Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Back in the olden days, there was a local band called Otis and the Elevators. Played at Mabel's all the time. Great band!
Mascot for University of Illinois?
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Back in the olden days, there was a local band called Otis and the Elevators. Played at Mabel's all the time. Great band!
riffraff
- Peoria
Epsilon
M tipping over
- Pdx
Heard their careers were a bit up and down...
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
I remember when they opened up for Stevie Ray Vaughan at Foellinger Auditorium. 1987? Sometime around there.
Great show. SRV came out for an encore with a long Chief headdress on and played Rude Mood much faster than the album. Ridiculous.
One of my old professors was in that band. And let me tell ya, he would loooooooove this thread (he's basically the go-to anti-Chief, anti-DIA firebrand on the faculty).
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
One of my old professors was in that band. And let me tell ya, he would loooooooove this thread (he's basically the go-to anti-Chief, anti-DIA firebrand on the faculty).
Lead Singer? Jay something?
I remember Jim Bury was the lead guitarist. He was good.
Bass player never wore shoes, LOL.
Jay Rosenstein, yeah. Professor in the journalism department now.
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Wow... crazy. I could see him being anti Chief... LOL
Found this online. Looks like some old archived sets from Mabel's back in the day. If anyone is interested.
https://archive.org/details/oate1986-04-25/oate1986-04-25_02_Sugaree.flac
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
Same but I was a few years before you. The Last Gentlemen, The Poster Children, Big Twist and The Mellow Fellows, and lots of others I can no longer remember. Bad Hair-band covers, lots of reggae and a whole ton of power-pop groups.
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Stevegarbs
- Mokena, IL
ilphotog
The camera never lies
- Champaign
Last year Mabels held a reunion at Brothers (replaced Mabels). Many of the old bands or members of some of the above bands performed. It was filmed for a music documentary about the C-U music scene. I couldn't make it, those who did, all said it was amazing.
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Bad hair bands? Clockwork Orange? Lol!
Uncle John's Band came around at least once a semester. Always good shows.
AWESOME! lol - tyvm for that link
that brings back good memories... who was that Grateful Dead coverband that always played Mabels?
I remember bouncing from Mabels (girlfriend there with roomie) and the little place upstairs on 6th and Green to listen to Flaming Lips with friends (in a cloud of dry ice - you could never see the band).
Great music there on Green Street from 86-90. Thanks again!
Uncle John's!!! That's it! That was a FUN show. I tried to never miss them.
davesworld
- Athens
Rofl... love this. I can't stop cracking upPlease tell me you don't actually add an extra syllable and pronounce Illini as Ill-lion-eye.
In the same vein as Tuscaloosa, a giant eye could be a pretty cool mascot if done right.
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Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
No problem. I'm sure I was at some of the same shows at Mabels that you were... LOL
I even had the yellow Otis and the Elevators t-shirt... I'm sure it wouldn't fit anymore, but I think my wife tossed it away when I wasn't looking...
bdutts
- Houston, Texas
Looks like it was from July. Not sure of the year. EDIT: I think that was 1988.
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Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
I forgot about the Naked Apes! and Captain Rat & the Blind Rivets. They played around Peoria a lot as well.
Good memories.
Good memories.
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
Looks like 1988. I was at a few of those shows. Elvis Brothers and Last Gentlemen for sure, probably Otis as well. I was on campus with no classes (and no class) and only a part time job to hassle with so there was a LOT of time for musical mayhem.
https://www.calendar-365.com/jpg/1988-calendar-v2.0.jpg
Stevegarbs
- Mokena, IL
Glory Days
- Palmetto, FL
What about an American Soldier? After all, the nickname is Fighting Illini. Memorial Stadium is dedicated to deceased war heroes. I'm sure no one would object to a brave looking soldier with camouflage face paint and toting a military grade automatic weapon....:usa:
I don't think that's just a snowflake thing.
Mascots in America sure do include warriors from various cultures and the like, but mascots representing US soldiers in any capacity besides Minutemen or Patriots are pretty rare, if they exist at all.
Captain Illini
I don't know how the idea of 'Captain Illini' has not been brought forward but I think its a no brainer. Model it after Captain America...we already have the ready made shield with the new logo
It would associate well with history of Troops and also the name Fighting Illini, while not being offensive or having weapons...I imagine a shield would not cause any issues with NCAA etc. I think its an option that would be embraced by the fanbase and especially younger fans. It would also help cement the and make the brand and fighting Illini more recognizable nationally. What better time than now with the new era for basketball and football?
I am not a photshop/graphic wizard but is there anyone out who could make a first attempt at this?
I don't know how the idea of 'Captain Illini' has not been brought forward but I think its a no brainer. Model it after Captain America...we already have the ready made shield with the new logo
It would associate well with history of Troops and also the name Fighting Illini, while not being offensive or having weapons...I imagine a shield would not cause any issues with NCAA etc. I think its an option that would be embraced by the fanbase and especially younger fans. It would also help cement the and make the brand and fighting Illini more recognizable nationally. What better time than now with the new era for basketball and football? I am not a photshop/graphic wizard but is there anyone out who could make a first attempt at this?
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