Switchback Irish Duo at Oak Park Arms

The Monday Night Concert at the Oak Park Arms features a performance by the Switchback Irish Duo at 7 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Avenue.

Switchback is the award-winning duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack. They draw on traditional Celtic music and original Americana songs that reflect their Irish heritage and Midwestern roots.

Playing a mix of mandolin, guitar, and bass, their distinct harmonies have won comparisons to famous duos such as the Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel.

Music Connection Magazine said: "The words “American Roots and Celtic Soul” only begin to describe this unusual act, whose vocal prowess is as pure as it is unique. There is no denying the stunning vocal blends that are achieved by this duo."

The Monday Night Concert Series is dedicated to presenting free concerts to the public featuring outstanding local soloists and small ensembles.

The Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay - a weekend, a week, a month or longer.

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 708-386-4040 or visit http://www.oakparkarms.com.