Two locals have launched a new live music project called the Geppetto Sessions. Apparently, the sessions are recorded in some mysterious place in Urbana called Gepetto’s Workshop. As of right now they have put up …
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Free Santah CMJ acoustic/live downloads
Big Ugly Yellow Couch, a live performance site with local ties, has posted five mp3’s from Santah’s recent acoustic live performance at the blog’s CMJ showcase. And it would appear that we can expect an …
Close to Champaign
A week after exploring Bob Dylan’s Champaign songs, John looks for other national musicians that have referenced East Central Illinois. He finds Zappa, kangaroos on the Sangamon River and a tattooed pig.
The Overture: Oct. 19 – 25
Let’s be honest, you don’t need to click here because music this week begins and ends with these words: Frattle of the Bands II.
Bob Dylan said Champaign, Illinois — Twice
Did you know there are two different songs called “Champaign, Illinois” co-written by Bob Dylan? Yes, THAT Bob Dylan.
Finally the definitive answer to whether SP is a blog or a magazine (well, not really)
Slate’s Farhad Manjoo (easily one of the best tech/culture writers out there) recently wrote a column evaluating the differences between online magazines and blogs. This is relevant because Smile Politely, C-U’s online arts and culture …
Elsinore begins 2nd leg of Yes, Yes, Yes tour, promises to trash Denver’s Hi Dive
Elsinore is about to head out on the road for part deux of their big tour in support of Yes Yes Yes. This leg will see them hit Memphis, Austin, LA, Portland and that “other” …
McCollum documentary wins Emmys
The documentary The Lord Is Not on Trial Here Today was awarded two Mid-America Emmy Awards at a ceremony Saturday night in St. Louis. The one-hour film by Champaign filmmaker Jay Rosenstein won in the …
Circle Mirror Transformation at the Station Theatre
Annie Baker’s captivating new play Circle Mirror Transformation continues this week and next at the Station Theatre in Urbana. The play follows five Vermont residents as they participate in a six-week Creative Drama class. As …
Local Music Roundup: October 2010
(UPDATED) Big wheel keep on turning, local music keep on, um, churning.