The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to welcome the dynamic, multi-genre ensemble Humbletown for a performance on Our Front Porch on Friday, October 24, at 5:30 pm. Audiences will enjoy their unique blend of old-time country, folk, and bluegrass, built around virtuosic clawhammer banjo and flat-picking guitar. In a review of their recent album, Americana UK noted that their music “feels as though it was discovered nearly a century ago by the great ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax.”
Doors and bar service open at 5:00 pm, with two sets of music beginning at 5:30 pm. A suggested donation of $5 is encouraged at the door.
Formed in the prairie town of Vermillion, South Dakota, Humbletown has grown into a versatile ensemble with deep roots in bluegrass. Now based in the Black Hills, the band draws inspiration from the serene beauty of the pine-filled forests. Their original songs, shaped by experiences of home and travel, are brought to life by Morgan Carnes on clawhammer banjo, Dylan Lewis on flat-picking guitar, and Alex Diaz on upright bass.
Blending bluegrass, old-time, hot club swing, Americana, and classic country, Humbletown offers a musical journey that bridges time and genre. Their 2022 debut album, The Path I Chose to Walk, received international acclaim. Americana Highways praised the release, writing: “The musicianship is stellar, featuring fingerpicking on acoustic guitar and banjo. The mix of male and female vocals balances the material impressively.” The music video for the album’s title track, “Vines,” premiered on Bluegrass Situation.
Humbletown has toured both nationally and regionally, performing at festivals and sharing the stage with artists such as Wood Belly, Charlie Parr, Damn Tall Buildings, Songs from the Road Band, and many more. Performances can be viewed on their YouTube channel: youtube.com/@humbletownband.
This program is partially supported by grants from the Illinois Arts Council.
The Western Illinois Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history, culture, and traditions of McDonough County. A vibrant community hub, the Museum features exhibits, an open collection area, lectures, live music, and other programs in its historic building. It is located at 201 S. Lafayette Street, just one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square.
For a full schedule of events, visit wimuseum.org, or follow us on social media @wimuseum. For more information, call 309-837-2750, text 309-837-2613, or email
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