Posts by David Cubberly:
Withershins pics from Mike ‘n Molly’s
From last Friday’s release show for Withershins’ new album, Aeriel, with Take Care and Heyokas at Mike ‘n Molly’s:
Maserati slays the Courtyard Cafe
Maserati (the band not the Italian car), from Athens (the one in Georgia, the state in the U.S., not the country in eastern Europe, as opposed to Athens, Greece, the birthplace of modern civilization), made …
Review: Pinebender and Dianogah at The Highdive
On Saturday night, The Highdive hosted two excellent Chicago bands: Pinebender and Dianogah. Both have been making music for over decade and this weekend’s show highlighted this fact — each band put on an excellent …
Octave Chanute Air Museum: Rantoul, Ill
This weekend I took a trip out to the Octave Chanute Air Museum in Rantoul, Ill. The museum contains a number of extensive indoor exhibits showcasing the history of the Chanute Air Base from when …
Mad Mardigan and Hathaways Tonight at Mike ‘N Molly’s
Another great outdoor performance to check out tonight is at Mike ‘N Molly’s. They’re featuring two local bands: Mad Mardigan and Hathaways. Since the Cowboy Monkey has stopped having regular concerts, Mike ‘N Molly’s has …
The Living Blue at Mike ‘N Molly’s
A little bit of rain didn’t stop the show last Wednesday night at Mike ‘N Molly’s. Opening up the show was Dave Samuel’s side project Mordechai in the Mirror, followed by Peoria’s Tina Sparkle, and …
Our Friendly Neighbor, Monticello
I was talking to some friends who have lived for quite a while in Champaign-Urbana and was very surprised to hear that they have never been to Monticello, Ill. “What? How can this be!” I …
The Beauty of the Illinois Country
We really do have the best of both worlds living in Champaign-Urbana. We have all the comforts and benefits of city life and yet, in a matter of minutes, we can find ourselves in the …
House Shows Make a Comeback
House shows are apparently no longer a thing of the past. For those of you looking for a change of scenery from the regular bar venue fare, be sure to check out one of the …