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

Sunday,
August 13, 2023
2-4pm

Sunday,
September 10, 2023
2-4pm

Sunday,
October 8, 2023
2-4pm

Sunday,
November 12, 2023
2-4pm

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.