Crossroads Cultural Connections has announced the start of its indoor concert season on Sunday, Oct. 19, at Bishop Hill Creative Commons, 309 N. Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill, Ill., with Davey and The Midnights.
The evening will begin with a community potluck dinner from 6-7 p.m. with the concert at 7 p.m. This all-ages show has a suggested donation of $20–$30 at the door.
The potluck is optional, but highly encouraged. Guests are invited to bring a favorite dish, appetizer, dessert, or drink. Plates, utensils, napkins, and serving spoons will be provided.
About the Artist
Davey Allen is a versatile songwriter, musician, and artist whose work is deeply rooted in the vast American songbook. Over the past 20 years, Allen has built a career that spans coast to coast, performing both as a solo artist and with his band, Davey and The Midnights, formed in 2017 on the west side of Los Angeles. Now based in Indianapolis, the band has earned a reputation as one of the hardest-working Americana acts in the country.
Their emotionally charged, high-energy performances blend country, rock, folk, and soul into an authentic and electrifying live experience. Davey and The Midnights have shared the stage with a long list of acclaimed artists including Kelsey Waldon, Dale Watson, Nikki Lane, Jesse Daniel, Cristina Vane, and Chris Pierce.
Beyond his band work, Allen has toured internationally as a solo artist and as keyboardist for Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Eric Burdon. He also performed with the San Francisco rock group The Stone Foxes. Offstage, Allen is an advocate for social causes, donating portions of his album sales to organizations such as the Dolores Huerta Foundation and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Center.
About Crossroads Cultural Connections & Bishop Hill Creative Commons
Crossroads Cultural Connections is a non-profit organization formed in 2021, dedicated to enriching the cultural fabric of Henry County, Illinois and surrounding areas. Through live performances, arts programming, and educational opportunities, the organization works to strengthen community bonds and ensure that creativity continues to thrive in the heartland.
Bishop Hill Creative Commons serves as a hub for this mission — a collaborative space run by artists and volunteers where creativity, connection, and community come together through music, art, and shared experiences.
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