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.
Did we miss something this week? Have a show coming up you think we should know about? Email us at [email protected] with the details.
MONDAY, February 13th
Lukas Ligeti, Jason Finkelman, Stefen Robinson, and Joy Yang
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5:30 p.m.
Austrian-American composer, drummer, and improviser Lukas Ligeti is joined by three incredible improvisers for a night of unpredictable, exciting music.
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, February 14th
Nancy Livingston Quartet
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Nancy Livingston brings you a night of Valentine’s jazz with Kurt Reeder, Sam Olson, and Max Osawa.
Hobnob String Band
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 7:30 p.m.
Hobnob String Band brings you some great acoustic music, from blues to bluegrass and other styles. Catch some great harmonies, and of course some wonderful fingerpicking.
WEDNESDAY, February 15th
Andrew Binder’s Conspiracy Deliracy
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Bassist Andrew Binder brings original jazz compositions that are inspired by popular conspiracy theories.
Lukas Ligeti
►Smith Memorial Hall // free // 7:30 p.m.
In case you missed Ligeti on Monday at Rose Bowl, he’ll be performing on Wednesday alongside hornist Bernhard Scully, and guest artists Katy Ambrose and Sadie Glass, as well as chamber pieces by Caleb Liddell and Arun Chandra
THURSDAY, February 16th
The Corn Flakes
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
The Corn Flakes play songs about “trucks, trains, and farmers” and this is sure to be a great night of country and folk.
Prairie Sharks
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 7:30 p.m.
Father and son duo of Tim Horger and Frank Horger bring their band to Rose Bowl, playing original and classic blues, country, R&B, and more.
FRIDAY, February 17th
Jeff Helgesen Quintet
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Local trumpet guru Jeff Helgesen performs at the Rose Bowl with his stellar quintet, bringing you hard bop of the 1960s.
Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone
►The Virginia Theatre // $39.50+ // 6:30 p.m.
The legendary Peter Noone stops by with Herman’s Hermits, known for hits “I’m Into Something Good” and “I’m Henry VIII, I Am.”
Mungion, Lowdown Brass Band, Afro D & Global Soundwaves
►Canopy Club // $10 // 7 p.m.
Mungion blends jazz, funk, bluegrass, classical, and more. They’re joined by fellow Chicago band Lowdown Brass Band, as well as C-U funk band Afro D & Global Soundwaves.
Dalton Halls Band
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8:30 p.m.
Soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop is what Dalton Halls Band has to offer this Thursday at Rose Bowl. Come dance and hangout.
SATURDAY, February 18th
Hot Iron String Band
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 3 p.m.
Bluegrass group Hot Iron String Band performs as part of the Central Illinois Young Farmers Coalition Disaster Relief Fundraiser.
Ms. Jones If Ya Nasty, Bum Rush, Daisy Chain, Romantica, Sweet Hudson and the Rotunds
►Independent Media Center // free // 7 p.m.
Pizza FM hosts this fundraiser for Books to Prisoners, with a killer lineup of artists.
Doublewide Blues Band
►One-Ts Cornerpocket // free // 9 p.m.
Blues, southern rock, and soul from a great lineup of talented musicians.
SUNDAY, February 19th
Church Street Ramblers
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 3 p.m.
Playing jazz from the early 20th century, Church Street Ramblers will get the toes tapping, with songs by legends such as Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, and other greats.
Aizuri Quartet
►Krannert Center // $56 // 3 p.m.
This incredible Grammy nominated quartet has performed with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, opened for and performed with Wilco in five performances at New York City’s United Palace, and have been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Black Sacred Music Symposium
►Smith Memorial Hall // $15 // 4 p.m.
The University of Illinois Black Chorus brings their second in-person performance of the 22-23 season.
Nick’s Country Jam
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 6 p.m.
An open mic of sorts, Nicholas Stine invites folks to get on stage and perform folk, country, and more.