Adam Hood with Special Guest Rye Davis to Perform in Bishop Hill

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.

For more than a decade, Adam Hood has been a revered figure in the Americana and country scenes — a “songwriter’s songwriter” whose work bridges country, soul, and American roots music. The Alabama native’s songs have been recorded by Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Brent Cobb, Anderson East, and Lee Ann Womack, among others. A gifted performer as well as a hitmaker, Hood’s own albums — including Welcome to the Big World and Somewhere in Between — showcase his ability to turn blue-collar storytelling into something both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Hood’s performances are raw, real, and rooted in his Southern heritage — equal parts roadhouse grit and front-porch soul. His sound, he says, is simply “Southern songs — the soulful side, the country side, and the genuineness of how I grew up.”

Opening the evening is Rye Davis, a rising modern-day troubadour from Pig, Kentucky, whose smooth, distinctive vocals and heartfelt songwriting carry on the tradition of true country storytelling. With a warm stage presence and a style that blends classic country sincerity with contemporary flair, Davis has been winning fans across the country as a torchbearer for authentic American music.

“Adam Hood is one of those rare songwriters who bridges Nashville credibility with real Southern soul. You've heard his songs performed by legends. Come meet the man behind the songs,” said John Taylor of Crossroads Cultural Connections. “Pairing him with Rye Davis — who’s bringing honesty and heart back to country music — will make for a night of songs and storytelling that’s as genuine and memorable as it gets.”

Event Details:

Saturday, November 15

6:00 PM – Optional Potluck Dinner (bring a dish to share)

7:00 PM – Adam Hood with special guest Rye Davis

Bishop Hill Creative Commons, Bishop Hill, IL

Suggested Donation: $25–35 | All Ages Welcome

For tickets and more information please visit xroadscc.org.