A sixth generation central Illinois resident, Tom Irwin relates the experiences of rural Midwestern life through original songs, folk music and stories. Irwin will present a program titled “Farming and Rural Living as Reflected in Art.”
Professionally Irwin performs around 200 dates a year at various venues in diverse areas. He has opened for Willie Nelson and Family at the Illinois State Fair, plays regularly with a Celtic-Fusion group at The Emerald Underground, plays a nationally recognized Elvis Tribute show called Elvis Himselvis and performs with an electric rock band knows as the Raouligans. Now in his fourth decade of live performance, Irwin brings a standard of excellence to each show, blending thoughtful music with a seasoned presentation to deliver a respectful and entertaining show.
Irwin’s tour in Montgomery County will start on Monday August 26th at the Coffeyville Meal Site, Sycamore Landing and Windsor Place Assisted Living before arriving at the Spencer/Rounds Theatre on the CCC Campus at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27th. Irwin will continue his tour of Coffeyville with Windsor Place, Windsor Place SCU and the Medicalodge of Coffeyville on Tuesday. Wednesday he will entertain residents at Asbury Village and Manor House followed by the students at Caney Valley High School on Thursday and the Caney Nursing Home and Guest Home Estates in Caney on Friday.
The public is invited to the 10:20 a.m. Tuesday Humanities performances at CCC. The performances are free and held in the Spencer/Rounds Theatre. For more information call 620-251-7700 ext. 2145.