This Weekend! Ezra Furman, The Unknown Pleasures, Ocean Glass, and more!
Today (Friday, October 11)
Who: Ezra Furman, The Fights, and The Unknown Pleasures
When: 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.Where: Mike N' MollysCost: $7 at the doorAges: 19+Facebook EventEzra Furman performs tonight with special guests The Fights and The Unknown Pleasures at our beloved Mike N' Mollys. Furman recently released a new record, Dog of the Day, and this stop is among many within his tour. While his latest release can be deemed dark and dreery, as he sings of biblical struggles and self-sabotage, he turns his problems into pop-punk anthems. The Unknown Pleasures, which formed in Chicago, is Champaign-Bound to bring post punk joy to your ears. Also tonight:
Tomorrow (Saturday, October 12)
Who: Ocean Glass, Kevin Conroy & The Band, Lost at Land, Alc Kapicak, and Nick RaineyWhen: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.Where: 712 W. Ohio St., UrbanaAges: No CoverFacebook EventSaturday night provides completely new experiences as the out of town performers play their first show at U of I. Come out and dress for the weather as the event will take place outside. While it can be kind of chilly, just imagine not being in a stuffy bar! Nick Rainey will begin the night with "a man and his acoustic". Followed by guest performer from Illinois State University, Alec Kapicak, adding some sweet songs to melt your heart.The night takes a complete twist as Lost At Land, a band from Loyola University, takes stage with their female fronted pop punk sound. The night comes to close with a Kevin Conroy & The Band bringing an alternative and indie rock feel to "folk you up." Lastly, Ocean Glass will end the night on a note that will not only have you questioning their genre, but humming the whole way home.Also tomorrow: