Music scene · Staunton
A small Illinois town where school bands, church choirs, and bar gigs anchor local music, with country and classic rock acts coming over from the St. Louis area.
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A small Illinois town where school bands, church choirs, and bar gigs anchor local music, with country and classic rock acts coming over from the St. Louis area.
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Staunton's musical life centers on school bands, church choirs, and local bars hosting country and classic rock acts. St. Louis-area musicians often drive east for gigs in small-town rooms.
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