# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Songwriters Showcase featuring Carol Montag and Joie Wails
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Songwriters Showcase series celebrates the creation and performance of original music while giving audiences an opportunity to hear the stories and inspirations behind the songs.

Carol Montag is an award-winning singer-songwriter, recording artist, and educator whose original songs reflect a lifetime of storytelling, heart, and melody. Carol has opened for or shared the stage with artists including Arlo Guthrie, Tom Paxton, Greg Brown, John Gorka, David Wilcox, and Three Dog Night. 

Where coffee house meets dive bar...there Joie Wails is! 
With powerhouse vocals and a fearless authenticity, Joie writes from lived experience, creating music that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.

The event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated and help support the Center's ongoing efforts to showcase regional talent and original music.

Special thanks to sponsors Mark and Mary Ellen
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/songwriters-showcase-featuring-carol-montag-and-joie-wails/200030530519712
- **Event Categories**: art, music, nonprofit, dog, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galena
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
- **lat**: 42.42011
- **long**: -90.44445
- **full address**: 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Songwriters Showcase featuring Carol Montag and Joie Wails being held?
  - **A:** Songwriters Showcase featuring Carol Montag and Joie Wails takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Songwriters Showcase featuring Carol Montag and Joie Wails?
  - **A:** Songwriters Showcase featuring Carol Montag and Joie Wails is organized by Galena Center for the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Songwriters Showcase featuring Carol Montag and Joie Wails is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Galena, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Songwriters Showcase featuring Carol Montag and Joie Wails sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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