May 16, 2026

Doors: 6:30 PM - Show: 7:00 PM

All Ages

BCT + Bloomington Roots + Cosmic Songwriter

Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2026 Featuring Clayton Anderson, w/ Liv LaFluv, & Cara Jean Wahlers

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408


Date & Time

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:00 PM

Location

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408

Clayton Anderson is a product of his Midwest upbringing: a hard-working, salt of the earth, country singer-songwriter from the heartland who grew up fishing, boating, and playing his guitar on the lakes of Southern Indiana. Inspired by his home state music heroes – John Mellencamp, John Hiatt, and Michael Jackson – Anderson set off on a music career, building a grassroots following playing the frat circuit at Indiana University.

In 2008, he won Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star battle of the bands. After moving to Nashville, he released a series of albums: Torn Jeans & Tailgates (2011), Right Where I Belong (2014), Only to Borrow (2016), and a lineup of singles. He performed alongside the Zac Brown Band at the Indy 500 and has opened for Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Jimmy Buffett, Thomas Rhett, Lee Brice, and Carly Pearce. During the covid shutdown, Anderson performed with the Bud Light Dive Bar Tour: Home Edition alongside Jake Owen, Dierks Bentley, OneRepublic, and more before teaming with sponsors for socially-distanced Lake Tour concerts.

In 2022, Anderson released and landed high-profile placements for a string of singles including “Nothin’ But Net” (produced by Grammy winner Dave Audé and as heard on ESPN for Men’s College Basketball Season), “Get After It” (Ford’s Spring Truck Month Campaign and ESPN Men's Baseball Season), and “Show Me Your Fish” (Major League Fishing’s REDCREST 2022); hit the road for another summer tour; and released Made In The USA, his most introspective album yet. He kicked off 2023 with the release of his anthemic new track, “Gotta Get Up,” which was picked up by ESPN for the network’s College Baseball season.

E-tickets and Will-call: All tickets purchased online will be sent as e-tickets to the email address associated with your order. E-tickets will be listed within your confirmation email. If you would like your tickets to be in will-call please call or visit the box office during regular business hours. We can sell you a printed ticket over the phone and in person. You can reach us at (812) 323-3020 ext 1.

Liv LaFluv is a traveling musicmaker and songwriter. Her songs resonate with a modern age while still paying homage to the folk ballads of yesteryear. Her lyrics are funny and engaging and vulnerable without being sappy or trite. She reaches into an imperfect world and spins beautiful yarns full of adventure, heartbreak, humor, and hopeful promise.
Liv LaFluv - Instagram @fluvlife

Cara Jean Wahlers - Instagram @carajeanwahlersmusic

Cosmic Songwriter, Inc is an Indiana Non-Profit Organization founded in 2021 by Shaun McDermott and Pablo 'Oso' Fuentes to foster an ecosystem and community focused on songwriting in Bloomington, Indiana.

The Cosmic format normally pairs two acts (solo or duo) on stage. Performers alternate back and forth, bantering and sharing the stories behind their songs.

As songwriters, Shaun and Oso revere the tradition of sharing stories through song. They have played in many writers-in-the-round events, and have seen the magic that can happen when multiple performers share the stage, as well as their songs and stories.

"When we started Cosmic Songwriter, we wanted to facilitate cosmic connections between artists. On our stage, unique moments happen because of the chemistry between two performers. We love the moments that happen because of this, and we think you will too."


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