Friday Night Live, an outdoor seasonal event featuring various bands playing on the streets of downtown Champaign, has added a location to their lineup. For the last two Fridays, there will also be music to catch on the corner of Main and Chestnut in front of Exile on Main St., so make sure to add that spot to your list of summer band-hopping. And while you’re there, stop into Exile and pick up some tunes by artists you just heard at the local music table.
Here is the full lineup for this Friday:
FRIDAY, August 19th
Walnut & Chester:
6pm: Mark Smart and his Virtual Jazz Orchestra
7pm: Ms. M & the Jokers – internationalMain & Chestnut:
6pm: Mike and Olivia – contemporary folk, jazz, & Americana
7pm: Ausar – conscientious hip-hop
7:30pm: Rogue Tendency – hip-hop/storytellersNeil & Park:
6pm: George Turner Trio – jazz
7pm: Samba Soul, The Best Sounds of BrazilNeil & Church (One Main Plaza):
6pm: Todd Hazelrigg – folk/Americana
7pm: The PBS Band – eclectic blend of rock/country/roots jam