Sunday, April 16th
4 to 6 pm
ALL AGES – FREE EVENT

Cafe-style seating, bar serving beer, wine, soft drinks & complimentary popcorn

History and Legends Through Song

In his program “Cro-Magnon Blues: History and Legends Through Song,” program presenter, musician, and songwriter Jon Waterman takes his audience through a musical gallery of fascinating, sometimes legendary- sometimes little-known characters and happenings over nearly 5000 years of history. The show includes songs and stories that visit ancient Sumer and the earliest known author, the greatest king of the Hittite Empire, the final moments of World War One, the Old West, an epic medieval battle, and more.

Jon Waterman https://www.jonwaterman.com/

Musician and songwriter Jon Waterman has been performing his original songs
along with blues, rock and country standards throughout his life. His music is influenced by intriguing characters and stories from history, the roots of the
music he loves, and the diversity of the human experience. His song “Sultana” which tells the story of the Civil War steamboat disaster was selected to be featured at the Sultana museum in Marion, AR. Waterman has presented his programs “A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” and “Cro-Magnon Blues: History and Legends Through Song” in venues around the country, both in person and virtually. He has an M.A. in Popular Music History from Prescott College, an M.A. in Psychology from Kaplan University, and a B.A. in History from Northern Arizona University.

“A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” by Jon Waterman is a unique performance experience combining music history, storytelling, and original songs inspired by his research. Waterman successfully transforms fascinating tales from history into an evening-length performance that feels personal, contemporary, and politically relevant. A must-see for anyone interested in American history or American music!” – Sarah Swifter, Director of MAGMA, Gloucester, MA