Acorn Music Festival: DAY TWO featuring Cracker
Saturday, Jun. 17 | 2:00pm ET (1:00pm CT)
The Acorn Music Festival celebrates the music and artistry rooted in the traditions of American music.
Headliner
Cracker
DAY TWO of The Acorn Music Festival features headliner Cracker! Saturday’s first show starts at 2pm ET, with eight performances leading up to Cracker’s headlining show.
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Additional performances:
Aaron Lee Tasjan • May Erlewine • Anne Harris & Dave Herrero • Nora O'Connor w/ Steve Dawson • Michele McGuire • The Backups • Brad Cole • The Erly
About the Artists:
Cracker
Cracker has been described as a lot of things over the years: alt-rock, Americana, insurgent-country, and have even had the terms punk and classic-rock thrown at them. But more than anything Cracker are survivors. Co-founders David Lowery and Johnny Hickman have been at it for over a quarter of a century – amassing ten studio albums, multiple gold records, thousands of live performances, hit songs that are still in current radio rotation around the globe [“Low,” “Teen Angst (What The World Needs Now),” “Euro-Trash Girl” and “Get Off This,” to name just a few], and a worldwide fan base – that despite the major sea-changes within the music industry – continues to grow each year.
Aaron Lee Tasjan
For his entire career Aaron has been a genre-bending rising star who’s bold, timeless sound and songwriting has established him as one of the most idiosyncratic artists and songwriters of his generation. Learn more
May Erlewine
One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters, May’s delicate arrangements seem to land somewhere between the go-to labels, making it difficult to describe and easier to enjoy. Learn more
Anne Harris & Dave Herrero
Anne Harris and Dave Herrero’s collective sound is culled from deep Chicago Blues and is steeped in Americana, Rock, Soul, Folk and Funk. Learn more
Nora O'Connor w/ Steve Dawson
In-demand singer/multi-instrumentalist Nora O'Connor joins forces with Chicago Folk / Americana singer-songwriter, Steve Dawson, who has been called “one of the most underrated songwriters in American music.” Learn more
Michele McGuire
Michele’s candid lyrics, charming stage banter and soulful voice will stick with you long after the show ends as she creates an alt-country sound all her own. Learn more
The Backups
The Backups are a soulful, harmony-driven lady trio made up of Leslie Sypian, Meredith George and Morgan Ingle who were drawn together by their shared love of music. Learn more
Brad Cole
Brad’s passionate and distinctive delivery of roots-based folk music glides on an eclectic mix of old school jazz, rhythm & blues and rock. Learn more
The Erly
Michigan indie-soul collective The Erly offers a riveting fusion of ‘60s and ‘70s rock, pop, funk and modern indie. Learn more
The Acorn Music Festival takes place inside The Acorn theater.
