F E S T I V A L F O R E C A S T

The inaugural Bloomington Bluegrass Fest takes place on Saturday, May 3rd outdoors at Upland Brewing Company, 350 W 11th St, in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana.
8 incredible acts performing from 3pm-11pm:
Mama Said String Band - 9:45-11:00pm
Arianna and The Bourbon Britches 8:30pm-9:30pm
Booze Hounds Bluegrass 7:30-8:15pm
Low Landers 6:30-7:15pm
The Hammer and The Hatchet 5:30-6:15pm
Chris Dollar & Pat Otto 4:30-5:15
Rusted String Swindlers 3:35-4:15pm
Jan Bell 3:00pm-3:30
Corey Flick Featured Artist at Large on harmonica

Gates open at 2:00pm $20 in advance/$25 day of/4 tickets for $60.

Sound provided by KingSnake Sound/Chris Ramsey. Sponsored by Visit Bloomington and The Whirlwind Agency

May 14 through 17 in Bloomington, Indiana, presents four nights of live original music in the Cosmic format, pairing artists to trade songs and share the stories of their craft, creating magical moments that are the signature of this unique concert series. This year’s After Party shows at The Orbit Room add even more music and the chance to see some very special songwriter combinations – you never know who may get on stage to jam!

Our 2025 headliners include Rodney Crowell and Laurel Lewis, Tommy Prine and John Baumann (of the Panhandlers), Rachel Baiman and Elizabeth Moen, and Thomas Csorba and Sam Moss.

Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025 spans four of Bloomington’s best live-music venues:

• The Orbit Room, Wednesday May 14, 2025: Reece Sullivan, Sarah Grain, Thomas Csorba and Sam Moss.

• The Bluebird Nightclub, Thursday May 15, 2025: She Returns From War, TAE and the Neighborly, Tommy Prine and John Baumann (of The Panhandlers). TAE and the Neighborly host the All Star Jam AFTERPARTY at The Orbit Room.

• The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Friday May 16, 2025: Elle Hodge, Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid), Laurel Lewis, and Rodney Crowell. Jesse James DeConto and The Pinkerton Raid host the All Star Jam AFTERPARTY at The Orbit Room.

• Blockhouse Bar, Saturday May 17, 2025: Rachel Baiman and Elizabeth Moen, Jordan Smart and Father Kentucky.

All performances begin 7:00pm ET (doors 6PM). Learn more at https://www.cosmicsongwriter.com/festival/. Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025 is organized by Cosmic Songwriter, Inc., an Indiana non-profit organization, with support from Visit Bloomington and many other generous sponsors.

Pickin in the Backwoods," brought to you by Coyote Radio Show and Podcast alongside Duke’s Indy, is an event you won’t want to pass up. Immerse yourself in the scenic backwoods of Brown County, Indiana, for an unforgettable two-day experience! Crafted with the fans in mind, this event is all about creating a close-knit atmosphere. With tickets highly limited, attendees are guaranteed an exceptionally intimate live show.

"We are excited to announce the inaugural Unbroken Circle Music Festival, set to take place on September 4-6, 2025 at Bicentennial Park along the beautiful Ohio River in historic Madison, Indiana. This festival marks the newest & largest celebrations of music in the region."

"Since 2019, Unbroken Circle has been at the forefront of independent music, showcasing remarkable artists such as Whiskey Myers, Turnpike Troubadours, Blackberry Smoke, Travis Tritt, Charles Wesley Godwin, Wyatt Flores, Ricky Skaggs, among many others. Our events have spanned multiple venues, creating unforgettable experiences for music lovers."

"To our loyal supporters, we consider you not only friends but family. Thank you all for the many years of support. We PROMISE to bring you the quality of music and experience you have come to expect from Unbroken Circle. For folks who are new to us, we have plenty of room to #growthecircle. Without you and your support none of this is possible."