Billy Gilman

Friday, Aug. 05 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Gilman burst onto the national stage in 2000 releasing the hit single “One Voice.” His debut album was certified double platinum in the United States, and he was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest singer to ever reach #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts. He has sold ten million albums worldwide and garnered awards and nods from The Grammy’s, the Academy of Country Music, the Country Music Association, Billboard Magazine, and the American Music Association.

Now, Gilman is eager to come back and share his new music and his new sound with his fans after soaring to the finale of NBC's THE VOICE. “It took me a good while to figure out exactly who I was, musically speaking. As a little kid, sometimes I was just told what to sing. But now I have enjoyed coming into my own and discovering what it really is that I want to sing. And I think that my fans will dig what they hear.” He shared that he is drawn to the country genre once again since the songs are storytelling tunes, and that's who he is, musically and artistically. "I'm making my transition back home, that's why I'm calling my newest of concerts 'Coming Home,'" he said.

About the Artist:

Billy Gilman instantly became a fan favorite week after week with his soaring vocals and amazing song choices and went right to the finale of The Voice season 11. His coach Adam Levine of Maroon 5 himself said “You can emote so well. You can draw people in so easily,” Levine added. “What you do — you have a very special gift, and I’m just really proud and honored to have you on my team.” Nabbing runner up and winning over the hearts of millions. Speaking of millions, Gilman scored over 45 million views on YouTube in four short months during his sensational run on the show and scored countless iTunes number one singles. The closest competitor was 7 million views behind on YouTube.

“Music is my life, and it is always what I will be doing with my life. Releasing his newest anthem “Soldier” and 20th anniversary edition of his hit “One Voice” with vocal group HOMEFREE, Gilman is more confident than ever standing behind a message he feels this world needs to hear. “We all need to be Soldiers in every way to create a kinder world where we all are one voice.”

Pre-Show VIP Meet and Greet Experience available!

VIP Event begins at 6:30pm ET. Fans will experience the last song of soundcheck and participate in a meet and greet with Billy, pictures and signing.

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The Brit Pack

Saturday, Jul. 16 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

The most authentic British Invasion experience this side of the Atlantic. Formed in 2011 by British session musicians based in NYC, The Brit Pack take their audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, Amy Winehouse and many more.

About the Artist:

The Brit Pack is a supergroup of sorts, featuring the amazing talents of Matt Nakoa (vocals, guitar, keys), Mark Johnson (guitar, vocals), Bryan Percivall (bass), and Will Haywood Smith (drums). The accomplished band members of The Brit Pack have performed with artists such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Britney Spears, Chet Faker, Tom Rush and Mark Hudson among many others. They have performed for company events at Google and YouTube and even arranged music for major television events like The Oscars. The Brit Pack delivers a show full of music from major names across the pond that’s at the same time familiar enough to make audiences feel right at home and high-energy enough to get the crowd on their feet.

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State of the Unity, Fan First Premiere w/ The Bergamot

Thursday, Jul. 14 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

The Bergamot present the Fan First Premiere screening of their film State of the Unity, featuring a Q & A after the film hosted by Jon Goldman and an acoustic performance by The Bergamot.

Is unity possible? That is the question that launched the Brooklyn-based husband-wife duo The Bergamot on a quest that would take them to all 50 States during the 2016 election to unite people through the power of music, community, and collaboration.

What began as a simple idea in the band's 2002 station wagon brought about a profound revelation. What is unity and how can we as individuals on this planet reframe the way we perceive and understand it?

How The Bergamot connected people with their music, touring vehicle and collaborative works started a conversation around unity that continues to this day. Join them in this timely 50,000-mile unity tour in learning about human empathy, perseverance, and love that changed their lives forever.

VIP Pre-Show event
beginning at 5:30pm ET

Cash bar, light bites, meet & greet opportunity with Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff.

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Heartache Tonight - A Tribute to the Eagles

Friday, Jul. 08 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” a Heartache Tonight show is a true Eagles concert experience featuring all the timeless classic songs from one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

With meticulous attention to every detail, Heartache Tonight brings together music from all eras and incarnations of this huge American rock powerhouse that produced hits over four decades.

A Heartache Tonight concert is filled with moments designed to thrill classic rock fans: the soaring a cappella harmonies of “Seven Bridges Road,” the snarling guitars of “Life In The Fast Lane,” the anthemic country rock of “Take It Easy,” and Don Henley’s beautifully evocative “Heart Of The Matter.” Close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re hearing the real thing.

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Kurt Elling

Friday, Jul. 01 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Renowned for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, two-time Grammy winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. The New York Times proclaimed Elling “The standout male vocalist of our time.”

Over a twenty-five-year career of touring and recording, Elling has won three Prix du Jazz Vocal (France), two German Echo Awards, two Dutch Edison Awards, and has been nominated for a Grammy award fifteen times. He has had a 14-year run atop the DownBeat Critics and Readers polls, and has won twelve Jazz Journalists Awards for “Male Vocalist of the Year.”

