Another week of great music in Champaign-Urbana.
Posts by Sean Wilkinson:
The City Center is hosting a drag show on September 11th
On Saturday, September 11th, The City Center will be hosting a drag show. Organized by Amy Myers, Cocktails and Queens promises “high energy, hair, and costumes.” The show is $10 to attend and ages 19 and up. …
Big Daddy Pride and The East Side Five release new album
The East Urbana-based psychedelic roots group Big Daddy Pride and The East Side Five have released their new album Snake Jazz. With a run time of a little over 30 minutes, the album is a mix …
Check out this compilation album of musicians from around Champaign-Urbana
A new compilation album titled Without a Trellis has been released, featuring all local Champaign-Urbana musicians. Created by John McNally, the album is a fundraiser to help support small farmers experiencing natural disasters. From the album’s Bandcamp: …
Joan Jett is playing Ellnora Guitar Festival
Krannert Center has just confirmed that legendary rocker Joan Jett will be joining the lineup for Ellnora Guitar Festival, playing a show at Krannert’s Tryon Festival Theater on Saturday, September 18th, with her band The …
Get to know Jason Finkelman
Get to know the man behind the improvised music scene in Champaign-Urbana.
The Champaign-Urbana Pride Festival schedule has been announced
The Uniting Pride Center has announced their full schedule of events for this year’s Champaign-Urbana Pride Festival. Featuring live music, online workshops, trivia, stand up comedy, and of course Saturday’s parade, there is a little …
C-U Folk and Roots Festival announces their full 2021 lineup
The Champaign Urbana Folk and Roots Festival has announced their full lineup of musicians. The October festival will also include workshops, jams, storytelling, and kids shows. Check out the poster for the event below. Photo …
The Overture: August 30-September 5
Here is the live music happening this week in the area.
Poster Children to play Bottom Lounge in November
Champaign punk and indie rock darlings Poster Children have announced that they will be playing a show in Chicago on November 26th at Bottom Lounge. From the band’s Facebook page: You can nab some …