The Glen Ellyn Historical Society will host a benefit concert featuring Claudia Russell and the Folk Unlimited Orchestra, Sunday, August 8th, at 7:00 P.M., at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Stacy’s Corners Store (in the History Center).

San Francisco based Claudia Russell is a world-class singer, songwriter and guitarist. A gifted vocalist with a sweet, smoky voice, she weaves together folk, blues, western swing, country and rock music. She was a finalist in the prestigious Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition and was named Best New Artist of 2000 by Boston’s renowned folk radio station WUMB.

The Folk Unlimited Orchestra includes guitarist/mandolinist Bruce Kaplan and bassist Mark Petrella. Chicago DJ Rich Warren of WFMT wrote: “Russell is a great live performer. And her band … they’re hot. Plug them into a medium sized city and they’ll light it up.”

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Plan to arrive early to visit the new Stacy’s Corners Store. Coffee and dessert will be available.  This is an opportunity to see and hear an award-winning folk group while supporting the Glen Ellyn Historical Society. Call for reservations at 630-469-1867 or e-mail info@gehs.org.