Take advantage of the warmer weather this week and get out and hear some live music.
Posts by Sean Wilkinson:
Parkland’s musical light shows are coming back
Parkland’s Staerkel Planetarium will once again be hosting musical light shows starting this Friday, May 6th. The shows will run on the first Friday of every month at 9 p.m. Friday’s show will be none …
The Overture: May 2-8
Earth, Wind, & Fire, Steven Page, Heartless Bastards, and the return of the Rose Bowl Patio – this week in live music.
Good Night and Good Morning’s Narrowing Type is getting a vinyl reissue
In celebration of Good Night and Good Morning’s album Narrowing Type hitting 10 years old this April, Energy Crow Records is putting out a vinyl reissue of the seminal album. Image from Energy Crow’s website. The …
The ins and outs of festival planning with Perimeter Road Sound Recordings
Sean sits down with Parkland College's student run record label to discuss the upcoming Perimeter Road Music Festival, and the ups and downs of planning such an event.
Nectar makes the A.V. Club‘s May music preview
DIY punk band Nectar has made it onto the A.V. Club‘s list of 25 essential albums to watch out for in May. This is mighty impressive, considering that the article also includes artists such as Kendrick Lamar, …
The Overture: April 25-May 1
Warm weather is finally rolling around, which means more outdoor shows. Here's what shows we recommend checking out this week, highlighted by Parkland College's outdoor Perimeter Road Music Festival on Saturday.
Kranky Records co-founder Bruce Adams to release book in November
Bruce Adams — co-founder of Kranky Records and Urbana resident — is releasing his book You’re With Stupid: Kranky, Chicago, and the Reinvention of Indie Music in November. The book will chronicle Kranky Records and how Chicago’s underground …
The new documentary on the life of Jay Bennett releases today
Where Are You, Jay Bennett?, the new documentary on the acclaimed singer-songwriter and former Wilco member Jay Bennett is out today. Directed by Gorman Bechard and Fred Uhter, the film explores the life and journey of …
The Overture: April 18-24
This week in live music sees everything from horror punk and metal to country and blues. Let us help you plan out your week.