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The Newports' Last Dance

Friday, Jun. 24 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

It's The Newports' Last Dance. In the summer of 2014, a group of musicians who hadn't performed together since high school arrived at The Acorn for a one-time reunion, hosting Open Mic Night. An enthusiastic audience response and a rave review in the local paper encouraged them to make The Newports a working band again. Eight years later, the musical journey that started six decades ago closes with The Newports performing on stage together for the last time, at The Acorn. Come join them for a magical night of music and memories, as well as for a celebration of the release of their latest album, "Let's Dance Again."

Billy O & Chris Grove will open the show.

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Cracker Returns to The Acorn!

Thursday, Jun. 23 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Cracker has been described as a lot of things over the years: alt-rock, Americana, insurgent-country, and have even had the terms punk and classic-rock thrown at them. But more than anything Cracker are survivors. Co-founders Lowery and Hickman have been at it for almost a quarter of a century – amassing ten studio albums, multiple gold records, thousands of live performances, hit songs that are still in current radio rotation around the globe (“Low,” “Euro-Trash Girl,” “Get Off This” and “Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out With Me” to name just a few), and a worldwide fan base – that despite the major sea-changes within the music industry – continues to grow each year.

“Cracker are still getting it done 20 years on.” - SPIN

Anne Harris will open the show with critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist Ernie Hendrickson, both longtime Acorn favorites!

Three Oaks' adopted daughter, Anne Harris, credits The Acorn with helping to launch her unique blend of American Roots and Blues into a career that includes 6 critically acclaimed albums, and countless collaborations (recordings and live performances) with artists such as Otis Taylor, Markus James, Cathy Richardson, Living Colour, Vieux Farke Touré, Guy Davis, JP Soars, Anders Osborne, Los Lobos, and hippie legends Jefferson Starship to name a few.

Anne is currently embarking on a historic violin commission with the only Black woman luthier (violin maker) currently working actively in the U.S.

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An Acorn Evening with Mark Giangreco: Hosted by Janet Davies

Saturday, Aug. 13 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

In the next installment of our new series – “An Acorn Evening with…” – Janet Davies will serve as the guide for a fascinating conversation with Mark Giangreco.

About Featured Guest:

In Mark’s own words: “It all started at a small 5,000 watt station in Dayton, Ohio. A young kid and a crazy dream.”

Mark Giangreco is a native of Buffalo, New York, a 1970 graduate of Canisius High School and class of 1974 from the University of Dayton. His loves include old school R & B and classic muscle cars.

Mark has an esteemed resume spanning close to fifty years:
WING Radio Dayton news & sports anchor 1972-77
WDTN TV2 Dayton weekend sports anchor/ reporter 1976-77
WLKY TV32 Louisville Sports Director / primary sports anchor 1978-82
WMAQ TV5 Chicago weekend sports anchor/ reporter 1982-83, Sports director/primary anchor 1983-94
WLS TV7 Chicago Sports director / primary anchor 1994-2021
ESPN radio Chicago contributor 2010-21

About the Host:

Janet Davies was the entertainment reporter for Chicago’s ABC 7 for over 30 years. She was also the host and executive producer of 190 North, a multiple Emmy award-winning Chicago-based entertainment and lifestyle program. Janet has received numerous awards, including 18 Emmy awards for hosting, producing, writing, and reporting.

A pre-show video will begin at 7:45pm ET.

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Attention Singer-Songwriters!

Friday, Jun. 03 | 11:00pm ET (10:00pm CT)

Enter The Acorn's 10th annual Singer-Songwriter Competition for cash prizes and performing opportunities! 

The deadline for entry is Friday June 3 @ 11pm ET.  Six Singer-Songwriters will be selected as Finalists to perform on Thursday, July 21.

All the information including complete entry guidelines can be found at our Singer-Songwriter Competition 2022 page and over at our Singer-Songwriter Competition FAQ page.

Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to songwriter@acornlive.org.

2022 Entry Form

 

 

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Robbie Fulks

Friday, Jun. 17 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Acclaimed folk artist Robbie Fulks returns to The Acorn!

Robbie Fulks is a singer, recording artist, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter. His most recent release, 16, is a passion project of Bob Dylan’s Street Legal, full cover vinyl-only. 2017’s Upland Stories, earned year’s-best recognition from NPR and Rolling Stone among many others, as well as two Grammy® nominations, for folk album and American roots song (“Alabama At Night”).

Robbie has logged multiple appearances on WSM’s “Grand Ole Opry”; PRI’s “Whadd’ya Know”; NPR’s “Fresh Air,” “Mountain Stage,” and “World Cafe”; and the syndicated “Acoustic Cafe” and “Laura Ingraham Show.” TV: PBS’s Austin City Limits; NBC’s Today, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Later with Carson Daly, and 30 Rock. From 2004 to 2008 he hosted an hourlong performance/interview program for XM satellite radio, “Robbie’s Secret Country.” Artists who have covered his songs include Sam Bush, Kelly Hogan, Andrew Bird, Mollie O’Brien, Rosie Flores, John Cowan, and Old 97s.

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