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Megon McDonough to Perform Music of the '50s, '60s and '70s at the Wilmette Theatre Oct. 26
Megon McDonough performs the music of the greatest women singers of the '50s, '60s and '70s at the Wilmette Theatre on Oct. 26.
Wilmette, Ill. – Return to the time of bobby socks, beehives and bellbottoms when singer Megon McDonough, of Evanston, performs her new show, “Dedicated to the Ones I Love: Great Women Singers of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s,” at the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette, on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30.
In this amusing and entertaining evening, Megon honors the biggest female singers that shaped a generation. Backed by the wonderful trio of Peter Polzak (piano), Sarah Allen (drums), and Bill Harrison (bass), Megon will perform some of the biggest hits of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s — including songs from Doris Day, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Debbie Reynolds, Patsy Cline, The Shirelles, Lulu, Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield, Leslie Gore, Karen Carpenter, Cher, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins and Janis Joplin.
Plus, Megon doesn’t just sing their songs — she literally becomes each of these singers, making you feel as if you’re seeing each of them perform live!
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“I am so excited to be able to pay tribute to all of the amazing artists who inspired me to become a singer when I was young,” says McDonough. “I know anyone who is of a certain age will be able to remember where they were when they heard these songs, and I hope they’ll enjoy singing along!”
And, if you're feeling brave and love singing along with the girl groups, you might get your chance at this show! Megon may pull some audience members up from the audience to join her in the fun.
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Tickets for “Dedicated to the Ones I Love” can be purchased by going to http://www.wilmettetheatre.com or calling 847-251-7424.
“Dedicated To the Ones I Love: Great Women Singers of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s”
When: Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091
Tickets: $30 in advance
Info: 847-251-7424
About Megon McDonough
Born in Crystal Lake, Ill., to an Irish-Catholic family with nine theatrically-inspired children, Megon McDonough was inspired to play the guitar and sing after watching The Beatles on Ed Sullivan. She wrote her first song at the age of 11.
By the age of 17, she was opening for such folk acts as John Denver, Steve Martin and Harry Chapin. She has performed on stages as diverse as Carnegie Hall and the Cellar Door. Megon is best known for her work as an inaugural member of the folk group The Four Bitchin’ Babes, which allowed her wit and folk sensibilities to comment on the ups and downs of everyday life. To date, Megon has 13 solo albums to her credit, and is best known for her song “Amazing Things.” Megon classifies her music as folk/cabaret, citing her love of theater and jazz as the reason for the unusual mix. Megon lives in Evanston, Ill., and was most recently seen in “Prine: A Tribute Concert” at the Viaduct Theater in Chicago.
To schedule an interview with Megon or for additional information, please contact Lauren Carrane at 954-554-0336 or email Lauren@sharppencilmaketing.com.
