Aaron A+ Wilson’s Soul and Gospel Show
Long-time area drummer, singer, song writer, side man, arranger, show host, poet, and a whole lot more — Aaron A+ Wilson brings his Soul and Gospel Show to the C-U
Vinny Santanelli
Vinny Santanelli is originally from the East coast, but now makes his home in the Midwest where he receives a lot of his musical inspiration living in an old, 1896 farmhouse
Knights of Cabiria Open Rehearsal
Here’s your chance to see the indescribable Knights harness its members’ creative forces during one of their weekly rehearsals. Magic in action! Knights of Cabiria is a new 11-piece “super-group” from central
Blues Showcase
Come see some of Central Illinois’ great local blues artists! This session will be hosted by Susan Williams, blues guitarist and singer extraordinaire.
Todd Hazelrigg
Todd Hazelrigg is a one man acoustic act blending genres ranging from folk to funk and everything in between. A slow, heartfelt folk melody can turn into an a capella
Ed Clem and the Backsliders
Check out this group’s performance at the 2015 festival!
Coneflowers
The Coneflowers are a group of fierce women who love to make music on their day off. Members of the group include accomplished local bluegrass, folk, choral, and classical musicians who sing
The Deep Hollow
The Deep Hollow are a trio from Springfield Illinois with a contemporary Folk/Nashville-Austin, Texas sound. They are recent winners of the American Songwriter Magazine 30th Anniversary Song Contest for the
Mike and Olivia
Mike and Olivia are a contemporary and traditional folk duo based in Champaign, IL. They perform Americana music with soulful singing and rich harmonies. Their repertoire includes original songs, traditional
Black Ridge Road
Black Ridge Road is a Champaign, Illinois-based bluegrass band, with Roger Bowen, on mandolin and harmony vocals, Roy Britton on guitar and lead and harmony vocals, Doug Buchanan on resonator