The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in the Champaign-Urbana area (and the outskirts) each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish, but all shows and performances are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding.
Have a show you think we should know about? Email us at music@smilepolitely.com with the details.
MONDAY, April 1st
Parkland Jazz Improv
► The Iron Post // cover //5 p.m.
Melinda Rose
► The Iron Post // cover //7 p.m.
TUESDAY, April 2nd
Morgan Powell’s Traditional Jazz Orchestra
► The Iron Post // cover // 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, April 3rd
McNeill Quintet
► The Iron Post // cover // 6 p.m.
David Woolridge Music, Joe Wood, John David Daley, Kenna Mae Reiss
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 6 p.m.
Rochelle Sennet
► Foellinger Great Hall // $10 public/ $7 sc/ $4 students & youth // 7:30 p.m.
Tommy Castro and the Painkillers
►The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $20 advance/ $22 day of show // 7:30 p.m
Matthew Storie Group
► The Iron Post // cover // 8 p.m.
AllegrA (PA), Nectar, Bottom Bracket, & Clockwork Owl
►Blips and Chitz // $5 // 8 p.m
Jazz Jam
► The Iron Post // cover // 10 p.m.
THURSDAY, April 4th
Ryan Byfield and Nuclei
► Krannert Center for the Performing Arts // free // 5 p.m.
U of I Jazz Combo (Stephens)
►The Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Eric Paul, Miss Christine, Norobot, & The Unemployed Architects
►nightshop in Bloomington // $6 // 7:30 p.m
Clarinet Choir
► Foellinger Great Hall // $10 public/ $7 senior citizen/ $4 student and youth // 7:30 p.m.
ILLI, Chase Baby, Jarrel Young, & Gatson
► The Canopy Club // $8 advance/ $10 day of show // 8 p.m.
The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
► The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $17 advance/ $22 day of show // 8 p.m.
The Blues Deacons
► Blackbird // free // 9:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, April 5th
TMB+ Trio
► Blackbird // free // 5 p.m.
Vinny Santanelli Music, Jordan and Jill, Morgan Orion & The Afterburners, and Mank & Sass
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m
Flor Fest, various artists
► The IMC // $10 // 5 p.m.
This is the first iteration of Flor Fest in CU history, and it’s stacked with DIY bands from in and around the area. Proceeds from this festival are being donated to the UP Center, a local organization that works to provide support and resources to the LGBTQ+ community. Find a full schedule and lineup here. Tickets available at the door, cash preferred.
Jordan Kaye
► The Iron Post // cover // 5 p.m.
DoCha Festival, various artists
► The Orpheum Children’s Science Museum // free // various times
Davina & The Vagabonds
►The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $17 advance/ $20 day of show // 8 p.m.
Dearie
► The Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press
►The Canopy Club // $10 advance, $12 day of show // 9 p.m
New Souls
► Blackbird // free // 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, April 6th
DoCha Festival, various artists
► The Orpheum Children’s Science Museum // free // various times
DoCha is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year with a full weekend of free music for the whole family. This festival brings chamber music to the public with a series of performances by renowned musicians. This year’s festival will take place at the Orpheum from April 5-7. Check out the full schedule here.
Almost A Quintet
► The Iron Post // cover // 6 p.m.
From Ashes To New & Ice Nine Kills
► The City Center // $20-$23 // 6:30 p.m.
Knocked Loose
► The Castle Theater in Bloomington // $20 / $23 // 6:30 p.m.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra
► Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts // $63/ $42/ $21 // 7:30 p.m.
UI Women’s Glee Club
► Foellinger Great Hall // $10 public /$7 senior citizen /$4 student and youth // 7:30 p.m.
UI Black Chorus
► Foellinger Great Hall // $10 // 7:30 p.m.
Caleb Cook
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
John and Julie Pennell, Dawna Nelson and Brian Wilke
► The Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
Led Zeppelin
►The Canopy Club // $13 advance, $16 day of show // 9 p.m
DJ Tim Williams
► Blackbird // free // 9 p.m
SUNDAY, April 7th
DoCha Festival, various artists
► The Orpheum Children’s Science Museum // free // various times
Matt Talbott
► The Loose Cobra // free // 2 p.m.
Canadian Brass
► Foellinger Great Hall // $31 public / $28 senior citizens / $10 students/youth // 3 p.m.
Derick Cordoba Quintet
► The Loose Cobra // free // 4:30 p.m.
Jazz Quintet w/ Ray Sasaki
► The Iron Post // cover // 5 p.m.
Cole DeGenova, Franky & The Plexicats, & more
►nightshop in Bloomington // $5 // 7:30 p.m.