Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, this year ECCI and Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will co-host a trio of country music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on October 16—all staged inside the Legion’s Normandy Banquet Room.

Freebyrd (freebyrdrocks.com), a local tribute band with Elmhurst ties, and Whiskey Creek (whiskeycreekjams.com) will perform 7 p.m. concerts on Saturday, August 14 and 28, respectively.

The presenting sponsor of Freebyrd is ECCI member Community Bank of Elmhurst, whose headquarters is located immediately west of Post 187.

While staged in the Normandy Room, the venue will allow summer concertgoers access to the adjacent indoor bar and an outdoor gathering area.

At both summer concerts, a $10 tax-deductible cover charged at the door will benefit the ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP’s Civic Hall of Fame Public Memorial Fund, while the Legion will profit from all food and beverage sales.

The Nashville Songwriter ticket cost of $85 includes alcoholic beverages, pop and snacks.  Tickets will be sold online via our Chamber’s website at elmhurstchamber.org, starting as early as August.