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, June 10th
Beth Lee w/ Chris Duarte
► Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11th
Cody Jenson Solo
►Iron Post // cover// 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, June 12th
Tessa Turner, When We Met, and Zzo
► Exile on Main // free // 6 p.m.
Mank & Sass
► Clark Bar // no cover // 6 p.m.
► The Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Mandolin Orange
► The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $25 // 7 p.m.
Jazz Jam
► The Iron Post // cover // 10 p.m.
THURSDAY, June 13th
Hot Iron String Band
►Krannert Center for the Performing Arts // free // 5 p.m.
Hobnob String Band
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Midwest Punkfest XI, various artists
►nightshop in Bloomington / /$10 day/ $40 pass// 6 p.m.
Lou DiBello
►Clark Bar // cover // 6 p.m.
Chris Hartley
► Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
The Band of Heathens & Will Hoge
►The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $20 // 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, June 14th
Reginald Lewis Quartet
►Blackbird // free // 5 p.m.
Friday Night Live Champaign
►Various locations // free // 6 p.m.
Midwest Punkfest XI, various artists
►nightshop in Bloomington / /$15 day/ $40 pass// 6 p.m.
Nuclei
► Neil St. Blues // cover // 6:30 p.m.
Jazz Friends
► The Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Anika Emily
►25 O’Clock Brewery // no cover // 7 p.m.
Henhouse Prowlers
►Rose Bowl Tavern // $10 // 7 p.m.
Jose Gobbo & Reggie Lewis
►Crudo Wine Bar // free // 8 p.m.
Circles Around The Sun
►The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $18 // 8 p.m.
Not for the Faint of Heart
►Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
New Souls
►Watson’s Shack and Rail // free //10 p.m.
SATURDAY, June 15th
Midwest Punkfest XI, various artists
►nightshop in Bloomington / /$15 day/ $40 pass// 12 p.m.
Photo from Facebook event page, linked below
CobraFest 2019, various artists
► The Loose Cobra in Tolono // $15-$20 // 4 p.m.
The summer fests continue with CobraFest 2019. Seven bands are on the ticket for this one (check the lineup here), and while there is no official cover, a $15-$20 donation is recommended. From the fest’s Facebook event description: “Tiki bar. Food truck. Jello shots. Parking lot margaritas. Indoor and outdoor stages. Possibly some chafing. No official cover but a $20-spot in the glowing orange bucket, if you can afford it, will be much appreciated. Mostly, though, I just want you to come share your day with us! See you on the 15th! Doors at 4:00. Music at 5:30. Emotional meltdown around midnight.”
Cole Bridges, Emily Anne, Bobby Stevens, Kenna Mae
► Rose Bowl Tavern // no cover // 7 p.m.
Dexter O’Neal & Funkyard
► Pour Bros. Taproom // no cover // 7 p.m.
X-Krush
► Champaign City Center // $7 // 9 p.m.
Aquila
►Blackbird // no cover // 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, June 16th
Midwest Punkfest XI, various artists
►nightshop in Bloomington / /$10 day/ $40 pass// 11 a.m.
Sam Gingher
► Iron Post //cover // 7 p.m.
**Cover photo from Punkfest’s Facebook page, photographer unknown