4th Annual Cabin Fever Show Feb. 23 | Community Spirit

MURPHYSBORO, IL (KFVS) - The 4th Annual Cabin Fever Show will be Saturday, February 23 at the Historic Liberty Theater.

According to the Theater, this year’s featured artists include:

Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin

Award-winning singer-songwriter Wil Maring and world-class guitarist and fiddler Robert Bowlin combine their talents, smoothly blending elements from all roots music genres to create an original acoustic music all their own:Old time and bluegrass, jazz and blues, Celtic and country…..it’s all there. Wil’s clear, airy vocal style and heartfelt lyrics with her proficiency on upright bass and guitar, provide a perfect complement to Bowlin’s instrumental fireworks.

Carter & Connelly-with friends

Curt Carter and Tom Connelly have been called “Illinois’ Preeminent Folk Warriors”.Performing together since 1988, their music has seen a wide range of venues from live radio, club, coffeehouse and festival performances to political and environmental awareness benefits.  They are energetic and insightful songwriters tackling social and environmental concerns through their music. Humorous anecdotes that complement their songs make Curt and Tom’s performance a truly unforgettable experience.  For this year’s Cabin Fever  Concert, the duo will be joined by their friends Mila Maring, Kelley Sims, Geoff Maring and Mark Stoffel.

The Swamp Tigers

The Swamp Tigers, featuring Andrew Staff on guitar and vocals, Blake Bramlett on upright bass, and Zach Kemp on drums, are a high-energy rockabilly group based in Southern Illinois. They have merged various styles of classic country, rockabilly, jump blues and surf music into a very cohesive, unique sound that everyone, both young and old can find a partner and dance to.

Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at the door the night of the Show. Early arrivals get best seating for the 7:00 pm show time. Lighted lot parking is just steps away from the front door. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Historic Liberty Theater is now listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and offers everything from the best in bluegrass to classical presentations, community events, plays and rentals that include weddings and reunions. First opened in 1913 as the Tilford, the Liberty fell on hard times, closed, and was vacant. Today an all volunteer organization faces a never ending renovation program.

For more information about rentals, contact Lois Murphy, President, 618-684-5880.

Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.