Join us for free concerts at the library!
Concerts from July 2025 through February 2026 have been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.
2025
Still Shine
Saturday, September 13 @ 2 pm
Still Shine is a group of like-minded, seasoned musicians blending acoustic roots and progressive bluegrass. Mixing mandolin, harmonica, banjo, acoustic guitar, upright bass, and tight harmonies, they perform an upbeat, energetic show you won’t want to miss! stillshinegrass.com
Medusa
Saturday, October 4 @ 2 pm
Wielding a sound that would turn classical music scholars to stone, these four folk musicians are reimagining the Western string quartet. By inviting back voices previously regarded as too ugly for “polite society,” Medusa tempts us to redefine what is beautiful. With their Canadian Folk Music Award (CFMA) Nominated debut album, their dynamic arrangement style cross-pollinates the sounds of Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, Celtic, Appalachian, and Eastern European music, as well as original tunes, to create something previously unheard. The band connects audiences across dividing lines of culture and identity to reveal the common threads beneath. medusaquartet.com
The Sweet Lillies
Saturday, November 1 @ 2 pm
With an acoustic string-band lineup of guitar, viola, and upright bass and ethereal vocal harmonies, this Colorado band has an old-time soul with a forward-looking eye. sweetlillies.com
Kongero
Saturday, November 29 @ 2 pm
This world-touring Swedish Folk’appella group takes listeners on an all-embracing Scandinavian folk music journey. Amazing vocal polyphony, groovy, intimate, and powerful. kongero.se
Kilborn Alley Blues Band
Saturday, January 17 @ 2 pm
Gritty Chicago blues and southern fried soul for all generations of blues lovers. This music speaks for itself and convinces you to listen. kilbornalley.com
Bones Jugs
Saturday, February 28 @ 2 pm
Bones, jug, xylophone, banjo, archtop guitar, kazoo: just a few of the instruments this 21st-century jugband uses to conjure up their eclectic, virtuosic sound. It’s a party: all are welcome. facebook.com/bonesjugs
Stay tuned for more upcoming concerts!