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Tuesday, August 18th Jack Evans Concert Canceled due to City Emergency
Jeff Brown Jazz
And The “Great American Songbook”
Sunday, September 13 - 3:00 PM
Woodland Park - Oakwood Hall
The Jeff Brown Quartet featuring Anne Marie Bice, vocalist; will present a relaxed afternoon of great American Standards. Enjoy song styles from a variety of composers. Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Herbie Hancock, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, The Beatles; to name merely a few. Possible examples could include: “I Got Rhythm”, “Summertime”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, “They Can’t Take That Away from Me”, “Take the A Train”, “Moon River”, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, “There Will Never Be Another You”, “Watermelon Man.” Bice and Brown are both professors at Valparaiso University and will briefly share insights into both the composers and their compositions. Toe tapping and clapping along is more than welcomed!
John Behling
Classical Guitar
Sunday, October 4 - 3:00 PM
Woodland Park - Oakwood Hall
Since 1984, Behling has been performing Latin American Classical music, Pop and Jazz Standards at top Chicago Venues and has performed for two US Presidents. In addition to Classical Guitar music his program will include jazz standards by such famed artists as Gershwin and Ellington and jazz versions of James Taylor, as well as Beatles tunes and more.
The Bourbon Aristocracy - Bottled in Bond
100-Proof Bluegrass
Sunday, November 22 - 3:00 PM
Woodland Park - Oakwood Hall
The Bourbon Aristocracy's repertoire includes bluegrass classics from artists such as Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, Del McCoury, Stanley Brothers, and many more - alongside more recent bluegrass favorites and songs by classic country artists like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash. The Bourbon Aristocracy name pays tribute to Kentucky's gift to the whiskey world (bourbon, of course) and one of Ethan Taylor Sellers' distant relatives from Kentucky, E.H. Taylor. nephew of U.S. President Zachary Taylor. E.H. Taylor was the father of the modern bourbon industry, through his distillery and his efforts to pass the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, and Pure Food and Drug Act, two pieces of legislation which collectively ensure the authenticity and purity of bourbon whiskey.
The Chicago-based quintet's line-up comprises seasoned professional musicians - vocalist Lester Jenkins, bassist Nathan Britsch, guitarist Jay Montana, drummer Pat Buzby, and keyboardist Ethan Sellers.
Girls Like Us
“Rags to Rhinestones” Tribute to Dolly Parton
Friday, May 14 - 7:00 PM
Woodland Park - Oakwood Hall
Marianne Murphy Orland and Girls Like Us bring you the Life, Stories and Music of National Treasure and Country Music Icon Dolly Parton. After 7 decades and 25 number one hits, Ms. Parton is still making music and magic as a singer, songwriter, actress, author and philanthropist. Marianne’s port wine voice and special brand of storytelling and humor will bring Dolly’s beloved songs to you in a new and memorable way. With Music Direction by Beckie Menzie, and sparkling harmonies and repartee of Girls Like Us (Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie & MMO)! This is a show you will never forget!
