Sparrow Catcher - Sandburg Songbag Concert - Sunday, September 14, 2025

Twin Cities based singer Debbie Briggs, (best known for her work in Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz and lead singer, co-founder, and composer for the band formerly known as The Good Time Gals) has a new project to launch in 2025! She has teamed up with the incredible talents of Matt Blake (upright bass), and Sam Skavnak (pedal steel), and wonderfully accomplished composer and songwriter, Tim Kirchhof (guitar). Together, they bring you a toe-tapping timeless sound of Americana, Classic Country, Western Swing, and Blues.

The first set starts at 2:00 p.m. and the second set starts at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments available between sets.

Suggested Donation: $5
Carl Sandburg State Historic Site Barn
313 E Third St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 342-2361

Songbag Concerts are a collaboration between the Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association and Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Carl Sandburg was a collector and performer of America’s folk songs. The concert series is named in honor of Sandburg’s book “The American Songbag” published in 1927. The Carl Sandburg State Historic Site includes the home where the famed poet and biographer was born and now rests. For more information, visit www.sandburg.org.

Additional information about the musical artist can be found at https://www.sparrowcatcher.com

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