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 [email protected] with the details.
MONDAY, May 6th
The Jaybirds
► The Iron Post // cover // 8 p.m.
Rod Hamdallah, Sierra Ferrell, & Daniel Watkins
► nightshop in Bloomington // $6 // 8 p.m.
Urbana Hootenanny, various artists
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 8 p.m.
TUESDAY, May 7th
Valley of the Sun, Bellringer, & Gregg Brown
► nightshop in Bloomington // $10 advance/ $14 day of show // 7 p.m.
Traditional Jazz Orchestra
► The Iron Post // cover // 8 p.m.
Lucius
►The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $20-$27.50 // 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, May 8th
José Guzmán Band
► Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Larry Gray Project
► The Iron Post // cover // 6 p.m.
Jazz Jam
► The Iron Post // cover // 10 p.m.
THURSDAY, May 9th
Cody Jensen and Sam Payne
►Rose Bowl Tavern // free // 5 p.m.
Linda Castang and Dave Cooper
► Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
► 25 O’Clock // free // 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, May 10th
Tito Carrillo Quintet
► The Iron Post // cover // 5 p.m.
Violet Crime at Nightshop w/ Franky & The Plexicats and Kiosk
►nightshop in Bloomington // $7 // 7:30 p.m.
A Tribute to Hank Williams and other Honky-Tonk Heroes, various artists
► Rose Bowl Tavern // $10 // 8 p.m.
Actual Wolf, Szlachetka & Andrew Duhon
►The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $10 advance/ $13 day of show // 8 p.m.
Sun Beard and Grant Farm
►Blackbird // $6 // 9 p.m.
Ledgend of Levi Morgan
► The Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, May 11th
Photo from Facebook event page
Kiss the Tiger w/ D-Mills
► Exile on Main // free // 11:30 a.m.
Kiss the Tiger is bringing a rock set to Exile on Saturday. The Minneapolis-based band’s newest album, Let Me Bleed, dropped February 2nd, and will be available for purchase on vinyl at the show. D-Mills will perform a rap/hip hop set to open the show. HearKiss the Tiger below before you go.
Hot Club of Urbana
► The Iron Post // cover // 6 p.m.
Thomas Gabriel
► The City Center // $10-$20 // 8 p.m.
Rebekah Songer
► 25 O’Clock // free // 8 p.m.
Timbalú
► Rose Bowl Tavern // $10 // 9 p.m.
Rives Brothers
► The Iron Post // cover // 9 p.m.
The Dry Look w/ Metaphysics
►Blackbird // $5 // 9 p.m.
Texas King with Little Graves
► nightshop in Bloomington // $7 advance/ $10 day of show // 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 12th
Knights of Cabiria
► The Iron Post // cover // 7 p.m.
Photo from Facebook
Papashoy
► Rose Bowl Tavern // $5 // 7 p.m.
Papashoy is here to celebrate Mother’s Day with old-time klezmer music. This is a family-friendly event, as long as under 21 year old attendees are accompanied by a responsible adult. New to klezmer music? Check out the video of Papahoy performing at the Iron Post below:
Railroad Earth
► The Castle Theatre in Bloomington // $25 advance/ $28 day of show // 8 p.m.