Jiggy and the Source
Originally from a small planet orbiting Messier Object 78 between Betelgeuse and Alnitak in the Orion Constellation and now found in Champaign, Illinois, Jiggy & the Source is not a
Paul Hinson
Paul Hinson taught himself bagpipe basics shortly after college and has been playing in pipe bands since 1982, often for competitions. He has studied with internationally known master pipers and participated
All of This is the Blues: A Survey of Traditional American Blues, Workshop with Robert Jones
Showcasing seminal figures in blues music, Rev. Robert Jones will demonstrate the nuances of various regional styles of blues, including Piedmont, Delta, Texas, and early urban styles. This program is
Special festival rates at Holiday Inn Express
We are pleased to announce that Urbana’s Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites has signed on as a Preferred Hotel Sponsor. Book a room by October 31st to receive a
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Mo’ Betta Jazz Band
The Banks Bridgewater Lewis Fine Arts Academy consists of the BBL Fine Arts Academy and the Mo’ Betta Music performance bands. Well known around town, the premier ensemble plays for
Family Dance with the Volo Bogtrotters
Bring the kids and the kids-at-heart to this dance for folks of all ages! The Volo Bogtrotters are have been a Midwestern favorite since their first gig at the actual
Volo Bogtrotters
The Volo Bogtrotters are have been a Midwestern favorite since their first gig at the actual Volo Bog in Lake County, Illinois in 1985. Their music is inspired by the
Pickin’ Party with the Pickin’ Illini
Come join members of the Pickin’ Illini, the University of Illinois’ Registered Student Organization for bluegrass musicians (with a smidgeon of blues love), in an old-fashioned, pickin’-style jam! Ages teen and up
How to Make an Udder-Bot and Play it!
This workshop will discuss the history of the udder-bot and how the art of udder-bot construction has evolved to the present day. You will see how to construct the “SanbitterBot”
Quebecois Fiddle Workshop with David Boulanger
In the Québec fiddle workshop, David Boulanger will teach different bowing techniques and ornamentations as well as how to “swing” — things that makes Québec fiddling one of a kind.
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