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SHAWN HOLT AND THE TEARDROPS play live at Museum Rooftop Music Series June 12th!

Join us for a special Rooftop Music Series Concert at the Joliet Area Historical Museum featuring SHAWN HOLT AND THE TEARDROPS on Thursday, June 12th!

Doors open at 6:45 pm and the band takes the stage at 7:30pm.  Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase (coffee & light appetizers are free).

Shawn Holt and the Teardrops won the Blues Music Award for “Best New Artist Debut” on May 8th, 2014 for their debut recording on Blind Pig Records – Daddy Told Me.  Shawn is the son of the late legendary bluesman Magic Slim.

Shawn carries the tradition of his father, world-renowned bluesman Magic Slim's tradition with the Teardrops, playing a mix of high energy as well as traditional blues. The Teardrops have been nominated for the WC Handy Blues Band of the Year Award more than any blues band playing today -- 8 times in the last 10 years! Touring behind their new album, Daddy Told Me, Shawn and the Teardrops are garnering rave reviews while touring with legends like Johnny Winter.

Tell your friends and come enjoy great music for a special admission price of just $10.00 or $8.00 for Museum Members & Students. Admission includes free access to the Museum exhibits & galleries.

Advance registration encouraged as space is limited.  Free parking less than a block away at Webster & Ottawa St. To register or for more info please go to www.jolietmuseum.org or call Mike at (815) 723-5201 ext. 222

In case of inclement weather, the concert will take place in the Museum's Indoor Caterpillar Auditorium.

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