MT. MORRIS — Local rockabilly band Dirty Fishnet Stockings return to Mt. Morris for a free two-hour concert on Aug. 24 starting at 7 p.m.
DFS first started as a group that was to be a rockabilly Christmas band called "Ted & The Mistletones." The idea exploded into something much bigger, wanting to take the band further than playing just the holidays. A setlist of ten was made, then twenty and so on, now they play over 50 songs every show for you to swing to all night long! The band is made up of four gents that love and live the rockabilly lifestyle, including lead singer, Ted O'Donnell, Harry Euhus on lead guitar and vocals, Rick Nolting on upright bass and vocals and Bill Englund on drums.
DFS was proud to be inducted into the Rockford Area Music Industry's Hall of Fame.
This high energy band brings a show of rousing favorites from the 50s, 60s and more. Always a good time, make sure you don't miss this event!
The campus will be extra festive all day as we celebrate the ninth Annual National Straw Sculpting Competition Straw Fest Day. Featuring many family-friendly attractions, including live music all day, starting at noon with five new sculptures and many others from past years on display. Voting for the competition ends at 4 p.m.
Concessions for the day are provided by vendors including Maxson’s Manor, who will be serving chili, hot dogs, nachos, pulled pork sandwiches, cole slaw, chips, hand crafted fudge, cookies, and drinks starting at noon.
Saint James Lutheran Church will be serving BBQ, hot dogs, chips, homemade pies and apple dumplings, with soda and water to drink, starting at 5 p.m.
Grandpa's ice cream truck will be there most of the day as well.
Ewe and Me Acres will have a fresh produce stand with a variety of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and dog treats on the Campus along with other craft and plant vendors, from noon-8 p.m.
Other attractions will be available on either side of the Bandshell during the concert. Encore's Old Sandstone Art Gallery will feature a show and the new location of the Mt. Morris Historical Museum will also be open in the newly renovated College Hall.
Please bring a blanket or chair, or enjoy the new benches and join the fun on our beautiful, historic Campus in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks south of Illinois Route 64 on Wesley Avenue and enjoy Straw Fest Day and the free rockabilly concert.