# Event Details - **Event Name**: Corky Siegel brings his phenom show back to the Varsity - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: “A piano and harmonica virtuoso of remarkable invention and wit.” -- Billboard MagazineAbout this EventCorky Siegel's sold-out performance last year at the Varsity took the audience on a thrilling, magical, musical joy ride. It wasn't a tribute act or a nostalgia show. It was the musical giant himself with 60 years of critical international acclaim.Siegel returns to the Varsity on Saturday, Aug. 29, and you can be sure he will be bringing a quiver of clever songwriting and creating adventurous blues piano and harmonica improvisations with soul and surprise in person right off the stage in real time.Siegel, who is a co-founder of the Siegel-Schwall Band and a Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, is known internationally as one of the world’s great blues harmonica players, blues pianist, singer-songwriter, creator of Chamber Blues and the sole pioneer/composer of award-winning revolutionary works that weave blues and classical forms together.Siegel has a catalogue of recordings on RCA, Vanguard, Alligator, and million selling blues/classical recordings on the iconic classical label Deutsche Grammophon. His close associations with the blues masters in the earlier days of Chicago blues, his essential part in the blues rock revolution, and his surprising success in bringing together blues and classical audiences make him a pivotal figure in modern music history.Catch this phenomenal performer on Saturday, Aug. 29. Doors and Varsity Bar open at 6, with the show at 7. Tickets are $40 in advance here and at the door on the night of the show. The venue recommends getting tickets in advance, as this show, like last year, will likely sell out. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2fe7d7e0-a22c-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w1200-h240-dc080818-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/corky-siegel-brings-his-phenom-show-back-to-the-varsity/100001993147571039 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Varsity Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 21.99, max: 42.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Carbondale - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Varsity Center - **lat**: 37.7235469 - **long**: -89.21662859999998 - **full address**: The Varsity Center, 418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Corky Siegel brings his phenom show back to the Varsity - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/70fae16aee6c9c467f23b87855731b7f3fc83fea755ee745ab67dc233c114494-rimg-w1200-h800-dc030304-gmir.jpg?v=1783356904 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Corky Siegel brings his phenom show back to the Varsity being held? - **A:** Corky Siegel brings his phenom show back to the Varsity takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Varsity Center, 418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Corky Siegel brings his phenom show back to the Varsity? - **A:** Corky Siegel brings his phenom show back to the Varsity is organized by The Varsity Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Corky Siegel brings his phenom show back to the Varsity is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carbondale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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