The environmentally conscience folk singer Robert Hoyt brings his songs of nature and environmental protection to the stage of Cousin Andy’s Coffee House, 402 W. Mill St at 7:30 tonight.

Hoyt, a native of Decatur, Ga., has been playing music since he was 12 and tours the nation with his music in hopes of informing people about problems in the environment and making a difference.

The topical songwriter focuses his talents mainly on current issues and what is going on around us. The power and emotion Hoyt puts into his music keeps him constantly on the road, touring in support of proper care and attention to our natural surroundings.

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To help Hoyt tell it like it is on stage will be local environmental activist Jim Reh who as with Hoyt will have a few words to say on environmentalism along with his folk songs on the topic.

General admission to the show is $5 and $3 for students and low income individuals. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music will begin about 7:30 p.m.

Randy Crouch and Flying Horse land in Hangar

Carbondale’s Hangar 9, 511 S. Illinois, will be the stable house for Randy Crouch and Flying Horse tonight at 10.

Crouch’s original music based on a psychedelic-folk, bluegrass sound has long been a favorite of Carbondale music lovers. Crouch’s original sound and unique instrumental talents are highlighted by his eccentric fiddle playing, supplemented by a wah-wah peddle.

Admission to the Randy Crouch and Flying Horse show is $3. The band will take the stage around 10 p.m. For information, call 549-0511.