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Tickets for Loudon Wainwright III's Esbenshade Series Performance Now Available

Free concert to take place at Peoples Bank Theatre

by Gi Smith

Marietta, OH (10/13/2024) — Tickets for the highly anticipated performance by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III will be available starting this Monday, October 14, at 10:00 a.m. The show is scheduled for October 23 at 8:00 p.m. at the historic Peoples Bank Theatre, which is located at 222 Putnam Street in Marietta.

While the concert is free, guests must have a ticket to attend. Tickets can be obtained online at https://peoplesbanktheatre.com/event/the-esbenshade-series-marietta-college-presents-loudon-wainwright-iii/ or by calling 740-371-5152.

"As a working and touring singer-songwriter myself, I am supercharged that Loudon Wainwright III is coming to Peoples Bank Theatre," said Todd Burge, Director of The Esbenshade Series at Marietta College. "His songs are deeply personal and often hilarious, transforming what we believe is possible in songwriting. You must experience this free event!"

The Esbenshade Series funds this free series through the Frederica G. Esbenshade Memorial Fund. Established in 1980 by Harry H. Esbenshade Sr. and Harry H. Esbenshade Jr., the series aims to bring a diverse array of lectures, performances, and programs to the campus and community.

Wainwright first gained fame with his hit "Dead Skunk" in 1972. With a career spanning over five decades, he has released 27 albums, including his Grammy Award-winning album "High Wide & Handsome." His latest release, "Lifetime Achievement," showcases his unique talent as a storyteller through music, continuing to captivate audiences with his rich, narrative-driven songwriting.

Wainwright's contributions extend beyond music; he has authored a memoir, created a one-man theatrical show titled "Surviving Twin," and has made numerous appearances in film and television. His performances blend humor with poignant reflections on life, love, and loss.

This concert promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with music and storytelling from one of America's most beloved singer-songwriters.

Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy back in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today Marietta College serves a body of 1,200 full-time students. The College offers more than 50 majors and is consistently ranked as one of the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, as well as one of the nation's best by Forbes.com. Marietta was selected seventh in the nation according to the Brookings Institution's rankings of colleges by their highest value added, regardless of major.

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Loudon Wainwright III, the Grammy-winning singer and musician, is the headlining performer for the 2024-25 Esbenshade Series–Marietta College. Tickets are now available for the Oct. 23 concert at Peoples Bank Theatre.

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