Brewster Ladies' Library presents Popular Music & Veterans with Jon Waterman
This musical program is an exploration through songs of some of the experiences and sacrifices of veterans throughout American history. We'll listen to songs, history, and view an accompanying slideshow pertaining to some of the experiences of veterans of World War I, World War II, the Civil War and other conflicts alongside the history of popular music in America.
About the Performer
Musician and songwriter Jon Waterman has been performing his original songs along with blues, rock and country standards throughout his life. His music is influenced by intriguing characters and stories from history, the roots of the music he loves, and the diversity of the human experience. His song “Sultana” which tells the story of the Civil War steamboat disaster was selected to be featured at the Sultana museum in Marion, AR. Waterman has presented his programs “A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” and “Cro-Magnon Blues: History and Legends Through Song” in venues around the country, both in person and virtually. He has an M.A. in Popular Music History from Prescott College, an M.A. in Psychology from Kaplan University, and a B.A. in History from Northern Arizona University.
Date and Time
Sunday Mar 29, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Sunday, March 29 2:00—3:00 PM
Location
Auditorium Brewster Ladies' Library 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
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