Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival

Venue:
Dates: January 21, 2012
Times: 2:00 pm
Price: $59.50-$39.50

Fourth Annual CBB Fest Adds More Headliners, Expands to Historic Auditorium Theatre; SCI’s Bill Nershi and YMSB’s Jeff Austin added to jam that includes Del McCoury, David Grisman, Drive-By Truckers,  Joe Purdy, Dawes, Joe Pug and more

“A Summer Fest Brought Indoors for the Chicago Winter” –When You Awake

One weekend of bluegrass & blues isn’t enough for the endless Chicago winter.  Now in its fourth year, CBB Fest will host over 50 bands throughout December and January upon iconic Chicago stages.

Not to be outdone by their dad’s Bill Monroe tribute jam alongside David “Dawg” Grisman, The Travelin’ McCourys have added String Cheese Incident’s Bill Nershi and Yonder Mountain’s Jeff Austin to their “Bluegrass Ball” jam during CBB Fest’s January 21st date with the Auditorium Theatre.  These back-to-back throw-downs to close out the evening’s festivities will certainly include other collaborators, so keep an ear out.  Plus, the Henhouse Prowlers have also been added to the mainstage bill. 

Schedule of Bands During the Festival*:

Majors Junction
Henhouse Prowlers
The Giving Tree Band
Joe Purdy
David Grisman Quintet
Del McCoury Band
The Big Mon Jam w/ Del McCoury Band & David Grisman Quintet
The Bluegrass Ball Jam w/ Travelin' McCourys, Bill Nershi, Jeff Austin

*Patrons will be allowed to leave and re-enter the theatre, but must have their tickets scanned upon exiting and re-enter through security.

*The Auditorium will have concessions available including sandwiches and snacks. No outside food or drinks will be permitted.

How to purchase:

Phone: (800) 982-ARTS (2787)| Box Office: 50 E. Congress Pkwy