Things to know about attending the Cord Fitch Memorial Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show in Mt Vernon, Illinois this weekend, April 18, 19 & 20th.

1. Location of the theatre: 108 N 9th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864. Buy your tickets now to guarantee you have a seat at the show. Only a limited number of tickets sold for each show. https://www.thegranadatheatre.com/

2. We have a Dance Floor this year!

3. Plenty of free parking nearby and a drop off area directly in front of the theatre easy access.

4. The entertainment is pretty much non-stop all day long with a break for lunch and dinner meals.

5. Greet and meet our entertainers, most will have a booth or table set up to sell their cd’s and merchandise and are more than willing to talk to their fans. A great time to get to know your favorite artist.

6. Did you know that it’s very easy to donate to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, just visit our website at: https://www.southernillinoisproductions.org/shriners-hospitals

Nobody needs our help more than these children – Donate Today!

7. Tickets Online: If you bought your tickets online, then you made the right decision (Best Option). Just present your printed ticket, or your ticket on your smartphone, they scan it and you’re ready to enter the show, that simple.

8. Food, drinks, cash bar available at the show. Hot dogs, Nacho chips & Cheese, ice tea (sweet and unsweet) and coffee (reg and decafe).

9. Everyone entering the show Friday and Saturday will be tagged with a unique color-coded wrist band for each day of the show.

10. Buy tickets on Day of the Show: If tickets are available you may purchase them by cash,  or credit card.

11. Best Option for Getting Tickets: Buy them online at: https://www.thegranadatheatre.com/

All the show information, tickets, lodging and music schedule are on our website at:  https://www.southernillinoisproductions.org/

12. Ticket will be available to buy online up to and including the day of the show..

13. You never know who will show up at the Big Show, there are always surprises! We have Steel Lovers, Country Music Lovers and Country Swing Lovers from all over the country. People attend our show from California, Oregon, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arkansas, West Virginia and many other locations.

So, come out and experience the excitement!

See you all at the Show!

Sincerely,

Southern Illinois Productions Board Members

President      Mark Fitch

Vice President Dennis Stroughtmatt

Treasurer     Tonya Fitch

Secretary     Dan Huebel

Member      Gerald Mays

Member      Donnie Yearwood

Member       Jeff Stoffel

Member      Dow Smith

Member      Joe Arview

Welcome!

The Board, of the Cord Fitch Memorial Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show, welcomes you to our 21^st Annual Steel Guitar Show. This years show will be held at a new venue, The Granada Theatre, located in down town Mt Vernon, Illinois April 18, 19 & 20.  Get your tickets today at:    https://www.thegranadatheatre.com/

The historical Granada was recently converted from a movie theatre to a live performance center in much the same manner as the Fox Theatre in St Louis, MO. was also converted from a movie theatre to a live performance center. They both share a unique quality in that they have a very large performance stage with elevated seating for the show goers. No matter where you are seated in the theatre, you have a great view of the show. We are very excited about the new venue.

This year we have Mel Tillis Jr. performing many of Mel seniors tunes as well as some of his own!

Country music icon Tony Booth will be delivering his many hits like "Keys in the Mailbox".

Norm Hamlet, a 2-time hall of fame legendary American steel guitarist who performed, recorded, and toured with Merle Haggard for 49 years. Norm teams up with Mario Carboni, also known as the Honky-Tonk Rebel, and they travel all over the country to entertain fans, showcasing select hits from the Bakersfield Sound.

 Returning by popular demand, the incredible Leona Williams and Ron Williams.

Steel Players performing include Mike McGee, Mike Sweeney, Cowboy Eddie Long, Gary Lloyd, Barry Wheeler, Tracer James, Darrel Cummings, a trio of young blood steeler's from Central Illinois.

Dennis Stroughmatt will be helping out all weekend on the stage and do not miss his show, as he always has a great and memorable performance.

We have a tremendous group of steel players local and national (see our show schedule page).

Lets not forget our fabulous stage band members.

Finally, the most important reason we put on this steel guitar show is to help support and raise funds for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. All proceeds beyond the operating expenses of the corporation are donated to Shriner's Hospitals for Children. 

Enjoy the Show!

Southern Illinois Productions Board Members

President      Mark Fitch

Vice President  Dennis Stroughtmatt

Treasurer      Tonya Fitch

Secretary       Dan Huebel

Member        Gerald Mays

Member        Donnie Yearwood

Member        Jeff Stoffel

Member        Dow Smith

Member        Joe Arview