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The Overture: June 3–9

Patrick Singer

EDITOR’S PICK: ARIEL PINK’S HAUNTED GRAFFITI, PURPLE PILGRIMS
The Highdive ($15) — Monday, June 3rd at 9 p.m.

An early week show makes the Editor’s Pick this week, and for good reason. Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti is in town at the Highdive tonight with touring pals Purple Pilgrims. I said just about everything I had to say in today’s cover story as I had the pleasure of talking to Pink prior to the show. Check that one out and do yourself a favor and get with this show tonight.

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WHERE: Error Records ($3)
 
WHEN: Tuesday, June 4th at 7:30 p.m.
 
Local outfit Woodie headlines this Tuesday night show at Error with a handful of touring bands. Maid Myriad has been through C-U before, performing at the Error Records benefit show not too long ago. These two are joined by Oklahoma City’s Sports Fans and Happy Birthday.
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WHERE: Mike ‘N Molly’s ($7)
 
WHEN: Wednesday, June 3rd at 10 p.m.
 
DFA Records’ Sinkane is coming through town to share some of their global indie rock grooves with our cities. They’ll be joined by local Prologic Rebel Base Ensamble to add more grooves to the mix. Sinkane released their most recent record, Mars, last year. It’s pretty incredible and highly recommended. Awesome mid-week show at Mike ‘N Molly’s. Check out this video to get started.
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WHAT: Lizards Have Personalities, Laika, Yusuke, Kakuru

 
WHERE: Error Records ($5)
 
WHEN: Thursday, June 6th at 7:30 p.m.
 
Kansas screamo outfit Lizards Have Personalities stop through at Error this week. They’re joined by Peoria’s Yusuke and local drone band Kakuru. This show is a part of LHP’s last tour ever, so this is your shot to see them before they’re gone.
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WHAT: Sleepy Kitty, An Evening With Your Mother, Mille Nomi
 
WHERE: Cowboy Monkey ($5)
 
WHEN: Thursday, June 6th at 9 p.m.
 
Two-piece indie rock crew from St. Louis, Sleepy Kitty, is in town this week and are joined by local folk-pop outfit An Evening With Your Mother (who have been relatively quiet lately) and indie rockers Mille Nomi. Check out this pretty cool video they did for Lo-Fi St. Louis for their song “Don’t You Start” here to prepare.
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WHAT: Hoax, Need, Laughboy, Soap Scum

 
WHERE: Error Records ($6)
 
WHEN: Friday, June 7th at 7 p.m.
 
Another four band lineup at Error Records, this time on Friday evening. Headlined by Hoax and a few others from around C-U, including local hardcore Need and Laughboy, and Springfield’s Soap Scum. The price of this one is a bit more than their other shows at Error, but you know, these guys gotta eat, so it’s not too much to ask. Kirby will be taking a closer look at this show later this week.
 
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WHAT: Peter Case, Dan Hubbard

 
WHERE: The Highdive ($15 advance/$17 door)
 
WHEN: Friday, June 7th at 7:30 p.m.
 
The legendary Peter Case will make a trip through C-U this week, joined by Bloomington-Normal’s Dan Hubbard. Katie had the chance to interview Case a few weeks ago, so be on the lookout for that interview later this week to prepare for the show.
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WHAT: Morgan Horse, Catching Hickory, The Legend of Levi Morgan, Cody & The Gateway Drugs, Neoga Blacksmith

 
WHERE: Kalyx Center for Sustainability, Monticello ($5)
 
WHEN: Saturday, June 8th at 4 p.m.
 
These are always a treat. The last time I was out at the Kalyx Center, it was for the previous Barnstormer featuring White Rabbits, Wildlife, Psychic Twin, and a bunch of others. This establishment is really something. This time, it’ll host the Hogchute Opry, featuring a handful of bands and a bunch of art and activities to go along with the music. Really awesome show.
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WHERE: Mike ‘N Molly’s ($5)
 
WHEN: Saturday, June 8th at 8 p.m.
 
Local shoegaze outfit Withershins headlines this show with Milwaukee’s Brief Candles. Brief Candles were down in C-U last year when they performed at the Highdive with headlining act Evil Tents, so they’re in familiar territory. Joining in is Terminus Victor, who released their new record earlier this year and is definitely worth checking out.
 
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WHERE: The Canopy Club ($5)
 
WHEN: Saturday, June 8th at 9:30 p.m.

Local C-U alt-rockers Timmy D and Blind Justice perform all by their lonesome on Saturday night at the Canopy Club. They’ll be releasing their new record sometime soon, and I would imagine you could pick up a copy early at this show.

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WHAT: Doby Watson, Tawny Peaks, Margo May, David Henson, Cole Rabenort

WHERE: Error Records ($3)

WHEN: Sunday, June 9th at 7:30 p.m.

Shows keep coming at Error Records. This one is happening on Sunday, featuring a couple of Kansas crews Doby Watson and Margo May. A couple of locals are in here as well, with David Henson of Shadows on a River and The Fights/Anna Karenina/Anna Karina’s Cole Rabenort will be performing solo sets.

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