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, May 20th
Kurt Reeder Trio
► The Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Urbana Hootenanny, various artists
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
TUESDAY, May 21st
► The Iron Post // cover // 6 p.m.
The Hussy, Nectar, and more
►nightshop in Bloomington // $6 // 7:30 p.m.
Walt Falbo and The Falbonauts
► The Iron Post // cover // 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, May 22nd
Larry Gray Project
► The Iron Post // cover // 6 p.m.
Jazz Jam
► The Iron Post // cover // 10 p.m.
THURSDAY, May 23rd
The Fantastic Plastics, Bitches of the Sun, The Hell Yeah Babies
►nightshop in Bloomington // $20 // 8 p.m.
Ryan Koenig and The Golden Rods
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
West of Staley
► Iron Post // cover // 9:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, May 24th
Derick Cordoba Quiintet
► The Iron Post // cover // 5 p.m.
Brad Wheeler Group
►Blackbird // free // 5 p.m.
Chickadee Sermon
►25 O’Clock Brewery // free // 6 p.m.
The Maine
►The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $25 // 8 p.m.
Rhumba Bums CD Release
► The Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, May 25th
Dan Whitaker & The Shinebenders
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
Photo from Facebook event page
EX CATHEDRA, Distant Eyes, Biff K’narly, Chuckie Knucks
► The Sipyard // $5 suggested donation // 8:30 p.m.
Check out this DIY show at The Sipard for good beer and innovative sounds. Biff K’narly and the Reptilians and Distant Eyes are coming through from Saint Louis, and EX CATHEDRA and Chuckie Knucks are local C-U favorites. This is a great way to get into the DIY scene if you’re interested in checking it out for the first time. If you’re a seasoned DIY-er, you won’t be disappointed. Check out EX CATHEDRA below before you go:
Hot Sauce Universe
►Pour Bros Craft Taproom // free // 8:30 p.m.
Ryan Byfield and Nuclei
► The Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
Psychic Honey, Indulge, Devour, CHALK, Primitive Deception
► nightshop in Bloomington // $10 // 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 26th
WES HARMONY, Winnebago Vacation, and more
► 25 O’Clock Brewery // cover // 5 p.m.
Soul on Sunday
► The Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.