Bishop Hill, IL — Crossroads Cultural Connections is proud to present Iowa Americana duo Weary Ramblers on Saturday, February 21st at Bishop Hill Creative Commons for an evening of heartfelt songwriting, masterful musicianship, and powerful harmonies.

The evening begins at 6:00PM with an optional community potluck dinner (guests are invited to bring a dish to share), followed by the concert at 7:00PM. This is an all-ages show, and a $20–30 donation is suggested.

Newly formed but deeply seasoned, Weary Ramblers—comprised of acclaimed songwriter Chad Elliott and celebrated fiddler Kathryn Fox—bring years of experience and award-winning artistry to the stage. Their multi-instrumental performances blend Americana, folk, blues, and roots music with tight harmonies and compelling storytelling. As Iowa Public Radio declared, “Weary Ramblers are nothing short of an Iowa-based super duo.”

The duo’s accolades speak volumes. They are winners of the 2025 Josie Music Award for Americana Song of the Year (Duo/Group/Collab), champions of the 2025 Iowa Blues Challenge (Solo/Duo Category), and recipients of the 21st Annual International Acoustic Music Award for Best Group/Duo. They have also been recognized as semi-finalists in both the International Songwriting Competition and the Unsigned Only Music Awards.

Chad Elliott, hailed by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings as an artist whose music is “as honest as Woody Guthrie’s,” has written more than 1,500 songs over a two-decade touring career. Known as “Iowa’s Renaissance man,” Elliott is also an accomplished painter, sculptor, and author. He has shared stages with legendary artists including Odetta, Tom Paxton, Loudon Wainwright III, Ruthie Foster, and Greg Brown.

Kathryn Fox, described as a “fiddler extraordinaire” by Cityview Magazine, is a DownBeat award winner whose extraordinary résumé includes performing and recording with George Benson, The Beach Boys, The Eagles, Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin, and Joshua Bell, among many others. She has toured internationally and appeared on PBS specials, and played on a Grammy-nominated track alongside Kate McGarry.

Together, Elliott and Fox create a rich, dynamic sound rooted in authenticity and musical excellence. Their chemistry and shared passion for storytelling promise an evening that is both intimate and electrifying.

Bishop Hill Creative Commons, operated by Crossroads Cultural Connections, continues its mission of building community through live music and shared experiences.

Bring a dish, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of award-winning Americana in the heart of Bishop Hill.

For tickets and more information please visit xroadscc.org.