Bureau County Republican

Festival 56 will present Studebaker John and the Hawks blues concert on Feb. 22

PRINCETON — Festival 56 in Princeton will host Studebaker John, a well-known and legendary Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Grace Performing Arts Center.

In addition to releasing 18 albums with his band, the Hawks, his music has also been featured in numerous movies, television shows, and TV commercials.

The Grace Performing Arts Center is located at 316 S. Main St. in Princeton and is completely accessible with ample parking nearby. To purchase tickets, visit www.festival56.com, call 815-879-5656, email boxoffice@festival56.com or stop by the theater. Box office hours are noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, and Friday, Feb. 22, and one hour before the show. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for sale at the lobby bar. For further information, call the box office at 815-879-5656.