Fall Music Festival at Glen Oak Park: A Tribute to Dan Fogelberg

Who:

John Sebastian (The Lovin' Spoonful, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame)

Ralph's World (Grammy-nominated Disney artist)

The Peoria Acoustic All-Stars (A Tribute to Dan Fogelberg)

• Barry Cloyd
• From Chicago- The Johnny Burnett Trio with Robin Akins and Mark Eilers
• From the John Price Trio- John Price and Chris Diepenbrock
• From Coriander- Mike and Ellen Baum
• From Central Time- Jeff Steenrod
• The Higgins Brothers- Rudy Alan, Hugh and Kent
• "Doc" Joe Couri with Cheri Beever on background vocals
• Larry Harms on sax

Lollester Rocket (Peoria-based rock n roll)

Dave McDonald

When: Sep 13 2008 - 2:00pm

Where: Glen Oak Amphitheater at Glen Oak Park
2218 N. Prospect Road
Peoria, Illinois

Cover: Children 12 and under $7; Adults: $20/advance, $25/door

Doors open at 2pm.

 

Ticket Information

• Click for online tickets
• Call 1-800-514-3849 for tickets by phone
• Visit area Co-Op Records locations
  

 

Music, food and fun for the whole family!
Celebrate Peoria’s musical heritage and pay tribute to the legacy of Dan Fogelberg with food, drinks, activities and live music. There will be plenty of great food and a beer garden, along with booths for local non-profit groups and Dan Fogelberg memorabilia on display.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! No outside food or drink.

Children’s activities provided by the Junior League of Peoria will begin when the doors open at 2pm. At 3pm, Disney artist Ralph’s World will perform. Ralph will be available after his set to sign autographs.

At 5pm, Lollester Rocket will take the stage, and the beer garden will open. At 6:15, the Peoria Acoustic All Stars will pay tribute to Dan Fogelberg with a set of favorites. Headlining act John Sebastian will take the stage at 8pm.

Proceeds will go to support the Cancer Center for Healthy Living in memory of Dan Fogelberg and his fight with prostate cancer.

More info TBA...

 

About the Artists

John Sebastian

Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer John Sebastian is one of America’s most treasured singer / songwriters. In the mid-‘60s, his band The Lovin’ Spoonful had hits such as “Do You Believe in Magic?”, “Summer in the City” and “Nashville Cats.” More info at www.johnbsebastian.com.

Ralph’s World

Grammy-nominated Disney artist and children’s favorite Ralph’s World brings grown-up values of resonant songcraft, musical sophistication and energetic performances to children’s music. More info at www.ralphsworld.com.

The Peoria Acoustic All Stars: A Tribute to Dan Fogelberg

A roundtable of Peoria area musicians will pay tribute to the East Bluff’s favorite son. Artists include:

• Barry Cloyd
• From Chicago- The Johnny Burnett Trio with Robin Akins and Mark Eilers
• From the John Price Trio- John Price and Chris Diepenbrock
• From Coriander- Mike and Ellen Baum
• From Central Time- Jeff Steenrod
• The Higgins Brothers- Rudy Alan, Hugh and Kent
• "Doc" Joe Couri with Cheri Beever on background vocals
• Larry Harms on sax

Lollester Rocket

Peoria-based band plays a rollicking set of rock ‘n’ roll standards and originals.

Dave McDonald

Peoria singer/songwriter