Tom Irwin
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- Oct 1, 2026
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October music arrives - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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Definitely in the class of defining weather months, October can lean any way the wind blows, but by the time it’s over we’re on our way to winter no matter what you want to think, wish, believe or deny. Let’s get going to see what’s in the forecast for our music meanderings. Thursdays always take a hit during the cooler times, but we’re still hanging in there with a few goodies. Mother Road Diner presents Jerry Harlow this week and Dumb Records promotes an all-ages concert with Radioactivity, Ho
September music ending - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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As our September comes to a close for weekend doings, fall is in the air and October rises to say howdy very soon. Shall we sneak a peek at this week to see what music we should seek? Okey dokey, if you say so. Understandably, one of my least favorite tasks in writing Now Playing is relating the passing of members in our music community. Recently we lost two stalwarts of the scene, John Crisp and Sam Crain. John was a musician, keyboardist, band leader, visual artist, community organizer and man
Music to remember in September - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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We’re showing definite signs of the summer slowdown as fall comes up fast with regular outdoor gigs disappearing and inside shows picking up speed, while the final flashes of the festival season roll on by. Let’s take a look. Thursdays hold on tight with Boone’s booking Skibbereen in the beer garden (weather permitting) for a half-way to St. Patrick’s Day Celtic celebration. Out at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, the good folks at the Illinois Products Farmers Market host a few more Thursday eve
September music rises - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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With Labor Day behind us, that means only four days of toil for you workers of the world, and that tells me maybe you can take the short week and make it into a big weekend of music. Let’s see what’s out there. Starting on Thursday, ‘cause that’s what we do, Motorheads presents Thursday Night Live as the monthly showcase of local musicians continues with those crazy kids from Rochester called Live Wire (Joe Calandrino, Garrett Leach, Joe Clark, Damon Soper and Julian Calandrino), as well as Well
Labor Day weekend music - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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It’s here and so are we as the Labor Day holiday comes on Monday preceded by a full weekend of music adventures available for your entertainment pleasure. Often cited as the official, unofficial end-of-summer holiday, let’s take a moment to recognize the work of the workers of the world before we hit the streets in search of frolic and fun with friends and family. Starting our run on Thursday, I spy me playing for the Illinois Product Farmers Market at the Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds
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