WHAT: Paddy O’Brien & Nathan Gourley
WHERE: The Upper Bout ($20 adult, $10 child/senior)
WHEN: Tuesday, June 2nd, 8 p.m.
“Paddy is the premiere Irish accordion player in the world,” according to a press release sent to us announcing this show. A must-see for accordion fans and Irish folk fans alike.
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WHAT: Santah, Tigerbeat, Buffalo Rodeo, Boycut
WHERE: The HighDive ($7)
WHEN: Tuesday, June 2nd, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.
C-U ex-pats Santah have been busy lately, between a new music video and performance at Do Division Street fest in Chicago, but they’re still finding the time to play The Highdive.
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WHAT: HorseCorn Cole & His Country 45s
WHERE: The Loose Cobra (free)
WHEN: Thursday, June 4th, 7-9 p.m.
Cole Rabenort of The Fights has a bunch of old bluegrass and country 45s, and lest they get dusty, he’s spinning them at The Loose Cobra the first Thursday night of each month.
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WHAT: DJ Cypherdevine and DJ Wesjile
WHERE: Cowboy Monkey
WHEN: Thursday, June 4th, 10 p.m.
These DJs will spin reggae and dancehall starting at 10.
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WHAT: Friday Night Live
WHERE: Downtown Champaign
WHEN: Friday, June 5th, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The lineup for this week hasn’t been announced yet but there’ll be outdoor music in Downtown Champaign.
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WHAT: Devon Allman, Delta Kings
WHERE: The HighDive ($20)
WHEN: Friday, June 5th, doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
Back in 2012, Devon Allman, son of The Allman Brothers’ Greg Allman, played at the Blues Brews and BBQ fest in Champaign with his band The Royal Southern Brotherhood. I interviewed him for buzz. It was kind of awkward. He’s back to play a solo show at the Highdive.
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EDITOR’S PICK: HOGCHUTE OPRY
Kalyx Center barn in Monticello ($10) — Friday, June 5th-Saturday, June 6th
The backwoods of Monticello will provide a backdrop to C-U’s finest folk musicians performing for two days, and at $10, it’s a steal. Friday’s lineup is The Fights, Waterfowl, Hi Ho Buffalo, Kenna Mae, Cody & The Gateway Drugs, and Teaspoon Hunter. Saturday is Rebecca Rego & The Trainmen, Neoga Blacksmith, Penny Horses, Finer Feelings, Walt Falbo & the Falbonauts, The Maness Brothers, and Single Player. Camping is encouraged, and there will be other activities like horseshoes and cooking. Check out the Facebook event for more information.
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WHAT: Horrible Things, Werepire Day, Hospital Job
WHERE: Mike N Molly’s
WHEN: Friday, June 5th, doors at 9 p.m.
Champaign’s poppiest pop punk band Horrible Things have a new album and are playing this Mike N Molly’s banger. Check it out.
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WHAT: Recka-Sto
WHERE: Cowboy Monkey
WHEN: Friday, June 5th
Funk and soul cover band Recka-Sto plays Cowboy Monkey on Friday.
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WHAT: Chachi and the Bandidos
WHERE: The Loose Cobra
WHEN: Friday, June 5th
Head out to Tolono, have a Schlitz and watch Chachi and the Bandidos.
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WHAT: The Wrong, Body Image, The Dingbats, Teddy Bomber
WHERE: Dingbat Dungeon ($5)
WHEN: Saturday, June 6th, 7 p.m.
Chicago hardcore bands The Wrong and Body Image make their debut C-U appearance with locals The Dingbats and Teddy Bomber (the band formerly known as Los Assparados).
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WHAT: Avon Dale, Hitsleep
WHERE: Cowboy Monkey ($5)
WHEN: Saturday, June 6th, 8 p.m.
Though they are now based in Nashville, Avon Dale got their start here in Champaign. They’re not missing a chance to stop here while on their summer tour.
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WHAT: Salt Rock Jones
WHERE: Memphis On Main
WHEN: Saturday, June 6th, 9:30 p.m.
This Illinois band is “Straight up Rock N’ Roll” according to Facebook. They “invade” on Saturday.
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WHAT: DJ Belly ALL NIGHT
WHERE: Mike N Molly’s ($1)
WHEN: Saturday, June 6th, 10 p.m.
Get your DJ Belly fix ALL NIGHT LONG.
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WHAT: Single Player, Ratboys, Woozy, Windmills
WHERE: Thee DeathTower (donations)
WHEN: Sunday, June 7th, 8 p.m.
Indie folky poppy bands descend upon Thee DeathTower. This Sunday show is also a bit of a birthday party for the dude that booked it. Happy birthday Isaac Arms!