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On Stage,In Concert
& Other Celebrations
Compiled by Catharine Hadley, Arts and Entertainment Editor, catharinehadley@gmail.com
The theme of this column is “trying new things.” I’m happy to be starting this new project of writing the entertainment column for Leisure Living Magazine! I’ve done all I could to make the entertainment listing com- plete and varied, so there should be some- thing for everyone. Although I’ve done my best to make sure all the information is accu- rate, please go online or call ahead to confirm your plans.
Any suggestions and details of your up- coming events can be sent to me at catha- rinehadley@gmail.com.
Live Entertainers At The Listening Room
Spring is the perfect time to try something new! If you haven’t been to The Listening Room in Port Clinton yet, one visit will give you an experience you might not have ever had – an intimate performance by a nation- ally-known or up-and-coming musical artist, who will likely share stories about the song- writing process, personal experiences, and the path of a performer.
The Listening Room is operated by Ron and Joe Miller, and is located inside Our Guest Inn on Perry Street across from Water Works Park, in Port Clinton. Ron Miller said he’s grateful that the people who attend the shows spend time in downtown Port Clinton, eating in the restaurants and visiting the local shops.
Country artist Keith Anderson made his third appearance at The Listening Room in February, and plans to return soon. He’s best known for the songs “Pickin’ Wildflowers, “Every Time I Hear Your Name,” and “I Still Miss You,” a top-five hit. He’s also co-writ- ten “Beer Run,” recorded by Garth Brooks
and George Jones, as well “Lost in This Mo- ment,” recorded by Big & Rich.
Like many of the other artists, Ander- son said The Listening Room is a venue that makes him feel comfortable. “It’s nice not to have to run back and forth between the hotel and the venue,” he said. “It’s a dream for the artist.”
Before each show, Ron Miller reminds the audience members that they are there to listen, not to talk to each other. They’re free to sing, clap and cheer during a rousing song, but encouraged to truly listen to the artist when he or she sings a ballad or talks about the songwriting process.
“Ron has really done a good job of coaching that crowd as far as what to do and what not to do,” Anderson said. “It’s just a feeling there that they want to party with you when you’re doing a party song, but they really understand what you’re doing when you’re telling a story. They’re hungry for that, when you’re telling a story.”
“Unique” is a word that is overused. It is not overused when describing the perfor- mances at The Listening Room. Several na- tionally-known stars have appeared there.
Howie Day, who wrote and recorded “Collide,” Jonathan Edwards, who wrote and recorded “Sunshine (Go Away Today),” and other big-name stars have appeared at The Listening Room.
Many of them take requests from the crowd.
Tony Lucca was first known on “The Mickey Mouse Club,” then in 2012 came in second on “The Voice.” He’s been touring nationally since.
“There are but a small handful of rooms, nationwide, that consistently provide both the artist and the audience an unforgettable
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