Veterans' Songwriting Retreat

About this event

The Village of Shiloh, IL, in partnership with Freedom Sings USA, is proud to present the Veterans Songwriting Retreat. This special event, dedicated to Shiloh/St. Clair County area Veterans and military families, will take place at the Veteran Music Hall in Shiloh on August 1st thru 2nd.

The retreat will feature private songwriting sessions for Veterans on Friday evening (August 9) and Saturday morning (August 10). These sessions will be led by top Nashville hit-makers, offering a unique opportunity for Veterans to express their experiences and stories through music.

On Saturday evening, a free concert showcasing the songs created by Veterans during the retreat will be held. The event will start at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. Performances will include hits from Don Goodman, Bill Whyte, Steve Dean, Wil Nance, and Bill Diluigi, along with special guests, regional favorites "The Twilight Band."

Event Schedule:

• Friday Evening (August 1): Private songwriting sessions for Veterans
• Saturday Morning (August 2): Private songwriting sessions for Veterans
• Saturday Evening (August 2): Free concert featuring Veteran songs, starting at 5 p.m.

Location:
Veteran Music Hall / Shiloh, Illinois
August 1st & 2nd

FREE EVENT. DONATIONS WELCOME.
ALL DONATIONS help support songwriting workshops and weekly music arts therapy classes for Veterans and military families.
If you can't make it in person, please donate online (using Venmo or PayPal or our website donation page).

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