The LoveHogs slip into Brewhaus on Friday with Los Injectors and the Cold Stares. You hear a lot (or at least I do) about the burgeoning and flourishing Springfield music scene. People talk about how musicians play well together with excellent, diverse and progressing musicianship. This weekend especially seems to be jam-packed with some of […]
Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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Fun in New Berlin
The Sangamon County Fair returns to New Berlin for five days of fun! There are too many individual events to list here, but we would be remiss if we failed to mention the Grandstand lineup, consisting of Brushville with Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters on Thursday, Cole Swindell with The Cadillac Three on […]
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Not your grandfather’s 5k
According to the press release, “The Fat Ass 5K and Street Party for Charity is not your grandfather’s 5K. Unless your grandfather is cool. Then it’s totally his 5K.” The 3.2-mile race route is scattered with entertainment and surprises that include hip-hop dancers, a traditional German band, free haircuts (yes, you read that correctly), doughnuts, […]
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Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters
Born in 2001 from an epiphany reached by J Bird (drums, lead vocals) after watching the 1996 Tom Hanks’ film That Thing You Do!, and raised with the consciousness to please a crowd, especially of the female persuasion, this Jacksonville-based band is on top of its game. Winners by far in Illinois Times 2013 Best […]
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Festival and fair fun
The Soil and the Sun, a nationally known indie-rock band from Grand Rapids. Mich., headlines the 20-band The Horse Show festival near Pawnee on Saturday. Man oh man, the festivals are overflowing, the fair is happening and the warm season is here in all its music glory. Here we go with fun times in the […]
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Independence daze
There’s something about the Fourth holiday being near the end of the work week that makes it all the more fun and exciting. Lots of folks I know are out of town this week and many others plan on leaving work early on Wednesday, taking off Friday and making this Independence Day thing a real […]
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Bursting forth
Springfield Jaycees have planned another Fourth of July party, Capital City Celebration, for Springfield to celebrate the birth of our nation. Wednesday’s free party features the band Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters at 8 p.m. Food, beer and drinks will be available for purchase starting at 7 p.m. Beginning Thursday at 4 p.m. […]
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Toast of the town
Looking to spend your New Year’s Eve with some elegant dining and dancing to live music with a champagne toast at midnight? The Springfield Hilton is the New Year’s Eve gala for you. Couples can select a dinner only option with a champagne toast at midnight or a package with overnight accommodations. The full deal […]
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Street feat
Becoming one of the most popular parties in Springfield, the Fat Ass 5K and Street Party fills downtown May 11-12. This is a race where winning is good, but enjoying yourself is even better. Stations are set up along the race route where participants can indulge in goodies such as donuts, ice cream and beer. […]
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Charity porker run
Registration is closed for the professionally-timed Fat Ass 5K race through downtown Springfield that starts at 10 a.m., but you can cheer the runners on their 1/10 mile jaunt as some detour to down beer, ice cream and donuts. The party starts at 11 a.m. and includes a pig roast with all the fixings and […]
