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Randy Eccles/nprillinois.orgReggie Britton is the lead vocalist, drummer, and harmonica player for central Illinois blues band Black Magic Johnson.Reggie discussed the path of his musical journey including playing with Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks and others. He also shares his challenge with cancer.
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Randy Eccles/nprillinois.orgKate Schwartz (formerly known as Mark Schwartz) is a central Illinois musician who has recorded over 40 albums under her own name and with bands End Times Trio, Forest Saints, Tin Ghost, Demons on Wheels, and collaborations like Petulant Clark. Kate shares how she recently transitoned and how she facillitates a trans support group at the Phoenix Center.
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Finnegans Wake is a band formed in 1974 at the County Cork Pub in Springfield, Illinois. John C. Van Orman, William J. Furry, and Bill Rintz joined together bound by a love of traditional American and British Isles music. They research many of the traditional songs in their repertoire. Even though they now live in different states, they get back together to perform and tour. They perform August 24, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Salem on Seventh in Petersburg.The three multi-instrumentalists join Community Voices to discuss their music, vocals, and friendship.
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Blue Iris is based in central Illinois and consists of two married couples, the Hargis and Schaut families. The band is nominated for seven Josie Music Awards recognizing excellence in the independent music industry. They will be attending the ceremony in Nashville at the end of October. In the meantime, they are performing around central Illinois including the State Fair to support their new single and video, Beautiful Sound.
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Jose Gobbo revisits Community Voices to update his work in music and education and preview the Jose Gobbo Trio opening the final Levitt AMP show of 2024 for Radio Free Honduras.
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Radio Free Honduras is a collective of Chicago musicians who are dedicated to showcasing the artistry of Charlie Baran. Baran contributed to some of the top Honduran music while with Banda Blanca. Radio Free Honduras founder, Dan Abu-Absi, joins Community Voices to share how they spotlight Baran's talent.
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Every album the rapper has released since 2000 has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) extends his streak. Also: Shaboozey returns to the top of the singles chart.
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Chicago's Dogs at Large open the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series July 25, 2024 for The Cactus Blossoms. Sam Pirruccello joins Community Voices to talk about the band, the Chicago music scene, his family musical heritage, and to preview the visit.
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The Cactus Blossoms headline the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series July 25, 2024. Brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey join Community Voices to preview the show, discuss new material, career breaks, and collaborations.
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Al Laughlin is songwriter, keyboardist and vocalist appearing at Blue Grouch July 20, 2024, 7 p.m. He is a founding member of The Samples, a Colorado-based band. He reunites with them on ocassion, but now tours with Al's HWY 50.
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Positively 4th Street is a band started a few years ago by Tom Beverly and his late father. The band is influenced by Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and The Traveling Wilburys among others. They are currently working on their second album of originals.
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Teresa Marie and Tim Lochner of The People Brothers Band join Community Voices to preview their July 18 Levitt AMP show and how they pull together from around Wisconsin and Minnesota to event create their own festival.
