Casey chats with Sofar Sounds Champaign branch founder Landen Rosenbloom about the series of secret gigs that has brought intimate vibes to various spots across C-U.
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The Thunder Rolls On to Champaign-Urbana: The Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood
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Casey got to talk with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood at the press conference for their upcoming weekend of shows at the State Farm Center.
Burning Down the House: The latest student music scene in C-U, part two
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In Part 2 of the monthly series, Casey continues his chats with two more bands in the DIY student music scene: Lime Forest and The Apothecaries.
Burning Down the House: The latest student music scene in C-U, part one
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In his new series, Casey explores the world of the DIY student music scene in C-U by getting up close and personal with some of the acts.
Patrick pens passion in EP Monsters in A Monte Carlo
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Casey reports on the latest release from local artist/producer Patrick, an EP entitled Monsters in A Monte Carlo.
All Grown Up: an Interview with Grandkids’ Vivian McConnell
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These Grandkids have grown up immensely from their “humblecore” beginnings in Champaign-Urbana, as shown through their latest album, This Guitars.
Another Angry Woman: An interview with Emily Blue
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Emily Blue is performing in Champaign at the Clark Bar tonight in support of her album Another Angry Woman. I got a chance to interview Emily and talk about her new album, music in general, and the local ties she has to causes, including R.A.C.E.S.
“Steampunk” encapsulates controlled creative chaos of The Phantom Broadcast
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Casey previews and reviews the latest single by The Phantom Broadcast, “Steampunk,” and also gets a chance to talk to bandleader Evan Opitz about the group's forthcoming album.
Lucy Dacus pins C-U next on her “Map on a Wall”
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Casey talks with Lucy Dacus about songwriting, touring, and the definition of modern day music before her set at Pygmalion Festival this evening.
Frightened Rabbit runs its indie rock to Pygmalion
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Before they play their Pygmalion set this Thursday, Casey wants to tell you what you need to know about the emotive Scottish indie-folk rock band Frightened Rabbit.