(Chelsea Update would like to thank Patty Roberts for the information in this story.)
Chelsea District Library (CDL) has announced the schedule for its Second Annual Song Fest, a celebration of the art and craft of songwriting.
CDL Song Fest 2018 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 and will feature family music-related activities, music workshops, a variety showcase for local artists.
In addition, there will be a live concert featuring nationally known singer/songwriter, Freedy Johnston. The CDL Song Fest is family friendly and open to the public. The full schedule and more information can be found by visiting chelseadistrictlibrary.org/songfest.
“We’re excited to be bringing CDL Song Fest back for its second year,” exclaims Patty Roberts head of marketing, Chelsea District Library. “Last year’s event was a huge success with over 250 participants and we’re looking forward to engaging even more of the community this year.” 2018 CDL Song Fest returns many of last year’s favorite programs and an exciting new headliner who was a past Rolling Stone Magazine’s Songwriter of the Year.
“We are beyond thrilled to have a songwriter of stature such as Freedy headline our Second CDL Song Fest,” said Lori Coryell, director. “His story and musical journey are sure to inspire local artists to continue to work on their craft and rise to new heights.”
Before Johnston’s live performance at Zou Zou’s Cafe, local singer/songwriter Chelsea Paddock will kick off the evening concert, followed by Martin Bandyke, of Ann Arbor’s 107one who will interview Johnston in a up close and personal conversation.
CDL Song Fest 2018 Schedule
Saturday, Sep. 29
11am–2 pm One-on-One Songwriting Mentor Sessions
12–12:30 pm KinderConcert with Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
1:30–2 pm On the Fly Kazoo Orchestra
1:30–3 pm Teen Songwriting Workshop with John E. Lawrence
3–4 pm Gear Talk
3–4 pm “So, you want to start a band?” Workshop
3:30–5 pm Variety Showcase
7:30–10 pm Freedy Johnson Live with Martin Bandyke at Zou Zou’s Café.
About Freddy Johnston
AllMusic.com calls Freedy Johnston, “a gifted songwriter whose lyrics paint sometimes witty, often poignant portraits of characters often unaware of how their lives have gone wrong, Freedy Johnston seemingly appeared out of nowhere in the early ’90s and quickly established himself as one of the most acclaimed new singer/songwriters of the day.”
For more information on Freedy Johnston, visit freedyjohnston.com.
