Clubs and Senior Groups

 

"...charming!" "I love your enthusiasm!" "...a refreshing change from our usual programs!" "... a true entertainer!

Residents at The Holmstad, Batavia, IL

Are you looking for something a little different for your group or residence? Would you like to sing along, have some fun, reminisce and experience a warm and refreshing performance? Music can bring out the best in people of all ages. Patti Ecker provides distinctive, interactive programs and plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, Irish Drum and even the musical spoons!

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Bio

Award-winning performer Patti Ecker accompanies her expressive alto voice with parlor guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, Irish drum and often brings out the musical spoons for a special treat. A veteran of concerts and cafes, Patti has also been a teaching artist for the prestigious Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. She is currently on the Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholars program roster for "Spoon River Anthology." She provides a variety of performances for schools, museums, libraries and park districts around the Chicagoland area.

 Old Folks at Home Sing-along!

 

Raves:

 "Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how much we appreciated your performance February 2, 2016, at the Highland Park Woman's Club!

The ladies really liked your program and were very entertained!

Personally, I enjoyed your performance as well. I loved the Parlor Guitar and I have a soft spot for the banjo. A few of the other ladies told me they also especially like the banjo. You have a unique voice and sang beautifully. Hopefully, you will visit us again!"

          Janet Ugaste,President, Highland Park Woman's Club

"You don't want to miss this show! Wait until you experience Patti's many musical talents. She will impress you with her voice as well as astound you with her musical abilities on the guitar, banjo, ukulele and more. Be early and bring a friend!" 

 Katie Sullivan, Cordia Senior Residences

"Patti sang here at The Village at Victory Lakes for our St. Patrick's parties. I say parties (plural) because she spent the day with us. First performing at our Continuing Care in the morning, then off to Assisted Living in the afternoon and with enough steam left, she performed in our Independent Living in the evening. What energy and talent. We will be sure to have her back for some of her other programs."

Cathy L. Reilly Life Enrichment Coordinator Village At Victory Lakes Lindenhurst, IL

 "Patti’s energy and enthusiasm pleases all ages."

 Renae Delles, Sunnymere

 

 

  

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Phone 847-977-8908

 

Upcoming Shows

Previous events

Small Potatoes with special guest Patti Ecker

Fargo Venue, 641 E. Lincoln Hwy (Rt 38), DeKalb, IL

SMALL POTATOES is playing a real LIVE, in the flesh, CONCERT this SATURDAY, SEPT 3rd, in DeKALB IL at the "FARGO VENUE", 641 E. Lincoln Hwy (Rt 38), starting at 7:00pm. This is the very first of the “1st SAT. CONCERTS” put together by Dave DK Kolar. We are sharing the evening with our dear friend PATTI ECKER (the other person in the picture who is not Jacquie or Rich). This will be a sort of adventure for all of us since 641 E. is actually a Skateboard Shop with a very cool Skateboard Park right behind. But fear not, just to the RIGHT of that (645?) is a big, lovely room with a gorgeous blue floor that really wants to be filled with friends and music. So come on out to DeKalb on Saturday and ... LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!

Dec20

Holiday Cheer - senior show

Sunrise of Wilmette, 615 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL

Memory Care music

Dec5

Holiday Cheer - senior show

Sunrise of Willowbrook, 6300 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL

Memory Care Music

Nov11

Illinois and The Great War: Honoring the Armistice

Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Patti Ecker and Don Sherman will present a music and spoken-word program titled “Illinois and The Great War: Honoring the Armistice” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 11:00 am at Rosehill Cemetery May Chapel, 5800 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL.This special program will include popular WWI songs (sung by Patti) and firsthand accounts from Illinois war veterans, nurses and volunteers (read by Don).Reenactors will represent all periods in American military history for a tribute. Staring with the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, The Civil War, the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, Korea , Vietnam and also the current Afghanistan/Iraq War impressions.

Nov7

Smilin' Through Senior Show

Sunrise of Willowbrook, 6300 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL

Nov6

The Folk Festival with Lilli Kuzma

WDCB College of DuPage radio, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL

Hear a special segment for the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, with live in studio: Patti Ecker and Don Sherman Jr.. They will highlight Illinois soldiers and nurses. Hear songs and readings! 8:30-9 p.m. central. Also hear new music from Roseanne Cash (first half hour). Later hear an all-instrumental third hour as your Election Night soundtrack while you monitor results. All HEAR on Tues. Nov. 6, from 8-11 p.m. central, on 90.9 FM-WDCB in Chicagoland (90.7 FM- WRTE Chicago West Loop), and streaming live online at WDCB.org

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Oct31

Rockin' Halloween

Aperion Care Plum Grove, 24 S. Plum Grove Rd., Palatine, IL

Oct25

Smilin' Through Senior Show

Sunrise of Wilmette, 615 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL

Memory Care music

Oct3

Smilin' Through Senior Show

Sunrise of Willowbrook, 6300 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL

Memory Care Music

Sep27

Smilin' Through Senior Show

Sunrise of Wilmette, 615 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL

Memory Care music

Sep5

Smilin' Through Senior Show

Sunrise of WIllowbrook, 6300 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL

Memory Care Music

Aug30

Smilin' Through Senior Show

Sunrise of Wilmette, 615 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL

Memory Care music

Aug1

Smilin' Through Senior Show

Sunrise of Willowbrook, 6300 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL

Memory Care Music

Jul21

Songs From The Prairie

Winfield Public Library, 0S291 Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL