BISHOP HILL, Illinois—Crossroads Cultural Connections is thrilled to welcome Laid Back Country Picker for a one-of-a-kind concert on Friday, November 21. The evening will kick off with an optional community potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. (bring a dish if you’d like to join), followed by the all-ages performance at 7:00 p.m. A $20–$30 suggested donation goes directly to the artist.

Laid Back Country Picker plays good music—and treats everybody right. A cult favorite with national reach, he’s performed and recorded alongside Grammy winners and graced legendary stages including the Ryman Auditorium, Bonnaroo, and Red Rocks. His sound blends ’70s guitar rock, honky-tonk, and punk, all filtered through an unmistakably hillbilly sensibility.

Sharing the stage is his silent yet thunderous partner, Honey, whose powerhouse drumming—and signature curlers-and-moo-moo style—keep both the band and audience in line. Together, Laid Back and Honey attract fans from across the spectrum: rockabilly diehards, punk and metal enthusiasts, and traditional country and rock-and-roll purists. Their music is regularly featured on SiriusXM Outlaw Country, and their live show is unlike anything else on the road today—rejecting the modern for the surreal in the best possible way.

Even Johnny Knoxville calls Laid Back Country Picker his “favorite new band.”

Come experience an unforgettable night of music, community, and pure personality at Bishop Hill Creative Commons.

Event Details:
📅 Friday, November 21
🍽 6:00 PM – Optional Potluck Dinner (bring a dish to share)
🎵 7:00 PM – Concert
📍 Bishop Hill Creative Commons, Bishop Hill, IL
💵 Suggested Donation: $20–30 | All Ages Welcome