We at the Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival recognize that systemic racism historically prevented and still prevents many Black musicians from being seen, heard, and able to financially support themselves. Despite
Long-time Festival sponsor The Music Shoppe, with locations in Normal, Champaign AND Springfield, Illinois has been serving the needs of musicians and music educators since 1961. Now a third-generation family
The C-U Folk and Roots Festival family is highly cognizant of the need for all of us to stay safe and healthy during this challenging time. All upcoming, in-person festival-sponsored
Continue readingCOVID-19 and the C-U Folk and Roots Festival
We’re sorry to say the Volunteer Appreciation event we had scheduled for March 23 is being canceled. Folk and Roots is doing our bit to halt community spread of the
Don’t miss singer-songwriter Michael Meadows’ unique singing birds kinetic sound sculpture, “Birdwirks,” on display at Festival Central in the Cohen Building! Drawing on ancient Greek technology, Birdwirks is a water-powered
Continue readingBirdwirks Sound Sculpture at Festival Central
Festival sponsor the Rose Bowl Tavern has been Urbana’s “Home of Country Music” since 1946. Alive as a hub of community and music, including the famous Monday night Urbana Hootenany,
A rich, robust thank you Page Roasting Co.! Established in 2017, Page Roasting Company is an artisanal coffee roasting business offering alternating single origin coffees as well as a few
As part of our mission, we strive to keep the festival affordable, and offer as many free events as possible. All festival programming on Saturday free of charge until 5:00pm,
Folk and Roots fans are sure to appreciate this Grammy-nominated bluegrass duo. Ickes’ slide-played dobro and Hensley’s flatpick guitar style come together in a powerful collaboration. Krannert Center, Colwell PlayhouseSeptember
Thank you to first time sponsor Illini Hillel. The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life at the University of Illinois, Hillel creates a warm and welcoming community where students from all