Girard's Devin Williams travels making a living as a bluesman. He started with a love of metal then found his expression in the Delta blues. Along the way he advanced as a contestant in American Idol. He opens for Paul Beaubrun at the kickoff the the 2024 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series May 30.

Paul Beaubrun is a Haitian musician carrying forward his family's artistic tradition. He opens the 2024 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series May 30. He joins Community Voices to preview the free concert and discuss his art and Haiti.

Owen and Dooley join Community Voices to share their new release, South Pound Sessions and discuss their approach to the 'Present' concept.

Christi Walden, coordinating chair, Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series, joined NPR Illinois to share the announcement of the 2024 headliner lineup.

Lance Tawzer is the Director of Exhibits and Shows at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. His love of music led to his start in Material Issue then The Lupins, to museums, and now to Petersburg and the ALPLM where he brought it all together for the highly attended State of Sound exhibit.

Daniel Donato relates how he started in Nashville and interprets music into Cosmic Country. He currently is on the national Americana charts and plays Danenberger Family Vineyards March 23, 2024.

Available to stream through Feb. 17, 2024. The X plays many of the 2023 Grammy nominees. Here's a chance to hear the well known and those that may not be featured at the awards show. Make a request at TheX@nprillinois.org.

Bobby Carter, NPR Tiny Desk Concert producer, provides tips to encourage central Illinois musicians to enter the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest. Carter is also a judge.

Damon Soper and Scott Faingold share their podcast project, "Old School Bleep!" It's a look back at the Springfield-area local music scene of the 80s and 90s. It sprung from an archive of VHS video tapes of their early days as musicians. Jeff Williams is also one of the hosts. The audio includes a sample of Episode V.

Cut Flowers is a Springfield-based acoustic duo featuring Arlin Peebles and Erin Darnell. They are preparing to release their second EP Black Heart, Full Sun and brought their guitars to the NPR Illinois studios to preview new tracks on Community Voices.