Cowboy Johnson to Perform in ‘the Listening Room’ at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

For additional
information, contact Roger Reupert, House Manager, at 815-455-8000 or rreupert@lakesidelegacy.org.

Crystal Lake,
IL – On Saturday, May 31st at 7:30pm country artist Cowboy Johnson will perform
in ‘the Listening Room’ at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park in Crystal Lake, IL. With
many years of experience, Cowboy tells stories of his life through his music. "We
are excited to bring country music to 'the Listening Room'. We offer diverse
programming and having Cowboy perform adds a new, exciting genre to our
repertoire," stated House Manager Roger Repeurt. ‘the Listening Room’ is the
perfect space to experience this type of music. Do not miss this rare concert
of a rugged, authentic American country singer. Tickets are $15 in advance
and $20 at the door. To reserve your tickets today, visit
www.LakesideLegacy.org or call 815-455-8000.

Louis “Cowboy”
Johnson shares in his lyrics that he “grew up fast, and hard, and somewhat
bitter”. From hitch hiking as barely a teen, Cowboy was constantly on the run
to rebel from his strict Baptist upbringing. Both as passenger and driver,
hitch hiking led him down roads less traveled. He learned to ride bulls, was a
miner for a Gold Mine, and got the nickname “Cowboy” for shooting up mailboxes
one drunken afternoon after being left on the side of the road. Cowboy fell
deeper in with trouble and ever deeper into blind addictions during this point
of his life and, after enough scars, eventually traded routes to find the road
of recovery, seeking instead a clean and sober approach to dealing with his
demons.

Cowboy’s
bluesy Americana music is served up by way of his hard life led experiences
balanced by the rich, soulful quality of his voice; his voice is commanding and
strong without resorting to theatrics. Staying true to his approach to life, Johnson’s
honey tobacco, smooth vocals are accompanied only by his guitar and a straight
forward, true grit delivery.

Come to ‘the
Listening Room’ on May 31st at 7:30pm to hear the music of Cowboy Johnson.
Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at www.LakesideLegacy.org or by
contacting the Box Office and asking for Cori or Roger (815)-455-8000. If
online sales have not sold out, tickets can also be purchased at the door for
$20. Lakeside encourages people to purchase tickets in advance. If you purchase
tickets at the door on 5/31, however, please arrive by 7:00pm. A cash bar is
also available during the concert. For more information or to purchase tickets,
please visit www.lakesidelegacy.org. ‘the Listening Room’ is located within
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park at 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake, IL. Lakeside
Legacy is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and is also home to the Historic
Dole Mansion.