The Best Fall Concerts Within Driving Distance of the Quincy/Hannibal Area
We normally think of summertime as being "concert season," but the fall schedule isn't looking too bad. Here are some of the country artists that will be appearing within driving distance of the Quincy/Hannibal area in September, October and November.
Midwest Old Threshers
If you're a fan of country music, either new country or classic country, you'll want to take a look at the concert lineup at the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion. Parmalee and Jon Pardi will both perform on the grandstand, as will country legends like Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, Leroy Van Dyke, Johnny Lee, and others. The Midwest Old Threshers Renunion is September 3-7 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
Tri State Rodeo
The Tri-State Rodeo will be September 9-12, 2015 at the C.E. Richards Arena in Ft. Madison. Chase Rice will perform on Friday, September 11. The Brett Eldredge concert will be on Saturday, September 12. Both shows will begin at 7:30PM, doors will open an hour prior to each show.
Chase Rice
The Blue Note in Columbia will present Summerfest on 9th Street, featuring Chase Rice, Justin Adams and the Brian Bax Band on September 10 at 7 p.m.
The Charlie Daniels Band
The Charlie Daniels Band will headline this year's Concert in the Cornfield in South Jacksonville, Illinois. The concert is Saturday, September 12. Tickets in advance are $20. They can be purchased online.
David Lee Murphy
David Lee Murphy will be making a return to Boondocks in Springfield, Illinois on September 12. Tickets are $15.
Kacey Musgraves
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, and CMA, ACM and Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves will appear at The Pageant in St. Louis on Friday, September 18.
Beardstown Fall Fun Festival
Cassadee Pope is the headliner at the 2015 Beardstown Fall Fun Festival on September 27. The show will be at 4 p.m. An Elvis tribute act, Travis LeDoyt, will also perform on that day at 2 p.m. The festival is September 26-27.
Taylor Swift
This is a big one. So big, in fact, that Taylor Swift's 1989 Tour is going to perform on two nights in St. Louis on September 28 and September 29. The Scottrade Center is the location.
Shania Twain
Shania Twain's farewell Rock This Country Tour has been so successful that she's added concert dates. If you miss her in St. Louis on August 4, you can catch the concert at the Peoria Civic Center on September 29. Gavin DeGraw will open.
Chase Bryant
Chase Bryant will visit the Illinois State Capital on October 23. Tickets are only $10 in advance to see Bryant at Boondocks.
Maddie & Tae
Maddie & Tae burst onto the country music scene with a debut single that went to No. 1. You can see this up-and-coming country duo November 5 at Boondocks in Springfield.
Eli Young Band
The Eli Young Band has already gone to the top of the charts three times. They'll be in Springfield at Boondocks on November 7.
Josh Turner
River City Casino in St. Louis will host "Long Black Train" and "Why Don't We Just Dance" hitmaker Josh Turner on Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m.
Ashley Monroe
November 17 is the date for Ashley Monroe's appearance in Springfield at Boondocks. Monroe has found success as a member of Pistol Annies, as a solo artist, and as a collaborator with some of the biggest stars in country music.