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Jul31

Megan Bee wsg Erin Goldstein

Friday, July 31 @ 7:00PMFri, Jul 31 @ 7:00PM

Village Wine, 109 S Banker St, Effingham IL

Singer-songwriter Megan Bee crafts evocative folk-Americana music with a sense of place. Her lyrics, woven with an unquenchable wanderlust and a deep love for the land, reflect her experiences as an environmental educator and seasoned vagabond. Based in the rolling hills of Athens, Ohio, her sound is influenced by the collision of modern songwriting and Appalachian folk.

wsg opener Erin Goldstein

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Aug10

Robbie Fulks // Live Podcast Taping // The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works

Monday, August 10 @ 7:00PMMon, Aug 10 @ 7:00PM

Village Wine Shop, 109 S Banker St, Effingham, IL

RESCHEDULED

Join us for a very special, TICKETED taping of The Guest List podcast with Robbie Fulks!

Monday, August 10, 2026 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm

Tickets: Adv $27.30 (or $25/$30 cash) This show is INCLUDED in the Poss Music Works 2026 All-Access Pass. (RSVP to Bill Poss to reserve your seat, please!!)

ARTIST BIO:

Robbie Fulks has always been more than a conventional country singer and songwriter. After growing up in North Carolina and spending time in New York City, Fulks began his professional music career playing bluegrass in the band Special Consensus before emerging as a solo artist in Chicago during the mid-1990s. His early albums received nationwide praise for blending a modern sensibility with honky-tonk country. His creative partnership with the late Steve Albini resulted in a string of highly regarded albums, showcasing his sharp lyrical wit, sophisticated instrumentation, and inventive storytelling.

Along the way, Fulks gained recognition for his instrumental virtuosity and powerful songwriting. Artists like Sam Bush, Andrew Bird, John Cowan, the Old 97’s, and Hiss Golden Messenger have covered his songs, and he has released full albums reinterpreting the works of Michael Jackson and Bob Dylan, along with two collections of unreleased songs and rarities totaling 103 tracks. His creative ventures include an unhinged 2013 collaboration with the punk legends The Mekons, productions of albums by alt-country songwriters Brennen Leigh and Dallas Wayne, and a fiery duo with rockabilly pioneer Linda Gail Lewis. Fulks also performs with comic improvisers; he is a regular at Second City’s holiday fundraisers and has shared the stage with talents like Michael McKean, Tina Fey, Bob Odenkirk, and Fred Armisen.

Fulks resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Donna Jay Fulks.

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The first part of the taping is structured with the artist's 5 most popular songs, telling stories & answering questions from host Bill Poss (& the the audience!). After a short break, the artist plays some more songs, concert-style.

We usually pass the hat for the artist, but this one will be a ticketed show.

---The Guest List, presented by Poss Music Works, is a podcast available wherever you listen to content. The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience. Garrett Burris is your audio engineer and producer. JJ Passalacqua with the weather.

https://possmusicworks.com/the-guest-list-podcast

Adv $27.30, Door $32.55 ($25/$30 cash)

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Robbie Fulks // Live Podcast Taping // The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works @ Village Wine Shop on Aug 10, 7:00PM

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Aug13

Effingham Summer Concert in the Park - Creole Stomp, Family Tradition, & Mr. Bill

Thursday, August 13 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PMThu, Aug 13 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM

Evergreen Hollow Park, W. Evergreen Ave and Pelican St., Effingham IL

Come out for a FREE concert in the park-- all ages welcome!! BYO chair. We plan to have some drinks & food available for purchase. Opener Mr. Bill, followed by Family Tradition and Creole Stomp. Donations appreciated.

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Effingham Summer Concert in the Park - Creole Stomp, Family Tradition, & Mr. Bill @ Evergreen Hollow Park on Aug 13, 6:00PM

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Aug20

Rural Roots Concert #3 - Mitchell Faulkner Band with Snowbird Street Band

Thursday, August 20 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PMThu, Aug 20 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM

Joe's Pizza Newton (outside), 113 S. Jackson St. , Newton IL

Presented by Embarras River Tourism Council & Poss Music works, this FREE summer concert series will bring great talent from around the state to the square in Newton! BYO chair, and please support our host Joe's Pizza if possible!

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Rural Roots Concert #3 - Mitchell Faulkner Band with Snowbird Street Band @ Joe's Pizza Newton (outside) on Aug 20, 6:00PM

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Summer Sundown Music Festival 2026

Summer Sundown Music Festival 2026

Friday, September 11 @ 5:00PM — Sunday, September 13 @ 5:00PMFri, Sep 11 @ 5:00PM — Sun, Sep 13 @ 5:00PM

The Stage @ Lake Sara, Effingham IL

2026 Weekend Passes on sale now! All details forthcoming...

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Summer Sundown Music Festival 2026 @ The Stage @ Lake Sara on Sep 11, 5:00PM

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Oct9

Little Grassy Get Down 2026

Friday, October 9 @ 5:30PM — Sunday, October 11 @ 5:30PMFri, Oct 9 @ 5:30PM — Sun, Oct 11 @ 5:30PM

Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda

Little Grassy Get Down Americana/Bluegrass Music fest is a Fundraiser at Touch of Nature SIU in Makanda, IL.

All Details, Lineup, & Tickets announced soon - stay tuned!

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Little Grassy Get Down 2026 @ Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on Oct 9, 5:30PM

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Feb26

Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2027

Friday, February 26, 2027 @ 9:00AM — Sunday, February 28, 2027 @ 3:00PMFri, Feb 26, 2027 @ 9:00AM — Sun, Feb 28, 2027 @ 3:00PM

Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda, IL

A cozy creative getaway for songwriters & music appreciators, at Touch of Nature in the heart of the Shawnee forest!

Song Circles, workshops, performances & performance opportunities, feedback from working songwriters, & more.

SONGWRITER RETREAT 2027 https://possmusicworks.com/little-grassy-winter-songwriter-retreat

Fri. Feb. 26 -Sun Feb 28, 2027 Touch of Nature, Makanda IL Weekend & Student Passes coming soon Onsite Lodging available separately

At our 5th Annual Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, you'll fill your cup with a weekend filled with Song Circles, Workshops, Performances, Open Mics, Concerts, Feedback from working songwriters, performance opportunities & more. Connect with fellow creatives, test your songs on a supportive audience - or write your first song ever! All levels are welcome.

Our faculty are working songwriters & artists, mostly in the singer/songwriter, folk & Americana genres. (This does not preclude songwriters from other genres attending.) We value live performances, human connection, & are working on building a vibrant community of songwriters in our area.

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Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat 2027 @ Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on Feb 26, 9:00AM

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Jun24

Moccasin Creek Festival 2027

Thursday, June 24, 2027 @ 5:00PM — Sunday, June 27, 2027 @ 4:00PMThu, Jun 24, 2027 @ 5:00PM — Sun, Jun 27, 2027 @ 4:00PM

The Stage @ Lake Sara, 8724 E Marine Road, Effingham IL

Our 13th annual Moccasin Creek Festival!! A 4-day, family-friendly Americana Festival & more, on the shores of Lake Sara. Vendors, food, bar, kids activities, & steps away from the Lake Sara Beach park.

Weekend Pass adv $130 cash/$137.60 cc / Kids 15 & under FREE with adult

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Moccasin Creek Festival 2027 @ The Stage @ Lake Sara on Jun 24, 5:00PM

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