Music at the Museum

05/18/2026

It's happened! Forgottonia is going to Chicago! And not just any theatre, Forgottonia will have a two day run at the Steppenwolf Theatre in their new space, The 1700 Theater! We will be sharing the summer lineup with an outstanding selection of new works being presented as part of the Lookout Series' 10th Anniversary Season.
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Email from Gin Ridge Music Rural Songwriter Brings New Show To Chicago FORGOTTONIA IS GOING TO THE STEPPENWOLF THEATRE! Greetings! It's happened! Forgottonia is going to Chicago! And not just any the

05/12/2026

Chris Vallillo headlines the Hickory Ridge Concert Series on Saturday, May 16th at 7:00 pm at the historic Ellisville Opera House. As a celebrated roots musician, Vallillo will showcase a mix of original and traditional music from his over 45 year repertoire. While he usually performs solo, he will be joined for this show by Matt Hughs on bass. Join us for an enriching evening at the historic Ellisville Opera House! ,

Email from Gin Ridge Music Chris Vallillo Headlines Hickory Ridge Greetings! Once again, we had an excellent show last month with Low Gap, original and bluegrass music from Kentucky. We also has a fin

05/08/2026

Here's the press for our next concert! https://conta.cc/4f4SXDm

Email from Gin Ridge Music Chris Vallillo At Hickory Ridge Hi Res J-pegs HERE and HERE Word Doc HERE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KILL DATE 5/17/26 CHRIS VALLILLO HEADLINES HICKORY RIDGE Hickory Ridge Conc

04/25/2026

Heading to Dayton Ohio! https://conta.cc/4cw2f9T

Email from Gin Ridge Music May the 1st at 7:30 PM at the PNC Arts Annex Greetings!,  I'll be bringing my new show, Forgottonia, to the Dayton Live on May the 1st at 7:30 PM at the PNC Arts Annex, 46

04/18/2026

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04/08/2026

Hickory Ridge Concerts presents bluegrass duo Low Gap Sat. April 20th @ 7:00 pm.

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Email from Gin Ridge Music Bluegrass Duo at Hickory ridge Hickory Ridge Press April 20th, 2026 Hi Rez J-peg Click HERE Word Doc Click HERE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KILL DATE APRIL 21 BLUEGRASS DUO COMES

03/06/2026

Forgottonia in Pontiac on March 21st, plus all the latest news:

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Email from Gin Ridge Music Forgottonia in Pontiac, IL! Greetings!,  I hope this finds you all safe and healthy as we move deeper into 2026. I’ve had a very busy few months. First of all, I'll be per

02/21/2026

We will have posters for the 2026 season available tonight at the show! https://conta.cc/40mOXW9

Email from Gin Ridge Music Season Posters available At Show Hickory Ridge Concerts, February 21st Greetings! I am very pleased to say that I was able to put together a poster of the entire 2026 Season

01/19/2026

On this Martin Luther King Day, I'd like to share one of the songs that helped drive the Cvil Rights Movement that our current administration is currently trying to undo. Do not let them!

On April 6th, 1962, a mass march in Talladega, Alabama, was met by 40 city, county and state policemen with tear gas grenades, billy clubs and a fire truck. When the student marchers were ordered to return to campus or be beaten back, they chose not to leave but instead sat down and quietly began to sing “We Shall Not Be Moved”.

From the show "Oh Freedom!" performed at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, June 19th (Juneteenth) 2019. Featuring Chris Vallillo and the Pleasant Grov...

01/14/2026

We start our 39th year this Saturday at the historic Ellisville Opera House. Details below. Please share this one!

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Email from Gin Ridge Music Our 39th year! Hickory Ridge Concerts, 2026 schedule! Greetings! We are about to start our 39th year! I have a hard time believing that. Was it really that long ago when thi