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Blues Showcase
Come see some of Central Illinois’ great local blues artists! This session will be hosted by Susan Williams, blues guitarist and singer extraordinaire.
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Knights of Cabiria Open Rehearsal
Here’s your chance to see the indescribable Knights harness its members’ creative forces during one of their weekly rehearsals. Magic in action! Knights of Cabiria is a new 11-piece “super-group” from...
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Vinny Santanelli
Vinny Santanelli is originally from the East coast, but now makes his home in the Midwest where he receives a lot of his musical inspiration living in an old, 1896 farmhouse out in the country. Vinny’s...
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Aaron A+ Wilson’s Soul and Gospel Show
Long-time area drummer, singer, song writer, side man, arranger, show host, poet, and a whole lot more — Aaron A+ Wilson brings his Soul and Gospel Show to the C-U Folk and Roots Festival. Check out...
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Jordan Kaye
Jordan Kaye and his Prairie Dogs have been a fixture of the Champaign-Urbana music scene for 15+ years. Don’t miss this chance to see Jordan all on his lonesome. He surely knows at least a thousand...
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Reverend Robert
Reverend Robert is a master of prewar blues. He has delved deep into the styles of Charley Patton, Robert Johnson and other delta blues giants. In the past two decades he has become accomplished at...
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Morris Dancers
Morris dance is a traditional dance from England that has been done for hundreds of years. There are several references to Morris dance in Shakespeare. Each village or region has its own set of...
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Contra Dance New Dancer Introduction
Are you new to contra dancing? This brief introduction will be held right before the evening contra dance with Jim Hemphill and Baba Yaga’s Stew. Learn to swing, “give weight,” and do-si-do under the...
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Buy your wristbands now!
Purchase your wristbands now and we’ll mail them to you! To receive your wristbands in time for the festival, purchases must be made by October 30, 2016. You can also pick up purchased wristbands at...
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Mr. Stephens
Mr. Stephens is still playing goofy songs for kids even after some of them have grown up. He saw one of them driving away from Urbana High School the other day. Lucky there are still kids in the...
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Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music A million thanks to the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music for again sponsoring our fantastic family programming. Storytelling, children’s...
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Regina and Larry
As part of Native American Heritage Month, the Native American House at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is sponsoring a very special performance at this year’s C-U Folk and Roots...
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Dewclaw
Dewclaw is a new musical project featuring Liz Faermark on vocals and washboard, and Cody Jensen on piano. They play blues, rags, and swings. Expect jokes and improvised songs inspired by...
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Ginny O’Brien
Ginny O’Brien has been singing with kids most of her life, as a camp counselor, songleader and teacher. You will find her these days playing her guitar and singing with children at storytime at the...
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Volunteers needed!
Greetings fans of folk and roots music! The detailed volunteer signup for the Folk and Roots Festival, Nov. 3-5, 2016, is ready for you. We are looking for Coordinators, Crew, and Green Room donations....
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Early Blues Guitar Workshop, with Hubby Jenkins
Hubby Jenkins More information forthcoming!
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Open Dulcimer Jam, with Hilary Valentine
Calling all dulcimer players! Jams are open to musicians of all skill levels and experience, and each jam will be facilitated by jam-seasoned musicians. This dulcimer jam will be led by Hilary...
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New Orleans Jazz Machine
Together for over 20 years, the New Orleans Jazz Machine is a traditional jazz band that plays Dixieland and swing favorites. The lineup generally features the following musicians: Carl Johnson,...
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