Extended Thursday Kickoff: The Mighty Pines
We’re pleased to extend our Thursday night kickoff this year and include a new venue: Blackbird in downtown Urbana! Join us as we keep the music rolling with The Mighty
Support Free and Family Friendly Programming
We’re running a GoFundMe campaign to support the many free, family-friendly musical and storytelling performances, hand-on workshops, dance lessons, jam sessions, children’s activities, and singalongs we offer. As always, all
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Phoenix Botanical
Thanks to Phoenix Botanical, a top 10 Illinois dispensary, for supporting the 2019 Festival! They are ready help you or your loved one gain access to the Illinois medical cannabis program,
Urbana Sweetcorn Festival
It’s the return of the C-U Folk and Roots Stage at the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival! Come out for the music, and be sure to drop by our booth to check
Pokey LaFarge at Pygmalion, 10/5
Bloomington-born LaFarge has a repertiore that’s a mix of Americana, early jazz, country blues, early 20th century string-band, and Appalachian folk. Now based in St. Louis, he tours internationally both with
The April Verch Band Comes to the Iron Post
Canadian fiddler April Verch may be best known for playing traditional fiddle styles from her native Ottawa Valley, Canada. But her performances extend into old-time American and Appalachian styles and
5th Annual Roots Walk
Listen to live blues, roots, folk, and Americana music while strolling past the mature trees of Urbana’s oldest park on Friday, May 18th, 6:00pm-8:00pm. This sunset event brought to you by
Folk and Roots Fridays at the Lake House
Join the Urbana Park District and the C-U Folk and Roots Festival for noontime live music at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, Urbana! FREE from noon-1:00 pm on
Tribute to Hank Williams and Honky-Tonk Heroes
Join us on May 11 for a tribute to Hank Williams and other Honky-tonk Heroes including Ray Price, Patsy Cline, Webb Pierce, Bob Wills and more. You won’t want to
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Beth Lee & The Breakups at Iron Post
Based out of Austin, TX, Beth Lee grew up on the grit and soul of the Houston music scene, her dad a long time musician of the Bayou City. Since