Band Spotlight

This talented, ambitious, inspiring and aspiring singer, songwriter, musician and entertainer is doing what it takes to get things done in the business of music show business. From Avery’s recent appearance on the Hollywood version of American Idol (getting that far is a big deal) to attending the esteemed Belmont University in Nashville for business […]

Now if this bunch ever were chained, they’re now most definitely unchained, according to their band name and how they perform at live gigs. Based out of Rochester, music-making mates Ty Ellis (bass), Matthew Runions (percussion), Cooper Marx (guitar), Logan McKneelen (guitar), David Allen (vocals) and Lucas McCafferty (vocals) play, according to their website info, […]

You would be hard-pressed to find a more dynamic duo than these two fine gentlemen who come with a true blue rock ‘n’ roll pedigree, including time spent as real “Byrds” and with other luminaries of the rock world. But better than their distinguished careers, is listening to them live in person, whether you know […]

A Nashville, Tennessee, duo composed of guitarist and singer-songwriter Damon Atkins, joined by singer and songwriter Rylie Bourne makes up the sounds of LoneHollow. Both songwriters are influenced by Americana and Appalachian sounds, Rylie from her time going to bluegrass festivals with her family in Illinois and Damon from hanging out making music with friends […]

Here comes a band blazing across the Springfield scene horizon, leaving a trail of rocking good jams and intensely produced original songs all for your listening pleasure. Solar Chariot is the vehicle for fired-up working musicians and performing songwriters Nate Cozadd and Josie Lowder, showcasing a potluck of their original songs cooked up to the […]

These folks take their country music seriously and added the Nashville area code to the band name to make sure you know they do. The road they travel is rooted in the cool country from the last 30 years with a few vintage songs along for the ride and a couple of original tunes hitchhiking […]

A better moniker could not be invented to match this pair of longtime friends, for these two pals and music makers, Keith Dunlap and Kevin Smith, are indeed some guilty boys. We can proudly say they are extremely guilty of playing good tunes well and being a wonderful act to enjoy, whatever the setting. Along […]

This group can play it all and does every time out on the stage, and has the 2019 Illinois Times Best of Springfield Overall Band award as a party band to prove it. Bandmates Janet Morris (vocals), Kylan Davis (vocals, keys), Kent Starr (guitar, keys), Eric Austin (drums), Tim Copp (bass) and Jake Jensen (guitar) […]

This lineup has been together for some two years and counting, putting out a mighty musical mix of contemporary and classic country, plus familiar rock and pop songs to keep surprises going, along with the songs you don’t mind hearing again and again. Once known as New City Road, it’s been NCR for quite some […]

A favorite of many folks around here, these fellers hail from New Braunfels, Texas, and have been putting out good music through releasing records and traveling the country since 2009. They first played the Springfield scene several years ago and continue to entertain in the area on a regular basis. Based in Americana music with […]

Blowing in from Charleston, Illinois, this devilish duo from the dark side of the shadowy streets brings a boisterous barrage that chews up the raunchy, randy, raucous and rockin’ stuff, then spits it out for you to enjoy. Self-described as a “seedy film noir pop duo” with a “sound and aesthetic that combines femme fatale […]