Program Type:
Arts & CultureProgram Description
Folk Music Series
This event is presented in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Friends have been raising funds and building valuable bridges between the library and community since 1948. Learn more about the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library »
Event Details
Join us for a lively performance from Ruth and Max Bloomquist.
About Ruth and Max Bloomquist
Ruth and Max celebrate 45 years of performing their style of acoustic Americana, with roots in folk, bluegrass, and traditional country music. Ruth is well known for her songwriting as well as her striking alto voice. She was a winner of Merlefest’s Chris Austin Song Writing competition in 2003 with her gospel number, "By The River." The pair's 2010 CD release, "Turn Back a Page" reached No. 5 on the Folk DJ Airplay Chart with four songs in the top 100 for that year. A YouTube video featuring "Michigan Girl," a track from that CD, has been viewed over 395,000 times. The pair has toured in southern France nearly every year since 2008. A live CD was released in 2012 and a Christmas EP in 2015. The couple released their sixth full-length CD, "On a Canvas Painted Blue," in October 2017.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.