2026 Confirmed Dates
4th Quarter Dates
DATE: October 3-4, 2026
VENUE: Mississippi John Hurt Homecoming Festival / ADDRESS: Avalon, Mississippi
TIME: TBD
WEBSITE: https://msjohnhurtfoundation.org/festival/2025/
NOTES:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/msjohnhurtfoundation
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DATE: October 22-25, 2026
VENUE: Royal Sonesta / ADDRESS: 35 S 7th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
TIME: various
WEBSITE: FARM | Folk Alliance Region Midwest
NOTES: FARM 2026 Gathering
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DATE: October 29, 2026 POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING
VENUE: Arcada Theatre / ADDRESS: 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174
TIME: 07:00 CDT
WEBSITE: https://msjohnhurtfoundation.org/
NOTES: Benefit for The Mississippi John Hurt Foundation
Rory Block, Dom Flemons, Andy Cohen, Donna Herula, and Downtown Charlie Brown
Following will be a Showing of the film "A Man Called Hurt"
🎸 AN EVENING OF BLUES FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🪕
Mark your calendars! Join us for a special Benefit for the Mississippi John Hurt Foundation on October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the historic Arcada Speakeasy in St. Charles, Illinois.
Come out to celebrate and preserve a legendary musical heritage with an incredible lineup of world-class artists:
✨ Rory Block (Headliner & 7-time Blues Music Award Winner)
✨ Dom Flemons (Grammy Winner & "The American Songster")
✨ Downtown Charlie Brown & Donna Herula Duo (Powerhouse Acoustic Duo)
✨ Andy Cohen (Fingerstyle Virtuoso)
In addition to the spectacular live performances, the evening will feature:
🎟️ Exciting Raffles & a Silent Auction
🎬 A special large-screen showing of the documentary: "A Man Called Hurt: The Life and Music of Mississippi John Hurt"
Tickets: $60 (All proceeds directly support the Mississippi John Hurt Foundation).
Don't miss this unforgettable night of roots, blues, and community. Spread the word, invite your friends, and let’s keep the music alive! 🎶
👇 Get more details and stay updated on the official Mississippi John Hurt Foundation Fundraiser Facebook Event Page .
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DATE: October 30, 2026
VENUE: VENUE: Arcada Theatre / ADDRESS: 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174
TIME:TBD
WEBSITE:
NOTES: Andy will be opening for Downtown Charlie Brown
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DATE: May 23, 2026
VENUE: By Invitation Only / ADDRESS: South Elgin, IL 60177
TIME: 03:00 CDT
WEBSITE:RESERVATIONS: twangoleum@outlook.com rondascottmarak@gmail.com
NOTES: Guitar Workshop $25.00
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DATE: May 23, 2026
VENUE: By Invitation Only / ADDRESS: South Elgin, IL 60177
TIME: 0700 event Doors Open at 06:00
WEBSITE: INFORMATION: twangoleum@outlook.com rondascottmarak@gmail.com
NOTES: Private House Concert $20.00
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DATE: May 28-30, 2026
VENUE: Southeast Regional Folk Alliance/ ADDRESS: 701 West 1st Street, Owensboro, KY 42301, US - 833-372-5611
TIME: Varied
WEBSITE: INFORMATION: SERFA
NOTES: Guitar Workshops at the 2026 Annual Conference
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DATE: June 03, 2026
VENUE: Le Piano / ADDRESS: 6970 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
TIME: 07:00 – 10:00 CDT
WEBSITE: INFORMATION http://www.lepianochicago.com
NOTES: Andy has been invited to sit in with Liz Mandeville during her set
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DATE: June 08, 2026
VENUE: The Village Tavern of Long Grove / ADDRESS: 135 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047
WEBSITE: INFORMATION htp://www.villgetavernoflonggrove.org Village Tavern Talent Showcase
NOTES: Andy has been asked to return to the Acoustic Open Mic whenever he is in town.
DATE: June 10, 2026
VENUE: WDCB Radio Public Radio 90.9 FM / ADDRESS: Glen Ellyn, IL
TIME: 09:00 – 10:00 CDT Scott 'Hambone' Hammer | 90.9fm WDCB
WEBSITE: INFORMATION Hambone’s Blues Party | Free Internet Radio | TuneIn
NOTES: Radio Interview with Scott Hambone Hammer
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DATE: June 28, 2026
VENUE: Private Home / ADDRESS: Ferndale, MI
TIME: 04:00 EDT
WEBSITE: INFORMATION: Call 202-257-2750 for location and information
NOTES: House Concert with Heidi Holton
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DATE: July 5-11, 2026
VENUE: Common Ground on the Hill / ADDRESS: 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
TIME: see schedule online Email: commonground@commongroundonthehill.org
WEBSITE: Common Ground on the Hill | Maryland’s Folklife Center
NOTES: classes and performances — Icons of the Blues, Music of Hot Tuna (assisting Barry Mitterhoff, who played with them for 11 years), and Juke Joint with our hypercompetent Blues Staff)
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DATE: August 7-9, 2026
VENUE: Shawano Festival/ ADDRESS: Mielke Park & Mielke Art Center N5649 North Airport Rd. Shawano, WI 54166
TIME: Various Email: shawanofestival@hotmail.com PHONE:715-701-8278
WEBSITE: Home | Mysite https://www.shawanofestival.org/schedule
NOTES: Ellis, Cohen, and Ellis
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DATE: August 12, 2026
VENUE: Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza / ADDRESS: 945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
TIME: 08:00 EDT doors open at 07:30 PHONE: (614) 436-2625
WEBSITE: Natalie’s Grandview – Music Hall and Kitchen
Andy Cohen + Eleanor Ellis + William Lee Ellis – Natalie’s Grandview
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DATE: August 13, 2026
VENUE: The Tree Lawn Lounge/ ADDRESS: 15335 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
TIME: 07:30 EDT PHONE: 216-677-8733 (TREE)
WEBSITE: Home - THE TREELAWN
Tickets for The SpYder Stompers, Andy Cohen + Eleanor Ellis + Bill Ellis | TicketWeb - Treelawn Social Club in Cleveland, US
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DATE: August 14, 2026 — Cancelled due to flooding!
