The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding.
Did we miss something this week? Have a show coming up you think we should know about? Email us at music@smilepolitely.com with the details.
MONDAY, January 9th
The Goldman-Lewis-Olson Trio
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5:30 p.m.
This trio (aka The GLO Trio) is a new group, made up of Ben Goldman, Reggie Lewis, and Sam Olson.
The Urbana Hootenanny
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
Every Monday at the Rose Bowl, come hang out with some great musicians. A sort of open mic meets song share, you can expect a variety of music and performers.
TUESDAY, January 10th
Los Guapos
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Come get a taste of traditional Peruvian Chicha and Cumbia with Los Guapos. With covers and originals, Los Guapos always entertains.
Hobnob String Band
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 7:30 p.m.
Hobnob String Band brings you some great acoustic music, from blues to bluegrass and other styles. Catch some great harmonies, and of course some wonderful fingerpicking.
WEDNESDAY, January 11th
Mango Pods II
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 7:30 p.m.
Mango Pods II is a rebirth of Mango Pods, blending jazz and popular music for an exciting night of music.
THURSDAY, January 12th
Chachi
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Another round of americana happy hour at Rose Bowl, this time with Chachi bringing the tunes and great guitar playing.
Amy Mitchell & Friends, Aces & Rhythm, Haki N Dem
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 7:30 p.m.
Amy Mitchell & Friends brings their new funk project to Rose Bowl, alongside Aces & Rhythm and the newly formed Haki N Dem.
FRIDAY, January 13th
Erik Lund’s Jazz Friends
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Erik Lund’s Jazz Friends return to Rose Bowl, with Erik Lund on trombone, Jeff Helgesen on trumpet, George Turner on guitar, Emma Taylor on bass, and Ricardo Flores on drums.
Masquerade d’Vampire
►Rose Bowl Tavern // $13 adv, $15 door // 8:30 p.m.
The Darkness Underground brings a blood-curdling night of fun with a vampire themed costume and dance party.
SATURDAY, January 14th
Los Texano’z
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 4 p.m.
Los Texanoz from Arcola provide Conjunto and Tejano music. With guitar, bass, drums, and accordion, Los Texano’z music will give you a taste of Mexico.
Motel Breakfast, 4×4 Animal Style, Bum Rush
►Rose Bowl Tavern // $7 adv, $10 door // 9 p.m.
Chicago indie-rockers Motel Breakfast stop by the Rose Bowl Tavern to bust out some tunes with the help of groovy 4×4 Animal Style and the fast-paced rockers Bum Rush.
SUNDAY, January 15th
Rose Bowl Big Band
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 3 p.m.
This U of I jazz group will be bringing all of the big band energy to Rose Bowl on Sunday, so get ready to dance.
