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 change at any time. Thank you for understanding.
Did we miss something this week? Have a show coming up you think we should know about? Email us at music@smilepolitely.com with the details.
TUESDAY, September 27th
Larry Gates Presents 3 Song Monte
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Power to the listener — Larry Gates of Curb Service invites the audience to choose three songs for him to play at Rose Bowl Tavern.
Image from the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra’s Facebook page.
Chicago Immigrant Orchestra
►Krannert Center // $30 // 7:30 p.m.
The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra is a 20-piece ensemble that consists of members of the Chicago immigrant community, who play a broad range of musical styles.
WEDNESDAY, September 28th
Vine Street Syncopators
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Jazz at Rose Bowl on Wednesdy with the Vine Street Syncopators. Come hearsome piping hot jazz to warm you up.
B.o.B.
►Castle Theatre // $30 adv, $35 door // 8 p.m.
Rapper B.o.B. is hitting the stage at Castle with his live band on his Better Than Drugs tour.
THURSDAY, September 29th
Image from Rose Bowl Tavern’s Facebook.
Greg Klyma
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Greg Klyman plays old school country and rock. He is currenly touring in support of his newest album Singing For My Life.
Joel Weir
►Riggs Beer Co. // free // 6 p.m.
Indiana based singer/songwriter Joel Weir will be bringing his intimate acoustic and alt-country songs to Riggs.
Silverweed
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 7:30 p.m.
Silverweed plays originals and covers, ranging from Grateful Dead to Bob Dylan. This week they’re joined by Dyke Corson.
Image from Maddy O’Neal’s Facebook page.
Maddy O’Neal, zoska
►Canopy Club // $15 // 8 p.m.
With roots in rock as well as old-school hip-hop, Maddy O’Neal manages to tie these roots into a unique electronic sound.
Goth Night
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 9 p.m.
Goths unite for a night of synthpop, darkwave, industrial, noise, and more at Rose Bowl. Wear all black, obviously.
FRIDAY, September 30th
Chip Stephens Organ Trio
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Organ, guitar, and drums come together to form this jazz trio, bringing some great tunes.
Curb Service, Trouble Chasin’
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
Larry Gates returns to Rose Bowl with his band Curb Service, alongside local hip-hop duo Trouble Chasin’.
Inland Calypso
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 10 p.m.
A night of Caribbean music with a midwest spin. With steel drums, electric guitar, keys, and more, it is sure to be a night of fun and dancing.
SATURDAY, October 1st
Champaign-Urbana Symphony
►Krannert Center // $40 // 7:30 p.m.
The C-U Symphony presents The Beauty Of Brahams, playing Braham’s “Symphony No. 1” as well as Ranjbaran’s “Violin Concerto.”
SUNDAY, October 2nd
WEFT Fest
►Seven Saints // free // 2 p.m.
WEFT is celebrating 41 years on the air and will be hosting live music throughout the day at Seven Saints. Performers include Dr0psy, Rev Robert and the Rhumba Bums, and Ballet Folklorico Mitotiani.
Image from The Virginia Theatre’s Facebook page.
Melissa Etheridge
►Virginia Theatre // $50+ // 7:30 p.m.
Pride Fest comes to a close this Sunday with a performance from the legendary Melissa Etheridge.
Jamestown Revival
►Castle Theatre // $20 adv, $23 doors // 7:30 p.m.
Southern folk duo Jamestown Revival stops by The Castle Theatre with support from David Ramirez.
Top image from The Virginia Theatre’s Facebook page.
