The Boogie Woogie Kid, Matthew Ball, is coming to the Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) to help kick off the New Year on Thursday, January 13 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. An internationally acclaimed performer, Matthew’s high-energy, toe-tapping show will have the audience swinging and swaying with classic Ragtime, Boogie-woogie, Jazz & Blues favorites from the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s.
The pianist/singer/songwriter is described as ‘a boogie-woogie master’ with the “fastest fingers in the Midwest.” His show will be an upbeat program of piano, song, boogie-n-blues and jazz with arrangements of classic American songs like Ain’t Misbehavin, When the Saints Go Marchin In, Over the Rainbow and Basin Street Blues.
As a very special tribute at this event, Presenting Sponsors American House Elmwood and Stone will be hosting a VIP table of veterans to enjoy the show at no charge. As a thanks for their sacrifice and service, American House has graciously invited these brave men and women to enjoy this fun-filled performance.
The show is open to the public, and light appetizers and refreshments will be served along with a cash bar. Tickets are $15 and available by calling 248-659-1029. The OPC is located at 650 Letica Drive, Rochester. For more information, visit opcseniorcenter.org.