About this Event
The Blue Christmas concert, hosted by Ivas John, celebrates the music of Southern Illinois and beyond. The evening will feature the music of some of the region’s most popular musicians, some returning after previous appearances and others making their Blue Christmas debut.
Featured musicians are the New Arts Jazztet, Union County Sal, The Gordons, Shad Cobb, Mel Goot, the Ivas John Band, Dennis Stroughmatt, Mark Stoffel, Taylor Steele and Smith and Hill.
The concert is sponsored by First Southern Bank and takes place in the newly upgraded Big Room at the downtown venue.
The Varsity Bar opens at 6, with music starting at 7.
Advance tickets are $20 are available here at Eventbrite and available soon at Plaza Records, at their new home on the Strip at 207 S. Illinois Ave. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night of the show when doors open at 6. The door ticket price is $25.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Varsity Center, 418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, United States
USD 21.99 to USD 27.24