​Singer-Songwriter Dennis Warner at Oak Park Public Library Nov 6

The Oak Park Public Library welcomes internationally touring singer-songwriter Dennis Warner to their evening concert series on Wednesday November 6 at 7pm. The library is located at 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301

Dennis Warner’s music had brought him to all 50 states and beyond, earning him global recognition and a reputation for being an outstanding entertainer in the singer-songwriter genre.In 2023, Warner completed a successful three week concert tour throughout South Africa. A highlight of the tour was being invited to perform in concert at the historically significant Constitution Hill in Johannesburg along with his band, “the D's”.Dennis’ 11th album Pilot Me, debuted on the FOLK DJ radio charts at #8 in August of 2020. Dennis was named one of the top 10 Artists of the Month.His breakthrough album Seeds was recognized as one of the best CDs in folk music during 2012, based on radio play around the world. Folk DJ also named him one of the top artists in folk music that year.In 2018, Warner was invited to the RoundGlass Music Awards in New York City celebrating “Enlightened musicians from around the globe who create music to make the world a better place
In 2023, under their banner "Defending Freedom & Human Rights", Warner was asked to perform for the Parliament of the World’s Religions, in Chicago, where 7800+ attendees from 230+ different faiths and spiritual practices from 90 difference countries gathered to find ways to co-exist in our diverse world. Warner’s performance is featured in a video created by New York based Videos for Change and can be viewed on his website at www.warnersongs.comDennis has been featured on the PBS TV show Backroads and is also a multi-year recipient of several grant awards: the Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Individual Award, the Central Minnesota Individual Artist Award and the South Dakota Touring Artist Award. He is also a three-time finalist for the Kerrville Folk Festival songwriting awards. Warner also accepted an invitation to perform in concert at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.His Beads on One String book, now in its Ninth Printing, celebrates our “connectedness” and features a bully prevention curriculum for elementary schools currently being used throughout the U.S. and internationally as well. Dennis is often invited to sing at schools in support of the Beads on One String book, song and curriculum.
His concerts blend serious, thought provoking songs with lighter, up-tempo material. Warner is noted for being an entertainer, bringing the audience into the performance with laughter and even a couple of sing-alongs.
For more information visit the Oak Park Library website at www.oppl.org 708-383-8200
Visit Dennis Warner’s website at www.warnersongs.com