# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Since 1995, the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival has kicked off the weekend early with the Knox Faculty and Friends Combo Jam Session. This gathering of musicians reflects the vibrant live jazz scene in central Illinois, featuring Mason Boore, Jason Brannon, Andy Crawford, Jim Curless, Steve Jackson, Corey Kendrick, Joel Linscheid, Manuel Lopez, Nikki Malley, Dick Mathias, Semenya McCord, John Miller, Derel Monteith, and Zoë Rose. Bringing so many outstanding regional artists together on one stage is a rare treat, and this annual event never fails to inspire audiences while celebrating the rich musical culture of our hometowns.

For more than four decades, the Knox Rootabaga Jazz Festival—known to fans as “’Baga”—has been a hallmark of the Galesburg community, made possible through a unique collaboration among schools, businesses, and local supporters. World-class jazz artists from around the globe have graced Rootabaga stages.

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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/knox-rootabaga-jazz-festival-day-3-of-5-faculty-and-friends-concert/200029771162017
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, jazz, concerts, live-music, art, performances, workshops, theatre, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galesburg
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Smokin' Willies BBQ
- **lat**: 40.94924
- **long**: -90.36927
- **full address**: Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg, IL 61401-5264, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert being held?
  - **A:** Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg, IL 61401-5264, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert?
  - **A:** Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert is organized by Knox College Music Department.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Knox College Music Department's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Knox College Music Department a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Knox College Music Department has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert 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 Galesburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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