Welcome back! Here is all the information you need for Bloomington’s music scene from Sept. 12 to 17:
18+ activities
The Orbit Room will open its doors to all ages for a singer-songwriter show with local artists Ali Sperry and CJ Reichard. The performance begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 107 N. College Ave. Tickets can be purchased online for $11 with an additional table reservation for four at $15.
The Far Side returns for the fall with a triple-header show featuring Chicago’s own pop group Disaster Kid, supported by local artist Copeland James and Bloomington indie band Emily Spinach. The show is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 1302 N. Woodburn Ave. Entry will be $7.
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RTR Tapes presents a night of hardcore music and harder core dancing featuring performances from Crime Light, Full Stride, Kill Gosling, Situational Hazard and Tos N Turn. Prepare to face the music at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Antumbra Room, located at 213 S. Rogers St. Entry ranges from $5-10, whatever you can pay.
Bloomington indie rock bands The Stratospheres and The Matriarch team up with Fort Wayne’s Roman New Time for a stacked show at 8 p.m. Friday at The Far Side. Entry will be $7.
The Reef will host a second drag show with drag artists Leila Renee, Peacock the Phoenix and Peter Fondle alongside musical performances from Calico Loco and Syzygy. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at 313 N. Overhill Dr. Entry will be $10.
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21+ activities
Local indie rock band Eddie Gonzo & The Gardeners will take the stage at 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Bluebird. Tickets are just $10.
Two Tims, Tim Reisert and Tim JW Baker, team up with T. Lipscomb for a triple-T show at 8 p.m. Thursday at The Orbit Room. Tickets can be purchased online for $9.
Bloomington’s own country music artist Hank Ruff returns at 9 p.m. Friday at the Bluebird. Tickets are just $10.
