Saturday, January 25th the traditional Irish group, Blame Not the Bard, will celebrate their 10th anniversary of being a band at Bishop Hill Creative Commons, located at 309 N. Bishop Hill St, Bishop Hill, IL. The family-friendly show will begin with a potluck dinner at 6PM, with music starting at 7PM, and is open to guests of all ages. Singer-songwriter Jon Hayes will begin the show. Dancers from the Champagne Academy of Irish Dance will perform alongside Blame Not the Bard at various times during their performance. A $20-30 donation is suggested.
Blame Not the Bard began in 2015 as a side project among friends. They were soon delighted to see that their love for fiery instrumentals, unearthing captivating stories, and getting the whole crowd involved was catching on, leading them to some of the most iconic stages in Iowa.
In the years that have followed, BNTB has played hundreds of shows across the midwest, lighting up stages in nine states with venues ranging from intimate listening rooms to major festivals including the Kansas City Irish Fest and main stage appearances at the Iowa Irish Fest. Boasting multiple media appearances, including a 2021 feature in Little Village Magazine, an artist feature on KDEC 100.5 and numerous appearances on the award-winning Irish and Celtic Music Podcast, Ceolplay with Colum King, and a 2022 full-length Greetings from Iowa PBS special, BNTB is sharing their songs and stories around the world.
In August of 2023, BNTB released their sophomore album "Now and Again," which features their current lineup of Andrew Philbrick, Corey Baker, Nicole Philbrick, along with their newest member, Dan Vaughn. Having performed for years as a trio, this album is a rest stop between old and new, reimagining the songs that BNTB fans know and love before venturing further into their sound as a quartet.
For more tickets and more information please visit XRoadsCC.org.
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