VENUE: Metamora Performing Arts Opry Barn / ADDRESS:19021 Lovers Lane, PO Box 45, Metamora, IN 44110
TIME: 05:00-08:00 CDT EMAIL: metamoramusic@gmail.com MPA Store | metamorampa
WEBSITE: Schedule | metamorampa www.metamorampa.org
NOTES: Folk Blues from the heartland. “Andy Cohen, William Lee Ellis and Eleanor Ellis reunite to bring a new album, Whistlin' Past the Graveyard.”
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DATE: August 15, 2026
VENUE: Private Home / ADDRESS: Mt. Gilead, OH
TIME: TBD EMAIL for info: www.twangoleum@outlook.com
WEBSITE: N/A
NOTES: This is a House Concert for our John and Kim Walsh, our solid patrons
Ellis, Cohen, Ellis — Barry Chern may join us for that.
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DATE: August 19, 2026
VENUE: 331 Club/ ADDRESS: 331 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
TIME: TBA CDT
WEBSITE: 331 Club - Northeast Live Music
NOTES: Eleanor Ellis, Andy Cohen
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DATE: August 21-22, 2026?
VENUE: Squeedunk (Canoe Works) Kayaks/ ADDRESS: email for address, Hackensack, Minnesota 56452
TIME: TBA
WEBSITE: N/A INFO: twangoleum@outlook.com
NOTES: Andy turns 80 at The Juke Joint, Semi-Private, local event hosted by Christy Kane (218) 682-2110
Eleanor Ellis, Andy Cohen
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DATE: September 6/7, 2026
All times CDT VENUE: Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival / ADDRESS: Wheeler Park 822 N 1st St(Rte. 31), Geneva, IL 60134
TIMES:
Sunday – Andy Cohen and Eleanor Ellis
Main Stage: 2:00 pm
Stage 2: (Old Roots New Branches w/Chris Vallillo, Jonas Friddle and Anna Jacobson) 3:00 pm
Stage 1: (Blue-tiful Styles w/ Rev. Robert Jones and Gina Forsyth) 5:00 pm
Monday – Andy Cohen and Eleanor Ellis
Stage 2: (Workers Unite w/ Rev. Robert Jones and Chris Vallillo)12:00 pm
Main Stage: 6:10 pm ALL PERFORMERS festival closing
Monday
Stage 2: (Eleanor Ellis w/ Gina Forsyth and Joy Clark NOLA and Beyond)1:00 pm
WEBSITE: HOME | FVFS.ORG https://www.fvfs.org/festivalinfo
For additional information, please contact: fest_info@fvfs.org
NOTES: Eleanor Ellis, Andy Cohen ----------------------------------------
DATE: September 9, 2026
VENUE: Nietzsche's / ADDRESS: 248 Allen St, Buffalo, NY
TIME: TBA PHONE: (716) 768-8927
WEBSITE: https://www.nietzschesbuffalo.com/
NOTES: Eleanor and Andy at Nietzsche's in Buffalo
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DATE: September 12/13, 2026
VENUE: Almond Stomp / ADDRESS: West Almond, NY
TIME: TBD PHONE: 503-808-8848
WEBSITE: https://www.illuminatevents.com/west-almond-stomp
NOTES: Music and Art Festival
NOTES: Eleanor Ellis and Andy Cohen
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DATE: September 18, 2026
VENUE: Folk Music Society of NY @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (Concert Hall)
ADDRESS: 58 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
TIME: Concert 7:30; Doors @ 7PM PHONE: (347) 467-6720
(Please note there will be NO early admission)
EMAIL: info@folkmusicny.org
ADVANCE TICKETS: https://FMSNY-Blues-Andy-Cohen.eventbrite.com
WEBSITE: http://www.folkmusicny.org-
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DATE: October 3-4, 2026
VENUE: Mississippi John Hurt Homecoming Festival / ADDRESS: Avalon, Mississippi
TIME: TBD
WEBSITE: https://msjohnhurtfoundation.org/festival/2025/
NOTES:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/msjohnhurtfoundation
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DATE: October 22-25, 2026
VENUE: Royal Sonesta / ADDRESS: 35 S 7th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
TIME: various
WEBSITE: FARM | Folk Alliance Region Midwest
NOTES: FARM 2026 Gathering
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DATE: October 29, 2026
VENUE: Arcada Theatre / ADDRESS: 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174
TIME: 07:00 CDT
WEBSITE: https://msjohnhurtfoundation.org/
NOTES: Benefit for The Mississippi John Hurt Foundation
Rory Block, Don Flemons, Andy Cohen, Donna Herula, and Downtown Charlie Brown
Following will be a Showing of the film "A Man Called Hurt"
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DATE: October 30, 2026
VENUE: TBA Des Plaines, IL
TIME:TBD
WEBSITE:
NOTES: Andy will be opening for Downtown Charlie Brown
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