Black Dirt Management

07/11/2025

Check the next few weeks of upcoming shows! Enjoy FREE live music on the outdoor stage brought to you by Black Dirt Management!

Friday, July11th
Carrie Sue & The Wood Burners reside at the intersection of songwriting, storytelling, and harmonizing - creating a unique blend of folk, bluegrass, country and Americana music.

Saturday, July 12th
Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters bring a gritty, genre-bending mix of country, Americana and rock, pushing tradition aside with synths, loops and fearless energy on stage.

Patio & lawn seating will be available on a first-come basis. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blanket and enjoy the show!

05/23/2025

Get you live music fix at DESTIHL Beer Hall this weekend!

🎶 The TourBus Concert Series rolls on at the Beer Hall! 🎶

Join us Friday & Saturday from 6–9pm for FREE live music on the outdoor stage, brought to you by Black Dirt Management!

Friday, May 23: Union Avenue
A vintage rock & roll power trio delivering the raw energy of early American rock & roll, rockabilly, jump blues, and old school country. Gritty, lively, and endlessly entertaining.

Saturday, May 24: Fresh Hops
A multi-genre bending five-piece from Northwest Indiana, Fresh Hops fuses jazz, soul, bluegrass, metal, and jam rock into an electric, high-energy performance that’s different every time they hit the stage.

Grab a beer, find a spot on the patio or lawn (first-come, first-served), and settle in for two unforgettable nights of live music. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets welcome!

01/31/2025

Let’s do this 🛞🔥🤘🍺🎶💥

01/19/2025

Backyard Tire Fire festival announce!

FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE!

🐍 Moccasin Creek Festival 2025 🐍
June 19-22, 2025 - The Stage at Lake Sara - Effingham IL
$120 Advance Weekend Passes at: moccasincreekfestival.com

Incredible line-up, amazing vibe and awesome music-loving humans...what more could one ask for?!?!?!?

See ya's there!
BTF

12/10/2024

11/18/2024

We're pleased to announce Carrie Sue & The Wood Burners have joined the Black Dirt Management booking roster!

Hailing from Urbana, IL, Carrie & Co create a unique blend of folk, bluegrass and country with rich harmonies, honest lyrics, and thoughtful instrumentation.

Now booking 2025 dates!

09/27/2024

Due to gusty wind conditions from Hurricane Helene, tonight's outdoor show TourBus Concert Series: Easy Riders is canceled.

08/16/2024

If you missed the July Dan Hubbard residency you're in luck as he's back tonight for his final performance this summer on TourBus Concert Series Stage!

And don't miss the Kelly Band Saturday. Outdoor shows are FREE from 6-9pm on the beautiful grounds DESTIHL Beer Hall!

🎶 Free Live Music Alert! 🎶

Join us at the Beer Hall this weekend for an unforgettable outdoor music experience brought to you by Black Dirt Management! Enjoy the summer vibes, delicious brews, and incredible live performances on our outdoor stage.

Friday, August 16th | 6-9pm: Dan Hubbard
With a 20-year career under his belt, singer-songwriter Dan Hubbard is bringing his powerful, Tom Petty-influenced sound to the stage. Having released 9 studio albums and shared the stage with national acts like Martin Sexton and Andrew Combs, Dan's music is described as “beautiful, powerful, and often seemingly effortless.” (Independent Clauses)

Saturday, August 17th | 6-9pm: Aaron Kelly Band
Let the Aaron Kelly Band serenade you with timeless tunes inspired by songwriting legends like John Prine and Towns Van Zandt. These are songs made to last, with soul and storytelling at their core.

Patio & Lawn Seating: First-come, first-served!
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blanket and enjoy the show!

08/14/2024

Edward David Anderson Michigan & Illinois shows w/ The Band of Heathens start tonight!

Remote Transmission #39 features our friend, Edward David Anderson of Backyard Tire Fire on John Prine's "Picture Show" from his 1991 album, The Missing Year...

08/09/2024

DEADHEAD DAZE WEEKEND starts tonight!

𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂 • 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐑 & 𝐒𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 • 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏
We're ready to rock DeadHead Daze weekend with you! Enjoy free live music Friday & Saturday brought to you by Black Dirt Management! Stay cool with plenty of DeadHead IPA options & Slushies in the DeadHead Shed. Our Beer Hall is ready to roll with delicious Chef's Features, PLUS, shop vendors on the brewery lawn Friday & Saturday! Tap the event link in the comments and check out the "Discussion" tab for spotlights on all things DeadHead Daze!

08/02/2024

Tonight we welcome back Garret Burris & Time to Kill and tomorrow C**t Ball & Friends make their TourBus Concert Stage debut at DESTIHL Beer Hall!

🎸🍻 Join us at the Beer Hall for a weekend of free live music on the outdoor stage, brought to you by Black Dirt Management! 🌟

Friday, August 2nd: Garrett Burris & Time To Kill
Featuring longtime friends and Effingham area all-stars:
- Austin Stark (Bathtub H***h Band, Local Honey)
- Taylor Steele (Taylor Steele & the Love Preachers)
- Kendell Scott (Matt Poss Band, Craig Gerdes Band, Bill Poss)
- Nash Swisher (Sidelined, Flight 50)
Expect a mix of cosmic country and rock and roll with a true family band vibe, playing heartfelt classic American tunes.

Saturday, August 3rd: C**t Ball Music & Friends
C**t Ball brings high-energy performances with styles ranging from Folk, Reggae, Blues, Soul, & Funk.

Patio & lawn seating is first-come, first-served. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blanket and enjoy the show!