Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 2 of 5): Area Big Bands and Doug Stone with the Cherry St Combo
Schedule
Wed May 06 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Smokin' Willies BBQ | Galesburg, IL
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Join the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival for an evening celebrating outstanding student jazz musicians from across the region.Featuring:
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
Also appearing: Doug Stone with the Cherry St Combo, directed by Andy Crawford. Guy McEntarffer (piano), Jude Reed (bass), Maya Kaufman (alto sax), Eileen Sheetz (tenor sax), Maddie Goss (trumpet), Dylan Poniewaz (percussion), Isabella Maldonado (vocals), Ian Catanzaro (drums)
Smokin’ Willies BBQ
6:00–10:00 PM
Admission: $3
For more than four decades, the Knox Rootabaga Jazz Festival has brought world-class jazz to Galesburg through a unique collaboration of schools, businesses, and the community.
More 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)
Area High School Big Bands
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 & 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
Rootabaga High School All-Stars Big Band (6:30pm)
Knox Jazz Ensemble (7pm)
The Baga Big Band (8pm)
The music of Justin Haynes
with special guests: Victor Garcia, Greg Ward, Doug Stone, & Alyssa Allgood
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Where is it happening?
Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg, IL 61401-5264, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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