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Macon County Conservation District hosting free outdoor summer concert series

By Michelle Mitchell May 26, 2021 | 3:17 PM

May 26, 2021  – The Macon County Conservation District will again host a free, outdoor summer concert series.  These live, acoustic music concerts will be held on select Sundays in June, July, and August from 7-8 pm.

This year’s lineup includes past favorites and new acts from across Central Illinois, playing a mix of country, Americana, and folk music:

Cactus Ranch will open the series on Sunday, June 6 with bluegrass and country songs.  On Sunday, June 20 we welcome Kristen Nelson, a solo artist singing Americana and indie-folk tunes.  Sunday, June 27 brings another new group, the Bashful Youngens, an acoustic duo playing Americana music.

Moving into July, Celtic Whistle returns Sunday, July 11 to play fun Irish music.  On Sunday, July 25, another new group to the series is Bones Jugs, offering up eclectic Americana and folk music.  The series will wrap up Sunday, August 1 with Cross Country Classics playing gospel and country tunes.