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, January 30th
The Tumbleweeds
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5:30 p.m.
C4A’s Country music ensemble The Tumbleweeds are performing Monday night, bringing bluegrass, western swing, and country rock.
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, January 31st
UIUC Joan Hickey Combo
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Pianist Joan Hickey leads this jazz combo of U of I students.
WEDNESDAY, February 1st
Chip McNeill Quartet
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Saxophonist Chip McNeill returns to bang out the tunes with his quartet.
The Cold Stares, Painted Canyons
►Canopy Club // $15 // 8 p.m.
Indiana rock band The Cold Stares stop by Canopy Club with the help of americana/indie rock group Painted Canyons.
THURSDAY, February 2nd
Folk and Roots Winter Weekend (Day One)
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Winter Weekend kicks off with some wonderful acts, including Ashley Riley, Bandoneon Massacre, and Occasional Cajun Band.
Rest Lab Sound & Light
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Krannert Art Museum, Urbana Dance Company, and artist Matt Harsh create an immersive relaxing space to chill, with music from twoleggedzoo.
FRIDAY, February 3rd
Folk and Roots Winter Weekend (Day Two)
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Day two of Winter Weekend includes Tunewrangler, New Missouri Fox Hunters, and Rory Book and The Volumes.
DJ Tim Williams
►Bentley’s Pub // free // 9 p.m.
DJ Tim Williams brings the party to Bentley’s, so come ready to start your weekend with some dancing.
SATURDAY, February 4th
Folk and Roots Winter Weekend (Day Three)
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 2 p.m.
Winter Weekend comes to a close with Occasional Cajun Band, River Valley Rangers, Papashoy Klezmer Band, and the Woke Mountain Boys.
Doublewide Blues Band
►One-Ts Cornerpocket // free // 9 p.m.
Blues, southern rock, and soul from a great lineup of talented musicians.
SUNDAY, February 5th
The Blues Deacons
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 7 p.m.
The blues outfit The Blues Deacons bring some tasty licks to Rose Bowl Tavern on Sunday night.
Destroy Lonely
►Canopy Club // $35 adv, $40 door // 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta rapper Destroy Lonely performs at Canopy Club on his No Stylist tour.