Folk, roots, and more
Folk music in Champaign Urbana
Part 3 of the series had Melissa Merli giving a great overview of this growing and diverse scene in CU. She notes that part of the increased focus on this area is the advent of the new C-U Folk and Roots Festival. The fourth annual festival is coming up Nov2-3 in downtown Urbana.
Folk Music Venues in Champaign Urbana
1. Techline- yes its a furniture store. But it is local and the owners love folk. 307 S Locust, C.
2. Strawberry Fields has been in Urbana “forever” and is host to some small acts as well as a good dose of organic hippies. 306 W Sprgfld, U.
3. Sleepy Creek Vinyards near Oakwood. They do some cool local acts as well as better known national ones.
4. Kickapoo Landing at the state park also near Oakwood. A cool setting for some local gigs Tues and Fri in season.
5. Once again…The Iron Post. This place at 120 S Race, U is host to many many acts.
6. Phillips Rec Center, 505 W Stoughton, U where the Urbana Country Dancers hold forth two Fridays a month.
7.Shady Nook Pub in Saybrook. Yes in Saybrook. No address needed, just drive around for a bit and you’ll find it.
Others:
Rose Bowl, Hubers, UCIMC, Buvons, Heartland Gallery, Memphis on Main, Canopy Club, Clark Bar, The Pink House, Channing Murray, Cowboy Monkey, JR Diggers at Country Fair, C.
