Musical Mystery Tour to England

Were you a part of "Beatle-Mania?" Crazy for the Dave Clark Five? Are you a fan of British rock music in general? Enjoy a "Musical Mystery Tour of England" at Rodman Public Library on Saturday, June 11, at 2:30 p.m.

Dr. James Perone, Margaret Morgan Ramsey Professor in Music at the University of Mount Union, will talk about a trip that he and his wife, Karen, took to the United Kingdom in 2010.

As well as teaching music theory, Music in America, Vernacular Music and the Vietnam Conflict and music appreciation, Dr. Perone is the author of such music-oriented books as Carole King: A Bio-Bibliography, Mods, Rockers, and the Music of the British Invasion, and Woodstock: An Encyclopedia of the Music and Art Fair. He will give a multi-media presentation and talk about Beatles-related and other British rock music sites in London and Liverpool that they visited. He will also share his experiences of meeting and dining with a former ghost songwriter for the Dave Clark Five.

Dr. Perone is a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club of Alliance and an active member of Union Avenue United Methodist Church. He lives in Alliance with Karen, his wife and Chuck, the cat.

This free program is open to the public. It will take place in the Main Library Auditorium. For more information, contact the library at 330-821-2665, ext. 208.