Creston Illinois Acoustic Music Festival

10/14/2024

The Creston Illinois Acoustic Music Festival is October 19, 2024 starting at 3pm at the Opera House in Creston, Illinois.

Be ready for some great music!

Snack and soft drinks will be available for purchase, and there is a Casey's a couple of blocks away where you can get great pizza and other beverages.

LINEUP:

Joel La Vaughn (Old School Country) 3:00pm - 3:40pm
Nik Person (Folk Punk) 3:50pm - 4:30pm
The Woodruffs (Modern Folk) 4:40pm - 5:20pm
Josiah Simon (Modern Acoustic Sounds) 5:30pm - 6:10pm
Peter Irving (Early American) 6:20pm - 7:00pm
Wesley Carr (Award Winning Bluegrass) 7:10pm - 7:50pm
Mark Walters (Singer - Songwriter) 8:00pm - 8:40pm
Beaver Dog (Acoustic Jam Band Blues) 8:50pm - 9:30pm
Cornelius and the Sled Dogs (Acoustic Jam Band) 9:40pm - ???

This is a free event - donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of the event.

Donations and some proceeds with go to support the Creston-Dement Public Library. You will see the new library building under construction and you enter Creston on main street!

10/10/2024

The Creston Illinois Acoustic Music Festival is October 19, 2024 starting at 3pm at the Opera House in Creston, Illinois.
Be ready for some great music!

Snack and drinks will be available for purchase, and there is a Casey's a couple of blocks away where you can get great pizza and other beverages.

This is a free event - donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of the event.

Artist Spotlight: R. Wesley Carr

R. Wesley Carr is a multi-instrumentalist living in Creston, Illinois. As a recent winner of the National Mandolin Championships, He has established himself as one of the premier bluegrass musicians. Wes' creativity and musical fluency have also set him apart as a composer and songwriter and won him the NewSong songwriting showcase in 2020 and again in 2023.

10/09/2024

The Creston Illinois Acoustic Music Festival is October 19, 2024 starting at 3pm at the Opera House in Creston, Illinois.

Be ready for some great music!

Snack and drinks will be available for purchase, and there is a Casey's a couple of blocks away where you can get great pizza and other beverages.

Artist Spotlight: Nik Person

Nik is a musician from Rochelle, IL with roots in the local punk scene. When concentrating on acoustic music Nik writes and performs folk punk. Nik has release two albums which can be found on Bandcamp at https:nickperson1.bandcamp.com

10/02/2024

The Creston Illinois Acoustic Music Festival is October 19, 2024 starting at 3pm at the Opera House in Creston, Illinois.

Be ready for some great music!

Snack and drinks will be available for purchase, and there is a Casey's a couple of blocks away where you can get great pizza and other beverages.

Artist Spotlight: Cornelius & the Sled Dogs

Cornelius & the Sled Dogs is a blues/rock/country fused jam band from Algonquin, IL. Striving to tap into the magic of live music they play not as individuals, but as one cohesive mechanism always moving. Come check them out! And no, they don’t know which one is Cornelius.

10/01/2024

The Creston Illinois Acoustic Music Festival is October 19, 2024 starting at 3pm.

Be ready for some great music!

Snack and drinks will be available for purchase, and there is a Casey's a couple of blocks away where you can get great pizza and other beverages.

Artist Spotlight: Josiah Simon

From LaSalle, Illinois, Josiah Simon is known for his unique style of percussive guitar for years! And must we mention, that he might even use a bow!? Please come stop by and hear our beloved friend perform at none other, but at Creston Opera House!

10/01/2024

The Creston Illinois Acoustic Music Festival is October 19, 2024 starting at 3pm.

Be ready for some great music!

Snack and drinks will be available for purchase, and there is a Casey's a couple of blocks away where you can get great pizza and other beverages.

Artist Spotlight: PETER IRVING

Staying on the syncopated side of folk music, Peter is always trying to make music that will make you dance without realizing it. His music blends various folk styles, old-time, western swing, and country blues.

09/25/2024

The Creston Illinois Acoustic Music Festival is October 19, 2024 starting at 3pm.

Be ready for some great music!

Snack and drinks will be available for purchase, and there is a Casey's a couple of blocks away where you can get great pizza and other beverages.

Artist Spotlight: THE WOODRUFFS

THE WOODRUFFS perform original and cover songs that span all genres, with a strong focus on social justice issues, the universality of human emotions, and the challenges facing our country and our world.

01/24/2024

OCTOBER 19!

10/17/2023

October 21, 2023
Creston Opera House
Starts at 5:00pm

This is a free event - donations will be accepted to help defray the
cost of the event.

Food provided by Headon’s Fine Meats will be available for purchase.

Artist Spotlight: The Scoville Gang

The Scoville Gang is a two man acoustic power trio hailing from DeKalb, IL. Playing what can best be described as Rowdy Americana, Geoff Nelson (guitar, vocals) and Jim Erickson (bass) mix together old and new for a fun, energetic performance.

Don't forget out sponsors:

Ax-in-Hand Guitars in DeKalb, IL
Byers Brewery in DeKalb, IL
Headon's Fine Meats in Creston, IL
The Creston-Dement Public Library

If you have questions or want to become a sponsor please message us.

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10/10/2023

October 21, 2023
Creston Opera House
Starts at 5:00pm

This is a free event - donations will be accepted to help defray the
cost of the event.

Food provided by Headon’s Fine Meats will be available for purchase.

Artist Spotlight: Two Girls One Guitar

Two Girls One Guitar is an acoustic duo made up of two friends who love to put a acoustic twist on all genres of music. We want to provide a experience that allows the audience to feel apart of the show and we are so excited to see you all at Creston Opera House!

Don't forget out sponsors:

Ax-in-Hand Guitars in DeKalb, IL
Byers Brewery in DeKalb, IL
Headon's Fine Meats in Creston, IL
The Creston-Dement Public Library

If you have questions or want to become a sponsor please message us.

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