Tom Irwin

Hello everyone, and welcome to mid-June meanderings of the music scene. We can definitely say, the happenings are hot this weekend, if not downright sizzling. All weather-related kidding aside, please be mindful of the high temps and hefty humidity levels if you’re listening to music outside in the heat. There’s plenty to get fired up […]

June bugs, June weddings, Henry and June, “by the light of the silvery moon” in June, and even Lassie’s TV mom, June Lockhart, give us a lot to think about as the sixth month of the year comes along. But here at Now Playing central we consider mostly music. So let’s take a gander at […]

Maybe you folks are getting tired of me blabbing about how much live music is happening in the area right now, but then again, after two years of little or nothing, perhaps the excitement still lingers. Also, it’s kinda what I do, you know. Either way, I’m on the side of the more the merrier […]

Welcome, one and all, to the first big summer holiday weekend for 2022 and the closest thing we’ve had to a normal one in two years. I know you probably know that already, but by golly, by jove and by a lot of other things, it just feels good to say so. Now with that […]

As we roll the old chariot along through the merry month of May, the live music scene keeps rolling along as well. A delightful assortment of things is in store for you to experience if you’re willing to make a move to see what’s out there. We have a Thursday worth crowing about, so let’s […]

We have festivals and flings, gigs and gatherings, blues and more blues, along with a bunch of other exciting things going on this weekend in Springfield’s music entertainment scene. Come along with me to see what we can find to do with ourselves this lovely May weekend in 2022. Let’s kick it off with a […]

As we begin our romp through all the live, local music in the first full weekend of May, be prepared to make some tough decisions. Isn’t it just too bad there is so much to do and so many music events, that you, my friend, aren’t going to be able to experience them all? But […]

As we slip past the last weekend of April-ing and into the merry month of May-be, the live music just keeps coming on like the showers and flowers of spring. This week there are many of the usual suspects in the regular spots, a few new players at different places and a heartfelt loss of […]

When a 12-year-old Billy Gilman captured the hearts of Americans back in 2000 with hits like “One Voice” and “Oklahoma,” he was the youngest singer to ever have a platinum-selling record, among other first-time accomplishments. He never quite captured that huge success again, but he’s stayed busy in the business and is now back on […]

As we roll merrily along through April, the gigs keep coming and the listings are quite healthy looking with a variety of stuff going on in and around the capital city. Let’s see what mischief in music we can find to get into this week, just for the fun of it. For whatever reason, Friday […]

As we hit mid-April, the bands are busting out all over and the music blooms forth like a magnificent magnolia tree and those darling daffy daffodils. If you can’t find something to your liking this weekend, well I don’t know what to say, other than, wait until next week because there’s probably going to be […]

Here comes some April fun, with famous folks, new venues, regular places, familiar faces and lots more happening this week in the Springfield music scene. Sit back and read up on it, then be sure to get out and take it all in as the weather warms and the action grows. Here’s a heads up […]