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Angela Autumn

13 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

5 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

13 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

27 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

4 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.

Y La Bamba

8 concerts

Y La Bamba’s seventh album, Lucha, led by vocalist and producer Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos, explores love, queerness, Mexican American and Chicanx identity, and healing. Begun during COVID-19 lockdowns, it started with a cover of “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.”

Trampled by Turtles

22 concerts

Trampled by Turtles formed in 2003 in Duluth, Minnesota as Dave Simonett’s side project. Inspired by bluegrass and folk, the group built a fast, frenetic sound blending rock & roll with bluegrass, featuring newcomers like fiddler Ryan Young and bassist Tim Saxhaug.

Josh Ritter

10 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.

Sierra Hull

11 concerts

Sierra Hull is a bluegrass and Americana singer-songwriter and mandolinist, seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year and six-time GRAMMY nominee. Her independent album A Tip Toe High Wire features Béla Fleck, Tim O’Brien, and Aoife O’Donovan.

Lucy Wainwright Roche

3 concerts

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).

Mason Jennings

4 concerts

Mason Jennings is a longtime folk singer known for intimate, unpretentious songwriting and emotive acoustic sound. His introspective, melodic songs explore healing, self-acceptance, and personal growth, and he’s collaborated with Painted Shield.

Valerie June

5 concerts

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June is known for her distinctive voice and singing style. Since 2013’s Pushin’ Against A Stone, she’s released best-selling solo albums including The Order of Time and The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers.

Mdou Moctar

7 concerts

Bebe Stockwell

23 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.

Wild Horses

12 concerts

Late-’70s UK hard rock supergroup co-fronted by ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson and Glaswegian bassist Jimmy Bain (ex-Rainbow). Signed to EMI, they released single “Criminal Tendencies” and albums The First Album (1980) and Stand Your Ground (1981).

Anjimile

2 concerts

Anjimile Chithambo is a Boston-based queer and trans folk singer-songwriter, originally from Dallas with Malawian roots. Anjimile's introspective and honest lyrics explore themes of identity, spirituality, and liberation, blending acoustic arrangements with gospel and blues influences. Albums include "Giver Taker", "The King", and "You're Free to Go". Anjimile has received critical acclaim from NPR and Rolling Stone.

Margaret Glaspy

34 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

7 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

14 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'.

Evanston Folk Festival

1 concert

The Brudi Brothers

8 concerts

Seattle, Washington Americana trio of brothers Johannes, Conrad, and George. Known as buskers and street poets for raucous shows blending folk, country, and rock. Released 2020 album See You Soon, recorded on a houseboat in Amsterdam.

Tift Merritt

2 concerts

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.

Concert Info

Genre: Jam Band, Psychedelic Rock, Red Dirt, Rock, Pop, Indie / Alternative, Alternative Rock, Country, Singer-Songwriter, Latin, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Indie/Folk, Americana, BLUEGRASS, Indie Rock, Alternative Country, Indie Pop, Blues Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative Folk, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Outlaw Country, Contemporary Country, Latin Folk, Anti-Folk, Heartland Rock, alternative, neo-psychedelic, latin alternative, latin indie, mainstream pop, canadian country, canadian singer-songwriter, newgrass, gnawa, freak folk, acoustic pop, neo mellow, deep new americana, stomp and holler, modern folk rock, country rock, alt country, lilith, texas country, new orleans americana, ectofolk, progressive bluegrass, canadian indie, duluth indie, melancholia, new americana, roots americana, latinx alternative, canadian americana, instrumental bluegrass, north carolina roots, ottawa indie, portland indie, women's music, memphis americana, tuareg guitar, boston folk, boston indie, desert blues, mandolin, black americana

Be part of the Trampled by Turtles concert in Evanston at Dawes Park on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with Angela Autumn, Kathleen Edwards, and more. Grab tickets before they’re gone!

Ticket Information

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Event Details

Evanston Folk Festival returns to lake front 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, were honored to be entrusted with this special location and responsibility.

Pricing

Two-Day, tier three price, tickets available now - $144.50

Weekend Highlights

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

Children's Tickets

Childrens Tickets

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

Schedule

Saturday, September 12th - Gates open at 11:30 am

Sunday, September 13th - Gates open at 11:30 am

Music ends at 8:30pm each day

More Information

For more information and FAQs please visit: www.evanstonfolkfestival.com

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Venue Info

Dawes Park

1700 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201

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