Music for Seniors

08/24/2026

Candace & Janne getting onto the Aloha spirit with our friends at the Sunny Day Club!

Sunny Day Aloha Monday!!!

08/18/2026

Come on out for some music and fellowship!

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Donna Frost is a traveling troubadour with decades of performing and touring experience. Expertly weaving folk, blues and pop, she creates memorable concerts that champion the human spirit. She'll be bringing her band of 'Usual Suspects' for a special program of familiar tunes and good times to Delmas Long Community Center.

More info and RSVP at https://bit.ly/3U3GWFQ

Our host venue will be providing a chili luncheon after the show.

It's all free and open to the public.

On behalf of for Seniors' Free Daytime Concert Series presented by CenterWell, we're grateful for our venue host this month Delmas Long Community Center and partnering support from the Tennessee Arts Commission!

08/13/2026

Well alrighty - thank you all for joining us yesterday for another great program at Tennessee State Museum- kudos to the team at the museum for making us all feel welcome again this year!

We enjoyed a great set of familiar tunes celebrating 'America 250', from Richard Wineland on vocals and guitar, Lee Armstrong Wineland on piano, Amberly Rosen on fiddle, and Roy Vogt on bass. This remarkably talented bunch were an absolute delight!

"I thought that this was one of the best groups that you have ever had in a few years of coming to your events. Big crowd, great participation, some dance, some clap, some sung with the music." says one of the attendees, Richard S.

Dancing, singing, connection - music is joy!





[📷:David Thomas]

08/13/2026

Take a musical trip back to 1976! 🎶

What songs take you back? The ones you danced to, sang along with, or listened to on repeat? Come relive the sounds of a memorable year with Knoxville favorite Wendel Werner!

Join us at the Knoxville Museum of Art for The Music of 1976, a special FREE daytime Music for Seniors concert celebrating the music of the bicentennial year. Expect beloved songs, plenty of nostalgia, and an afternoon of music, memories, and good company.

When: Thursday, August 27
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Where: Knoxville Museum of Art
Cost: FREE!

Bring a friend, bring your memories, and come celebrate 1976 through song. ❤️

Reserve your spot:

50 Years Ago - The Music of 1976 with Wendel Werner

08/08/2026

A Tennessee license plate that does more than get you from A to B.

With every renewal, you can help bring the arts to older Tennesseans - sparking creativity and building connection across the state.

Get a specialty plate and help power programs like Music for Seniors, one mile at a time.

07/30/2026

We're honored to be invited to visit our friends each month at Mindful Care in Murfreesboro - such a special group!

Mindful Care provides adult day services for persons age 60 and older who are afflicted with early-onset to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease and other dementia disorders.

Bobbie from Music for Seniors lead our sing-along with her ukulele “Fancy” with songs from the 50,s and 60’s. Call us for information in how your loved one can join in the fun. Mindful Care Adult Day Services - a program of Elders First 615-542-4371.

07/29/2026

For many older adults - particularly those living with memory loss, mobility challenges, or social isolation - the world can feel increasingly small. Structured programs provide stability, but they rarely spark the spontaneous joy that reminds people they are seen, known, and loved. That is where our Musician Partners shine.

Kathleen Ode of Sunny Day Club describes our Musician Partner Emily Kidd this way: "She is a talented musician, but more than that, she is an empathetic performer who responds positively to her audience." Emily arrived early, eased into the group's opening circle, and took song requests - small gestures that tell participants their voices matter. As Kathleen notes, "She chats with us in such a comfortable way that it makes us feel like we are all old friends." That sense of belonging is what makes it so special.

Every visit is more than a concert - it's a shared experience woven into the fabric of the communities we serve. As Kathleen puts it: "Emily is so loving to our folks. Everyone loves it when she comes to Sunny Day." When a room full of people who might otherwise sit in silence instead sings together, laughs together, and leaves a little lighter - that's the good stuff.

Emily Kidd always brings joy to our mornings.

07/21/2026

'America 250' - let's keep the celebration going!

Wineland & Friends will bring a rich and engaging musical experience to the Music for Seniors America 250 Celebration at the Tennessee State Museum on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, 11:00 am– 12:00 noon.

Blending tradition and innovation, the group will perform a lively selection of songs from both past and present, offering a musical journey that reflects the depth, diversity, and spirit of our country. Their performance promises to be both heartfelt and uplifting, honoring the many voices that have shaped the American story.

The ensemble features Richard Wineland on vocals and guitar, joined by Lee Armstrong Wineland on piano, Amberly Rosen on fiddle, and Roy Vogt on bass. Together, these accomplished musicians create a warm, dynamic sound that moves effortlessly across genres—from folk and Americana to contemporary favorites—capturing the varied musical traditions that define the nation.

Expect a program of storytelling through song, filled with moments of reflection, joy, and connection. Whether you’re drawn to familiar melodies or eager to discover something new, Wineland & Friends invite you to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with music that speaks to the heart of who we are—past, present, and future.

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-seniors-free-daytime-concert-w-wineland-friends-tickets-1988483047323?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/17/2026

We enjoyed a spectacular set from Connye Florance and her band - Kevin Madill on piano, Brian Allen on bass, and Marcus Finnie on drums - at Cheekwood this week!

The set included a wide variety of crowd favorites and standards prompting a well deserved standing ovation to close it out!

Many thanks to everyone that made it out for our Free Daytime Concert Series, presented by Centerwell - and extra 'thank yous' to Emily Kidd and her team at Cheekwood, Ben Bridges for help making it sound great and of course our friends at AFM 257 and Tennessee Arts Commission for the additional support.

We hope to see you all again real soon!

07/07/2026

We have lots more great programs coming up this year!

Be sure to check out our Events page at https://musicforseniors.org/events/