WHAT: Punk Rock Karaoke
WHERE: The Accord (free)
WHEN: Tuesday. Sept. 20th at 10:30 p.m.
This Pygmalion event is karaoke with all your favorite punk tunes to choose from. Use this late night jam as a way to get pumped up for the great weekend ahead.
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WHAT: Dewclaw
WHERE: The Iron Post ($3)
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 20th at 9 p.m.
Dewclaw pair classic blues and swing sounds with contemporary folk music, and do so with a great sense of humor. They’ll be providing another great Tuesday night set at the Iron Post.
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WHAT: G-nome Project with EGI
WHERE: Canopy Club ($7 advance/$10 door)
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 21st at 9 p.m.
This Jerusalem-based act is comprised of four musicians who play their unique brand of funky electronica. It’ll be unlike anything else you’d heard.
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WHAT: The Pygmalion Festival
WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday, Sept. 22nd at Krannert Center, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 23rd at The Accord, Memphis on Main, and Exile On Main St., starting at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 24th at The Accord, Memphis on Main, and Exile On Main St., starting at 4:30 p.m.
Get ready for round two. This is the second weekend of Pygmalion, and the main event. Over THIRTY ACTS will be playing over these three days, including all the headliners. Make sure to grab your tickets before they’re all snatched up. To many, this is the biggest event in C-U music to happen each year. Do NOT miss it.
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WHAT: Kiss Army – “The Coolest Band in the World” Tribute
WHERE: The City Center ($10)
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 23rd at 9 p.m.
This famed “best Kiss tribute ever” go all out with the makeup, the outfits, and of course, the killer covers. The Kiss Army always know how to party, so even if you aren’t a soldier, you’re bound to have a good time.
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WHAT: Blues Blast Music Awards
WHERE: Fluid Event Center (tickets start at $25)
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 23rd at 6 p.m.
The annual Blues Blast Music Awards is a celebration of all things blues music. Various events and dozens of artists will be showcased. Check out the site for more information.
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WHAT: Joshua Redman/Brad Mehldau Duo
WHERE: Krannert Center (tickets start at $10, standard is $48)
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 pm
These musicians are a saxophonist and pianist, respectively, and they are masters of their work. Each one is accomplished and critically acclaimed in his own right, and here they will come together as a distinctive and compelling jazz duo that will not disappoint.
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WHAT: Tell Mama
WHERE: Cowboy Monkey ($5)
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 23rd at 10 p.m.
The funky R&B flavor of Tell Mama is quite groovable when overheard in the swell beer garden of Cowboy Monkey.
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WHAT: Music Barn Festival
WHERE: Allerton Park ($20 per day, $35 for both days)
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 22nd – Saturday, Sept. 23rd, 7-9 p.m. both days
Allerton’s Music Barn Festival will return this year after a hiatus. The fall concert may have a large barn, but it still has a very homey feel. Folk and jazz will be some themes and drinks will be available for purchase. Allerton’s page will tell you more.
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WHAT: Culture Shock Danville
WHERE: Downtown Danville (free)
WHEN: Afternoon and evenings of Friday, Sept. 23 – Sunday, Sept. 25
Culture Shock is the Danville version of music festivals taking place this weekend. All sorts of music is accompanied by a carnival with fire breathers and jugglers, in addition to food and drink vendors.
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WHAT: Bear Grillz and G-Buck
WHERE: Canopy Club ($15 advance/$20 door)
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 23rd at 9 p.m.
An odd, bear-themed DJ and electronica session is sure to be entertaining in the least.
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WHAT: Flannel Fest
WHERE: Centennial Park/Prairie Farm (admission is free)
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bring in the fall full-force with this celebration of all things autumnal. Family-friendly flannel fest includes music, arts and crafts, and several lumberjack-themed activities, such as log-rolling and of course, a mustache and beard contest.