AltWeeklies Wire
Springfield's Teenagers Say There was Nothing to Do Here Until Rico Came Alongnew
Rico Perkins saw the need for a safe place in for teenagers to blow off steam. A few years ago the self-described former nerd cut his hair, danced his way to hippest-kid-in-school status, and threw a party for his friends. Since that first success Rico has become one of the most popular promoters for Springfield's under-21 crowd in memory.
Illinois Times |
R. L. Nave |
07-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tonguesnatcher Revue's Enduring Spiritnew
The Revue, a collection of Springfield musicians who left their mark on the central Illinois music scene in many ways will reunite in Taipei, Taiwan of all places.
Illinois Times |
Bill Janssen |
11-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Wil Maring, Keeper of the Farmnew
The singer-songwriter finds her place in rural Illinois.
Illinois Times |
C.D. Stelzer |
08-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wil Maring
Building a Better Parknew
With a new album and a new lineup, Springfield's
favorite indie rock band hits the road.
Illinois Times |
Marissa Monson |
07-21-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Park
Resident Zinnnew
Springfield-based indie-rock band Resident Genius got its wish -- it's just released an album that features social activist and historian Howard Zinn.
Illinois Times |
Tom Irwin |
10-21-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Cold Gets Hot Againnew
There is a sense that real human emotions, rather than standard-issue adolescent rage, were at work during its production of Cold's latest album.
Illinois Times |
Matthew Everett |
09-16-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Chicago Indy Label Marks a Decade of Exceeding Expectationsnew
Bloodshot Records is highly regarded throughout the music world for its important role in delivering alternative country or roots rock from underground obscurity to glossy-magazine covers.
Illinois Times |
Danté Dominick |
06-18-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
