The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in the Champaign-Urbana area (and the outskirts) each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish, but all shows and performances are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding.
Have a show you think we should know about? Email us at music@smilepolitely.com with the details.
MONDAY, April 22nd
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TUESDAY, April 23rd
Peter Tijerina
► The Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Jupiter String Quartet
► Foellinger Great Hall // $25 / $20 sc/ $10 youth // 7:30 p.m.
UI Jazz Combo Concert I
► Studio Theater // $10 / $7 sc/ $4 youth // 7:30 p.m.
UI Steel Band and World Percussion Ensemble
► Colwell Playhouse // $10 public/ $7 sc/ $4 student and youth // 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, April 24th
Wednesday Writers in The Round, various artists
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 6 p.m.
Hickey Gray Spencer Trio
► The Iron Post // cover // 6:30 p.m.
UI Philharmonia Orchestra and Illini Strings
► Foellinger Great Hall // $10 / $7 / $4 // 7:30 p.m.
UI Jazz Trombone Ensembles I & II
► Foellinger Great Hall // $10 / $7 / $4 // 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Jam
► The Iron Post // cover // 10 p.m.
THURSDAY, April 25th
Whiskey Shadows
► Krannert Center for the Performing Arts // free // 5 p.m.
► Foellinger Great Hall // $10/ $7 /$4 // 7:30 p.m.
UI Repertory Jazz Orchestra
►Studio Theater // $10/ $7/ $4 // 7:30 p.m.
Joe Asselin
► Blackbird // free // 9 p.m.
OHMME w/ Mermaid Heaven & Zzo
► Iron Post // $10 // 9 p.m.
Come check out this excellent duo, comprised of Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart. The band has a bright sound, driven by guitar and artistic lyrical compositions, which you can listen to below. Add that to OHMME’s beautifully orchestrated vocal harmony, and we’re in for a great show.
Wind Orchestra and Hindsley Symphonic Band
► Foellinger Great Hall // $10 /$7/ $4 // 9 p.m.
Twiddle & Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
►The Canopy Club // $20 advance/ $23 day of show // 9:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, April 26th
Brad Wheeler Group
► Blackbird // free // 5 p.m.
Joey Glassman Group
► The Iron Post // cover // 5 p.m.
Mini-Bluegrass Fest, various artists
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 6 p.m.
UI Concert Jazz Band
►Studio Theatre // $10/ $7/ $4 // 7:30 p.m.
Illinois Modern Ensemble
► Foellinger Great Hall // $10/ $7/ $4 // 7:30 p.m.
Ohtis
► The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $10 // 8 p.m.
Jesse Johnson w/ Primitive Lights
► The Iron Post // cover // 9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, April 27th
UI Jazz Band III
► Studio Theatre // $10/ $7/ $4 // 3 p.m.
Glenn Wilson and Chip Stephens
► The Iron Post // cover // 6 p.m.
Dahinda Album Release w/ Emily Hope, Lungfish Strut, & more
► nightshop in Bloomington // $5 // 6 p.m
Dahinda is a Bloomington-based alt-rock band, and they’re doing it up this Saturday with their album release party. nightshop favorites, Dahinda satisfies the craving for sweet moody riffs, which you can check out below before the show.
UI Jazz Vocal Ensemble
► Studio Theatre // $10/ $7/ $4 // 7:30 p.m.
Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra
► Foellinger Great Hall // $40/ $36/ $5 // 7:30 p.m.
Kenna Mae
► 25 O’Clock // free // 8 p.m.
Dan Hubbard
► The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $15 advance/ $18 day of show // 8 p.m.
Broken Prairie
► Rose Bowl Tavern // $5 // 8 p.m.
Girl K & friends
► Waluigi’s Mansion // $7 // 8 p.m.
Bad Columbus, Today’s Children, & Jack Johnston
►The Canopy Club // $5 // 8:30 p.m.
Lonely Trailer
► The Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
Ryan Gilmore
► Blackbird // free // 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, April 28th
UI Jazz Guitar and Jazz Saxophone Ensembles
► Studio Theatre // $10 / $7 / $4 // 3 p.m.
Soul on Sunday
► The Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Grant Milliren w/ Today’s Children
► The Canopy Club // $3 // 7 p.m.
UI Latin Jazz Ensemble
► Studio Theatre // $10 / $7 / $4 // 7:30 p.m.
Jared Grabb, Lake’s Mouth, Brett Conlin
► nightshop in Bloomington // $5 // 7 p.m
UI Trombone Choir and UI Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble
► Foellinger Great Hall // $10 / $7 / $4 // 7:30 p.m.