Music scene · Effingham
A travel hub at the junction of two interstates where cover bands play local bars and restaurants, school bands and church choirs lead community music, and touring acts pass through.
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A travel hub at the junction of two interstates where cover bands play local bars and restaurants, school bands and church choirs lead community music, and touring acts pass through.
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Effingham, Illinois, sits at the crossroads of two interstates, making it a travel and logistics hub. Local music consists of school bands, church choirs, and cover bands at bars and restaurants. St. Louis and Champaign-Urbana musicians pass through for one-off events.
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