David Vandervelde sounds like he’d be right at home in the local scene, and we’ll be finding out on Saturday.
Posts by Ben Valocchi:
Needtobreathe: A big old rock show
Needtobreathe drummer Joe Stillwell chats with us about the group’s tour, working with Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins, and the “Christian Rock” tag. We’re also giving away some tickets.
The Overture: Oct. 26 – Nov. 1
Time to break out those costumes, folks.
Needtobreathe ticket and photo pass giveaway
Smile Politely is giving away a ticket to this Saturday’s Needtobreathe performance. The giveaway also includes a photo pass, which will get you primo shooting position for the show. To enter, email music@smilepolitely.com with “Needtobreathe” …
Santah: Proceed and grow
Prior to their trip out to perform at New York’s CMJ Music Marathon, we talk with the on the up-and-up locals.
The Overture: Oct. 12 – 18
All of the shows are on Thursday this week. We’re not really sure why.
High on Fire
Remember how you downloaded that one Boris album, but never listened to it? Time to pop open iTunes and get to it, because the metal is on the way.
The Overture: Sept. 27 – Oct. 3
Hopefully you’ve recovered from Pygmalion by this point, because this is a pretty awesome week show-wise.
Pygmalion day by day: Friday
Pygmalion continues tomorrow with marquee sets from Holy Fuck, Cut Chemist and Owen.
Kevin Barnes makes UIUC No Pants
Due to the assless lace skirt which he wore for most of the show, Kevin Barnes now has the dubious distinction of being the first celebrity to appear on UIUC No Pants.