Tag Archives: labor music

Songs of American Labor: A Labor Day Concert in Pullman

Posted on 09/02/2019 by Bucky

September 2, 2019, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Pullman Historic Site Chicago, IL Bucky Halker and Don Stiernberg join the celebration of Labor Day in historic Pullman. Bucky and Don will perform songs that emerged from the struggles of workers for … Continue reading →

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Road Scholar Concert-Mt. Vernon, IL: Protest Songs of Illinois Workers

Posted on 05/09/2019 by Bucky

Bucky will be performing his show “I Need to Make A Dollar: Protest Songs of Illinois Workers, 1865-1970”, May 9, 2019, 6:30 pm at the C.E. Brehm Memorial Library.  Come join us for this FREE event, listen and learn about … Continue reading →

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Folksongs of Illinois-Booth Shot Lincoln comes to Bloomington, IL

Posted on 10/03/2018 by Bucky

Bucky will be presenting his folksongs of Illinois program at Luther Oaks , Bloomington, IL.  Come out and hear folksongs about Illinois and commentary on how they came to this great state.

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Bucky Halker brings Labor Music to Barrington, IL

Posted on 09/08/2018 by Bucky

Bucky will be serving up his renditions of Illinois Labor Songs at the Barrington History Museum.  Come out and hear the history of labor music and how it defined the labor movement in Illinois.  Bucky holds a Ph.D. in American … Continue reading →

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Bucky Halker Live From the Heartland on WLUW, Chicago

Posted on 09/01/2018 by Bucky

Tune in to WLUW Radio-Live from the Heartland, 88.7 on your FM dial, for a very special Labor Day program featuring labor music by Bucky Halker.  Bucky will be hanging with Michael James and Co., talking about labor protest music … Continue reading →

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Illinois Bicentennial Celebration in Vandalia, IL

Posted on 08/26/2018 by Bucky

Bucky will be offering some of his favorite road songs about traversing the great State of Illinois in recognition of its Bicentennial Celebration in Vandalia.  Check back for location details.  This is a FREE event sponsored by the Illinois Humanities. … Continue reading →

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Bucky Halker is coming to Rudolstadt, Germany

Posted on 07/05/2018 by Bucky

Bucky is excited to be presenting and performing at Rudolstadt music festival for the first time.  He will be participating in a conference on American Protest Music and its effects around the world.  Bucky holds a PhD. in American History … Continue reading →

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Bucky Halker returns to Oldenburg, Germany

Posted on 06/25/2018 by Bucky

Bucky will be returning to Oldenburg, Germany, while on a short tour of Germany.  Location and time of event to be determined.  Check back for details.

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Bucky Halker, Möllner Festival, Germany

Posted on 06/07/2018 by Bucky

Bucky will be traveling across the pond to present a week of lectures and concerts in Mölln, Germany.  

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Bucky Halker celebrates Studs Terkel

Posted on 05/16/2018 by Bucky

This just in-Bucky will be performing at the Hideout, Chicago, IL, with a cast of characters to celebrate Studs Terkel and his contributions to Chicago art, labor and culture.  Bucky will be playing some Studs Terkel favorites, including Joe Hill … Continue reading →

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