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Past Festivals

Blind Boy PaxtonFeeling nostalgic? Here is where we keep information about past festivals since 2012 (2009-2011 websites are unfortunately lost to the ether).

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Upcoming Events

Aug
20
Sun
2017
2:00 pm Illinois Old Time Fiddlers Assoc... @ Lions Building
Illinois Old Time Fiddlers Assoc... @ Lions Building
Aug 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A monthly jam session for people interested in old time fiddle music. The Illinois Old Time Fiddlers Association is a non-for-profit organization. Formed in 1966, the association is dedicated to reviving and furthering old time fiddle music, to the preserving … Continue reading →
Aug
21
Mon
2017
7:00 pm Dulcimer jam @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Dulcimer jam @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Informal gathering of mountain dulcimer players, meets first and third Mondays from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Located in the Lincoln Square Mall behind the Common Ground Food Co-op. Lincoln Square Mall is located in downtown Urbana, IL between Race and Vine on Broadway.
8:00 pm Hootenanny at the Rose Bowl @ Rose Bowl Tavern
Hootenanny at the Rose Bowl @ Rose Bowl Tavern
Aug 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Come out and celebrate good friends, good times, and good acoustic music every Monday evening from 8 – 11pm at the historic Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana. All acoustic styles and instruments are welcome; microphones are provided. There will … Continue reading →
Aug
22
Tue
2017
7:00 pm Bluegrass jam @ Lincoln Square Mall in southwest corridor
Bluegrass jam @ Lincoln Square Mall in southwest corridor
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meets most Tuesdays, an informal gathering of musicians playing bluegrass style. Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, dulcimer, mandolin, uke, and come share a tune, or learn a new one. Located in the Lincoln Square Mall in the southwest corridor, near … Continue reading →
Aug
23
Wed
2017
8:30 pm Irish Music Session @ Dublin O'Neil's
Irish Music Session @ Dublin O'Neil's
Aug 23 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Traditional Irish dance music played by a group of local musicians. If you like playing Irish music you’re invited to join in.
Aug
24
Thu
2017
7:00 pm Old-time jam @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Old-time jam @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Aug 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Informal gathering of musicians playing old-time stringband style. Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, dulcimer, mandolin, uke, and come share a tune, or learn a new one. Located in the Lincoln Square Mall behind the Common Ground Food Co-op. Lincoln … Continue reading →
Aug
28
Mon
2017
6:30 pm Open Chantey Sing @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Open Chantey Sing @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Aug 28 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
An open sing for chanteys (work songs), forebitters (recreational songs), traditional or modern songs of or about the sea, lakes, rivers, or water—if you can justify it, sing it.  Lead a song or just sing along. Located in the Lincoln Square … Continue reading →
7:00 pm Runa @ Piper's Hut
Runa @ Piper's Hut
Aug 28 @ 7:00 pm
Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish music’s new “super-groups,” RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats since their formation in 2008. Interweaving the haunting melodies and … Continue reading →
8:00 pm Hootenanny at the Rose Bowl @ Rose Bowl Tavern
Hootenanny at the Rose Bowl @ Rose Bowl Tavern
Aug 28 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Come out and celebrate good friends, good times, and good acoustic music every Monday evening from 8 – 11pm at the historic Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana. All acoustic styles and instruments are welcome; microphones are provided. There will … Continue reading →
Aug
29
Tue
2017
7:00 pm Bluegrass jam @ Lincoln Square Mall in southwest corridor
Bluegrass jam @ Lincoln Square Mall in southwest corridor
Aug 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meets most Tuesdays, an informal gathering of musicians playing bluegrass style. Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, dulcimer, mandolin, uke, and come share a tune, or learn a new one. Located in the Lincoln Square Mall in the southwest corridor, near … Continue reading →
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