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, October 25th
James Mauck’s Fore-tet
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5:30 p.m.
Brighton Sier on trombone, Matthew Miller on vibes, Andrew Binder on bass, and James Mauck on drums. Expect some covers, as well originals from Mauck.
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.
Noiz Assembly
►WEFT Sessions
Playing their annual WEFT Sessions gig right before Halloween, this set is always weird, wild, and wacky — are those all synonyms? I don’t know. I mean that in the best way possible, however. This is going to be a fun set.
TUESDAY, October 26th
The Bashful Youngens
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Local folk favorites The Bashful Youngens hit the Rose Bowl for an evening of roots and Americana.
WEDNESDAY, October 27th
Image from Vine Street Syncopators’ Facebook page.
Vine Street Syncopators
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
The jazz train continues at The Rose Bowl on Wednesdy with the Vine Street Syncopators. Come hearsome piping hot jazz and hang out.
THURSDAY, October 28th
Sam Payne and Charlie Harris
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
The fingerpicking duo of Sam and Charlie play bluegrass, country, blues, and folk at Rose Bowl.
Ian Shepherd and Friends
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
Drummer Ian Shepherd teams up with other talented local musicians to bring you a great evening of jazz, blues, funk, and rock.
FRIDAY, October 29th
Chip Stephens Organ Trio
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Not your typical jazz trio! Organ, guitar, and drums mix together to create some great tunes.
New Orleans Jazz Machine
►NOLAS Rock Bar// free // 5 p.m.
Carlyle Johnson on clarinet and saxophone is joined by friends for Friday Jazz Happy Hour at NOLA’s.
Image from Rose Bowl Tavern’s Facebook event page.
VV Lightbody, Modern Drugs, Minor Moon
► Rose Bowl Tavern // $10 // 8 p.m.
Chicago-based Vivian McConnell — aka VV Lightbody brings her “nap-rock” to Rose Bowl alongside of Minor Moon, as well as Champaign-based rockers Modern Drugs. You might recognize McConnell from her previous band Grandkids.
SATURDAY, October 30th
K-Tels
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 3 p.m.
Bringing the rock of the 60’s and 70’s, K-Tels are going to keep you grooving with rocking covers as well as originals.
Kilborn Alley Blues
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 7 p.m.
Hitting you with some tasty licks and southern fried soul, you’re always in for a great time with Kilborne Alley.
NOLA’s Halloween Jam
►NOLA’s Rock Bar // $5 // 8 p.m.
NOLA’s is hosting a Halloween party with a costume contest, drink specials, and live music from Anika Emily and Booth Blues, Castle Finn, and New Souls.
Peekaboo
►Canopy Club // $17 // 9 p.m.
Dubstep producer Peekaboo is joined by Buku, Mize, Smith, and Lizzy Jane for a night of electronic music and dancing.
DJ Belly
►NOLA’s Rock Bar // free // 10 p.m.
Looking for some late night Saturday fun? DJ Belly has you covered, spinning beats at NOLA’s through the evening, so come out and bring your best dance moves — it’s going to be a party.
SUNDAY, October 31st
Image from Terminus Victor’s Facebook page.
Terminus Victor, The Recombinants
►Brass Rail // free, donations encouraged // 8 p.m.
A spooky night of loud rock and punk awaits you at Brass Rail on Halloween night. Bring your costumes and bang your heads.
Dirt Monkey
►Canopy Club // $15 // 9 p.m.
Producer and DJ Dirty Monkey hits the Canopy Club on his Depolarize tour. Joined by Wreckno and Kumarion, come party and finish your Halloween night off with this show.
Top image from Rose Bowl Tavern’s Facebook event page.
