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SUMMARY:Veterans' Songwriting Retreat
LOCATION:Klucker Community Center\, 14 Park Dr\, O Fallon\, IL 62269
DESCRIPTION:The Village of Shiloh\, IL\, in partnership with Freedom S
ings 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 Shil
oh on August 1st thru 2nd.\n\nThe retreat will feature private songwri
ting sessions for Veterans on Friday evening (August 9) and Saturday m
orning (August 10). These sessions will be led by top Nashville hit-ma
kers\, offering a unique opportunity for Veterans to express their exp
eriences and stories through music.\n\nOn Saturday evening\, a free co
ncert 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. Pe
rformances will include hits from Don Goodman\, Bill Whyte\, Steve Dea
n\, Wil Nance\, and Bill Diluigi\, along with special guests\, regiona
l favorites "The Twilight Band."\n\nEvent Schedule:\n\nFriday Evening 
(August 1): Private songwriting sessions for Veterans\nSaturday Mornin
g (August 2): Private songwriting sessions for Veterans\nSaturday Even
ing (August 2): Free concert featuring Veteran songs\, starting at 5 p
.m.\n\nLocation:\nVeteran Music Hall / Shiloh\, Illinois\nAugust 1st &
2nd\n\nFREE EVENT. DONATIONS WELCOME.\nALL DONATIONS help support son
gwriting workshops and weekly music arts therapy classes for Veterans 
and military families.\nIf you can't make it in person\, please donate
online (using Venmo or PayPal or our website donation page).\n\n>> DO
NATE WITH VENMO\n>> DONATE WITH PAYPAL&zwj\;>> or if you prefer\, clic
k here to donate directly on our website\n\nEvent details: https://www
.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=50322
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=50322
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