A monthly concert series presented by the Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association in the "Barn" at Carl Sandburg's Birthplace, in an intimate smoke, and alcohol, free environment, showcasing acoustic music in the traditional and folk style. 313 E 3rd Street, Galesburg IL, (309) 342-2361. The concerts are free and open to the public, however a $3.00 donation is greatly appreciated. All shows start at 7:00pm.
Click HERE for a list of past performers:
Please note that we have changed the night for the Songbag to the last SATURDAY of the month.
Sat August 29th 7:00PM - Mark Dvorak - Mark Dvorak is a charismatic performer with a gentle spark of passion that lights every concert where he lifts his voice in celebration of the old songs. He has been called "a folk singer's folk singer who follows unerringly in the footsteps of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie".
Sat September 26th - Bovee and Heil - Since 1980 Bob and Gail have traveled the country together taking old time music to audiences of all ages at festivals, fairs, concerts, dances, schools, libraries, music camps, radio and TV programs. They both sing (Bob yodels, too) and play fiddle, banjo, guitar and harmonica.
Sat October 24th - "Morning Star." (Sunshine Regiacorte, Mike Terry, Frank Terry and John Heasly)
Sat Nov 28th. 7:00PM - Greg Reish - Greg's performance and study of traditional American music concentrate on the rural, mostly Southern music of the 1920s through the 1940s, encompassing such styles as old time, hillbilly (early country), country blues, ragtime, and bluegrass.
Here are a few of other excellent folk music venues in the area.
The Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria.
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The Hickory Ridge Coffeehouse at the Dixon Mounds Museum near Lewistown. This concert series is run by a favorite performer at the Songbag, and all round great guy - Chris Vallillo.
