2024 Concerts

Tom Neilson Returns to Cousin Andy’s!

Tom Neilson will bring us more political commentary, satire and songs on Friday, February 23 at our Redbud Hill venue at 411 N. 9th Street, Murphysboro, IL. Doors open at 6 pm; music starts at 7 pm. Parking is along the street or in the city parking lot just south between the Murphysboro police station and courthouse.

Suggested donation $15.
Cookies, tea and coffee provided, but you may BYOB.

“People are still talking about Tom’s performance, which brought just the right balance of biting political commentary, humor, personal storytelling, and memorable music to our house concert. His songs, his voice, and his guitar wrapped it all up into one great package.” — Vicki Ryder, South Florida Raging Grannies

“His scope, depth and breadth of original, often funny, social issue/justice songs is impressive. It was the first time I was ever introduced with a song.” — Ralph Nader, Correspondence

Read more about Tom here on his website:
https://tomneilsonmusic.com/

Welcome back Tim Grimm, Indiana’s storyteller through songs, to Cousin Andy’s Coffee House. The house concert will be on Friday, February 9th, at our Redbud Hill venue, 411 N. 9th Street, Murphysboro, IL. Doors open at 6 pm; music starts at 7 pm. Parking is nearby on the street, or also near the police station in the block to the south toward the courthouse.

Suggested donation, $20.
Coffee, tea and cookies provided, or BYOB.

“Tim Grimm is a bit of a Renaissance man in the performing arts world, forging a rich and varied career that blends his love of songwriting, travel, and acting in theatre, film and television. For most of his 25-year career as a storytelling balladeer in the tradition of John Prine, Woody Guthrie, and Bob Dylan, Tim has written primarily about community, history, family, and social issues – often framed by his strong sense of place and the many years he spent on the family farm he built in rural Indiana. His songs are filled with rural characters and landscapes, written and sung with vivid warmth and intimacy.” —https://timgrimm.com/

Read more about Tim Grimm here:
https://timgrimm.com/press-reviews

Cousin Andy’s Coffee House welcomes back Mark Stuart for a house concert on Friday, January 12th, at our Redbud Hill venue, 411 N. 9th Street, Murphysboro, IL. Doors open at 6 pm; music starts at 7 pm. Parking is nearby on the street, or also over near the police station in the block to the south toward the courthouse.

This Americana/Folk veteran serves up songs from his Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart CDs, solo CDs, AND reflects on his journey in music.
“Onstage, his focus is on the songs he has penned and recorded, delivered with a soulful singing voice and highly memorable guitar playing. If placed on the bill with a contemporary artist, he is usually asked to play guitar on their portion of the show. Just ask Jason Ringenberg, Ray Wylie Hubbard, or Jimmy LaFave.“

Suggested donation $15.

All those in good health are welcome.
COVID vaccinations and handwashing recommended.

Read more about Mark Stuart’s music and CD’s on his website:
http://www.markstuart.net/