Music

Another week of live shows, here's what you can expect to hear around the area. 

Chambana is fortunate enough to have several unique record stores. Here's a look at what each shop offers.

Take advantage of the warmer weather this week and get out and hear some live music. 

Earth, Wind, & Fire, Steven Page, Heartless Bastards, and the return of the Rose Bowl Patio – this week in live music. 

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. 

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. 

This week in live music sees everything from horror punk and metal to country and blues. Let us help you plan out your week. 

Sean chats with Andrew Buckley, who is striving to shake up the classical music world with his upcoming album Where We Go Next, which brings a younger generation of composers into the spotlight. 

Mitchel runs down LOW's concert last Thursday, which gave us a much needed reminder that there is good in the world, and that it is worth fighting for. 

Rock legends Chicago stop through Champaign this week, alongside numerous others like Lala Lala, Dizgo, and more.

Sean chats with Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk of LOW ahead of their show at Channing Murray on Thursday. 

April is chock-full of wonderful performances at Krannert Center, and Jeff walks us through his recommendations of what to catch. 

Sal talks with the legendary Lucinda Williams about inspiration, record labels, recovering from her stroke, and more.

Some very big names heading through the area this week, highlights include Lucinda Williams, LOW, and Oceanator.

Head into April with some great shows from LUNA LUNA, Castle Finn, Chicago Farmer, and more.

Lots of big names in the area this week, including Jukebox the Ghost, Todd Snider, Asleep At the Wheel, and more.

Jeff provides his thoughts on the UI Symphony Orchestra's March 11 performance, who brought great American music to Krannert's Great Hall. 

We've got improvisational, psych-rock, punk, and more, all this week in live music. 

After a weekend of warm weather, we're back to chillier temps, but the live music is heating up. 

Even with a week off for Spring Break, Urbana’s Krannert Center is loaded with riches enough to make you believe that more than a bit of normal life has returned to the performing arts in our community.

It's Mardi Gras week, and Tuesday sees some great jazz bands around town, alongside some other great shows throughout the week. 

Some CU favorites including Melvin Knight, Anika Emily, Chip Stephens, and more this week in live music. 

Singer, songwriter, and bass guitarist Sticks shared stages in the 1980s and 1990s with several successful bands. Now he’s on his own path to musical success with a catchy three-piece group called Bristle.

Lots to choose from this week in live music, with jazz, psych rock, americana, improv, and more. 

CU Folk and Roots Winter Weekend is back after a 2021 hiatus, kicking off today with a killer lineup. Here's what to expect this weekend. 

February at Krannert Center offers some exciting performances, including the U of I Opera, the Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra, and more. 

The music continues on this week, highlighted by the CU Folk and Roots Winter Weekend starting Thursday.

February begins with some killer shows from Sweetmelk, The Dirty Feathers, and more.

Jeff details the upcoming events at Krannert Center as January comes to a close.

Some big names coming through the area this week, as well as some local favorites.

Despite Kangaroo Court being only a few months old, the band has shown that they are a force to be reckoned with. Sean talks to frontman Jake Luce about the future of the band.

Something for everyone this week with a variety of genres including, punk, Afro-Caribbean, and Americana.

A full week of live music awaits, with some great punk, jazz, folk, and more.

New Year, new shows. Here's what's happening in live music this week.

Our BEST week comes to a close with best Music, looking back on some of our favorite musical endeavors of the year. 

Jeff attended Sinfonia da Camera's December 4th performance, and details how Smith Recital Hall's warmth and acoustics paired with the music of Saint-Saen made for a delightful night of music. 

Plan out your week in live music with the help of The Overture, the last one of this year. 

Jason Croft’s “Bachelor Pad Radio Show” will be moving from WEFT to WILL-FM and the lounge revival will live on forever.

Lots of great choices this week in live music, highlighted by Rail Fest ending the weekend strong on Sunday. 

The classical music schedule heats up as the year gets colder. December at Krannert and Smith Memorial Hall offers seasonal specials and a few classical works even a seasoned veteran may not be familiar with.

The holiday week boasts no shortage of live music. Plan out your week with the help of The Overture. 

Kyle Fleming of Fleming Music Therapy breaks down some common myths around music therapy and discusses how anyone can benefit from it. 

Though the days are getting darker earlier, let some live music brighten up your day. 

Champaign-based punk band Long Birds have just released their new album, showing not only their instrumental proficiency, but their lyrical prowess as well. 

The music keeps on rolling this week, with shows from Post Animal, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Zacc Harris and more. 

It's getting chilly outside, so let some live music warm you up as we kick off November. 

Jeff gives us a taste of what to expect in the world of music at Krannert Center this November. 

A great week of music awaits as we finish off October.