CONCERT CALENDAR
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Monthly Acoustic Concerts
MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:00 PM / Seating begins at 6:30 PM Reservations are highly recommended and encouraged as it helps us with venue planning. See full seating policy at bottom of this page. MASK POLICY: We welcome everyone, masked and unmasked. |
CONCERT ADMISSION
$20 – General Public $15 – Folk Club Members |
JAN 19, 2025Grayslake Village Hall
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MARK DVORAK
Mark Dvorak is a modern day troubadour who has been called “a folk singer’s folk singer” with an “encyclopedic knowledge of traditional songs.” His natural style of performing can make an old song sound new and a new song sound familiar. Entertaining warmth, sincerity, distinctive talent and variety in presentation have distinguished Mr. Dvorak as one of today’s most important folk artists. And we are happy to have him grace the LCFC stage once again. Mark’s concerts are a mix of the familiar and the new. Playing country blues guitar and masterfully picking old-time banjo, he interweaves traditional standards from the American songbook with his own well-crafted and often poignant originals. This show is not to be missed. Opener: WATTLE & DAUB |
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FEB 16,
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MEGON MCDONOUGH
Megon might be best known for her work as an inaugural member of the folk group The Four Bitchin’ Babes, which allowed her wit and folk sensibilities to comment on the ups and downs of everyday life. To date, she has 20+ solo albums to her credit, and is best known for her inspiring song “Amazing Things.” Megon classifies her music as folk/cabaret, citing her love of theater and jazz as the reason for the unusual mix. Opener: JEREMY SIMON |
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MAR 16,
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CHRIS WALZ
Nationally acclaimed bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Chris Walz combines a joy of performing with a reverence for America’s musical story. His many years touring with bluegrass, Grammy nominated Special Consensus, honed his group and solo prowess. A natural born storyteller, Chris has a masterful presence as he weaves his songs and remembrances, one to the next, into a night of music that is not easily forgotten. Opener: JACK KENNEDY |
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APRIL 13,
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ASHLEY & SIMPSON
Ashley & Simpson blend traditional songs and instrumentation along with beautiful vocal harmonies, reminiscent of famous duos such as Ian & Sylvia. With their sophomore release Off To Here Land, they have pushed the art of folk in a new direction — filtering their modern songcraft through a more classic lens. They seamlessly incorporate elements of jazz, pop music and other modern styles in their song arrangements. Come out and experience an exciting, modern version of the classic folk songwriting duo. Opener: CT THIEME |
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MAY 18,
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RUPERT WATES
Rupert Wates was born in London and studied at Oxford University. He has been a full time songwriter since the late 1990s, when he signed a publishing contract with Eaton Music Limited. In London he worked with some of the best performers in the city. Moving in 2001 to Paris, Wates formed his own quartet and began playing live regularly. In fall 2006 he came to the US. He is now based in New York City and Colorado. Since coming to the US, he has won more than 50 songwriting and performing awards. Audiences everywhere respond to Wates' brand of melodic art/folk—haunting songs that ring true. Opener: TBA |
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JUN 15,
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JASON WILBER
Jason Wilber’s latest record, Time Traveler, plays like a radio signal emanating from some distant outpost. Folk music from the future, with themes at once timeless and timely. Wilber strums stories from space stations and post-apocalyptic bunkers, alongside down to earth parables on the mysteries and truths of life. Wilber has had plenty of time to ponder the day dreams and fantastic journeys that wind up in his songs. For 24 years he logged countless hours gazing out the windows of planes, trains, busses and cars while on the road with country/folk icon John Prine. Opener: JIM FINE |
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JULY 13,
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SONG SISTERS
SongSisters - Sue Fink, Patti Shaffner, and Amy Dixon-Kolar - are award-winning singer/songwriter friends who discovered that their own distinctive styles blend together, creating something richer than the individual, stronger as a whole. They delight in and celebrate each other’s music: each “sister” takes the lead on original songs, the others adding soaring harmonies and instrumentation. Audiences enjoy their diverse repertoire of original and thoughtfully chosen cover songs. Opener: TBA |
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AUG 17,
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OWEN WALSH
Owen Walsh has been telling stories and performing music his entire life. Born and raised on the banks of the Lackawaxen River in Honesdale, Pennsylvania—a small, historic coal-mining town—Owen grew up surrounded by relics of 19th Century American life and imagery ripe for musical exploitation. Owen began playing violin at the age of three, studying formal repertoire. At 12 years old, he found his dad's dusty, old Epiphone guitar tucked away in a closet and taught himself how to play. Soon after he learned his first few chords, Owen began writing songs. He's followed in the long tradition of Americana folk music, in which lyrics are equal in importance to the melodies that bind them. Opener: TBA |
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OCT 20,
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BRIAN OBERLIN
Brian Oberlin is an internationally acclaimed mandolin player and educator. During his decades long professional career, Brian has been playing swing, bluegrass, and Italian classical as a solo mandolinist and vocalist. Brian celebrated the release of his 20th album in May, 2016; Troubadour which features Brian playing solo and singing original music. Opener: SCOTT ENGSTROM |
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NOV 17,
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ANNE HILLS
Anne Hills is one of the most beloved voices of the contemporary folk music scene, receiving awards and recognition for her live performances, her unique solo and collaborative recording projects, and her overall artistry and benefit work. Whether she is singing her own songs, the words of six year old Opal Whitely, or her song settings of the Hoosier poet, James Whitcomb Riley, she puts her whole heart and soul into the moment. You won’t want to miss hearing her stories and songs in person. Opener: JIM GARY |
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DEC 15,
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JOHN PRIMER, DONNA HERULA & FRIENDS
John is a Blues Hall of Fame, legendary artist! He has 3 Grammy nominations as well as played guitar on Pinetop Perkins Grammy award winning CD, Joined at the Hip. He won a Blues Music Award in 2023, 2021 and 2016 for Traditional Blues Male Artist and one for Traditional Blues Album in 2012 with The Chicago Blues, A Living History Band. He has 3 Lifetime Achievement Awards and in 2018 John was given the “Muddy Award” for being a Traditional Blues Icon by the Jus’ Blues Foundation in MS. John is one of the very last traditional blues artists with original Mississippi roots. John will be joined by LCFC favorites, Donna Herula and Marc Edelstein. Opener: JUDI Z |
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Seating Policy
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