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BLUEGRASS CONCERT
Belleville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2012
7 pm
SWIC Theater
This
annual show is the longest running college Bluegrass show in the nation and
features National “open” Fiddle Champion George Portz and Friends of
Bluegrass with an opening act that features “Charlie & The Girls.”
Tickets sold only in advance by calling 235-2700 Ext. 205. Sorry no tickets
sold at the door.
For
more information call 618-235-2700
Ext. 205 |
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FIDDLE CONTEST
& BLUEGRASS SHOW
O’Fallon, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2012
5 pm
O’Fallon Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 50 East
This
event features jam sessions galore, five full hours of fiddle picking and
down home Bluegrass including a show by George Portz and the Friends of
Bluegrass. Sandwiches, supper, and other refreshments provided by the
Knights of Columbus.
Admission: $7 for Adults, $3.50 for
children (11 and under)
For
more information call
618-632-1384 |
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YOUNG ARTISTS PRESENTATION
Godfrey, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2012
8 pm
Lewis & Clark Community College Commons
Support the Riverbend area's terrific young
artists as they join the Alton Symphony Orchestra to showcase their talents.
Admission
For more information call 618-468-4782 or visit www.altonsymphony.org |
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FREE CONCERT
St. Charles, MO |
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
7:30 pm
To be announced.
Free
For more information visit
rendezvousinstcharles.com/concerts |
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MUSIC ON MAIN
St. Charles, MO |
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May - September, 2012
Third Wednesday of the month: 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Downtown Historic District, 100 & 200 blocks of North Main
Street
Join
the fun every third Wednesday for food, drink & live music. It’s
a party! Musical acts include Butch Wax & the Hollywoods in May,
Serapis in June, Hillbilly Authority in July, Rogers, Nienhaus &
Crawford in August, and The Arbogast Band in September.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427 |
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TUNES AT TWILIGHT
Cape
Girardeau, MO |
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May 11 - September 21,
2012
Friday evenings: 7 pm - 9 pm
Common Pleas Courthouse Gazebo, Lorimier and Broadway
Tunes at Twilight is an award winning outdoor concert series
organized by the Old Town Cape organization and held on
Friday nights. The series provides a free hour long concert
for 6 weeks in the spring and 6 weeks in the fall. In case
of rain, the indoor location will be at Rose Theater on the
campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
Free
For information call
573-334-
8085
or visit
www.oldtowncape.org |
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MUSIC AT THE MALONE
Sikeston, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012
6 pm - 8 pm
Malone Park, downtown Sikeston
Spend your Friday evenings this summer enjoying great local musicians in
concert at the historic Band Stand in Malone Park. On the last two
Fridays in May and first two Fridays in June, there will be free
concerts open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets
to enjoy the park in all its former musical glory.
Free
For
more information call 573-380-3801 |
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ANNIE MALONE MAY DAY
BLUES FEST
St. Louis, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012
4 pm to 6 pm
Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis
The Annie Malone May Day Blues Fest immediately
follows the May Day Parade in downtown St. Louis’ Kiener Plaza.
All of St. Louis is invited to come and enjoy live music from some
of St. Louis’ most talented blues singers and musicians while
basking in beautiful May weather.
Free
For
more information call 314-531-0120
or visit the event website. |
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MAKANDA SPRING FEST
Makanda, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012
Downtown Makanda
This
annual spring festival features artists from the surrounding
area who will be displaying their finest works for viewing and
purchase. Live music is scheduled to take place at the Makanda
pavilion and in the Rainmaker's Garden with Bluegrass, Jazz,
Blues and various other music by local bands for the duration of
the two-day event.
Free
For more information call
618-457-6282
or visit
http://villageofmakanda.com |
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HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012
Fourth Saturday of the month
Begins at around 5 pm
Historic Downtown St. Charles District
North Main Street is closed off for the evening for this fourth
Saturday of the month event. Around a dozen restaurants on N. Main
Street place tables outside on the sidewalk so diners can enjoy
eating outdoors as well as listening to the live music. The art
galleries and specialty will remain open offering patrons a chance
to browse while waiting for a table or walking off dinner - SORRY,
NO COOLERS ALLOWED.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427 |
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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Southern Illinois |
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June 8 - June 24, 2012
Southern Illinois University Carbondale and other locations
throughout Southern Illinois
The annual Southern Illinois Music festival features dozens
of performances in venues from Mt. Vernon to Cairo and
Murphysboro to Marion with the Southern Illinois University
in Carbondale, the heart of the Festival. Musicians from
throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia perform
orchestral and chamber music, opera, ballet, jazz, and new
music in an informal and inviting atmosphere. These special
events delight young and old alike.
Most of the performances are free
For information call
618-453-2776
or visit www.sifest.com
for complete schedule and ticket information |
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MUSIC IN THE PARK
Grafton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2012
Every Thursday at 8 pm
Grafton's Music in the Park is a free concert brought to you by
Grafton's Chamber of Commerce and participating Grafton businesses
every Thursday evening throughout the summer. Bring your lawn chair
and enjoy great music while experiencing the majestic views of the
Mississippi River. Concerts will last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Rain or
inclement weather will cancel this event.
Free
For
more information call 618-786-2722 |
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FREE CONCERTS
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2012
8 pm every Thursday
Frontier Park, Riverside Drive
The
50 piece St. Charles Municipal Band presents free band concerts
in Frontier Park on the Missouri river in Historic downtown St.
Charles each Thursday
evening June through August. The concerts feature all types of
American band music including marches, Broadway shows, big band,
Dixieland, overtures, and contemporary music. Bring a lawn chair
or blanket.
