Western Ramblers to visit Our Front Porch

The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois School of Music, is pleased to welcome the Western Ramblers on Saturday, March 4th to Our Front Porch. The group will offer an evening of lively roots music on the Museum’s indoor porch. The doors and cash bar open at 6:30 pm with music starting at 7:00 pm. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door.

The Western Ramblers share an interest in exploring music in both the country-western and bluegrass genres.  The group, made up of WIU Music faculty, students, and community members, came together to play and craft their interpretation of where these two musical genres meet. Rambler’s members include Julia Brandtner, Miles Hinderliter, Racquel Rawlins, Isaac Weese, Randy Smith, Jennifer Jones, Matt Hughes, and Istvan Szabo. Their enjoyment of playing together and knowledge of musical styles will offer a chance to experience familiar music in a new light. 

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. Additional funding was provided by a grant from the Illinois Humanities, with funds from the State of Illinois American Rescue Plan Act.

The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 S. Lafayette Street, one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square. For more information, call the Museum at 309.837.2750, text 309.837.2613, or email info@wimuseum.org. More details and updates can be found on the Museum’s social media channels.