of being hipster dillweeds, both music editors are attending Pitchfork Fest this weekend. Here are John’s picks.
You can help DJ Bozak and listen to some swell music at the same time
A message from our friend DJ Bozak: I got a new mix for you to check out – One of my favorite labels, BBE (Barely Breaking Even), is holding a mixtape contest and I thought …
Hooray for everything
The Champaign 150th celebration was a lot of fun for kids of all ages, but John thinks it would have been much better if Seth Fein had booked the talent.
The Overture: July 12-18
We apologize in advance to the majority of you who just wanted to figure out if there was a show worth going to this Thursday night.
The Overture: June 28 – July 4
This week I’m declaring my independence from overwrought clichés about local music. Wait, never mind.
Said it’s alright, I won’t forget
Nearly five years after the death of a good friend, John reflects on whether or not music can save a soul.