June 06, 2025
First Friday Concert | Jaik Willis
Lost Valley Visitor Center • Route 31 & Harts Road Ringwood, IL 60071 Organized by McHenry County Conservation District
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Description
Online registration is not available. Please call 815.338.6223 for additional information.
Join us on the first Friday of each month this summer for an evening of music and nature. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy the beautiful view from Lost Valley Visitor Center patio and stay for a free concert from talented regional musicians. No glass containers. Concert will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.
Jaik Willis is a strumming & drumming One Man Band, a wild fire-breathing freakshow; playing an 11 piece drum set with his feet while playing guitars / bass / & harps; while singing and beatboxing simultaneously, live with no looping or electronics. Performing 300 shows a year with appearances at Bonnaroo, Summer Camp Music Fest, Dunegrass, the Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fests etc. Jaik Willis got a shout out in Rolling Stone magazine for his vocal contribution to the Bassnectar album “FreeStyle” that debuted at #1 on iTunes.
This is a free special event and all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. Children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Check Before You Go: Concerts are cancelled in the case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. Visit the Conservation District website at www.MCCDistrict.org for cancellation information.
Age Category
Adults and Families
Location
Lost Valley Patio at Lost Valley Visitor Center
Instructor
Rachel Gustafson
Age and Gender
Co-Ed