Cheryl Wheeler

Acoustic Folk: Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White Doors open 7:00pm / Event starts 7:30pm Tickets: $35 in advance online or $40 cash at the door You're welcome to "BYOB & Food" to the venue The Packing House is honored to have Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White share the stage! Cheryl has shared her talents on stage since she was 12 years old, captivating audiences with her outstanding vocals and honest lyrics. Similarly, Kenny has a long list of accomplishments as a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist since the 1970’s. They compliment each other wonderfully - this is a show not to miss! Cheryl Wheeler has to be seen to be appreciated. Nothing you read and nothing you hear from her albums prepares you for how good a performer she is. You may not be familiar with Cheryl, but you have probably heard her music. She is very respected as a songwriter by her peers, which can be seen by how many of them record her songs. Cheryl's songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O'Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and Holly Near. Kenny White comes comes to the world of the touring singer-songwriter following a long and successful musical journey. An accomplished pianist, who also performs on guitar, Kenny has now become more known for his clever lyrics. Audiences often comment that a Kenny White concert moves them to laughter and tears — sometimes within the same song! Kenny recently completed an 18-month tour performing his original songs while traveling as the opener for Stephen Stills & Judy Collins, and has toured for many years with Cheryl Wheeler. He is looking forward to returning to the road to perform his own full-length shows. Kenny White began his career in the 1970s, touring exclusively as the keyboard player for Jonathan Edwards and later with Livingston Taylor, on Linda Ronstadt’s legendary, “Living in the USA” tour. Grab your ticket for a very special evening of original music and stories by these legendary artists! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). The Packing House offers an exclusive "BYOB&F" TM model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. For more information, please call 518-791-9474 or visit https://thepackinghouse.us/upcoming/2024/04/27-acoustic-artist-series-cheryl-wheeler-and-kenny-white