Saturday Evening Concert

Mike Anderson

Lorraine and Bennett Hammond

The MacArthur Family - Dan, Gary, & Megan

8:00pm, at Memorial Hall on Rt. 9 in Wilmington

CONCERT FEATURED PERFORMERS

MIKE ANDERSON - Mike is one of the most versatile folk performers and educators in the Midwest. The combination of music, storytelling and humor has made Mike one of the most sought-after performers from the Atlantic coast to Canada to the Gulf and all points in between. Under the auspices of the Illinois State Board of Education, Mike has conducted many teacher workshops for developing literacy through the art of storytelling. His Early Childhood shows are legendary. While the Mountain Dulcimer, Guitar, Banjo, Jaw Harp, and Nose Flute are a part of his musical storytelling trade, his power to guide teachers to help students is among his greatest strengths. His workshops on "Promoting Higher Level Thinking Through Classroom Activities" and "Storytelling for Literacy for Early Childhood Teachers and Parents" have been nationally recognized.

LORRAINE and BENNETT HAMMOND - Lorraine and Bennett play and sing in perfect complement: blending their instruments with consummate skill, they create a new voice for music that ranges in style from classical through Celtic, blues and contemporary. The joy they take in their music is contagious, and their flair for tailoring their selection of songs and tunes for individual audiences lends a lively freshness to each performance. They both play five-string banjo and Appalachian dulcimer. Add some mandolin, and a great repertoire, for a great concert.

THE MACARTHUR FAMILY - Dan, Gary, & Megan of Marlboro, Vermont are well known throughout the northeast. Their concerts are musical explorations of rural life, adding contemporary compositions to traditional songs. Their rich vocal harmonies are complimented by sensitive accompaniments on Dan’s guitar, Gary’s fiddle or home-made mandolin, and Megan’s acoustic bass.