Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival: May 5th-May 9th. Baga Big Band and the Alyssa Allgood Sextet

Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival: Big Band Night!

The evening opens with the Rootabaga Jazz All-Stars at 6:30 PM-a select ensemble of regional high school musicians nominated by their band directors-under the direction of Justin Haynes. The concert continues at 7:00 PM with the Knox Jazz Ensemble, followed by the Baga Big Band at 8:00 PM.
The Baga Big Band is a professional ensemble performing the music of Justin Haynes, featuring special guest artists Victor Garcia, Greg Ward, Doug Stone, and Alyssa Allgood.

Schedule:
6:30 PM - Rootabaga Jazz All-Stars
7:00 PM - Knox Jazz Ensemble
8:00 PM - Baga Big Band
Orpheum Theatre
Free admission to all, thanks to the generosity of NAEIR

For more than four decades, the Knox Rootabaga Jazz Festival-known to fans as "Baga"-has celebrated the unique spirit of the Galesburg community through a nationally recognized collaboration among schools, businesses, and local supporters, bringing world-class jazz artists to local stages.
Schedule and donation information: www.knox.edu/jazzyear

Complete Schedule
Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival

Tuesday, May 5th
7pm | Free
United High School
Doug Stone Rootabaga School Tour Band

Wednesday, May 6th
6pm-10pm | $3
Smokin' Willies BBQ (161 N Cherry St)
Galesburg Junior High Big Band - Joanna Sieczka, director
Canton High School Big Band - Bethany Herink, director
ROWVA High School Big Band - Garrett Sprinkle, director
Jammers Big Band - Jeff Davis, Director
Cherry St Combo with Doug Stone

Thursday, May 7th
7-10pm | $5
Smokin' Willies BBQ (161 N Cherry St)
Faculty and Friends Band: The Faculty and Friends performance features Knox's accomplished jazz faculty and local jazz musicians from the vibrant live music community of central Illinois.

Friday, May 8th
6-10pm | $10
Smokin' Willies BBQ (161 N Cherry St)
6pm: Galesburg High School Big Bands
7pm and 9pm Alyssa Allgood Sextet w/Victor Garcia and Greg Ward
8pm Cherry St. Combo w/ Doug Stone

Saturday, May 9th
6:30pm | Free Admission to all thanks to the generosity of NAEIR
Orpheum Theatre
6:30pm - Rootabaga High School All-Stars Big Band
7pm - Knox Jazz Ensemble
8pm - The Baga Big Band: The music of Justin Haynes with special guests: Victor Garcia, Greg Ward, Doug Stone, and Alyssa Allgood

Category: Festivals | Live Music