A memorial music show for Ben Underwood takes place, Fri., July 25 at Bar None. As we wind down July, the events pile up. Here’s a mere partial listing of the many wondrous happenings for this week in the Springfield area. On Friday, Bar None hosts a memorial music night for the late musician Ben […]
Sangamon Valley Roots Revival
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Rosie Flores
A frequent visitor to Springfield since her appearance at The Alley in the early days of the Sangamon Valley Roots Revival, Rosie Flores never makes it back soon enough. The “Rockabilly Filly” is making a quick trip this week up from Austin, Texas, through Tennessee, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Mich., Indianapolis and Virginia – Illinois, that […]
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Cooking up perfection
This two-day music and food fest in downtown Springfield is much anticipated. Highlighting a six-band lineup on the Media Stage is Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-a-whirl Band featuring Lou Ann Barton on Aug. 27 at 9 p.m. presented by Downtown Springfield, Inc., Miller Lite Live and Sangamon Valley Roots Revival. The Illinois Central Blues Club Challenge […]
