Grange Concert Features Singer-Songwriters Anne Hills and Michael Smith on December 13

See Anne Hills and Michael Smith in concert at the Grange on Dec. 13, 2014. (Click image to enlarge.)

The final concert of the 2014 season at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on Saturday, December 13 will feature two nationally known singer-songwriters, Anne Hills and Michael Smith. Longtime friends and musical collaborators, they bring an incredible voice and range (Anne Hills) and terrific musicianship and story songs (Michael Smith) together in one show.

Anne Hills has been performing and touring on the folk music circuit since 1976. Widely acclaimed as a singer, actor, and writer, she has won awards for her solo work and collaborations, children’s album, and poetry. Anne has just released a new CD of train songs called Tracks. Her touring partner, Michael Smith, has been singing and composing since the 1960s. His songs, including “The Dutchman” and “Spoon River,” have been recorded by dozens of performers. Michael is also a well-known songwriting teacher and writer for theater productions.

The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are $12 for adults, $6 under 18. Advance tickets are available by mail: WCA, PO Box 54, Essex, NY 12936. For more information, visit. www.thegrangehall.info or call 518-963-4170.

The Grange is collecting non-perishable food, toiletries and cash donations for local food banks at this show. Please support these community resources with your contributions.

The Whallonsburg Grange is located at 1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg, NY (5 miles south of the Essex ferry).

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About Whallonsburg Grange Hall

The Grange Hall is managed by the Whallonsburg Civic Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit through an agreement with the Town of Essex. The building is now one of the "destinations" in the region for films, music, theater, lectures and other community events. The certified commercial kitchen is available for food producers, canners, farms and community projects of all kinds. Visit www.thegrangehall.info for more information.