In this week’s musical rundown: Sara Bareilles, Elsinore, Mazes, New Ruins, Tractor Kings, Common Loon, Santa … plus free tickets!
Posts by Brian McGovern:
The Overture: Feb. 16–22
This week: the sounds of West Africa, the return of the Shadow Boxer Collective, Southern rock, and Hot Cops. Plus, a ticket giveaway!
A very cartoony show review: Santa Feb. 5, 2009
Brian uses words and images to describe the sounds of Santa’s latest show at Canopy.
Eugene Mirman comes to the Courtyard Café
We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to see comedian Eugene Mirman this Valentine’s Day.
Keller Williams Flies Solo This Friday
Win tickets to see the one-man soul jam that is Keller Williams.
A Very Cartoony Album Review
This week Brian combines words and images to talk about the sounds of Bloomington-Normal’s best band, Ohtis.
The Overture: January 26 – February 1, 2009
Leave your ear plugs at home this week. Read on to discover how you can win tickets to the SOLD OUT Jeff Tweedy show this Saturday at Foellinger.
A Change is Gonna Come
Brian talks about the new president, a new direction for his column and the super dreamy Jon Bon Jovi.
The Overture: January 12 – January 18, 2009
This week, we suggest taking in some accoustic U2, sans Bono, The Edge, Clayton or Larry Mullen. And this little shindig called The Great Cover Up kicks off on Sunday.
The Year in Local Music
We run down mp3s from local artists released this year, including The Headlights, Post Historic, Hathaways, and Dr. Doctor.