Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, December 9,2010

Seasonal samplings

’Tis the season to be jolly and by the looks of upcoming events, being jolly includes listening to music. From the constant holiday songs on WQQL 101.9 FM (how many versions of “Let i

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, December 2,2010

The piano player plays on

By Tom Irwin

They say it’s good to get a head start on things and Zach Radwine did just that. At the ripe young age of three Zach had his fingers on the piano keys then started in on lessons around four year

Music - Tom Irwin | Wednesday, November 24,2010

Stone Cold Blues Band

By Tom Irwin

One of the all time best experiences in live music must be experiencing seasoned popular musicians familiar with each other performing songs they care for and know well. The Stone Cold Blues Band fits

Music - Tom Irwin | Wednesday, November 24,2010

Thanksgiving Eve arrives

By Tom Irwin

Several years ago here at Now Playing world headquarters we broke the story on Thanksgiving Eve being the biggest party night of the year in the bar and club scene. From reliable on location research

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, November 18,2010

RIP Raoul

By Tom Irwin

My best buddy and music mate left this world at about 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2010. Raoul took the great gig in the sky where the whiskey never stops flowing and smoking bans don’t exist, in that

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, November 11,2010

Rhonda Vincent, bluegrass queen

By Tom Irwin

In 2010 the Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival hosted by Terry and Jan Lease celebrates 24 years of bringing the finest bluegrass music to central Illinois. After the success of their first i

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, November 4,2010

A November for live music lovers

By Tom Irwin

Now with Halloween and October safely behind us, we look forward to the upcoming holiday season with all the entertainment entities ahead. It’s never too early to brush up on your bridge lyrics

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, October 28,2010

Halloween happening here

By Tom Irwin

Knock knock.Who’s there? Boo!! Boo!! Who?Don’t start crying, Halloween is here. The most glorious, ridiculous, fabulous, guilt-free, inspiring, creative, fun holiday we offer in modern Ame

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, October 21,2010

Third Floor opens doors

By Tom Irwin

As the Hoogland Center for the Arts continues to be a major force in area arts events and a blessing upon our collective artistic sensibilities, a certain element of the local scene remains out of the

Music - Tom Irwin | Thursday, October 14,2010

Anne, Bucky and Mother Jones

By Tom Irwin

Lots of happening things are going on this weekend like the Damwell Betters christening the reopening of Charlie’s Club under Andiamo, Russel Brazzel playing a cool classical guitar concert, Dan