Jennings and Keller will take their audience on a musical journey through the earlier part of the twentieth century. They start by sharing songs from Jimmy Rogers, Woody Guthrie, the Carter Family and many more. They explore the impact and significance of these early songwriting pioneers on modern music.
The talented pair explains the history of the dobro, from its beginning as a Delta Blues and Hawaiian instrument to its use in music today. They also showcase some expert Chet Atkins-style guitar picking, explaining the legacy of this innovator of modern guitar.
Jennings and Keller’s tour in Montgomery County will start on Monday, September 17th at the Coffeyville Meal Site, Sycamore Landing and Windsor Place Assisted Living before arriving at the Spencer/Rounds Theatre on the CCC Campus at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18th. They will continue their tour of Coffeyville with Windsor Place, Windsor Place SCU and the Medicalodge of Coffeyville on Tuesday. Wednesday they will entertain residents at Pickwick Place, Asbury Village and the Dale Apartments 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 or 2038.