Tuesday, September 1, 2015

DCCA COFFEEHOUSE SERIES OPENS WITH CONCERT AT ARTS DEPOT

Balladeer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist
Lee Murdock will perform at the Arts Depot in Union City on
Thursday, September 17. This concert opens Darke County Center for the Arts'
2015-2016 Coffeehouse Series season.
Balladeer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lee Murdock will perform at the Arts Depot in Union City on Thursday, September 17. This concert opens Darke County Center for the Arts' 2015-2016 Coffeehouse Series season. “Lee is widely acknowledged as the premier interpreter of songs and tales about the Great Lakes; initially he sang blues and pop music, but his deep interest in the songs and tales of the Great Lakes led him to change his focus,” explained Keith Rawlins, Artistic Director for DCCA. “Now, Lee's original music and arrangements of sea chanteys, Great Lakes ballads and work songs dating to the 1800's resonate with his passion for the subject, appealing to contemporary audiences as well as folk music aficionados,” Rawlins stated. The show begins at 7 p.m.

According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan DCCA's Coffeehouse Series offers outstanding artists performing in a comfortable social setting where food and drink are also available. “Although our Coffeehouse performers may not be famous, they are very, very good; these casual, intimate concerts give them the opportunity to engage with audiences while displaying their exemplary talents.” Ms. Jordan said. “And the Coffeehouse shows give local residents the opportunity to enjoy skilled artists at a very economical cost, making the series a win/win for everyone,” she concluded.

DCCA's Coffeehouse Series is sponsored by Julie and Tom Graber, Eileen and Steve Litchfield, and Rodney Oda. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund.

Tickets for the concert by Lee Murdock cost $10, and can be purchased by contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net, or at DCCA's office located within Greenville Public Library as well as online at www.CenterForArts.net. Tickets are also be available at the Arts Depot and will be available at the door.

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