It’s a short week, but with school in full swing, local venues are packing bands in left and right. Let’s do this thing.
Posts by John Steinbacher:
Local Music Roundup – September 2010
Lots of people around here are doing lots of things with noise making doodads. This new semi-regular feature should help keep you more informed.
Introducing Songs in 90 Seconds
Smile Politely partners with local bands to rock and roll you in less time than it takes to microwave a burrito. First up – The Palace Flophouse
The Overture: Aug. 23-29
It’s never too early in the semester to blow off your classes for some rock ‘n roll, be you student, TA, professor or new University president.
Album review: Jesse W. Johnson’s Home to Roast
Former local rocker Jesse W. Johnson takes a break from his band Jet W. Lee to release an album of subtler fare.
FREE TICKETS: The Dirty Feathers/Santah/Werewolf Cemetery IV this Friday! (Plus a new DF song)
Smile Politely and The Dirty Feathers want you (and a friend) to attend the Dirty Feathers/Santah show Friday for free! We are giving away two tickets to the concert — which will be followed by …
The Overture: Aug. 9-15
As usual, we pick five local shows to lambaste for not being cool enough (or too cool), then we pat ourselves on the back for a job well done.
Shipwreck: Once more with feeling
On the eve of a one-time reunion show, the members of Shipwreck take a look back.
U of I rehires everyone’s favorite Catholicism prof
The University has rehired Dr. Kenneth Howell (anti-gay rhetoric spewing Catholicism teacher). http://www.news-gazette.com/news/religion/2010-07-29/ui-rehires-catholicism-prof-ends-funding-newman-center.html
There’s a new Angie Heaton EP . . .
Local mainstay Angie Heaton has quietly released a new EP called Time Takes Time. It seems to have flown a little under the radar, but you can (SHOULD!) listen and/or pick it up right now …