The 3rd Annual Bellson Music Fest will be held Saturday, June 8th, at the RB&W District in Rock Falls, IL. This year is a Centennial Celebration of the legacy of LOUIE BELLSON (1924-2009) the Rock Falls native who rose to become the renowned drummer, composer, band leader and six-time Grammy nominee. The event is hosted by Rock Falls Tourism which works closely with Bellson’s widow Francine Bellson (louiebellson.com) and Josh Duffee (music director from Davenport, IA).
Five bands consisting of big band, jazz and music honoring Louie Bellson will be played from 12 noon to 9:30 pm at the RB&W District amphitheater.
We are delighted to announce that the Yorkville Big Band of Yorkville, IL will perform at our Bellson Music Fest. The Yorkville Big Band covers a wide genre of sounds of the 40’s and 50’s incorporating modern arrangements of famous big bands.
The band consists of 19 players including 2 vocalists. Their performance time will be from 2 pm to 3:30 pm followed by the Rock River Jazz Band, Josh Duffee and His Orchestra, and the headliner band Steve Smith and Vital Information.
Announcement of our final band performing is forthcoming.
