Second Sunday Songbag Concert Series - 2022 - Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association

Sandburg Songbag Concert Series
2022
Second Sundays of each month @ 2:00pm

Next Concert - May 9, 2023!

A monthly concert series presented by the Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association in the "Barn" at Carl Sandburg's Birthplace, in an intimate smoke-free 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 $5.00 donation is greatly appreciated. All shows start at 2:00pm, normally on the Second Sunday of the month.

Concert Date Performer

2023 2023

Sunday,
March 12, 2023
2:00pm

John Daniel Lane

Hailing from western Illinois, Lane has sampled a variety of music styles. During his journey as an artist, he has collected a variety of songs and tunes such as old-time dance fiddling, lonesome bluegrass, and seafaring ballads. Playing a style once labeled as "raw baroque Midwest square-dance jams," his set will feature traditional music and original songs on both guitar and fiddle. Lane's performance will take the listener on a journey through place and time, delivering a heartfelt performance of timeless songs and the stories that surround them.

Saturday,
April 2, 2023
2:00 pm

Lojo Russo

LoThe Songbag Concert series continues with Lojo Russo! Using her raw energy, Lojo Russo moves from sweet folk to roots rock without missing a beat. On stage she combines her sense of music with her sense of humor. Sometimes outrageous, sometimes intense, always original, this is one show you do not want to miss. She's a one woman show that shows you only need one woman. The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments available between sets.

Sunday,
May 14, 2023
2:00pm

Nathan Cowan

The Songbag Concert Series continues with Nathan Cowan! Hailing from Galesburg, Nathan is a singer/songwriter who performs on guitar. Formerly of Harvest Sons and The Dirty Loew, Nathan has recently embarked on a solo career. His set will feature original songs along with tunes by other artists.
The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments available between sets.
Suggested Donation: $5

Sunday,
June 11, 2023
2:00pm

Barry Cloyd

The Songbag Concert Series continues with Barry Cloyd! Barry Cloyd is a Midwestern based, touring singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, perform-ing over 200 shows per year, who has spent a lifetime creating a performance style that weaves the genres of Blues, Folk, Celtic, Original and Roots music into a unique blend all his own. A strong vocalist and multi-instrumentalist as well as a storyteller, theatrical performer and historian, Barry delivers his music on a multitude of guitars (6 & 12 string, Dobro, high-strung, etc.) and other stringed instruments, such as 5-string banjo, mandolin, requinto and bouzouki. The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m.
Refreshments available between sets.
Suggested Donation: $5

Sunday,
July 9, 2023
2-4pm

Carol Jean & Jera

Enjoy an afternoon of music with Carol Jean & Jera as they return to the Songbag Concert Series! The talented duo presents an eclectic combination of country, bluegrass, rock, pop, & blues. The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m.
Refreshments available between sets.
Suggested Donation: $5

Sunday,
August 13, 2023
2-4pm

Devin & Scott E

The Songbag Concert series continues with Devin and Scott E! Performing around Central Illinois for more than a decade, Devin Flanagin covers a variety of styles and periods of music. American folk, blues, rock, pop, and jazz selections are a few of the styles he combines into his normal performances. Scott “Gunner” Eberhard has written and played music for 14 years. A multi-instrumentalist, his sound uses a style of rock n roll, folk, rhythm and blues and groove creating a sound reminiscent of the beach, sunshine, and summer fun. These two talented artists will combine their unique sounds into one for this special performance!

The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments available between sets.No tickets or reservations are required for entry. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Suggested Donation: $5

Sunday,
September 10, 2023
2-4pm

Tom Irwin

The Songbag Concert series continues with Tom Irwin! A musical artist for over 35 years, Tom is known as one of the most popular singer-songwriter-guitarists in Central Illinois. Irwin is known as a presenter of traditional folk and country tunes. You might laugh and cry, chuckle and squirm, tap your foot and nod your head, but you won't ignore or walk away untouched by this talented teller of stories through words and music!

The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments available between sets.No tickets or reservations are required for entry. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Suggested Donation: $5

Sunday,
October 8, 2023
2-4pm

Mark Dvorak

The Songbag Concert series continues with Mark Dvorak! Labeled a modern-day troubadour, Mark has never stopped performing, writing, and recording music. Dvorak has given concerts in almost all of the United States and made visits to Finland, Canada and Ireland. To date he has released twenty albums of traditional and original music including 2020's Let Love Go On and 2023's Live & Alone recorded during the great pandemic. Featuring a mix of traditional and original songs, elements of blues, picking on the banjo, and even references to Carl Sandburg's writings, this show is sure to have a little bit of something for everyone!

Sunday,
November 12, 2023
2-4pm

Dance Hall Doves

Enjoy an afternoon of music with the Dance Hall Doves! The duo of Erin Glasnovich and Corie "Cow" Weisenberger feature a mix of bluegrass, folk, rock, oldies, and original tunes.

We are grateful to Erin Glasnovich and the CSHSA Songbag Committee for coordinating the Songbag Concert Series this year for the Association.

A donation of $5.00 per person is suggested as the door (or gate) entry fee. These door receipts go to the Songbag Concert performers to supplement a base amount paid by the Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association. If you enjoy the concert, please be generous in support of our performers.

Songbag Concert Series performers and refreshment costs are underwritten by the Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association and its members at a cost of approximately $2,500 per year. If you would like to support the Songbag Concert Series, become a member of the Association, and/or you are always welcome to make a donation to the Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association, PO Box 585, Galesburg, IL 61402-0585.