Erin Glasnovich, Sullivan's Daughter — Galesburg's new Songwriters Open Mic at The Beanhive

Downtown Galesburg has a new Saturday tradition — and it starts with original music, a good cup of coffee, and a couch in the corner of The Beanhive. Erin Glasnovich, lead singer of Sullivan's Daughter, joined Galesburg's Morning News on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Listen to the full interview above — including a live performance of "Songwriter," a song written by her parents. Topics covered in this interview: The story behind Sullivan's Daughter — a solo project turned band, named for her mother's maiden name, middle name, and hometown Growing up in Galesburg, a background in theater, and the influence of her father John Glasnovich — a retired District 205 educator and singer-songwriter How she made the jump from performing cover songs to writing her own music Her songwriting process — melodies first, voice memos, and the phrase her daughter said that became a song How the Songwriters Open Mic came to life at The Beanhive What makes this open mic different — originals only, low stakes, welcoming atmosphere What to expect when you walk in on a Saturday afternoon The talent hiding in Galesburg that surprises even her every week Live performance — "Songwriter," written by her parents   The Songwriters Open Mic is every Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Beanhive, 124 E. Simmons St., downtown Galesburg. Originals only. Sign up in person. All are welcome. [caption id="attachment_700628" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Erin Glasnovich of Sullivan's Daughter at The Beanhive in downtown Galesburg, where she hosts the Songwriters Open Mic every Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. (Provided photo)[/caption]