Sunday, April 7, 2024 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) and the Wadsworth Public Library continue their Sunday Live at the Library concerts with Mentor-based musician Erin Nicole Neal. Music during the Vietnam War was the sound of social unrest, of asking questions and demanding answers. The music reflected the thoughts, concerns, emotions and outrage of a generation who felt their civil liberties and rights were ignored. Protest songs depicted real events of murder, injustice, social class inequities, political frustration, racism as well as hope for a better life.

 

During this presentation, Erin will take the audience back to the turbulence of the 1960s and early 1970s as the war ramped up, immersed Americans through the mayhem that led to outrage, frustration, shock, distrust and grief. Erin will discuss and perform numerous Vietnam War protest songs as well as discuss influential singer-songwriters and what inspired them to write these songs.

 

The program is free, but reservations are recommended by registering here or calling 419-853-6016. Seats are on a first come-first serve basis.

 

About Erin Nicole Neal

Erin Nicole Neal is the bandleader for her bands: The Chill Factors, Centric Soul and Jazz in The Blue. Erin sings, plays bass guitar and piano predominately in her band The Chill Factors, and works with numerous musicians in her roster for all three bands. Erin performs an eclectic mix of music in these groups: Blues, Rock, Pop, Soul, Jazz, Funk, Reggae and Gospel. Visit www.erinnicoleneal.com for more information, videos and dates of upcoming events!