Free
For more email
info@stc-muny-band.com |
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O'FALLON JAMMIN'
Augusta, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2012
Every Tuesday: 5:30
pm - 8:30 pm
Civic Park Bandstand, Civic Park Drive
O'Fallon Jammin' is a weekly summer concert series that features
regional bands playing pop, rock, and country. Bring a blanket or
lawn chair for lawn seating in the natural amphitheatre. Vendors
will have food and beverages at reasonable prices.
Free
For more information call
636-
379-5614
or visit
www.ofallon.mo.us |
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FREE
CONCERTS
Cape
Girardeau, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2012
Wednesdays: 8 pm - 9 pm
Capaha Park, Broadway Street
The
Cape Girardeau Municipal Band performs each week at the Capaha Park
Bandshell. Each week features a special guest conductor. Bring a lawn
chair or blanket and enjoy the sounds!
Free
For
more information call
the
Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau at 573-335-1631 or
1-800-777-0068 |
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FREE
CONCERTS
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2012
Every Thursday evening at 8 pm
The
locals in Alton seldom miss a beat at these weekly summer concerts held every
Thursday evening in Riverview Park and every Sunday in Haskell Park. Bring a
blanket or lawn chair.
Free
For
more information call 618-465-6676 |
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STATE STREET
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Jerseyville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2012
Times to be announced
Downtown Jerseyville
This annual street
festival in downtown Jerseyville features bands from different music
genres, food,
and beverages. For the kids there are interactive activities and prizes.
Admission is $1
For more information call 618-639-5222 |
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ROLLIN' ON THE RIVER
BLUES FEST
Keokuk, IA |
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August 17 - August 28, 2012
Victory Park
Friday Evening and Saturday Afternoon and Evening
This
event has been called “Iowa's Best Fest by a Dam Site” and
through the years, “Rollin' on the River” has presented some of
the finest in blues music, everyone from A to Z (Anson Funderburg to Buckwheat Zydeco). Come down, join the crowd and
support your town's music festival this August. You'll be Rockin'
and Rollin' on the River front!
Admission
For information call 319-524-7447 or 1-800-383-1219 |
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THE GATEWAY DULCIMER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Belleville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2012
Our Lady of the Snows
This festival, hosted by the Gateway Dulcimer Society, centers
around the traditional folk instrument. Featured are workshops,
evening concerts, an open stage, vendors, raffles, the Big Blue
Jam Tent, and continuous outdoor and indoor music.
Admission and registration fees
For more information visit
www.gatewaydulcimer.org |
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TUNES AT TWILIGHT
Cape
Girardeau, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2012
7 pm
- 9 pm
Common Pleas Courthouse Gazebo, Lorimier and Broadway
Tunes at Twilight is an award winning outdoor concert series organized
by the Old Town Cape organization and held on Friday nights. The series
provides a free hour long concert for 6 weeks in the spring and 6 weeks
in the fall. In case of rain, the indoor location will be at Rose
Theater on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
Free
For
more information call 573-334-
8085
or visit
www.oldtowncape.org |
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LEWIS AND CLARK
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hartford, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2012
10 am - 4 pm
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
New Poag Road and IL-3
This annual music event features musicians
playing fiddles, dulcimers, and flutes. This Music and Dance
Festival features early American, French, Spanish and Native
American music traditional music in venues both in and outdoors.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811 |
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MISSISSIPPI EARTHTONES FESTIVAL
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2012
12 pm -
10 pm
Riverfront Park
Join
the celebration of Illinois Watersheds through Education, Recreation, and
Conservation. This sustainable festival offers live music, food and
beverages, children’s activities, Arts and Crafts, an Eco-Village, and more!
Free
For more information call 618-462-6802
or visit visit
http://riverfrontamphitheater.com/earthtones/ |
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OLD TIME MUSIC FETE
Cahokia, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2012
12 pm - 5 pm
Cahokia
Courthouse, 107 Elm Street
An outdoor "musical rendezvous" where acoustic musicians
get together to jam with each other and play for the public.
Traditional bluegrass, old-time country, folk, blues, old time
river, and "ho-down" music. Jam sessions under every tree, kids arts and
crafts, and a professional sound system for the main stage (the porch of the 1740 Cahokia
Courthouse) for the enjoyment of all.
Food and drink are available for purchase, and there's
plenty of shade.
Free
For
more information call 618-332-1782 |
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ANNUAL TRADITIONAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Ellis Grove, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2012
11 am - 6 pm
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site
4372 Park Road
A weekend featuring the sounds of Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, and
Irish music. There will also be craft shows and food vendors. Sponsored by the
Illinois Historic Preservation Society.
Admission is $5 per person
For
more information call 618-632-1384
For more information on camping 618-859-3741 |
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CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
St. Charles, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2012
7:30 pm
First Missouri Capitol
State Historic Site, 200-216 S. Main Street
This annual concert is held in Missouri’s first Legislative
chambers, lit entirely by candles, where visitors will be
treated to period Christmas tunes and stories to get them in the
Christmas spirit. Musical entertainment is Buckhannon Brothers
with traditional Christmas music, Contemporary Christmas music
and traditional old time music. A meet & greet reception will be
held after the concert.
$7.
Reservations are needed
For more information call 636-940-3322 |
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
HYMN SING
Elsah,
IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2012
3 pm - 5 pm
Everyone is warmly invited to Elsah's annual Christmas Hymn Sing. This
event starts in the
Christian Science Church, moves across Selma Square to the
Methodist Church, and is followed by cookies, punch, and coffee
in Farley's Music Hall.
Free
For more information call 618-374-2821 |
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