The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in the Champaign-Urbana area (and the outskirts) each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish, but all shows and performances are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding.
Have a show you think we should know about? Email us at [email protected] with the details.
Monday, June 17th
Brian Stark
► Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Urbana Hootenanny, various artists
► Rose Bowl Tavern // no cover // 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18th
Church Street Ramblers
►Iron Post // cover// 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, June 19th
► The Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Coldville & Dead Eyes
► nightshop in Bloomington // $10 advance/ $12 day of show // 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Jam
► The Iron Post // cover // 10 p.m.
THURSDAY, June 20th
That’s Amore
►Krannert Center for the Performing Arts // free // 5 p.m.
Hobnob String Band
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Hot Club of Urbana
► Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Joe Asselin
►Blackbird // no cover // 9 p.m.
FRIDAY, June 21st
Brad Wheeler Group
►Blackbird // free // 5 p.m.
Jeff Helgesen Quintet
► The Iron Post // cover // 5 p.m.
Friday Night Live Champaign
►Various locations // free // 6 p.m.
Falbonauts, Lonely Trailor, Health & Beauty
►Rose Bowl Tavern // no cover // 8 p.m.
Jose Gobbo & Reggie Lewis
►Crudo Wine Bar // free // 8 p.m.
Potty Mouth, Colleen Green, Leggy, The Complaint Line
► nightshop in Bloomington // $10 advance/ $12 day of show // 9:30 p.m.
Jaik Willis
►Watson’s Shack and Rail // no cover // 10 p.m.
SATURDAY, June 22nd
Illinois Summer Youth Music, various artists
►Krannert Center for the Performing Arts // free // 10 a.m.
Photo from Facebook event page, linked below
Girls Rock C-U 2019 Summer Camp Showcase, various artists
► Blackbird // no cover // 4 p.m.
This week has played host to the annual Girls Rock! C-U camp. Throughout the week, campers learn the basics of playing an instrument, form a band with fellow campers, attend workshops, write and record an original song, and it all culminates in performing live on stage at the showcase. This year there are two bands, and each will be peforming live for the first time at Blackbird this afternoon. There will be copies of the bands’ CDs available for purchase at the show. This is a great event to support some of the newest folks in our live music scene.
After Curfew
► The Iron Post // cover // 6 p.m.
FEATHER
► Exile on Main // no cover // 7 p.m.
Summer Dean & Bonnie Montgomery
► Rose Bowl Tavern // no cover // 8 p.m.
Art Garfunkel
► The Virginia Theater // $49.50/$69.50/$79.50/$125.00 // 8 p.m.
The Bashful Youngens
► Pour Bros. Taproom // no cover // 8:30 p.m.
Gonzo Diablo
► The Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
►Blackbird // no cover // 9 p.m.
The Suicide Shifters
►nightshop in Bloomington // $10 // 9:30 p.m.
Mank and Sass
►Watson’s Shack and Rail // no cover // 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, June 23rd
Hot Sauce Universe
►Neil St. Blues // no cover // 7 p.m.
Keith Harden Band Reunion
► Iron Post //cover // 7 p.m.