Bourbon Aristocracy will perform at Music on Maple July 26
The Lombard Historical Society welcomes the Bourbon Aristocracy to perform at the Music on Maple Concert series on Friday, July 26.
This free outdoor concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are suggested and available via LombardHistory.org.
The Chicago-based band plays 100-proof bottled-in-bond Kentucky bluegrass — authentic traditional music from a simpler time. The band includes fiddler/vocalist Ryan Hinshaw, banjoist/vocalist Joe Rauen, bassist Pete Wojtowicz, guitarist/vocalist Ethan Taylor Sellers, and frequent guests on mandolin and dobro.
The Bourbon Aristocracy's repertoire includes bluegrass classics from artists such as Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, Del McCoury, Stanley Brothers, and many more, alongside more recent bluegrass favorites and songs by classic country artists like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.
The name pays tribute to Kentucky's gift to the whiskey world (bourbon, of course) and one of Ethan Taylor Sellers' distant relatives from Kentucky, E.H. Taylor, a grand nephew of Zachary Taylor, the 12th U.S. President.
E.H. Taylor was the father of the modern bourbon industry, through his distillery and his efforts to pass the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, and Pure Food and Drug Act, two pieces of legislation which collectively ensure the authenticity and purity of bourbon whiskey.
The Bourbon Aristocracy plays authentic bluegrass worthy of this heritage. Follow the band at facebook.com/bourbonaristocracy.
Remember to bring your lawn chair. This concert will be in the William J. Mueller Gazebo at 23 W. Maple St. For information about this event, or the Lombard Historical Society, visit lombardhistory.org, email info@lombardhistory.org, or call (630) 629-1885. This program was funded in part by the DuPage Community Foundation.
Next month, the “Annie-Versary” concert with Angela James which was canceled on June 28 due to bad weather has been rescheduled. It will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. James’ rich, crooning style is clearly inspired by singers from her upbringing in Tennessee; names like Hazel Dickens and Neko Case aren’t far reaching comparisons. James released her newest album “Now That I Have You” in 2022.
The Music on Maple series continues on Friday, Aug. 9, with folk singer Ben Bedford at 7 p.m. He has toured extensively over the past 15 years in North America and western Europe. In 2023, he released his sixth studio album, “Valley of Stars.”
About the DuPage Community Foundation
Established in 1986 to raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County, we help area residents and organizations realize their unique charitable goals, provide impactful support to our community’s not-for-profits, and foster key partnerships to address critical issues affecting DuPage County.
About the Lombard Historical Society
The Lombard Historical Society endeavors to cultivate a deep appreciation and comprehension of our community's rich history. Delve into the past through interactive exhibitions, educational programming, and gaining insights from our collections.
The Lombard Historical Society operates the Victorian Cottage Museum, the Carriage House, and the Society’s Archives at 23 W. Maple St., as well as the Sheldon Peck Homestead (a National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site) at 355 E. Parkside Ave. in Lombard. The Sheldon Peck Homestead hosts activities and is open for tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Victorian Cottage is open for tours on Fridays and Saturdays at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. only. The Lilac Emporium Gift Shop is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information about hours, membership, and volunteer opportunities, visit lombardhistory.org, email info@lombardhistory.org or call (630) 629-1885.