The Summer Camp Music Festival, which takes place at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL from May 22nd to 24th, has announced that it plans to go full speed ahead despite current fears regarding COVID-19. …
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University of Illinois Black Chorus announces Mom’s Day concert
The University of Illinois Black Chorus have announced their annual Mom’s Day concert for 7:30 p.m., April 4, 2020, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. General admission tickets for the concert will be …
The Overture: March 9-15
All the show listings fit to publish. Highlights this week include: Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy with Tara Terra and Sherwood Forest, Ratboys with Take Care and Gnarly Beth, and FEA with Power of Dusk, Blushe, and Kat and the Hurricane.
Interview: Sarah Edwards and DJ Roach talk about WILL documentary, Illinois Country
Ben sits down with Sarah Edwards and DJ Roach of WILL to discuss their documentary, Illinois Country, which premieres Monday, March 2nd, 2020.
The Overture: March 2-8
This week's live music highlights include Bad Bad Habits, The Data Waves, Carrellee, and nightshop's 2nd anniversary weekend series.
Visiting scholar to give two lectures on music, climate and resources in eSwatini
Cara Stacey, the George A. Miller Visiting Scholar in residence at the Robert E. Brown Center for World Music, will be presenting two lectures at the University of Illinois next week. Dr. Stacey, who is …
Perimeter Road Music Festival announced for May 2020
Parkland College’s Perimeter Road Sound Recordings has announced their second annual Perimeter Road Music Festival to take play on May 2nd, 2020. The festival schedule includes local acts New Souls, LLYN, Gnarly Beth, and others. …
Venue Spotlight: The Bird House
Ben recounts his night at The Bird House, one of C-U's most active DIY venues.
The Overture: February 24 – March 1
Bringing you the rundown on all the shows happening this good Mardi Gras week. Highlights this week include: SMACKRabbitJACK and co. at the Rose Bowl, UIUC grad Lara Driscol returns to drop an album, a bunch of Mardi Gras-related Jazz, and two Cipher Series events.
Ticketless Traveler release videos to accompany their 2019 album
Ticketless Traveler dropped their self-titled album last year. But over the last three weeks, they have released three (!) videos to accompany their songs. Ticketless Traveler’s album and the videos involved local musicians Paul Kotheimer, …