Music

Anticipation was palpable at the Canopy Club for this sold-out show, where fans packed the venue well before the lights dimmed for the opener. The lineup promised an intriguing exploration of the evolving pop-country genre, …

I recently sat down for an interview with hip-hop and R&B artist, actor, and Champaign native, $imba P, ahead of his opening spot for Open Mike Eagle at Canopy Club on April 19th. We discussed …

JJJJJerome Ellis is a profoundly innovative artist whose unique voice as a self-described stuttering, Afro-Caribbean composer, poet, and performer resonates through his compelling interdisciplinary works. His projects invite audiences into experiences of healing, transcendence, and …

On an unusually warm day for early April, the crowd outside of the City Center were able to take in the beautiful weather while waiting to enter the venue. Although doors opened at 7 p.m., …

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 celebrate the one-year anniversary of Champaign-Urbana’s favorite new restaurant/live music venue, The Space, we asked part owner, and also the drummer for Snack’d Out, Doug Hodge some strange questions to commemorate the occasion.  Smile …

The 4th Annual Cheap Instrument Sale, happening on May 12th at Rose Bowl Tavern, offers a quiet opportunity for musicians and enthusiasts to explore a variety of used instruments and music gear. This event, hosted …

This month, I’m going to write about things I don’t know about, and never will firsthand. Through my conversations with musicians and fans in the area, I hear a lot about these places, events, or …

Set against the backdrop of the Champaign County Fairgrounds, the Audiofeed Music Festival 2024 will unfold July 4th through July 7th, offering a contemplative escape into the world of music and fellowship. This year’s lineup, …