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 to change at any time. Thank you for understanding.
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MONDAY, April 10th
The Urbana Hootenanny
► Rose Bowl Tavern // FREE // 8 p.m.
Every Monday at the Rose Bowl, come hang out with some great musicians. A sort of open mic meets song-share, you can expect a variety of music and performers.
TUESDAY, April 11th
Oddly Eazy on Electric Tuesdays
►The Canopy Club // FREE, 8-10 p.m.; After 10 p.m. $5 door
Electric Tuesdays feature open decks, this week with The Shade Collective. At 10 p.m. dance to the Producer/DJ Duo Tim & Kevin, performing as Oddly Eazy.
WEDNESDAY, April 12th
Editor’s Pick: Mateo Sanchez Big Band Master’s Recital
►UIUC Music Building Auditorium // FREE // 7:30 p.m.
Professional jazz musician Mateo Sanchez and his 17-piece band perform Big Band and Jazz compositions arranged from a drummer’s perspective. The music is entirely Mateo’s own arrangements and compositions.
Vintage Pistol and MK Ultra
►The Canopy Club // $5 Door // 9 p.m.
Vintage Pistol is a high-energy jam band based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The band is composed of five members and describes itself as a roots rock band that draws inspiration from new-age blues, jam rock, and classic rock.
THURSDAY, April 13th
Americana Happy Hour ft. Beth Bombara
►The Rose Bowl Tavern // FREE (Tips in Bucket) // 5 p.m.
Beth Bombara is a St. Louis-based artist whose genre-bending music packs a punch. Combining folk, blues, and rock with introspective lyrics, gritty guitar work, and a dynamic voice, her music is a burst of powerful expression.
Editor’s Pick: Ovef Ow w/ Sweetmelk
►The Recreation Club // $10-15 donation // 7 p.m.
Kickoff the Boneyard Arts Festival at The Recreation Club with Chicago post-punk, art rockers Ovef Ow performing live with local punk band Sweetmelk supporting.
Friday, April 14th
Mid-October
►Pour Brothers // FREE // 7 p.m.
Mid-October is an alternative/indie duo who come from diverse musical backgrounds, allowing them to find the vibe of any crowd and play music to entertain them.
Gable Price and Friends
►The Canopy Club (Small Hall) // $15 adv, $18 door // Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.
Gable Price and Friends is a 4-piece alternative rock and roll band from Northern California, comprised of 3 Midwesterners and a Californian, known for their sentimental and provocative lyrics, screaming guitars, and driving drums. They recently signed with Capitol CMG and are eager to share their new record and continue providing a euphoric live and recorded experience to their growing fanbase.
Saturday, April 15th
Andy Duncanson with the Black Eyed Lillies
►The Rose Bowl Tavern // FREE (Tips in Bucket) // 3 p.m.
Join local favorites Black Eyed Lilies and they team up with Andy Duncanson of Kilborn Alley Blues Band for an afternoon of blues and fun.
New Twang City
►The Rose Bowl // FREE (Tips in Bucket) // 8 p.m.
Come on down to the Rose Bowl and hear New Twang City deliver their twangy take on your favorite country-western music.
Sunday, April 16th
Caleb Taylor Ft. Ther’upy , Special Guest Lamont Davis
►Neil St. Blues // $25 (includes buffet) // 7 p.m.
Head over to Neil Street Blues for some NuSoul courtesy of Caleb Taylor and Urbana’s own Ther.up.y, the house band for Soul on Sunday/A+. Your ticket includes a delicious buffet from Neil St. Blues.
