About Fall Concert: Willy Porter
Thursdays this September and October, join us at Fruitlands Museum for a Fall Concert Series in the event tent. Closing out the series, on Thursday, October 26th we welcome Willy Porter to the stage!
Willy Porter continues on a musical and personal odyssey spanning over two decades, 11 albums, and multiple continents. His journey has been defined by an inquisitive love for humanity and the language that describes what we all hold to be true. Porter’s songs weave a universal perspective about the questions, struggles, and triumphs of human existence. His live shows are guitar-driven grit, soul, silence and muscle– at times electrifying, dynamic, and unique in the way that Porter’s voice blends and fuses with his fret work.
A largely self-taught musician, Porter began treating audiences to his brand of guitar playing and wry storytelling in the late ‘80’s while living in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1990, he released his first full-length independent album, The Trees Have Soul, and the touring life has flowed steadily ever since. Porter has literally logged millions of miles across America, Canada, the UK, and Europe, touring solo, as well as with various incarnations of the Willy Porter Band and in support of artists like Tori Amos, Paul Simon, Jethro Tull, Sting, and Jeff Beck.
In addition to making a life in music, Porter finds ways to make an impact on local and international levels. He is an active supporter of Advocates of Ozaukee, a shelter and treatment facility for victims of domestic violence and abuse in Mequon, Wisconsin. His annual benefit concerts have raised more than $100,000 for this organization to date. He is also an Ambassador for Guitars for Vets, a Milwaukee-based International organization that works to improve the lives of veterans by providing them with guitars and music lessons.
Concert begins at 6:30PM, Doors Open 6PM
Space is limited and pre-registration required.
Member $28. Nonmember $35.
Seating:
Fall Concerts at Fruitlands are seated concerts that take place under the event tent. With coverage these events are able to move forward rain or shine. Tent sides can also be lowered for heating for cooler temperatures.
Food and Beverage:
The Hyve at the Fruitlands Cafe will be offering meals and snacks at this event. A limited menu of ready-made sheet pizza slices, assorted sandwiches, salads, and desserts will also be available for purchase at the event itself along with bar service including wine, beer, and soft drinks.
Please note: No outside alcohol or food is permitted in the concert tent.
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