January is going strong with this week that features Andrew Bird, Joyce Manor, some excellent benefit shows and so much more.
Posts by Julia McAnly:
Iron Post to host Folk & Roots Weekend
The Iron Post will be hosting their inaugural Folk & Roots Weekend on February 10th and 11th. The Fest will feature five bands of the folk music variety, including local Americana weirdos Bones Jugs, who are regulars …
Getting serious with Andrew Bird
Julia talks with Andrew Bird about the motivations behind his new album, Are You Serious, ahead of his show at Canopy Club on Monday.
The Overture: January 23-29
This full week of shows in C-U includes The Great Cover Up's second round, as well as Ricky Skaggs, Quiet Riot, and more.
The Overture: January 17-22
The Great Cover Up returns with its first leg this weekend, and that's only one of the ways that live music can prepare you for the semester this week.
Krelboyne announces new album and label
Local emo/pop/punk act Krelboyne have announced the release of a new album. Called Ghost of an Empire, the EP will be co-released through two different labels: Error Records, (formerly based out of C-U,) and Sonic …
New year, new music for Euriah’s Eric Stanley
Euriah fans rejoice: Eric Stanley, singer/songwriter and guitarist for local emo outfit Euriah, has set an ambitious new year’s resolution for himself: he aims to write, record, and put out two new solo songs every week …
The Overture: January 8-15
C-U is waking up a bit this week with this varied group of shows, which includes electronica, psychedelia, hip-hop and more.
U of I Alum Connor Grant releases new LP
Connor Grant, U of I alumnus and member of Sean Lennon’s group Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, has released a new LP through his other project, Tongues Unknown. The self-titled album is a debut …
CJ Run releases new EP
Local hip-hop artist CJ Run has released a new EP. Titled Forget Me Not, this is the follow-up release to Listen To the Kids, Run’s highly lauded debut LP. The young artist, originally from Britain, …