Champaign Is Also A Band

Episode 89 - Cade Whitt - ” Uncertainly Certain (Take Caution)”

Sven sits down with Cade Whitt (he/him) to talk about his song: "Uncertainly Certain (Take Caution)" off of his album "People In Places," the need for more all ages music venues, and his favorite non-musical thing(s).
SONG: "Uncertainly Certain (Take Caution)"
ALBUM: (Debut) "People In Places,"
BANDS: Octave
Favorite Thing: Dr. Pepper!
 
 

Episode 88 - Harsh - ”The Truth”

Over some rib tips (with mix sauce) and lemon shakeups Sven chats with Harsh (He/Him) about his song "The Truth," collaboration, community, and some CU venues from long since past...
SONG: The Truth
ALBUM: Single
BANDS: UC Hiphop 
Broke Rappers coalition 
Chalice Dubs 
DJ Belly (EP63)
Favorite Thing: Lil’ Progy’s Mix Sauce
Photographer: Rachel Storm

Bonus Episode 19: Kyle Fleming from Fleming Music Therapy

Sven chats with Kyle Fleming (He/Him) of Fleming Music Therapy to talk about his music therapy practice, what music therapy is used for, why music therapy works, and maybe why he might just say "abracadabra!" from time to time...
Favorite Treat: Frozen Swiss Miss Rolls
Website: https://flemingmusictherapy.org/
 
 

Episode 87 Briar Schlenker of the Briar Schlenker Trio - ”electrophorus”

Sven sits down to chat with Briar (They/She) to chat about their song "electrophorus," what makes a great music community, some things we could do better, and their favorite non-musical thing.
SONG: electrophorus by the briar schlenker trio
BANDS:  the briar schlenker trio, ZOEY.xBRIAR, The Goodwin Avenue Trio, New Music Mosaic, Improviser's Exchange Ensemble
Favorite Thing: Virgil's root beer and Pillsbury Cherry Toaster Strudel.
 
Cover Photo: Joseph Abe Bell

Episode 86 - Sarah Durbin -”Live Wire”

Sven chats with Sarah Durbin (She/Her/Hers) about her song "Live Wire," learning from Ryan Groff (EP35), and her favorite non-musical thing.
SONG: Live Wire
ALBUM: Single
BANDS: Jo's Corner, lyric theatre UIUC
Favorite Thing: DIET COKE and Oreos
Photographer: Ben Heppner

Episode 85 - Eli of Mermaid Heaven - ”Nightbloom”

Sven chats with Eli (She/Her) of Mermaid Heaven about her song "nightbloom," what makes a good music scene, and her favorite non-musical thing.
"You" Video: https://youtu.be/olhQMf1oLzA (NPR Tiny Desk Concert entry)
SONG: nightbloom
ALBUM: Single  
BANDS: Dalipop (~2014) Sleeping okami (~2016) Mermaid Heaven (~2018 to present)
Favorite Treat: Jameson on the rocks and an amazing, simple cheesecake

Bonus Episode 18 : Sean Kutzko - ChambanaJazz: Documenting the CU Jazz Scene

Sven sits down with Sean Kutzko (He/Him) to talk about his efforts with documenting, preserving, and promoting the Champaign-Urbana, Illinois jazz scene with ChambanaJazz. Memories of Nature's Table, and falling in love with jazz.
https://www.chambanajazz.com/
http://naturestable.net/
If you have live recordings of jazz performances in CU please reach out to Sean Kutzko at: Sean@chambanajazz.com 
 
 
 

Bonus Episode 17 : Perimeter Road Music Festival 2022

Sven chats with Deane Geiken (He/Him) and Adam Porter (He/Him) (EP26) about the upcoming Perimeter Road Music Festival May 7th, 2022 at Parkland College
Parkland College (Lot B1)
2400 W. Bradley Ave
Champaign IL,61821
Contact Info:
Email: perimeterroad@gmail.com
Phone: 217-373-3790
Lineup:
noon Anika Emily (EP39)
1pm Disaster Kid
2pm Melvin Knight (EP7)
3pm Ashland
4pm Moe Pesci
5pm Modern Drugs (EP35 and EP58)
6pm Union Avenue 

Episode 84 - Luna of The Latex Figure -”Spiders In Your Head”

Sven chats with Luna (They/Them) of The Latex Figure about their song "Spiders In Your Head"
SONG: Spiders In Your Head
ALBUM:  Single
BANDS: Orator, Cosmic Lung, Fall Afternoon, The Latex Figure.
Favorite Treat: All things coffee and cold slices of fresh pineapple.
Photo Credit: Veronica Mullen

Episode 83 - DB - ”EOTA”

On a cold February day Sven met up with DB in downtown Champaign at Guidos to chat about his song "EOTA."
 
SONG: EOTA (Prod. By HouseInTheHillz & Juko)
ALBUM:  Vitamin DB
Favorite Treat: Cranberry Juice or Orange Juice