This Weekend! Wicked Walls, The Fights, Midas the Crow, and more
Tonight! (Friday, February 15)
Who: Wicked Walls, Lightfoils, Shitz0When: 8:00 pmWhere: Mike N Molly'sCost: $7Ages: 19+Facebook EventYesterday, we published a Weekly Mouthful with new local rawk-ers Wicked Walls. Upon the disbandment of New Ruins, three of the band's four members and Caleb Means' keyboarding girlfriend started a new project at the very end of 2012. Wicked Walls has already started on a debut LP, and tonight is the band's first show ever. It's history in the making, to be opened by Chicago shoegaze outfit Lightfoils, and Hank. spacey, electronic off-shoot Shitz0.
Also tonight:
- Dre Day 2013 @ Cowboy Monkey
- Deathtram @ Indi Go Artist Co-Op
- The Howl, Street Justice @ The Red Herring
Tomorrow! (Saturday, February 16)
Who: The Fights, Kowabunga! Kid vs. Dino Bravo, The 92s, I am God.When: 8:00 pmWhere: Garfield's GardenCost: $3 donation (to Error Records)Ages: All agesFacebook EventError Records has been on a rigorous quest to start a local all-ages venue in downtown Champaign, something groups like The CU Collective have been after for a long, long time. Now, with the help of an Indiegogo campaign and a series of benefit shows, it looks like this dream is about to come true, and the CU music scene is going to go bonkers with shows. The Fights, Kowabunga! Kid, Dino Bravo, The 92s, and I am God. all play the first benefit show for Error Records' forthcoming venue, and holy cow, will it be the craziest time you've had since last Thanksgiving.
Also Saturday:
Sunday! (February 10)
Who: Umphrey's McGee, Death by StereoWhen: 9:00 pmWhere: The Canopy ClubCost: $27.50 in advance, $30 at the doorAges: 18+Facebook EventOne day, I was walking through downtown Des Moines with some friends, and I suddenly heard Africa's "Toto" in the distance. I couldn't believe my ears. Was Toto back and playing an outdoor concert to provide me with the best experience of my life? As we approached the stage, I still wasn't sure. I could've sworn Toto was done and over with, and I guess I was right. In front of us, playing for what seemed like thousands of screaming frat boys and modern hippies with hula hoops, was Umphrey's McGee, perfectly encapsulating the harmony-filled classic by America's legendary one-hit wonder. Perhaps one of the most popular jam bands today, Umphrey's McGee is back at the Canopy Club for a night the funnest fun you've ever funned.