Folk outfit Rebecca Rego & The Trainmen have announced the release of a new album. Called Lay These Weapons Down, it will be the group’s first complete album since 2014’s Tolono. The expected drop date is October 21st, with …
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The Overture: August 29-September 5
The end of August brings the beginning of the fall season for some venues, like Canopy Club, in this week's list.
Caleb Cook Band to release new EP
Caleb Cook Band, C-U’s favorite resident country regulars, are putting out their first release this weekend. The long-awaited debut EP is self-titled and will consist of four tracks. Regarding the release, Caleb Cook said, “The …
Emily Blue debuts video from forthcoming EP
Tara Terra’s frontwoman Emily Blue is a solo artist in her own right, and today she has released the first single from her upcoming debut solo EP, Another Angry Woman. Entitled “No Pain,” the powerful song …
The Overture: August 22-28
As the days of August dwindle, all sorts of shows make up this week's list, including rock bands, tributes, and the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival.
Lineup announced for bluegrass festival at The Great Pumpkin Patch
Mackville Bluegrass will be hosting the Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, September 3rd, at The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur. They’ve just released the lineup for the fest, featuring five acts that will all …
Friday Night Live adds fourth location to lineup
Friday Night Live, an outdoor seasonal event featuring various bands playing on the streets of downtown Champaign, has added a location to their lineup. For the last two Fridays, there will also be music to …
Finer Feelings to play Exile this Thursday
CU indie folksters Finer Feelings will be playing a gig with Kentucky psych rock band White Knight at Exile on Main St. this Thursday, August 18th. The show starts at 8 p.m., and will be …
The Overture: August 15-21
Soak up the most of your summer and come out for the shows this week in C-U.
CU Changemakers to host dance music therapy session tomorrow
Local organization C-U Changemakers will host a Dance Music Therapy session tomorrow evening. The idea is to relieve stress by dancing it away to the sound of house, soul, afrobeat, and electronic music, in a …