Music - Tom Irwin
The value of open mics
By Tom IrwinThe number of open stages and jams listed in last week’s Illinois Times Pub Crawl was 13. That’s more than double from the six I found in the July 23, 2009, issue of IT and averages nearly
Music - Tom Irwin
Beyond the bars
By Tom IrwinLooking over recent Now Playings I noticed we’ve been spending an inordinate amount of time in the bars and at booze-related venues lately. It’s true our libation-selling nightclubs consis
Music - Tom Irwin
Halloween happenings
By Tom IrwinWith the holiday landing on Saturday this year, Halloween parties at the bars abound, with private parties happening too.
Music - Tom Irwin
Online IT, open mics and other stuff
By Tom IrwinNext week the Best of Springfield issue hits the streets and as always is highly anticipated, especially among the entertainment field participants.
Music - Tom Irwin
Backyard Tire Fire gets hot
By Tom IrwinBackyard Tire Fire, the little trio that could from Bloomington, Ill., is smoking its way across the musical landscape of America, blazing a trail and firing up good solid music the entire way.
