And they say there are no scenic waterways in Champaign: June 14, 4:15 p.m. – corner of John and New
Posts by John Steinbacher:
The Overture: June 14 – 20
If you’re a fan of sexy vampires from Louisiana, then there’s a show this week that probably want to check out.
Five questions with Bradley Bergstrand of the Palace Flophouse
Local folkish rocker Bergstrand likes to kick things off with a samosa. We like the way he thinks.
Local punk compilation Punk’s Undead – Volume 1 out now (download it for free)
Here’s the info from Semetary Records: Punk’s Undead – Volume 1 is a brand new Midwest punk rock compilation from Sematary Records! It’s 28 tracks showcase bands from the greater Champaign/Urbana area, Chicagoland, and more. …
SP’s own Joel Gillespie talks about the Campus Bike Project on the people talking machine
Watch Joel (and cohort Emma) talk to WCIA’s Nichole Szemerei about managing the campus location of the Bike Project. Make sure to stay tuned for part two when you can watch him “get his hands …
Album review: DJ Belly Urban Love Hymns
You don’t have to be a Dubstep Massacre regular to appreciate what DJ Belly has accomplished with his new album.
The Overture: June 1 – 6
It’s our weekly rundown of music in and around town — the good, the bad and the emo.
Bozak’s running tour diary of the Midwest: Part five
Since we last spoke: – DJ’d at Mike N Molly’s to a thin Wednesday night crowd. I thought the prospects of being able to hear music from Detroit all night long was good enough to …
Five questions with Bruce “Bruiser” Rummenie of the Impalas
You have to respect a man who chooses Butt Rockin’ as his favorite album of all time.
Bozak’s running tour diary of the Midwest: Part four
It was good to get over to my dad’s record shop, Back Beats, in Rantoul. Always try to get over there when I’m visiting. There is a nice write up about the place here. Stumbled …