Fox Valley Folk Festival

Geneva, IL! Site of the wonderful Fox Valley Folk Festival. August, 2013. 

We had a wonderful time at the Fox Valley Folk Festival! It was held in Geneval, IL, which is one hour outside of Chicago. We had an incredible time performing, basking in the beautiful weather, and hearing great music.

Harpeth Rising and Ben Bedford! August 2013. 

We had the honor of sharing the stage, and jamming with Michael Smith and Mustard's Retreat, which was one of the many highlights of the weekend. We also met Ben Bedford, a fantastic singer songwriter from Springfield, IL, you can check out his music at www.benbedford.com.

Warming up along the river! August 2013.

The festival took place along the banks of a calm and bucolic river, with plenty of weeping willows and the occasional fisherman (perhaps a folkie taking a break?). It was the great setting for a festival, with music from various tents filtering through the air, the beckoning, nostril grabbing smell of festival foods, and lots of adorable dogs and babies being paraded around.

This look was directed at Maria, on account of her beautiful display of supernatural vocal technique. It is a common interaction between the two. August 2013.

We love the Chicago area, and will be back there on October 22nd! Come check us out in Lisle if you're around, and check out the rest of our tour dates at www.harpethrising.com/tour-dates/.

Rebecca and the band Locust Honey at a banjo workshop! Harpeth Rising, August, 2013.