Bloomington Roots

We’re so excited to have James McMurtry back in Bloomington on March 11 at Buskirk-Chumley Theater ! Tickets are on sale NOW. Check the link in our bio 🎸

We are so excited to have Claire Pendreigh join the fun next week! Get your tickets today for Palmyra at Blockhouse Bar on Sep 23🎸🎶

We can’t wait for Charlie Jesseph at the UU Church of Bloomington this December!

Charlie’s performances strike a balance between laid-back charm and emotional depth—equal parts front-porch storytelling and polished musicality.

Tickets are on sale now, and you can get them at the link in our bio!

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver on October 16 at the IU Auditorium for an evening of readings, questions, and musical performances by Jacobs School of Music pianist Susan Tsai to celebrate the release of her brand-new novel Partita. Partita is a deeply moving, unforgettable novel about art, music, class, memory, and the life-altering power of love—a book she says she has been waiting her whole life to write.

Presented by Bloomington Roots
Get tickets at bloomingtonroots.com

JUST ANNOUNCED: Barbara Kingsolver at the IU Auditorium

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver for an evening of readings, questions, and musical performances by Jacobs School of Music pianist Susan Tsai to celebrate the release of her brand-new novel Partita.

Tickets go on sale this Friday!

We are so excited to welcome Palmyra back to Bloomington at Blockhouse Bar on 9/23! Tickets go on sale this Wednesday at 10 AM EST! Link in our bio

🌾Gillian Welch & David Rawlings: Granfalloon Concert Series at Switchyard Park 🌾

Don’t miss Grammy-winning Americana icons Gillian Welch and David Rawlings bring their acclaimed songs, harmonies, and musicianship to Bloomington as part of the Granfalloon Concert Series

Saturday, July 18, 2026
7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
Switchyard Park | 1601 S Rogers St. Bloomington, IN
📣 Presented by the IU Arts and Humanities Council, the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation & Visit Bloomington

🎟️ Tickets on sale now — link in bio!

TOMORROW: Haas at the Far Center for Contemporary Arts!

Grab your tickets today for a night of music you don’t want to miss! We will see you there.

Link in bio

We have so many exciting concerts coming up this summer in Bloomington, IN! Don't miss Waxahatchee, HAAS, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, and Durand Jones & The Indications! For more info and tickets, visit bloomingtonroots.com

RECOMMENDED: Sam Grisman Project at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7 PM!

Sam Grisman Project is a dynamic, all-acoustic ensemble led by bassist Sam Grisman, celebrating the music that shaped his upbringing alongside legendary artists like David Grisman and Jerry Garcia. Featuring a rotating lineup of some of the brightest acoustic musicians, the group blends bluegrass, folk, and Americana into vibrant, improvisational performances that honor the legacy of American roots music while creating a communal, joyful experience for audiences.

We will see you there!
https://buskirkchumley.org/events/sam-grisman-project-may-3-2026/