The Burney Sisters + Full Moon Blue Grass Pickin' Party

Mark your calendars! The Burney Sisters are coming to Southern Illinois, August 17th, 2024 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with an open jam session to follow! 

Sister, Sister

The talented duo comprising of Emma (16)  and Bella (14), craft music that defies their youthful years. Their songs, infused with emotional intelligence, resonate deeply with listeners. These inspiring siblings blend their voices in harmonies reminiscent of First Aid Kit, Lake Street Dive, The Staves, and Joseph. While drawing inspiration from various genres, they hold a special affinity for Motown and soulful melodies from any genre or era.

Their journey has taken them to grand stages, intimate venues, and festival stages such as Blissfest, Shoe Fest, Shipyard, Moccasin Creek, Columbia's Roots N Blues, Ozark Amphitheater, and most notably the Cayamo Music Cruise (2023). They’ve shared billing alongside luminaries like Wynonna Judd, Brandi Carlile, Jo Dee Messina, Jeff Tweedy, Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Larkin Poe, Del McCoury, and Sawyer Fredericks from ‘The Voice.’ Beyond the spotlight, the Burney Sisters have cultivated a strong bond with their fanbase through over 200 house concerts across the US and Canada.

Their music is available on platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Amazon. Stay connected via Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and join their journey behind the scenes on Patreon.com 

To learn more about these incredible musicians and where they're off to next, we encourage you to visit their website at HERE!

Ticket Pricing

$15  - 13 yrs+

$10 - 12 yrs and under

2 yrs + under - Free 

*Cash, Venmo or Tap to pay credit cards will be accepted*

*PLEASE NOTE: WE ABSOLUTLY LOVE WHEN OUR GUESTS BRING THEIR INSTRUMENTS, AND WE HOPE YOU DO! HOWEVER, THIS SPECIFIC PICKIN' PARTY WILL ALSO REQUIRE A PURCHASED TICKET FOR EACH PERSON. AN INSTRUMENT WILL NOT GRANT FREE ADMISSSON* 

August 2024 | Sturgeon Moon

Bring the kids, the dog, your granny, grandpa or your sweetheart and join us!  Make sure you bring your favorite lawn chair or quilt incase your dancin' feet get tired!  We would love to see your guitar, upright bass, mandolin, even a fiddle or banjo! Spend an evening enjoying the view while pickin' and listening to a variety of talented artists. All proceeds will help to continue in restoring and beautifying this magical property!

What is a Pickin' Party?

Allow us to explain! While our family is origionally from Southern Illinois, Mama Rhonda, Millie & Andy spent the last 12+ years living and playing music in Nashville, Tennessee. Pickin' Parties are a staple of the Nashville music scene and a great way to meet fellow musicians and enjoy authentic bluegrass/Americana music and the beautiful summer weather.  We truly enjoyed the Pickin' Parties over the years and knew this was something special we needed to introduce in Southern Illinois!

This is a gathering for music lovers of all ages and a great way to introduce young players to new tunes passed down by the older folks.  Pickin' Parties are Blueglass and Americana specific and while we will have an open mic opportunity and featured artists each month, guests are welcome to play in the circles or just enjoy the music!

We hope to see you there!

Food + Beverage

A consession stand will be available with food, snacks, soft drinks and water. Adult beverages will be availabile for purchase as well. Adult beverage options include: Coors Light, Budlight, Michelob Ultra, White Claw and wine by the glass.

Guests are welcome to bring their own food and soft drinks. Outside alcohol in NOT permitted.

IMPORTANT Additional information:

-Due to the nature of this event, all ticket sales are final. 

-The event will happen rain or shine! Should questionable weather arise, music will be moved to our historic event barn.

-Given the uneven landscape of our propery, if you or a guest needs to be dropped off closer to the house or the barn please let us know.

-If you will be bringing large instruments, lawnchairs and/or a cooler, we highly reccomend bringing a wagon with you to make transporting much easier.

-Event restrooms will be available for guests and is located right across from the event barn.

-Furry friends are welcome! We kindly request that they are kept leashed at all times and all smelly yard presents are disposed of.

-For the comfort of all our guests, smoking is not permitted on the hill, in or near the event barn or in front of the Bell Hill home. We will have a designated smoking area near the parking lot. Any guests smoking in the restricted areas will be asked to leave.

Local businesses to support while you're in the area:

*please be sure to check hour of operations*

• Flamm Orchards
• Feather Hills Winery
• StarView Vineyards
• Peachbarn Winery + Cafe
• Iron Whisk Bistro + Bar
• Anna Arts Center/Shawnee Hills Arts Council
• Cobden Village Shops
• Wine Trail Mercantile
• Blueberry Hill Farm
• Bass Farms Produce Market
• Havisham Burbon Bar
• Rendleman Orchards
• Fuzzy's Tavern
• Taqueria Pequena
• Makanda Boardwalk
• Giant City State Park
• Owl Creek Vinyard