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Angela Autumn

12 concerts

Angela Autumn, hailing from Appalachia, PA, is a country-folk artist dubbed the "Rose of Appalachia." Known for albums like 'Cowboy Jack Clementine' and viral Instagram videos, her storytelling blends small-town roots with Nashville flair.

Kathleen Edwards

4 concerts

Kathleen Edwards is a North American roots singer-songwriter blending alt-country, folk, and heartland rock. Since her 2002 debut Failer, she’s earned over a half-dozen Juno nominations, Top 40 success in Canada and the US, and co-writes with Maren Morris.

James McMurtry

10 concerts

Fort Worth, Texas singer-songwriter James McMurtry is a plainspoken storyteller known for character studies and political commentary. John Mellencamp produced his 1989 debut Too Long in the Wasteland; later highlights include Choctaw Bingo and Childish Things.

Indigo Girls

23 concerts

Indigo Girls are a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter duo from Atlanta: Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. Known for hits like Closer to Fine, plus albums Indigo Girls and Swamp Ophelia. Their sound spans folk, Americana, rock and blues, and they’re noted for activism.

Esther Rose

2 concerts

Esther Rose released the 11-track album Want (New West Records, 2025), produced by Ross Farbe and recorded live-to-tape at Nashville’s Bomb Shelter. A follow-up to 2023’s Safe to Run, it features Dean Johnson and members of Video Age.

Josh Ritter

8 concerts

Idaho-born folk/Americana singer-songwriter Josh Ritter debuted with Josh Ritter (1999) and broke through with The Golden Age of Radio (2002). His song "Me & Jiggs" hit the Irish Top 40. Later albums include The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter and Fever Breaks.

Bebe Stockwell

21 concerts

Bebe Stockwell is a Boston-born singer-songwriter known for her engaging blend of mainstream pop, indie, and folk. Her music features catchy melodies, emotionally charged lyrics, and a storytelling approach. Popular songs include "Love Me Back," "Want Me," and "Minor Inconveniences." She released the EP "Driving Backwards" and has collaborated with artists like Hans Williams and Chance Emerson. Stockwell was recognized as a BMI artist on the rise.

Margaret Glaspy

31 concerts

New York-based singer/songwriter Margaret Glaspy made the 11-track album I Am Both, recorded live in three days at NYC’s Reservoir Studios. Produced by Joe Henry, it features Jay Bellerose, Patrick Warren, and Ross Gallagher.

Folk Bitch Trio

4 concerts

Folk Bitch Trio is a folk trio of former high school friends Heide Peverelle, Jeanie Pilkington and Gracie Sinclair. Their debut album Now Would Be A Good Time mixes vivid, visceral storytelling with dark humor and irony.

Dean Johnson

11 concerts

Dean Johnson, known for his rustic tenor and acoustic guitar, enchants fans with existential cowboy waltzes and heartfelt ballads. His debut album is 'Nothing for Me, Please'.

Lucy Wainwright Roche

New York City’s Greenwich Village-born folk singer/songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche makes gentle, thoughtful contemporary folk. She released the albums Lucy (2010) and There’s a Last Time for Everything (2013), and collaborated with her mother, Suzzy Roche, on I Can Still Hear You (2020).

Tift Merritt

Tift Merritt is a Grammy-nominated Americana songwriter known for southern roots and poetic, emotionally rich songs. Her debut Bramble Rose and the Grammy-nominated Tambourine earned acclaim. A Duke University Practitioner-in-Residence, she also does archival work and advocacy.

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Genre: Red Dirt, Rock, Pop, Indie / Alternative, Alternative Rock, Country, Singer-Songwriter, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Indie/Folk, Americana, Indie Rock, Alternative Country, Indie Pop, Pop Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Outlaw Country, Anti-Folk, Heartland Rock, alternative, mainstream pop, canadian country, canadian singer-songwriter, acoustic pop, neo mellow, deep new americana, stomp and holler, modern folk rock, country rock, alt country, lilith, texas country, new orleans americana, ectofolk, canadian indie, melancholia, new americana, roots americana, canadian americana, north carolina roots, ottawa indie, women's music

Join the Indigo Girls concert in Evanston at Dawes Park on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM, featuring Angela Autumn, Kathleen Edwards, and more. Tickets on sale now!

Evanston Folk Festival returns to lakefront at Dawes Park: Saturday, September 12th + Sunday, September 13th from 11:30am to 8:30pm. Join us on our spectacular lake front for a celebration of the rich folk music tradition that has guided Space since day one, and has so many roots in our Evanston community. A folky folk festival if ever there was one, and with the most stunning views of Lake Michigan, we're honored to be entrusted with this special location and responsibility. We've got all sorts of fun up our sleeves for this weekend:

Three musical stages featuring 30+ artists and pop-up performances throughout the event
Evanston's finest food and beverage offerings
Family Friendly programming and activities
Sweeping views of Lake Michigan

Sunday, tier three price, tickets available now: $79.50

Children's Tickets

Children under the age of 12 receive free admission to the festival. Children aged 12 - 16 will require a half-priced children's ticket for admission, which will be available for purchase at the entry gate, even if the event is sold out in advance.

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