The Hat Stretchers featuring Rick Sherry, John Hasbrouck and Jon Williams in Concert

Acorn Coffeehouse is proud to present The Hat Stretchers featuring Rick Sherry, John Hasbrouck and Jon Williams on Saturday, February 21st. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The Concert begins at 8:00 pm. Admission: $10. The Burning Bush Art Gallery is located on 216 N. Main St. Wheaton, Ill 60187 and is a ministry of Gary United Methodist Church. Reservations are recommended, walk-ins welcome. Visit www.acorncoffeehouse.com. or call 630-393-1247

From the urban hollers of Chicago were born The Hat Stretchers! They are a string band trio whose music will place you on the edge of a beat-up porch, as you swing your bare feet to the beat of their bygone sounds. The Hat Stretchers members are veterans of the Chicago acoustic music scene: Rick Cookin’ Sherry sings and plays guitar. John Hasbrouck plays left-handed banjo and mandolin. And Jon Williams plays fiddle...Music with crooked harmonies and foot stompin’ rhythms fueled by moonshine and the music of Charlie Poole, Uncle Dave Macon plus lesser known pioneers of primitive country music. It’s a hillbilly hollerin’ good time!

Rick “Cookin’” Sherry is well versed in many styles including blues, country, ragtime and hot jazz. He plays with the Scantified Grumblers and Devil In A Woodpile. His deep vocals compliment his music whether he plays guitar, scrapes a washboard, pounds a marching drum with a foot pedal, or whoops on his harmonica.

John Hasbrouck’s primary instruments are mandolin, banjo and guitar. He plays in Hardscrabble, a jug-less jug band, and The Northside Southpaws, an all-left-handed, all-resonator mandolin/guitar duo. He also teaches fingerstyle guitar and ragtime mandolin.

Multi-instrumentalist Jon Williams is leader of the Chandelier Swingers a five-piece Western Swing combo from Chicago, and plays with Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire.

Acorn Coffeehouse presents concerts at the Burning Bush Art Gallery on a monthly basis, showcasing high caliber artists in an intimate setting. It’s a wonderful experience to be close to the performing artist as if the concert was in your own living room. There’s a natural bond that the audience forms with the music and the performer. The newly renovated late 1890’s house is a perfect venue for concerts. Along with hearing some of the finest live music, you will also be treated to an inspiring art exhibit. It’s a great blend of auditory and visual arts. Upcoming performers include Chris Vallillo, Curtis and Loretta, Friedlander & Hall and Small Potatoes. The complete schedule can be found at www.acorncoffeehouse.com.

For more information, contact Dona Benkert, 630-393-1247 or email info@acorncoffeehouse.com