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Folk-rock sensation The Giving Tree Band will hit The House Cafe this Friday night at 9 p.m. The band encourages everyone to wear their pajamas.

The Giving Tree Band to folk up DeKalb

By Heather Skrip | October 5, 2010

The Giving Tree Band produces a sound unlike any other by combining bluegrass and rock elements. This Yorkville-based band is comprised of eight members-two of which are NIU alum (Andy Goss and Erik Norman). GTB already has three albums under it's belt,...

Maps and Atlases guitarist talks about band, playing Middlewest Fest

Maps and Atlases guitarist talks about band, playing Middlewest Fest

By Jerene-Elise Nall | September 12, 2010

The Midwest has long been known as a cultural crossroads. The name says it all-- its right in the middle of everything, which means it may draw inspiration from all of the surrounding areas and find a way to create something that’s one of a kind out...