There’s something about a steel guitar that makes everything feel a little more honest. Whether you’re two-stepping in your boots or nursing a cold drink at the bar, live country music has a way of turning an ordinary night into something worth remembering. Here’s where to find it locally.
May 29
- Vermilion River Beer Company, Lunchbox Concert: Logan Allen, 103 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, 11 am
- Bookie’s Tavern, Happy Hour featuring Billy Galt, Bookie’s Tavern, Saturday, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
May 30
• Bookie’s Tavern, Country Night featuring Kalen MXCRUS (Blackbeard Entertainment), Bookie’s Tavern, Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
May 31
- Alto Vineyards, Sunday Wine Down w/The Casual Blend Band, 4210 N. Duncan Road, Champaign, 2-4 pm
June 1
• Rose Bowl Tavern, The Urbana Hootenanny (open jam/song share), 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Monday, June 1, 8:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
June 2
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June 4
• Rose Bowl Tavern, Americana Happy Hour featuring Dan Gilbert, 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Thursday, June 4, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
• Rose Bowl Tavern, The Bluetone Drivers, 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Thursday, June 4, 8:00–10:00 p.m.
June 5
• Allerton Park & Retreat Center, Beyond the Blonde: A Tribute to Pink, Gaga & Gwen Stefani with Sass, Gatehouse Lawn at 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, Friday, June 5, 6-9 p.m.
• Rose Bowl Tavern, Temple of Low Men + Terrible Machine + Curb Service (solo), 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Friday, June 5, 8:00–11:00 p.m.
June 6
• Rose Bowl Tavern, The B-Sides, 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Saturday, June 6, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
• Rose Bowl Tavern, Willi Carlisle with special guest Olivia Ellen Lloyd, 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Saturday, June 6, 8:00–11:00 p.m.
June 7
June 8
• Rose Bowl Tavern, The Tumbleweeds (C4A Country Music Ensemble), 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Monday, June 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
• Rose Bowl Tavern, The Urbana Hootenanny (open jam/song share), 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Monday, June 8, 8:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
June 9
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June 12
• Riggs Beer Company, Live Music: Jason Blake, 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, Illinois, Friday, June 12, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
• Rose Bowl Tavern, Clayton Burke + Libby Weitnauer + Jack Studer, 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Friday, June 12, 8:00–11:00 p.m.
