Category Archives: Music

Bucky Halker and WLUW Radio @ Grafton Pub, Chicago

Posted on 08/01/2017 by Bucky

Bucky Halker swings into the Grafton Pub for a special program with radio host Dan Kugler and WLUW Radio-Chicago on August 8.   You can catch Bucky performing and talking with Dan at the Grafton on August 8 at 9 … Continue reading →

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Des Plaines History Center 50 Years: Bucky Halker

Posted on 08/01/2017 by Bucky

Hey, the Des Plaines History Center is turning 50 years old and on August 27 they celebrate with an anniversary picnic at the center from 12-4 pm.  Bucky Halker will perform folksongs from Illinois history throughout the afternoon.    For … Continue reading →

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“Coffee Talk” Bucky Halker @ Des Plaines History Center

Posted on 08/01/2017 by Bucky

Bucky Halker in Concert Folk singer Bucky Halker performs “Ain’t Got a Dollar: Illinois Workers and Protest Songs, 1865-1965” at the Des Plaines History Center on August 10th at 1:30 p.m. Come out and hear Bucky perform and talk about … Continue reading →

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BUCKY HALKER IN FOREST PARK, IL

Posted on 08/01/2017 by Bucky

Come out on July 21, at 8:00 pm to Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore in Forest Park for some free music and a fabulous bookstore.  FREE EVENT!

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Bucky Halker, Ella Jenkins, & Wrigley Field–August 13

Posted on 08/01/2017 by Bucky

2017 National Heritage Award winner and the godmother of children’s music, Ella Jenkins turns 93 years old this summer.   She’s got a new CD out on Smithsonian-Folkways and was recently honored at the Old Town Schoool for her work. … Continue reading →

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Ella Jenkins Birthday Tribute: Navy Pier

Posted on 08/01/2017 by Bucky

2017 National Heritage Award winner and the godmother of children’s music, Ella Jenkins turns 93 years old this summer.   She’s got a new CD out on Smithsonian-Folkways and was recently honored at the Old Town Schoool for her work. … Continue reading →

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McHenry County Historical Society Protest Songs With Bucky Halker

Posted on 02/14/2017 by Bucky

Public protests about perceived loss of freedoms and equal rights is nothing new. In the century that came after the Civil War, Illinois businesses made great gains, and the state emerged as a central player in the nation’s economy. However, … Continue reading →

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Bucky Halker and Don Stiernberg: Two Way Street Coffeehouse, Downers Grove, IL

Posted on 10/24/2016 by Bucky

Bucky Halker and Don Stiernberg at Two Way Street Bucky and Don roll into Downers Grove, Illinois on December 16, 2016 for a couple of sets of music. Showtime is 8:15. In years past, Don and Bucky toured and performed … Continue reading →

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Folk Festival “Faves of 2015”

Posted on 10/15/2016 by Bucky

Folk Festival “Faves of 2015” Lilli Kuzma WDCB Radio Bucky Halker’s latest release Anywhere But Utah: Songs of Joe Hill was included on the year end “Faves of 2015” on Lilli Kuzma’s ever-popular Folk Festival show on WDCB radio. Bucky … Continue reading →

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In These Times: An Interview with Bucky Halker on Joe Hill

Posted on 09/22/2016 by Bucky

November 19, 2015 Remembering the Life and Music of Labor Agitator Joe Hill, Who Was Executed 100 Years Ago Today Dave Cochran interviews musician Bucky Halker on the music of labor songwriter and martyr Joe Hill and his new CD … Continue reading →

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