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PRIVATE EVENT
 

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Phillips Recreation Center
505 W. Stoughton St., Urbana, IL

Call for more info. 217-840-4901
Wristbands (that will get you into all events) are available for $15 on the web site, and they will also be available at the Festival.

This is the second annual C-U Folk & Roots Festival, a festival that celebrates the music and arts scenes in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.  During the three days of the Festival (Sept. 21-22-23), more than 70 artists, bands and story-tellers will perform on the streets and at several venues in downtown Urbana.  In addition, there will be many hands-on activities including jam sessions, dances, instrument workshops and a "Try-it" tent where anyone can try their hand at playing a variety of instruments.  Performers include the Hot Club of Cowtown, Candy Foster & Shades of Blue, AKGI Guitar Duo, Bruiser & the Virtues, Midway Ramblers Cajun Band, Prairie Dogs, Henhouse Prowlers, David Howie, Little Miss Ann, the Hillbilly Jones and more.
 

See above for more festival information.

See Cajun Dance
for details.

Chicago Country Music Festival
Millennium Park
No. Michigan Ave. & Randolph St., Chicago, IL
Free Admission!
312-744-3316

See Cajun Dance
for details.

See Cajun Dance
for details.

Featuring The Morris Ardoin Creole Quartet

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Also Enjoy The Fifth Province Pub
Free Parking
Cover:  $10.00
 

PAST PERFORMANCES OF 2010
 

See Cajun Dance
for details.

Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox (at Wilson), Chicago, IL

On Friday, January 29th, well-known Cajun and New Orleans musician Bruce Daigrepont will play for the dance.   Both New Orleans natives and tourists alike catch Bruce and his band at the legendary Tipitina's for the Sunday evening Fais Do Do. In addition to playing statewide festivals in his native Louisiana, Bruce has appeared throughout the country, from New York's Lincoln Center to the Los Angeles Cajun and Zydeco Festival.  Bruce is an international favorite who has toured Canada, Europe, and Central and South America. The Cajun French Music Association has honored Bruce many times for his song writing as well as his professionalism as a musician. This will be a fantastic opportunity to see a major player in Cajun music and dance to a very energetic authentic Cajun band!

Dance Instruction: 7:45pm to 8:15pm | Dance follows immediately after
from 8:15pm to 11:00pm |No Partner Needed, Casual Dress.
Free Parking
Admission:  $15.00
 

See Cajun Dance
for details.

See Cajun Dance
for details.

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