Join us for an evening of live music!

6pm potluck

7pm music

$15-25 suggested donation

All ages

BYOB

Concert will be live streamed on the Heartland Connections Facebook/YouTube channels.

GOOD MORNING BEDLAM

https://www.goodmorningbedlam.com/

https://youtu.be/LpvjEvkI_hs

Good Morning Bedlam has become an innovative force in the midwest folk scene. Their shows are known for their contagious energy, with members careening about the stage. With tight soaring three part harmonies, and thumping kick-drum, they captivate their audience night after night. Every song is a unique twist on what is generally dubbed as folk music. “We want to surprise our audience from song to song. Rather than creating our music to fit a genre, we allow it to be an outpouring of our own stories and unique sound,” says Isaak, frontman of GMB. You will be treated to a haunting waltz, whistling, jazz scatting, and the euphoria of the violin melodies. When it comes to their lyrical storytelling, Isaak says, “We’re desperate to connect to people through the common human experiences that we write about and the exuberance of our live show. People have a lot of choices of how they’ll kick-back, so we intend to deliver a show where they can be free--to share in whatever they need to--joy, grief, anger, gratefulness, or bedlam!”

Good Morning Bedlam played a 200 plus show tour in 2019 before the COVID-19 shutdown, claiming the first-place title at the John Hartford Memorial Festival Band Competition, and were finalists at the NWSS Band Competition. GMB has played at festivals alongside artists such as Shakey Graves, Sam Bush, Jason Isabell, The Infamous Stringdusters, Trampled By Turtles and others. In 2021 GMB ran a successful Kickstarter in July of 2021 for their much anticipated third full-length record ‘Lulu’ where fans from around the world pledged a total of $34,000. GMB has been featured on Bluegrass Today, Relix Magazine, Glide Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, and Under the Radar Magazine.

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Crossroads Cultural Connections is dedicated to elevating Henry County and the surrounding area socially, culturally, and economically through live music and the performing arts. Programs like that above are made possible by volunteers, community donations, and grants from a variety of organizations. Please visit xroadscc.org to get involved or for more information. Thank you for all your support and see you soon!

SUPORT CROSSROADS CULTURAL CONNECTIONS:

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www.xroadscc.org

Donations are tax-deductible and help us keep going and growing. We are 100% volunteer, donating our time and resources to bring you live music.

BECOME A SUSTAINING MEMBER:

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GET INVOLVED:

Visit www.heartlandconnections.com to learn more about the ways you can support live music in the area.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS!

Regional Media - https://www.illinoisnewsnow.com/

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Trademark Vacations - http://trademarkvacations.com​

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The Colony Inn - https://www.facebook.com/Thecolonyinn...

Bellbottom Farm - https://www.facebook.com/Bellbottom.Farm

Bishop Hill Creative Commons - https://www.facebook.com/bhcommons

Dave and Roni Benson

Greg and Julie Strandberg

Megan Sloan

Bob Taylor

Bob Lovejoy

Jon Zahm

Kristin Wagner

Karen Cathelyn

Michael Matthews

Denny Benes

And all our sustaining members and donors!