Carbondale, IL Sunset concerts Underway! 2011

April 27, 2011
By Christi Mathis 04/27/2011 14:47:43
Found HERE.


"CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Summer fun and good music go hand in hand and never more so than at the Sunset Concert Series.

The 33rd season of the ever-popular summertime performances kicks off June 16 on the steps of Shryock Auditorium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale with the funk/soul/rhythm and blues band Space Capone. The free concerts continue each Thursday evening through the end of July, alternating between the Shryock venue and Turley Park on the west side of Carbondale.

“It is a great tradition -- full of fun and a diversity of music and people,” said Don Castle, assistant director of the Student Center.

The concerts are family friendly events and everyone is welcome to attend. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a pleasant outdoor musical experience. From week to week, concertgoers will hear everything from tropical rock to folk and country, from hip-hop to Creole, from alternative rock to funk.

Sunset Concert Series sponsors are the SIUC Student Center and Student Programming Council, the city of Carbondale and the Carbondale Park District.

Here’s the schedule for the 2011 Sunset Concert Series, with all performances running from 7 to 9 p.m.:

• June 16 -- Space Capone, Shryock, funk, soul, rhythm/blues, http://spacecapone.com/.

• June 23 -- Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp, Turley Park, Creole Zydeco/Cajun/blues and New Orleans swamp pop, http://www.creolestomp.com/.

• June 30 -- Animate Objects, Shryock, hip-hop/ jazz/soul, http://www.myspace.com/animateobjects.

• July 7 -- Conch Republic, Turley Park, trop rock/beach, www.conchrepublicband.com.

• July 14 -- The Kinsey Report, Shryock, Chicago blues/funk/reggae, www.myspace.com/kenkinsey.

• July 21 -- The Black Lillies, Turley Park, Americana folk/country, www.theblacklillies.com.

• July 28 -- Fools for Rowan, Shryock, alternative rock/pop, www.foolsforrowan.com.

There are a few restrictions to assure everyone has a good, safe time. Rules prohibit glass bottles, kegs, pets and solicitation and there will be strict enforcement of underage drinking laws.

For more information about the 2011 Sunset Concert Series, contact the Student Programming Council at 618/536-3391 or visit the website at http://spc4fun.com/."

Digital Dog Resocrds presents the Midwest Music Festival TODAY ONLY

Hi everyone,
I saw this posting at school, and think local Southern Illinoisans may find this event fun. Tonight, Niv. 13th at 9:00pm, is the Midwest Music Festival.
Bands/Singers include:
*Los Ojos Rojos
*Himalayas
*Broken Bricks
*The Skinny Dips
*and Special Guests!

The cover is $4 at ths door, and it is ages 19 and up.

Visit Hangar 9 in Carbondale, IL tonight to see this cool event.

Looks fun...

Family Blues Festival in Carbondale, IL October 26, 2008

Hi Folks! There is a Family Blues Festival Starring the Ivas John Band in Carbondale, IL on Sunday October 26, 2008.
"Benefit to establish a fund for Southern Illinois Community Botanical Garden, Dedicated to SI's rare, threatened, and endangered genetic heritage.
Location: Town Square Pavillion in the Heart of Carbondale!
Music from 2-5 pm. Silent Auction ends at 5:30
Delicious, Healthy, Botanical refreshments available from Town Square Market (a cute little organic grocery store).
High Energy heritage music in a positive environment for a great cause.
Suggested minimum donation: $5 adults and teens; $1 for children 12 and under. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
For more info and to make a tax-exempt donation:
Shawnee Conservation & Development Council, a 501 (C)3 organization.
(618) 993-5396 x6 or brenda.little@rcd.net."