Month: June 2018

In Concert – Joey Leone with “History of Blues in America”

In Concert – Joey Leone with “History of Blues in America”
Thursday, July 26
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Upper Level Lobby

An hour-long concert program led by music historian and acclaimed guitarist Joey Leone, along with two other musicians covering the history, influence and impact of American blues music through songs, stories and historical facts. Over his long career, Joey has toured as a sideman guitar player for many high profile artists including Etta James, The Coasters, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan, and many more.

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave. , Grand Haven, MI

Carte Blanche: The Beatles White Album

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave.

Wednesday, June 13

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Program Room A

The Beatles’ only double-album, The Beatles (a.k.a. The White Album) is the band’s most individualized and stylistically diverse work, and the antithesis of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. This 90-minute multimedia presentation observes and analyzes The White Album by putting it in musical and historical context. Topics and people discussed include Eric Clapton, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and his camp in Rishikesh, India, the influence of Yoko Ono, and the beginning of the end for the Beatles.

In Concert Irish/American Trio “One for the Foxes”

Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave.

Wednesday, June 6
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m
Upper Level Lobby

One for the Foxes is an exciting and dynamic trans-Atlantic trio. Hailing from Ireland and the US, the trio present a rousing blend of Irish and American folk music that will have you singing along and your feet stomping. The group is made up of Dublin’s Tadhg Ó Meachair (Goitse), Galway’s Dave Curley (SLIDE) and Denver’s Joanna Hyde (The Hydes). Come join them at Loutit District Library for a thrilling evening of music.

 

Opening for One for the Foxes will be Traditional Celtic band Uneven Ground. This concert funded by The Michigan Irish Music Festival; Reliant Professional Cleaning; Carol Alexander and Kevin Carbary; and Loutit District Library.