Michael Meadows
Philosophical fish, confused cows and lovesick cicadas are some of the creatures that populate Michael Meadows’s hysterical, disturbing, and often thought-provoking songs. He offers skewed satirical commentary on evolution, income
Firetones
The Firetones is the juxtaposition of the songwriting, rhythm guitar and lead vocals of John McMahon with the guitar virtuosity and backing vocals of Frank Horger. John and Frank’s musical friendship
Bones, Jugs ‘n Harmony Family Show
Bones Jugs ‘N Harmony can only be described as a cascading menagerie of novelty knick-knacks and catchy hooks, floating over rock solid rhythms and tempered with silly feel-good lyrics. Yes,
Pop Wagner Family Show
Special family show with Pop Wagner! Pop Wagner has quite the reputation as a singer, picker, fiddler, lasso twirler, poet and downright funny guy. He appeared quite frequently on Public Radio’s
Mr. Stephens Family Show
Mr. Stephens is still playing goofy songs for kids even after some of them have grown up. He saw one of them driving away from Urbana High School the other
Dan Keding and Mama Edie Armstrong, Featured Storyteller Performances
Dan Keding grew up with his Croatian grandmother filling him with the stories of the old country. He has pursued this passion for over forty years, telling at some of
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Local Storyteller Showcase
The Local Teller Showcase features some of Champaign-Urbana’s favorite tellers: Kim Sheahan, Linda Dust, Elaine Bearden, and Sue Searing. All are members of the C-U Storytelling Guild and enjoy telling
Dana Sipos
Currently living aboard an experimental theatre and circus tall ship sailing and performing along the eastern seaboard of the United States, Dana Sipos plays folk, roots and Canadiana-nuanced songs that
Big Bluestem
Big Bluestem performs an eclectic mix of fiddle tunes, old-time string band music, bluegrass and historic tunes, with an occasional sprinkling of swing and the blues. BBSB features Kathleen Everingham on
Orpheus Mandolin Orchestra
The Orpheus Mandolin Orchestra comes to us from Bloomington, Illinois, where it grew out of old-time jam session that attracted a remarkable number of mandolin players. The Orchestra’s repertoire includes