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The Scene

The Scene was our Illinois arts & culture podcast through 2017. Rachel Otwell curated the podcast which provided full-length stories and follow-ups, links to other reports, and conversations with you.This podcast contained a range of stories from the world of arts & culture, from visual art to Springfield's DIY music scene, to profiles of interesting local characters. The podcast was about what makes artists tick, and the diverse culture that exists within our community.

The Scene Has The Scoop On An Underground Show

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Scott Faingold,

Rachel Otwell

Published May 11, 2017 at 3:40 PM CDT

This week Scott and Rachel preview music that will be showcased in a Springfield basement/DIY venue on Tuesday the 16th. The band Listener is from Arkansas and has a unique blend of eccentric rock and roll and spoken word.

Check out the details for the show, here. And if you need the scoop on the location, just message the Radon Lounge. You can also check out Scott's story on the venue, here.

Here is one of the band's videos: