Smile Politely is happy to announce the next installment of our Show Series — Tigerbeat with Mayhew the Traitor and Penny Horses at Mike N Molly’s on Friday, April 24th. Keep a lookout for preview …
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Heirship Records announces Record Store Day cassette compilation
Heirship Records just announced an all-local cassette compilation of unreleased songs, Crashing The Heirship, Volume II. A new song stream will be available daily, culminating in the limited release of 100 tapes on Record Store …
The Overture: March 23-29
Local bands reunite, release records, and rock 'n roll.
The Overture: March 16-22
Acoustic, country, Americana, EDM and full-blown rock, here are the week's C-U shows.
C-U Folk & Roots Festival announces 2015 dates
The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival just announced festival dates for this year. From the festival’s press release: Mark your calendar NOW for the 7th Annual CU Folk and Roots Festival: November 6th and 7th, …
Win tickets to SP Show Series featuring Tractor Kings, Mutts and Lanterna
Want to catch SP Presents: Tractor Kings, Mutts and Lanterna at Cowboy Monkey next Friday? Check out SP’s Twitter Thursday monring at 10 a.m. for a chance to win a pair of tickets and two copies …
The Overture: March 9-15
There are quite a few shows going on in C-U this week—have a look and decide whether a pork fest, hip-hop heavy hitter or folk show is more your style.
buzz Magazine publishes drama-inducing interviews
An article posted as part of the Interveiw Issue of buzz Magazine last Friday sent ripples through the local music community over the weekend. The initial article was an email interview with Brian Olek, a …
On tour with Enabler
Maddie checks in with local drummer, bassist and Error Records owner Nathan Landolt, who's been on tour with Enabler—Ohio based metal band playing Urbana tonight.
The Overture: March 2-8
Whether you're looking to be in the heart of Unofficial festivities this week or to avoid them completely, there are shows for you.