WHAT: Two Knights, Ice Hockey, Woodie, Wir Konnen, Hometown Heavyweights
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EDITOR’S PICK: KENDRICK LAMAR
State Farm Center ($42–$30) — Wednesday, November 6th at 7 p.m.
In what is considered one of the best hip-hop albums to be released in recent memory, Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.D. city is a year old, but still very much holding up. Lamar has been on another planet as far as rap superstardom goes since the release and critical acclaim last October, and for good reason. This should be one of the bigger hip-hop shows to come through to State Farm Center (still getting used to calling it that), but should be worthwhile if you can grab tickets.
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WHAT: Empire! Empire!, Dowsing, Enta, Cloud Gavin
WHERE: Error Records ($5)
WHEN: Thursday, November 7th at 7 p.m.
In the second show of “emo week” at Error Records, Michigan emo crew Empire! Empire! headline this show on Thursday night. They’re joined by Dowsing, a band who performed at Skeletal Lightning Fest back in April, as well as locals Enta and Cloud Gavin.
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WHAT: Los Lonely Boys
WHERE: The Virginia Theatre ($22-$40)
WHEN: Thursday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m.
Los Lonely Boys continue to play shows and make music in 2013. You might remember their massive hit “Heaven”, which is almost 10 years old now.
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WHAT: Fauve, Church Booty, A Cool Hand, Bones Jugs & Harmony, The Northbound, Jay Moses, Red Devil
WHERE: The Canopy Club ($5)
WHEN: Thursday, November 7th at 8:30 p.m.
The Illini Secular Student Alliance and Foundation for International Medical Relief for Children bring you a showcase of seven local bands to rock the night for charity with all proceeds going to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and FIMRC. Head out to Canopy Club to support a good cause this week.
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WHAT: Cameron McGill, Caroline Smith, Emily Otnes & The Weekdays
WHERE: Mike ‘N Molly’s ($7)
WHEN: Thursday, November 7th at 9 p.m.
Cameron McGill is heading back into Champaign in support of the release of his new album, Gallows Etiquette, on Thursday evening. He’ll be joined by Caroline Smith, as well as local outfit Emily Otnes and her backing band The Weekdays.
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WHAT: Jake Simmons & The Little Ghosts, That’s No Moon
WHERE: Mike ‘N Molly’s ($7)
WHEN: Friday, November 8th at 9 p.m.
Kalamazoo, Michigan crew Jake Simmons & The Little Ghosts take on Mike ‘N Molly’s on Friday night this week. They released a new music video for their song “Us” on Halloween, which can be seen here. They’ll be supported by local indie rock outfit That’s No Moon.
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WHAT: Thorr-Axe, Ode Vinter, Decay Crawler, Perfect People, Empyrean, Hermit Hill
WHERE: Error Records ($5)
WHEN: Friday, November 8th at 7:30 p.m.
Handful of punk/metal/hardcore bands throwing down at Error Records on Friday night. Øde Vinter is the local that is pretty high on the bill, and Katie interviewed them a handful of weeks ago, which you can check out here. Thorr-Axe hails from Indiana, and Decay Crawler and Perfect People head over from Missouri. A couple of others and the bill is complete.
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WHAT: The Handcuffs, The Impalas, Gloria & Paul
WHERE: Cowboy Monkey ($5)
WHEN: Friday, November 8th at 9 p.m.
The Handcuffs out of Chicago headline this show at Cowboy Monkey on Friday night. They’ll be sandwiched between The Impalas and the local singer-songwriter duo comprised of Gloria Rubel and Paul Sabuco.
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WHAT: Y Dot G Dot & Friends
WHERE: The Canopy Club ($3 advance/$7 door)
WHEN: Friday, November 8th at 10 p.m.
A ton of emcees and other artists lined up over at the Canopy Club on Friday night. Headlined by Y Dot G Dot, the lineup features over a dozen other artists. You can see the entire list of artists here, and check out our interview with BeeKay from his show last week at the Canopy Club.
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WHAT: The Lone Bellow, Greg Holden
WHERE: The Canopy Club ($12 advance/$14 door)
WHEN: Saturday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m.
“Brooklyn Country Music” outfit The Lone Bellow are lined up over at the Canopy Club for an early show on Saturday night. They released their self-titled debut record earlier this year, so if you’re curious, check that out and it’ll help you decide whether or not you’re up for this on Saturday night.
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WHAT: Jared Bartman, Grandkids Hi Ho Buffalo
WHERE: Mike ‘N Molly’s ($7)
WHEN: Saturday, November 9th at 9 p.m.
Jared Bartman makes his way back through Champaign on his fall tour in support of his new album Misery Makes Strange Bedfellows. It’s not just Bartman you should look forward to seeing, but a full set of touring musicians to accompany him. A string section, vocalists, percussion and many others will join Bartman on stage. Grandkids are back as well, and additional help from Hi Ho Buffalo will open things up.
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WHAT: Nightlands, The Superior State, Darren Garvey
WHERE: The Velvet Elvis ($5)
WHEN: Saturday, November 9th at 9 p.m.
A side project of the War on Drugs heads to The Velvet Elvis on Saturday night. Nightlands is the side project of WoD bassist and multi-instrumentalist Dave Hartley. Check out his most recent record Oak Island as a preview for what’s to come. He’ll be performing solo for this show. He’s joined by the Superior State, the project of Marten and Aron Stromberg (formerly of Evil Tents), as well as Darren Garvey.
