Some womps, a new all ages venue, and one very packed weekend.
Posts by Ben Valocchi:
Dark Star Orchestra: The music lives on
We talk to the Grateful Dead acolytes about their approach to jamming, the touchy subject (to some) of the Dead’s legacy, and their recent dive into the group’s 1960s material.
Wrapping up the Cover Up
Fair warning: this contains a metric ton of Youtube embeds.
Loving Everything
Joan of Arc member rolls through town with his rich brand of lo-fi.
Bright Eyes to perform in Urbana
Star Course has struck gold: Bright Eyes will perform at Foellinger Auditorium on March 16th with opening act Mynabirds. Tickets are $30 and on-sale February 3rd, with student tickets going on sale the day prior …
The Overture: Jan 11 – 17
This week: a healthy dose of DIY and Joan of Arc. Also, some thing called the Great Coverup starts Sunday.
Great Cover Up 2011 dates and lineup announced
SUNDAY 1/16Mike IngramCurb ServiceBrother EmbassyKilborn AlleyLonely TrailerJobuScathe TUESDAY 1/18Roberta SparrowWithershinsThe Fresh KillsTractor KingsScurvineVanatticaWithnail THURSDAY 1/20Kayla BrownStan & Vivian from SantahHot Cops Jet W. LeeThe Sugar ProphetsAmy Mitchell TrioTo Be Announced
The Charming Beggars: Living the Magic
Mitch Marlow of the recently reunited group on what it takes to get a band back together, pre-internet promotion and Dread Zeppelin.
The Overture: Dec. 7 – Dec. 13
Lots of bands will be hibernating for finals and winter break after this week, so catch them live while you still can.
Snoop Dogg to perform in Urbana
That’s right, y’all. Snoop Dogg will be appearing at the Canopy Club on January 31. More details are forthcoming, but tickets go on sale this Saturday, as in, tomorrow. Expect a hazy Monday night.