Champaign-Urbana has long been known for its vibrant music scene. Since REO Speedwagon’s formation here in 1967 (fun fact: there’s a street called REO Speedwagon Way in downtown Champaign), the town ...

Known as the birthplace of Midwest emo, music is everywhere in Champaign-Urbana. Venues like the Canopy Club, Rose Bowl Tavern and Virginia Theater light up with vibrant performances every weekend, ...

Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting January 1st, 2012 - Buy Out of Nowhere Champaign Music Scene Documentary DVD ...

CHAMPAIGN – Parking and customer convenience were the main reasons The Music Shoppe and Pro-Sound Center decided to move from downtown Champaign to Market View Shopping Center, an owner of the ...

Since 2004 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

South Side Elementary music teacher Abby Crull, the recipient of this year’s 40 North ACE Teacher Award, is shown in her classroom at the school in Champaign. Abby Crull has taught music in ...