WHAT: Birthmark (solo), Carate Urio, Marathon
WHERE: The Accord ($8 advance/$10 door)
WHEN: Tuesday, May 31st at 8 p.m.
Nate Kinsella’s project Birthmark returns to C-U, this time at the Accord on Tuesday with Carate Urio and locals Marathon. Check out my interview with Kinsella from a few years back. You might remember the other band he’s in — American Football.
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WHAT: Torture Trend, Rat Ship, RHIN, Bruise, Old Homes
WHERE: Institute 4 Creativity ($5)
WHEN: Wednesday, June 1st at 8:30 p.m.
A mid-week show at I4C, featuring grindcore, sludge, post hardcore bands and more. Check out the Facebook event linked above to learn more about the bands performing.
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WHAT: Roberta Sparrow, On The Cinder, Coco Butter Kids
WHERE: The Accord ($7)
WHEN: Wednesday, June 1st at 8:30 p.m.
Local punk staples Roberta Sparrow will do their thing at The Accord on Wednesday, joined by On The Cinder and locals Coco Butter Kids.
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WHAT: DJ Belly
WHERE: The Accord (free)
WHEN: Thursday, June 2nd at 9 p.m.
DJ Belly will be spinning the best of Missy Elliott vs Drake, plus more, on Thursday. Free of charge.
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WHAT: Friday Night Live
WHERE: Downtown Champaign (free)
WHEN: Friday, June 3rd at 5 p.m.
40 North’s Friday Night Live returns for 2016, featuring live music at various locations in Downtown Champaign. Here’s the lineup:
Walnut & Chester:
6pm: Billy Galt – blues guitar
7pm: John McMahon & Alyssa Gambill – acoustic rockNeil & Park:
6pm: Rev Gusto – indie rock
7pm: The Underwerewolves – punk rockNeil & Church (One Main Plaza):
6pm: Paul & Gloria – pure rockin’ pop
7pm: Kittens Incorporated – breezy pop
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WHAT: Hogchute Opry
WHERE: Kaylx Center ($10-15)
WHEN: Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th
In what has grown to be one of the best weekends of the year in terms of live music, Hogchute Opry returns this weekend out at Kaylx Center in Monticello. Check out the lineup:
Friday, June 3rd:
Teaspoon Hunter
Patriot Patrol
Tigerbeat
Sam Payne
Rebecca Rego & The Trainmen
Hot Hand Luke & The Sound
WaterfowlSaturday, June 4th:
The Firetones
The Langaleers
Flamingo
Finer Feelings
The Maness Brothers
Porter & The Bluebonnet Rattlesnakes
Penny Horses
Neoga Blacksmith
The Fights
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WHAT: Decadents
WHERE: Memphis on Main ($5)
WHEN: Friday, June 3rd at 9 p.m.
Local rock outfit Decadents celebrate the two year anniversary of their record, Elegantly Wasted, on Friday at Memphis, where they’ll do two sets.
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WHAT: Backyard Jams (Kirkwood West + Reed Richards)
WHERE: The Accord (free before 11 p.m.)
WHEN: Friday, June 3rd at 10 p.m.
A couple of terrific local DJs, Kirkwood West and Reed Richards, will spin on the back patio at The Accord. Summertime is here.
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WHAT: Homer Soda Festival
WHERE: Downtown Homer (free)
WHEN: Saturday, June 4th at 12 p.m.
Bones Jugs, Rebecca Rego & The Trainmen, King Tz, Hot Iron String Band, and Prairie Dogs are performing as a part of the Homer Soda Festival in Homer this weekend. They will have Americana music playing at the Main Street Stage all day long and Blues/Rock at the Car Show Stage from 12:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
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WHAT: Klev vs. Kling
WHERE: The Accord (free)
WHEN: Saturday, June 4th at 9 p.m.
A guest bartender/DJ situation here featuring a couple of the local scene’s most recognizable and talented members: Klevah (of Mother Nature and her own outfit) and Andrew Kling (of The Dirty Feathers and Tang Dynasty).
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WHAT: Pajama Jammy Jam
WHERE: Cowboy Monkey (free)
WHEN: Saturday, June 4th at 10 p.m.
The Ideal DJs, DJ KOW, DJ Cypherdevine, and DJ Belly, will be spinning all night at Cowboy.
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WHAT: Terminus Victor, Bristle
WHERE: The Brass Rail
WHEN: Sunday, June 5th at 5 p.m.
Shows at the Brass Rail should happen more frequently, and this one will be a heavy dose of rock ‘n roll. The event listing says 5 p.m., but that doesn’t seem right to me — so know that much at least, that it could be a different time.