Here comes Walnut Valley Festival fan favorites... RUNA
Hailed as “One of the best and most inventive folk bands of this modern era!” – London Celtic Punks
The Vogts Sisters will open the stage at 7:00 PM.
Gates open at 6:00 PM.
YES, IT'S FREE (donations sure are appreciated)
This concert is FREE and open to the public thanks to our many generous community sponsors and donations from individuals. On that note, find a Duck Jam bucket and drop a few bucks in while you're at the show to keep the series going strong.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring your own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, food, and drinks (alcohol is allowed, but open containers must stay within the perimeter of the stage). The Winfield Lions Club will be selling concessions including their signature pork burgers. Soroptimists of Winfield is also be on site selling baking goods.
MORE ABOUT RUNA
Celebrating 14 years together as a band, Celtic-American Roots music “super group”, RUNA, continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of
Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz,bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.
Seeking to preserve and continue a traditional culture in a modern age, RUNA creates the backbone of its signature roots sound from the musical and geographical diversity of its individually established band members. Their strive for excellence and creativity blazes a trail for the future of folk music, earning them the reputation as one of the most innovative Irish folk groups of this generation.
“Timeless and flawless…” – Jim Allford, PA Music Scene
The group has been honored internationally, winning Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards and three Independent Music Awards including Best LIVE Album, Best World/Traditional Song,and Best Bluegrass Song.
Learn more about Runa:
https://runamusic.com
MORE ABOUT THE VOGTS SISTERS
Sweet Sister Harmony from America's Heartland
Touring the Midwest since May 2012, the Vogts Sisters (pronounced "Votes") have gained widespread recognition for their vocal arrangements and tight sisterly harmonies. They perform in varied environments, including festivals, theatres, coffee houses, and even family parlors.
"With haunting harmonies and wickedly creative songs, the Vogts Sisters...stand out in a crowded field of similar performers, with a fresh sound from America’s Heartland." -Ozark Highlands Radio
The Vogts Sisters have garnered numerous awards in regional and international songwriting competitions, including Best Duo in the 15th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards. The girls have over thirty original songs that fit seamlessly into their acoustic Americana-Folk act, blending timeless music with sibling harmony.
While the sisters play a goodly portion of original material, they also include covers from favorite artists such as Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch. They released their first full cover album, Songs That Keep Us Sane, in April 2023. Other album titles of original work include Broken Ties (2018), Homeward (2016), and My Own Dixie (2015).
Praised for their graceful yet vulnerable performances, the Vogts Sisters remain humble, possessing a highly developed sense of who they are and what they represent.
Learn more about The Vogts Sisters at
https://vogtssisters.com/home
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