Smile Politely

The Overture: April 4-10


What: Adia Victoria

Where: The Accord ($8 in advance, $10 at the door)

When: Monday, April 4th at 8 p.m.

Nashville based singer-songwriter Adia Victoria brings her act to the Accord this Monday. Her style is heavily influenced by blues and country, which shines through on tracks like “Heathen”. Joining her will be Good at Bad and Fiona Kimble.

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What: Matisyahu

Where: The Canopy Club ($5)

When: Tuesday, April 5th at 9 p.m.

Well known Jewish reggae artist Matisyahu will be performing at The Canopy Club Tuesday night. The event is sponsored by Illini Hillel and will feature special guest Nadim Azzam. This will be a celebration of music and coexistence. Get in the mood by listening to Matisyahu’s hit track “One Day”.

 

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What: Take Care

Where: The Accord ($7)

When: Tuesday, April 5th at 9 p.m.

Local rock group Take Care is headlining this Tuesday night show. Also playing will be St. Louis post-rock group Staghorn, heavy drone group Au Revoir, and F//\M, a one-man post-rock project from Springfield, IL.

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What: Kurt Vile and The Violators, Purling Hiss (solo)

Where: The Accord ($25 in advance, $30 at the door)

When: Wednesday, April 6th at 8:30 p.m.

Prominent indie rock singer-songwriter Kurt Vile brings his show to The Accord Wednesday night. Known primarily as a solo act as well as being a part of The War on Drugs, Vile has crafted quite the music career. His latest album b’lieve i’m goin down was very well reviewed- check out the music video for “Pretty Pimpin”. Sharing the stage will be Purling Hiss.

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What: Summer Camp Wednesdays featuring Steady Flow

Where: The Canopy Club ($3)

When: Wednesday, April 6th at 10:00 p.m.

Another edition of the Summer Camp Wednesdays comes your way featuring music from Peoria funk group Steady Flow.

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What: Pure Bathing Culture

Where: Mike N Molly’s ($12)

When: Thursday, 7th at 8 p.m.

Portland, Oregon based indie-pop group Pure Bathing Culture will be playing this Thursday at Mike N Molly’s. Check out the music video for their hit track “Pray for Rain”. Supporting them will be Pillar Point, a solo indie-electronic project of Scott Reitherman.

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What: The Deep Hollow

Where: The Canopy Club ($7)

When: Thursday, April 7th at 9:30 p.m.

Up and coming indie-folk group The Deep Hollow hit the stage at The Canopy Club this Thursdays night. Their debut album is due out later this month. Joining them will be Ryan Groff of Elsinore, and Emily Blue.

 

 

 

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What: Robert Delong

Where: The Accord ($15 in advance, $18 at the door)

When: Thursday, April 7th at 9 p.m.

Indie-electronic artist Robert Delong will be performing this Thursday at The Accord. Give a listen to his hit single “Long Way Down”. Also performing will be Dirty Di$co and local electronic artist Snayl.

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What: Jana Kramer

Where: The City Center ($15-25)

When: Friday, April 8th at 7 p.m.

Country music star and actress Jana Kramer is coming to town to perform at The City Center on Friday. Known for her role in the TV show One Tree Hill, Kramer also has plenty of talent when it comes to singing- check out her song “Why Ya Wanna”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What: PHOX with Santah

Where: The Accord ($12 in advance, $15 at the door)

When: Friday, April 8th at 8:30 p.m.

Indie-folk group PHOX headline this show at The Accord. Check out the music video for their song “Slow Motion”. Also playing will be indie-rock group Santah, a group that used to be based in C-U but has since relocated to Chicago.

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What: Filibusta

Where: The Canopy Club ($10)

When: Friday, April 8th at 9 p.m.

Electro-funk artist Filibusta headlines this one over at The Canopy Club. Also performing are Pleasure and Statik.

 

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What: GoGetum with Hippie Priest, and Concourse

Where: The Institute 4 Creativity

When: Friday, April 8th at 9 p.m.

This all-ages show will feature GoGetum, Hippie Priest, and Concourse. All of which are local electronic artists that will be performing for the first time. Come check out what they are all about at the I4C on Friday night.

 

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What: Woozy

Where: Mike N Molly’s ($7)

When: Friday, April 8th at 9 p.m.

Described as “sadgaze/bummercore”, New Orleans group Woozy will be playing this Friday at Mike N Molly’s along with Kississippi, La Louve, and Arthur.

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What: Recka-sto

Where: Cowboy Monkey ($7)

When: Friday, April 8th at 9 p.m.

Come check out local funk band Recka-sto as they perform at Friday night at Cowboy Monkey. They are joined by local pop-rock group Pet Roxx.

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What: Tigerbeat

Where: Mike N Molly’s ($7)

When: Saturday, April 9th at 9 p.m.

Local dream pop group Tigerbeat headlines this show along with Chicago based indie-rock solo artist Jennifer Hall, Nick & The Nailed Its, and Spooky Action Space Captain.

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What: The Band Avon Dale

Where: Cowboy Monkey ($7)

When: Saturday, April 9th at 9 p.m.

Chicago based blues rock group The Band Avon Dale will be playing one of their last shows for a while as one of their band members will be leaving the country. They will be joined by fellow Chicago area rock groups Hitsleep and Molehill.

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What: Strahan & The Good Neighbors

Where: The Accord ($6 at the door, $8 in advance)

When: Sunday, April 10th at 6 p.m.

Come out early Sunday evening for Americana group Stahan & The Good Neighbors. They will be joined by local rock group Caleb Cook Band.

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What: #LoveMyself Tour

Where: The Canopy Club ($5 in advance, $7 at the door)

When: Sunday, April 10th at 10 p.m.

The week finishes out with a hip-hop show at The Canopy Club featuring CHISongwriter, who will be joined by C-U regulars Chase Baby and Truth AKA Trouble, along with Patrick, and DJ Love.

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