The official C-U Folk & Roots Festival is not until October…But don’t worry! Friday and Saturday, February 23rd and 24th we’ll be having a six act mini-fest at The Iron Post.
Friday, February 23rd
Happy Hour
5pm – Backyard BBQ Band. Blues and…
Main Event
8pm – Sharp Dirt. The debut performance from a locally grown Urbana group. Skiffle, Bluesey.
9:30 – Joe Filisko and Eric Noden. Acoustic Blues duo from Chicago.
Saturday, February 24th
Happy Hour
6pm – Community Center for the Arts band and ensemble performances from members of Olde Music Baroque & Renaissance Ensemble, and the Bow-Dacious String Band
Main Event
9pm – Hobnob String Band Bluegrass, newgrass, groovegrass…
10:30 – Kilborn Alley Blues Band Chicago Blues from Urbana!
Admission
$5 each for the Happy Hour shows
$10 each for the Main Event shows
$20 for ALL shows, the whole weekend