Summer Concert: Rich Araldi - The Songs and Their Stories

An excursion through the great songs of the 20th century and the stories that make them that much more special. Drawing from the jazz age, through the swing era, into modern jazz, the Beatles, and beyond! Songs we love with stories, anecdotes, fun facts, and trivia attached. What great song was composed by a musician truant from a business meeting? What song is tops of the town down yonder in New Orleans? What song landed its creator the job of composing music for perhaps the most beloved animated television series of all time? Those are just some of the questions that might get answered at a Rich Araldi Music “The Songs and their Stories” concert. This program, put together specifically for libraries, is family-friendly and interactive, covering a wide range of music and topics. With almost fifty years of professional performing and teaching experience (over 450 performances last year alone!) I have a deep well of experiences, anecdotes, and insights to draw from.