The legendary “rock and roll band with horns” Chicago is scheduled to make a stop at State Farm Center on April 12th, 2022. Considered to be one of the best American rock bands ever with …
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The Overture: November 15-21
Though the days are getting darker earlier, let some live music brighten up your day.
This post-rock EP from Belle deserves more attention
Facebook is generally the worst, but it definitely has its perks sometimes, like when I discovered this stellar EP from the Champaign/Urbana Area DIY group. From Death Springs Life Eternal is a post-rock EP from Belle, …
Check out the new single from Kokomono
Kokomono — the new project created by U of I student Jake Julian — has released their debut single “All the Way.” The track is an ode to gospel, jazz, and hip-hop, all of which Julian has …
Review: I Had A Dream I Was Skateboarding by Long Birds
Champaign-based punk band Long Birds have just released their new album, showing not only their instrumental proficiency, but their lyrical prowess as well.
A documentary on Jay Bennett is coming to the Davis Theater in Chicago
A new documentary on Jay Bennett is premiering this Monday, November 15th. The musician was known for his seminal work in the band Wilco. He also lived and worked in Urbana for a period. He …
The Overture: November 8-14
The music keeps on rolling this week, with shows from Post Animal, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Zacc Harris and more.
Get your taste of old-school country with the new EP from The Landovers
The Landovers, a band formed during the pandemic by Nicholas Stine, have released their EP, Labor Dazed today. The band is made up of Clayton Deering on pedal steel guitar, Charlie Harris on bass, Cody Jensen on …
Check out the newest EP from The Data Waves
Urbana-based jazz and funk band The Data Waves have a new EP out titled Puesta Del Sol. The EP is collaboration with Atlanta-based singer Miyka’el, as well as yourbeautifulruin, who helps provide keyboards and synths. The four tracks …
The Brass Rail announces Rail Fest 2021
The Brass Rail has announced their date and lineup for Rail Fest this year. Starting at 2 p.m. on December 5th, 2021, the festival will see Brendan Kelly, Matt Talbott (of HUM), Canadian Rifle, Yaptraps, …