From Springfield IL, Ben Bedford is a true son of the heartland. Often drawing upon history, Bedford’s songs have a strong sense of time and place. The songs are rich in sensory detail which allows the listener to hear, see and feel each narrative. With four albums to his credit, Bedford’s songs tackle scenarios including homelessness, the plight of a Confederate soldier’s wife during the American Civil War, the aerial triumphs of Amelia Earhart, the murder of Emmett Till in 1955, and many more.

Together with his friend Tim Grimm, Bedford is also part of the Americana/Roots duo “The Tall Trees” who have toured throughout the U.S.

The Indy Folk Series is an all-ages listening room venue featuring superb acoustics, art on the walls, and candles on the tables. Each season brings the best of local, regional, and national touring artists and a wide array of acoustic music genres, including Americana, Roots, Bluegrass, Singer-Songwriters, and more. Concerts are held once a month on Saturday evenings, September – May. Light refreshments, including wine and beer, available prior to the concert and during intermission.