Music scene · Du Quoin
A small southern Illinois town where school bands, church choirs, and county fair talent shows carry the music. Country and gospel are familiar sounds, with Carbondale's college venues a short drive north.
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A small southern Illinois town where school bands, church choirs, and county fair talent shows carry the music. Country and gospel are familiar sounds, with Carbondale's college venues a short drive north.
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Du Quoin is a small southern Illinois town where music grows from school bands, church choirs, and county fair talent shows. Its annual state fair events bring in musicians from across the region, while country and gospel remain familiar sounds.
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