Tag: Mark Rubel

A man in a brightly colored smiles while holding a guitar and standing in front of a microphone.

Honorary Mark Rubel Way recognizes the local music legend who founded Pogo Studio

Taylor Street between Market Street and Walnut Street in downtown Champaign is named in honor of Mark Rubel, the late music legend who devoted his life to pursuing arts and music.

Captain Rat & the Blind Rivets continue to find joy in touring: ‘You almost can’t stop playing live’

Local band Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets has been entertaining crowds for over four decades with their repertoire of 1950s and 1960s pop rock standards and zany on-stage props. This 40-plus year reality was thrown into question after both longtime drummer Jeff Evans and founding member Mark Rubel passed away within months of each