Dennis Stroughmatt and His Swingin' Band at Hayner Library

Dennis Stroughmatt and His Swingin' Band at Hayner Library

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

6:30pm to 9:00pm

Hayner Public Library (Alton Square Mall Upper Level)

225 Alton Square Mall-Upper Level

Between the Escalators and J.C. Penny

Alton, IL 62002

(618) 462-0677

Western Swing is a music that continues to influence musicians across the planet and southwestern IL was home to one of the most influential of Western Swing musicians, the legendary Wade Ray. Wade was a contemporary of Bob Wills, mentored Willie Nelson, worked with Ray Price, and one was well known in the St. Louis area for his KSD Radio road shows. Fiddler, vocalist, and historian Dennis Stroughmatt studied fiddling and singing styles with Wade in the 1990s and continues to perform many of the songs he learned while studying with Wade. His performance and presentation will include a mix of songs from the era of Bob Wills, Wade Ray, Ray Price, and Hank Thompson. Like his mentor Wade Ray, Dennis will make you want to swing! Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Join us for our Winter 2018 semester of special events. These events are great for all ages, and they’re all free of charge. All programs do require registration. To register, call 1-800-613-3163. Unless otherwise stated, all programs will be held in 225 Alton Square Mall, upper level.

NOTE: 225 Alton Square Mall is located on the east side of the mall, on the second floor between the escalators and J. C. Penney.

REMINDER

Often program registration fills up and rolls over to a waiting list. If you are not going to attend a program that you are signed up for, PLEASE call 1-800-613-3163 and let us know so we can fill your reservation from the waiting list.