Event

The Bankesters Final SI Show

Join us for a special night of amazing bluegrass as The Bankesters return to The Old Feed Store for their final show in Southern Illinois!

Join us for The Bankesters Final performance in Southern Illinois..From their humble beginnings as a local family band to their rise to national fame in the world of Bluegrass, we have watched Phil, Melissa, Emily, Alysha and Kyle grow as musicians, performers and adults!

The Bankesters hold a special place at The Old Feed Store. From their CD releases, photo shoots and performances we're proud to have been host to this great band and be their "second home"!

Blending beautiful harmonies of singing sisters Emily Bankester on fiddle, Alysha Bankester on mandolin, and Melissa Bankester Triplett on bass, with Kyle Triplett on banjo, and dad Phil on guitars), The Bankesters continue to evolve and develop from a young group of talented musicians and vocalists to masters of their genre.

Emily won the first International Bluegrass Music Association Momentum award for vocalist of the year and the band has been previously nominated for the IBMA's Momentum award for band of the year.

Doors Open at 6pm. Great burgers, fish tacos, pulled pork nachos and more available as well as local beers and wines at the bar. Popcorn, soft drinks and more available!