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.
MONDAY, July 25th
Amarras
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5:30 p.m.
Amarras is a quintet playing contemporary Argentinian Tango.
Urbanna Hootenanny
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
Every Monday at the Rose Bowl, come hang out with some great musicians. A sort of open mic meets song share, you can expect a variety of music and performers.
Photo from The Obsessed’s Facebook page.
The Obsessed, Angelust, Edna
►Nightshop // $12 adv, $15 door // 8 p.m.
The Obsessed from D.C. bring doom metal to Nightshop, alongside Angelust from Peoria and Edna from Champaign.
TUESDAY, July 26th
The Dig 3
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Acoustic blues and folk powerhouse The Dig 3 play Rose Bowl.
C-U Irish Session
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 7 p.m.
A jam session of local musicians playing traditional Irish tunes, with fiddle, accordion, banjo, flute, and more in the Rose Bowl parking lot.
Faculty and Guest Showcase
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
Electric tango music performed by the faculty of the 2022 Tanguero Workshop for Musicians. They’ll be joined by guest musicians as well.
WEDNESDAY, July 27th
Vine Street Syncopators
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Jazz at Rose Bowl on Wednesdy with the Vine Street Syncopators. Known for playing New Orleans style jazz and swing, this band will get you dancing.
The Ben Goldman Trio
►The Literary // free // 6 p.m.
Music at The Literary with jazz group The Ben Goldman Trio. Goldman released his album Space Cadet last year.
THURSDAY, July 28th
Photo from Harvest Son’s Facebook page.
Harvest Sons
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Americana, folk, and rock mix together with Harvest Sons, coming from Peoria.
Bourema “Ibrahim” Ouedraogo, The Chickadee Sermon
►Krannert Center // free // 5 p.m.
Krannert Uncorked is back, this week with Bourema “Ibrahim” Ouedraogo playing West African guitar. He’ll be joined by Jason Finkleman. After, folk group The Chickadee Sermon will be performing.
Silverweed
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 7:30 p.m.
Silverweed plays originals and covers, ranging from Grateful Dead to Bob Dylan. Expect some great improvisation and jamming.
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.
Karat’s Gold, The Gorge, Bull Cult, Assassinator
►Nightshop // $7 adv, $10 door // 10 p.m.
Punk, thrash metal, math metal, and more at Nightshop on Thursday.
FRIDAY, July 29th
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
A night of dance and upbeat tunes awaits you with this jazz collective. They’ll be playing Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Cuban, and Puerto Rican music.
Nick Gusman and the Coyotes
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
Nick Gusman brings southern Missouri to Urbana on Thursday, backed by his band the Coyotes, playing blues, rock, folk, and country.
Photo from Hayes Carll’s Facebook page.
Hayes Carll
►Castle Theatre // $25 adv, $28 door // 8 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Hayes Carll brings his roots and folk style and sense of humor to Castle Theatre on Friday. Opening the show is Travis Linville.
J. Jones and the TriTones
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 10 p.m.
James Jones, Mitchell Killough, Justin Simmons and JD Dye make up this group, bringing some smooth tunes and tasty licks.
SATURDAY, July 30th
Girls Rock C-U Festival
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 12 p.m.
The inaugural Girls Rock C-U festival is happening at Rose Bowl Tavern on July 30th. Starting at 12 p.m., the festival is an end-of-camp showcase that will feature live music all day, as well as art vendors set up for your shopping pleasure.
SUNDAY, July 31st
Nick’s Country Jam
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 6 p.m.
An open mic of sorts, Nicholas Stine invites folks to get on stage and perform folk, country, and more.
Nectar, The Mall, Ricki Marvel, Thotcrime
►Brass Rail // $8 // 7 p.m.
Everything from punk to art-pop to cybergrind, if you’re looking for variety, Brass Rail has you covered on Sunday.
Photo from Dallas Ugly’s Facebook page.
Dallas Ugly
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 9 p.m.
Dallas Ugly hails from Nashville, and their sound is a nice blend of pop, country, indie, and folk.
Top photo by Nate Burell from Nick Gusman’s Facebook page.
