Last night’s show trucked its way through the Midwestern muck.
Posts by Erin Gillman:
What Would Jon Do?
Musician Jonathon Childers has tackled his share of obstacles in life, but it’s music and his genuine demeanor that help him make it though each day.
Hold Tight: The Hold Steady visits the Illini Union
More than anything else, The Hold Steady would like to put on a great show for you — and we believe them.
Kids ‘R Us: New Ruins as interviewed by a trio of children
Caleb Means of New Ruins talks Spiderman and recording techniques with three Champaign-Urbana tots.
Why the flaccid economy is a good thing
This week Erin talks to Parasol and explains why Kool-Aid and conviction are going to save the economy.
Beautiful Minds
Nic and Heather Dillon of local group Casados teach you how to mind your manners.
Opening up the Gates
Larry Gates spills the beans about oil and hip hop. Despite popular belief, there’s no shortage of either.
Raise the Roof: A Nostalgia Only Stale Beer and Punk Music Can Conjure
The microphone drips with a foul mix of sweat and PBR as it teeters and jolts among a cacophony of cymbals. A crowd of drunken friends scream along with their favorite songs and beat each …
Things You Didn’t Know About Our Neighborhood Music Venue
You’ve been there. You’ve shoved in the fluorescent orange ear plugs, saddled up to a Long Island iced tea, braved the crowds to catch your favorite band and maybe even seen a comedy show or …
Tractor Kings – Guys Worth Pulling For
For some, music is simply a way to pass the time – a few sound waves slipping through the headphones to entertain their ears. For Jake Fleischli, music is audio nicotine, filling a craving for …