Category: Reviews
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Bob Mould at Rose Bowl Tavern: From Hüsker Dü Classics to Raw Solo Intensity
Legendary alternative rocker Bob Mould bounded onto the Rose Bowl Tavern stage on September 21, 2024, to start his PYGMALION show with what looked like excitement but was perhaps nervous energy, and he and his electric guitar rarely let up for nearly an hour and a half — except to rant about politics and share…
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The Wallflowers Entertain at Virginia Theatre
Jakob Dylan and his bandmates, including guitarist Chris Masterson, played at the Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign on July 19, 2024. Check out a review of the show.
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I Am Book, Hear Me Roar
Founded by a dedicated two-man team from the southwest region of the UK — Andy and Roger — BookRoar has proven to be a viable platform for book authors who are looking to get their reads reviewed.
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John Hoeffleur Plays Mesmerizing, Vibrant Show at Anthem
Approximately a half-hour into his March 20 show at Anthem in downtown Champaign, John Hoeffleur asked the crowd of around 20 people, “You guys ever been to prom?” The line stood out amid a night of little chitchat from the musician.
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An Ode to a Wintertime Classic, ‘A Winter’s Solstice II’
“A Winter’s Solstice II” is a classic album from 1988 that magically captures winter’s melancholic tendencies but also has a spirit-lifting effect.
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Tearjerker of a Book Reveals What Perfect Truly Means
My mom has always been a big reader. And even though she’s experiencing the long, slow slide of a deteriorating brain, I like to bring her books when I visit her at the memory care facility where she lives. Mom still gets absorbed in books despite her condition; for a long time, I’ve seen with…
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Everyone Deserves a Chance at a Great Life
A heartfelt summary of the book “Make the Impossible Possible: One Man’s Crusade to Inspire Others to Dream Bigger and Achieve the Extraordinary” by Bill Strickland.
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Emily the Band & Fiona Kimble Grace 2023 PYGMALION
The three-piece Emily the Band and Fiona Kimble play satisfying Saturday-afternoon gigs at the Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana during PYGMALION in 2023.
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Emylou Harris Recognizes Jimmy Buffett, Plays His New Song
Toward the end of her concert at the Ellnora Guitar Festival, Emylou Harris took time to say nice things about the recently deceased Jimmy Buffett.
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A Special Summer Bash in Gibson City
.38 Special brought its meat-and-potatoes rock and roll to Gibson City, Illinois, for a show alongside opening band Winger from the hair metal era.