Birds of Chicago
Birds of Chicago, is a collective based around JT Nero and Allison Russell. Whether touring as a duo or with the full family band, Nero and Russell have emerged as
Red Sea Pedestrians
The Red Sea Pedestrians are a one-of-a-kind, full-blown, instrument-swapping fusion between tradition and the here- and-now. We’re talkin’ high-energy world-beat grooves, hypnotic laments from the earth, songs of celebration and
Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin
Danny Schmidt is best known for his riveting poetic lyrics, which have drawn favorable comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt for their depth and complexity. The Chicago Tribune
Los Condenados Huastecos
Los Condenados Huastecos (the condemned huastecos) are a Chicago-based trio that specializes in the son huasteco music of Mexico’s central gulf coast region. A variant of Mexican son-one of the
New sponsors on board!
The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival is thrilled to have several new businesses and organizations on board for the 2013 festival! Patron Sponsorship level ($100+): University of Illinois Press Spotlight
Sultans of String
The CU Folk and Roots Festival is thrilled to present Toronto-based Sultans of String, who will bring their own special blend of Spanish flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz to
First 2013 festival bookings!
Los Condenados Huastecos Los Condenados Huastecos (the condemned huastecos) are a Chicago-based trio that specializes in the son huasteco music of Mexico’s central gulf coast region. A variant of Mexican
Vishtèn, with Wagon Fire
The C-U Folk and Roots Festival and Piper’s Hut are proud to present Vishtèn on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center, 202 South Broadway Avenue
Bob Dylan Birthday Bash!
Don’t miss this great show co-sponsored by the C-U Folk and Roots Festival, the C-U Singer Songwriter Collective, and Nightjar Productions. See dozens of your favorite local musicians celebrate Bob
Eat for the cause!
Local restaurant Louie’s Dixie Kitchen & BBQ, serving up some fine BBQ and Cajun delights, will donate up to 15% of their daily sales on June 3rd to the C-U