As we race through our last days of February, there’s a range of reactions and actions swirling around as time marches on. So let’s go take a twirl to see what’s out there for us all right now. Last Friday, Feb. 20, the Curve Inn caught fire and by now most of you are likely […]
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February flying by
As we approach the last full weekend in February, I know it’s the shortest month, but sometimes this one feels like the longest as we plod and plow through with our sights set soundly on spring. Then again, we all know what makes it fly by and be less un-Februar-able (just made that up) can […]
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Weekend music cram
My goodness, there’s a lot going on this weekend and I’m just talking about days of significance for now without getting to the music. We have a Friday the 13th, Valentine’s Day on Saturday, then a President’s Day federal holiday on Monday. Sunday could be the Ides of February or President’s Day Eve or Post-Valentine’s […]
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More music in the new year
We made it through the holiday season accompanied by plenty of live music that magically increased the fun ratio to the max. As the new year continues to provide entertainment enjoyment at dizzying levels with no signs of stopping, let’s go take a peek at what we’ve got going on. This week’s adventures begin with […]
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Micah Walk Song Premiere
Micah Walk to release new single “Shades of Blue” produced by Sadler Vaden. Micah Walk is proud to announce the release of the second single from his forthcoming album Among the Stars, produced by Sadler Vaden of Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit. The song “Shades of Blue” is set for digital release on September […]
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Jason McKenzie
This talented and inspiring performer on acoustic guitar and vocals brings an exuberant quality to his solo shows that is uplifting and outstanding, winding his way through a substantial list of songs, all played with good taste and fine abilities. Jason McKenzie does songs in a range unlike any other local player, going from Black […]
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Taylor June
Originally from Galveston, Texas, before moving with her family to central Illinois at age 13, this youthful singer, songwriter and entertainer has already had a bustling career in music. Taylor began writing songs in high school and soon joined the Illinois Country Music Association, winning Songwriter of the Year for 2010, 2011 and 2012. At […]
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J Brew and the Crew
Sometimes he goes by Jason C. Brewer, but when this talented East St. Louis native has a horn in his hand, just call him J Brew and understand he’s got a “movin’ groove with nothin’ to prove,” and that’s a fact. He blows the trumpet playing the entire field, including gospel, jazz, rock and R&B, […]
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Ghost Town Blues Band
These cats from Memphis just keep going along, getting better and better at their peculiar presentation of the music of the blues. 2019 was a banner year with a super-high ranking on Billboard’s Album Blues Charts, a BB King International Entertainer of the Year nomination from Canada’s Maple Leaf awards and a jam-packed, well-booked touring […]
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Carl Bopp
In a lifetime of music that started at age seven and began professionally during college, Carl Bopp indeed epitomizes the words “lifelong musician” and continues to live up to that moniker every day. Based out of Pekin, his Facebook page “about” section says it all: “I’m a musician/entertainer and a photographer performing at events and […]
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Brushville
From this group’s original explosion on the modern country scene in 2012 during the Back in the Saddle national band competition through early successes on country radio with a self-titled debut album in 2014 on into 2018’s release, Taking You Higher, Brushville brings it on, keeps it going and drives it home. With the quick-to-entertain […]
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Gabe Marshall
This Jacksonville native takes his music work seriously, whether writing songs, performing live, promoting his career or doing whatever it takes to make it in the business. Gabe Marshall composes material, plays guitar and sings, does solo and duo shows, plus brings out the full band when the time and place is right. He packed […]
