Cowboy Monkey Again Offering Live Music

I have my doubts that this will end up being jazz-related, but insofar as it applies to live music in Champaign, I think it bears some notice here.

The Daily Illini is reporting that live music has returned to Cowboy Monkey.

Matt Selinger, general manager for Cowboy Monkey, dispelled any rumors of the stage being taken out.

"That's just a waste of a good business opportunity," Selinger said.

Selinger confirmed that live music is back for good at the venue, although it may not be as often as it used to be.

He said the venue is trying to book bands that are consistent with its new look and feel. They are also trying to get soundchecks for shows done early. Loud soundchecks had a tendency to drive people outside between sets, he said.

Even if they don't book jazz, venues for live music are always a good thing, and should be supported. Perhaps if enough people ask about live jazz, they'll throw a bone to a local band now and again.