The Marshall-Putnam County Fair Board is excited to announce the headliner for the 2026 Marshall-Putnam Fair! This year, concertgoers will be thrilled to hear that country music artist Scotty McCreery, who has earned one Double Platinum, four Platinum, and two Gold singles, along with numerous awards—including winning the 10th season of American Idol—will be headlining the concert. Presented by Country Financial—Steve Vogel and Jonathan Krieghauser—Scotty McCreery is set to p

Renowned Swedish vocal ensemble, Kongero, will teach a variety of Swedish folk songs and tunes in 2- to 4-part harmony – all by ear, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Dairy Building in historic Bishop Hill, IL on Saturday December 6, 2025. Kongero works and experiments with genre specific sounds, grooves, articulation, improvisation, and ornaments, in what they term folk'apella. The participants will get tips and feed-back on vocal technique, intonation, tools for improving their si

Crossroads Cultural Connections is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed Swedish vocal ensemble Kongero for a rare Midwest performance on Saturday, December 6 . The evening begins with an optional community potluck at 6:00 PM , followed by the concert at 7:00 PM . This all-ages event is open to the public, with a suggested donation of $20–30 , all of which goes directly to the artists. Kongero is a world-touring Folk’appella quartet known for its breathtaking blend

Crossroads Cultural Connections is thrilled to welcome acclaimed Illinois singer-songwriter Dan Hubbard for an intimate concert on Sunday, November 23 . The evening begins with an optional potluck dinner at 6:00 PM —guests are invited to bring a dish to share—and the concert will start at 7:00 PM . This all-ages performance is open to the public, with a suggested donation of $20–30 , all going directly to the artist. With a career spanning more than two decades, Dan Hubbard

Quebec artist Seán Dagher will perform a live concert on Wednesday, November 19th at Bishop Hill Creative Commons, located at 309 N. Bishop Hill St, Bishop Hill, IL. The show will begin with a potluck dinner at 6PM, with music starting at 7PM, and is open to guests of all ages. A $20-30 donation is suggested. Seán Dagher is widely known for his recordings with the Assassin’s Creed video game series, including Black Flag. His renditions of sea shanties and other songs from the

Crossroads Cultural Connections is thrilled to welcome Laid Back Country Picker for a one-of-a-kind concert on Friday, November 21. The evening will kick off with an optional community potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. (bring a dish if you’d like to join), followed by the all-ages performance at 7:00 p.m. A $20–$30 suggested donation goes directly to the artist.Laid Back Country Picker plays good music—and treats everybody right. A cult favorite with national reach, he’s performed

Crossroads Cultural Connections is pleased to present Ryan David Green , acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, and one half of the nationally touring duo Ryanhood , in concert at Bishop Hill Creative Commons on Friday, November 14 . The evening begins with an optional community potluck dinner at 6 p.m. (bring a dish to share if you’d like to join), followed by the concert at 7 p.m. This all-ages event encourages a suggested donation of $20–30 , with all proceeds supporting the

Crossroads Cultural Connections is proud to present acclaimed southern songwriter and performer Adam Hood , with special guest Rye Davis , live in concert at Bishop Hill Creative Commons on Saturday, November 15 . The evening begins with an optional community potluck dinner at 6 p.m. (bring a dish to share if you’d like to join), followed by the concert at 7 p.m. This all-ages show encourages a suggested donation of $25–35 , with all proceeds going directly to the artists

Audiences are in for a heartwarming evening of music and community as Sturtz, the Colorado-based folk group praised by NPR’s All Songs Considered as “a reassuring breath of fresh air that pulls me back to simpler times,” performs at Bishop Hill Creative Commons on Wednesday, November 12. The evening begins with a potluck dinner and social hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by the concert at 7:00 p.m.The event is open to all ages and family-friendly, offering an intimate night of li

Crossroads Cultural Connections is proud to present an evening with internationally acclaimed pianist Radoslav Lorković at Bishop Hill Creative Commons on Sunday, November 9 . The evening begins with an optional community potluck dinner at 6 p.m. (bring a dish to share if you’d like to join), followed by the concert at 7 p.m. This all-ages event invites attendees to contribute a suggested donation of $20–30 to support the artist and the ongoing music series. Born in Zag

Crossroads Cultural Connections is thrilled to announce that Brandy Clark, one of Nashville’s most celebrated and respected...

Ca d’zan House Concerts is proud to welcome the Medusa Quartet , a trailblazing ensemble redefining the boundaries of the string quartet...

A vibrant new gathering place is opening its doors in downtown Cambridge! The Spectrum Pub will officially open on Friday, October 4th,...

Cà d'Zan House Concerts is honored to present Cécilia, one of Canada’s most dynamic and exciting traditional music groups, on Sunday,...

The Village of Cambridge is proud to announce the second and final installment of the new Sounds of the Village concert series on...

Cambridge, IL — Ca d’zan House Concerts is thrilled to welcome Unique Vibrationz , an exciting new band from Des Moines, Iowa, for an...

Immerse yourself in the heartfelt beauty of Irish folk music when Meadhbh Walsh , celebrated singer-songwriter and instrumentalist from...

The University Union Board at Western Illinois University will host WestFest 2025, Thursday, Sept. 25 in the University Union Grand...

On Sunday, August 24 , Ca d’Zan House Concerts is thrilled to welcome the Conor Mallon Band for a stirring evening of traditional Irish...

Get ready to experience Celtic folk with a daring twist as Gadan brings its electrifying “Celtgrass” sound to Ca d’Zan House Concerts ...