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Meet Cody Jensen
In March, festival Co-Chair Katie Schacht had. An accomoplished multi-instrumentalist, Cody has been a well-known fixture of the Champaign-Urbana music scene for over a decade. A founding member of...
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Iron Post Update
Paul Wirth, owner of the the Iron Post, has been a friend to the festival from its earliest days. The Post has been a gem of downtown Urbana–a hub of musical culture for the region, and a much-loved...
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Dolly Parton Tribute Show
You are cordially invited to our spring tribute/fundraiser! Come on out to the Rosebowl Tavern on Saturday, June 12th at 7pm and hear a variety of artists pay tribute to one of the most iconic women...
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We are sad to report that Paul Wirth, owner of The Iron Post in Urbana, has passed. Paul ran the Iron Post for about twenty years, and he ran the Embassy Tavern for many years before that. Paul did as...
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Thanks for Coming out for Dolly and CUFRF!
What a night…even though we had to move inside at the last minute due to weather, the crowd was enthusiastic and the performers absolutely hit their marks. We raised some funds to support this fall’s...
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Gratitude for our Presentation Sponsor
The C-U Folk & Roots Festival is honored by the continuing support of the Urbana Arts and Culture Program. We’re honored to be a part of its mission to foster a city where all residents may engage...
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Folk & Roots Fridays Return
We’re thrilled to announce that we are again joining forces with the Urbana Park District to present this series of free noontime concerts at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, 206 W. Park St. in...
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Third Annual Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest
The Prairie Crossroads Blues Society announces their third annual Blues Fest will take place Saturday, August 14 from 1:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Champaign County Fairgrounds, Urbana, IL. Gates open at...
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Calling all Volunteers: Sign up for a 2021 Volunteer Orientation Meeting
If you are considering volunteering at this year’s Folk and Roots Festival please sign up and attend one of the two Volunteer Orientation meetings scheduled for: October 13th, 6:30pm to 8pm orOctober...
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Some Performances will be Livestreamed
Not vaccinated or concerned about indoor events? Performances at The Rose Bowl will be livestreamed! Livestream from The Rose Bowl Tavern Check out our schedule to see the performers and times. In...
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Betse & Clarke
Fiddle & banjo duo Betse Ellis & Clarke Wyatt bring a fresh and riveting approach to old-time music alongside inventive new compositions: a passion for the depth of tradition and a look to new...
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Squeezebox Sunday: July 10th Festival Fundraiser at the Rose Bowl Tavern!
Join us on Sunday, July 10th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at the Rose Bowl for a fundraiser event for the CU Folk and Roots Festival! Featuring a line-up of three great bands with accordions – Hot Club of...
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Folk and Roots Fridays 2022
It’s time for our annual live music collaboration with our friends at the Urbana Park District! August 5: Billy Galt MusicAugust 19: The Bashful YoungensSeptember 2: Paul KotheimerSeptember 16: Tom...
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Vieux Farka Toure at Pygmalion
We are pleased to share the news that C-U Folk and Roots Festival partner, Pygmalion 2022, is presenting Vieux Farka Touré at the Rose Bowl Tavern on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 8:00pm. Local...
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CU Folk and Roots Winter Weekend
The CU Folk & Roots Winter Weekend is coming up soon. All events will be at the Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana. We will be collecting donations to support the Folk & Roots Festival. Here...
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Artist Feature: Adeem The Artist
Adeem Maria is a seventh-generation Carolinian, a makeshift poet, singer-songwriter, storyteller, and blue-collar Artist. They began toiling at their instrument in 2002 when their family relocated to...
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Artist Feature: Tee Dee Young
Tee Dee Young is a blues legend in his own time. He has definitely got the blues and he loves “firing down on that guitar”. While playing his own unique style of the Blues, his dynamic stage presence,...
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Winter Weekend 2024 – Feb. 8-10
Our annual CU Folk & Roots Winter Weekend is coming up soon. All events will be at the Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana from Thursday, February 8th through Saturday, February 10. We will be...
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CU Folk & Roots 2024 Full Lineup!
The full artist-line up for the CU Folk & Roots Festival is now available! Look for artist bios in the 2024 festival section of this website soon.
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