Tom Irwin

We are now into the last full weekend of May and that means it’s Memorial Day weekend, commonly known as the beginning of the summer season. Time is flying by, and I guess that means we’re having fun. Let’s see what fun we can get into during this holiday weekend. We’ve been pushing the Thursday […]

As we continue on this wild ride in our live music scene, hang on for dear life while the music-making hits its stride this weekend, as merrily we roll along through the merry month of May toward full-scale summer happenings. Walk this way and let’s see what’s out there. Thursdays keep coming on strong with […]

Here we go with another jam-packed weekend of good times ahead, especially loaded with locally-based, original music happenings to which I give a hearty hurrah! Let’s see what’s on the platter this week, shall we? Thursdays continue in earnest, and with this week containing the second one of the month that means it’s time for […]

Let’s give the merry month of May a happy hello and start enjoying a season of warm weather music. Dare I say, the really nice weather window doesn’t last long as the famed Illinois humidity takes over soon enough. But hey, we can certainly make the best of it knowing that there’s snow shoveling coming […]

This has been an incredible month of live music as the outdoor venues heat up with all kinds of activities. Next comes May and on into summertime, where we behold the onslaught of fairs, festivals, homecomings, burgoos, gatherings, celebrations, jamborees and other variously titled events featuring music-makers of all kinds. But first let’s see what […]

Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to our weekly roundup of local happenings in the Springfield music scene. This week is some of this and some of that, but that’s not all; as the warmer weather blows our way, the outdoors gigs increase and we get closer to full-swing summer mode. Our first mention is sad news […]

As we wander into the second full weekend of April, post-eclipse fever is overshadowed by an array of activities, all blessed with above-average temperatures and sunshine galore. And may I say (because it will be May soon), that comes just in time for more music outdoors wherever the place may be. It’s the second Thursday […]

Along with an excess of inclement weather this past week, our music listings are flooded in the upcoming weekend with an assortment of styles, acts and genres raining down upon our glorious community scene. Let’s wade through the puddles, wet our whistles and see what we have on tap. After hoping here last week for […]

Happy upcoming Easter weekend and with the big holiday celebration comes the usual, slightly diminished calendar of live music events. But even a smaller number of gigs in our scene is still “perty darn good” so let’s get hoppin’ to see what’s shakin’ over the next few days of entertainment time. Starting with our usual […]

Hang on to your hats and whatever else is blowin’ in the wind this month, as March is living up to its blustery reputation. The coming weekend looks to be pleasant enough for the season, so let’s see what is happening around town that will get you going out to see some live music. I […]

Welcome to that most wonderful time of the year when the true “March Madness” occurs. And, yes, I’m talking about St. Patrick’s Day happenings in Springfield, Illinois. Granted, St. Patty’s Day partying happens all over the U.S. – and other parts of the world for that matter – but around our town we’ve always shown […]