Chain Station will be on stage Thursday, June 29 at Turley Park in Carbondale, IL. This four-person string bluegrass band from Denver is known for its high-energy Americana/“newgrass” sound. The repertoire features original mountain songs, and the shows engage audiences.

Chain Station is a 4-piece, high-energy, get ‘em out on the dance floor string band from Denver, Colorado. Their music is well-steeped in Americana roots, with vocal harmonies that are high, lonesome, and tight. Their picking ranges from lightning-fast to mountain mellow. They are a bluegrass band that would satisfy a picky old-timer and delight fans of newgrass, a delicate balance indeed.

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Fun times for all

Those attending the concerts are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets, as well as refreshments.

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and last about two hours. The locations are:

- The steps of Shryock Auditorium on the SIU campus.

- Carbondale’s Turley Park, on the west side of the city.

- The corner of Washington Street and Illinois 13 in downtown Carbondale.

A few rules assure all enjoy the fun

The popular concerts have been drawing large crowds to the city for evenings of musical fun for decades. To assure everyone has a safe, enjoyable time, there are a few rules.

Bans on glass bottles, kegs, smoking, pets and solicitation will be enforced as will underage drinking laws. Single-serve containers only are permitted.

For additional information, visit sunset.siu.edu, call 618-453-5714 or follow the Student Center on Facebook or Twitter.

SIU and its Student Center and Student Programming Council, along with the City of Carbondale and the Carbondale Park District, are collaborating to provide the musical entertainment. Sponsors also include the Southern Illinois Credit Union, University Glass Inc. and Massie Dental.