Tonight! Blitzen Trapper and Zach Vinson
Who: Blitzen Trapper, Psychic TwinWhen: Doors at 8:30 p.m., first band at 9:30Where: The HighdiveCost: $18 at the door ($15 in advance)Ages: 19+Many people ask me, “When’s the best day to see a show?” And I answer, “Thursday, October 18th.” Portland's Blitzen Trapper has put out a variety of records over the years. The band's most recent effort, 2011's American Goldwing, elicits a refined and polished brand of alt. country, southern rock. Local psychedelic electropoppers Psychic Twin open, conjuring up quite the bill for another installment of the Smile Politely Show Series.
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Who: Zach Vinson, Year of the Bobcat, An Evening With Your MotherWhen: 7 p.m.Where: Mike n' Molly'sCost: $5Ages: 19+ (All ages if accompanied by adult)Facebook EventDown the street, Zach Vinson is playing with locals Year of the Bobcat and An Evening With Your Mother. Zach Vinson is a talented pianist who proudly gave up offers from big state colleges to become a musician (while our Moms might ground us if we get a C on an exam). Currently based out of Nashville, Vinson is kicking off his “Trick Or Treat” tour through the Midwest here in Champaign-Urbana.
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