The year is rounding down, and it’s time to start thinking about those local year-end lists (ah, yes, how we know everyone loves/hates lists). We’re going to be putting together our list of Top 10 …
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Braid recording new album, set for spring 2014
Cool fact of the day: Today marks the 20th anniversary of the first ever Braid show. Check out the poster below from that show. OK—now onto actual news. From their Facebook post just a bit …
Common Ground leads successful Gifford Tornado recovery fundraiser
From the press release: COMMON GROUND LEADS SUCCESSFUL GIFFORD TORNADO RECOVERY FUNDRAISER Urbana, IL — Every day Common Ground customers participate in the Round Up for Good program. Customers can “round up” their change at …
The Overture: December 9-15
An album release show, an art and music exhibition, a show to help kids have toys this holiday season and more in C-U music this week.
Local music capsule: December 6, 2013
Here are some more local tracks, past and present, to keep you warm. Listen to more here. Poster Children: “Jane” [[mp3 poster_children_jane]] Goblin Colors: “Other Forms” [[mp3 goblin_colors_other_forms]] The Fights: “I Ain’t Scared” [[mp3 the_fights_i_aint_scared]] …
A year in C-U hip-hop
2013 has been a year of surprises as far as C-U music goes, and hip-hop has delivered. We're really glad, and here's why.
Champaign Public Library now offering digital services
A pretty awesome development over at the Champaign Public Library, which now offers a bunch of instant digital access to music, movies and other programs. Check out the full press release below. From the press …
Lineup announced for 23rd annual Great Cover Up
The next installment of the annual Great Cover Up is happening in late January, and the list of bands performing has just been announced. Check out the full list below, via this Facebook post: OK …
A single meal, a Dub, and a Trip
We had the opportunity to sit down and experience the first beer and food pairing between Dublin O'Neil's and Triptych Brewing. It was really something.
Shop local in December, park for free in Downtown Champaign
Pretty simple stuff. You can see all the details below on how you can save on parking while in Downtown Champaign and help out local businesses at the same time. Here’s the post via Champaign …