Hickory Ridge Concerts welcomes Chicago singer-songwriter Joe Gorka to the stage Saturday, August 15th at 7:00 pm at the Historic Ellisville Opera House in Ellisville, IL. With his keenly observant lyrics and blend of dynamic guitar and piano work, Chicago-based singer-songwriter Joe Gorka is making a name for himself in the Midwest music scene. 
The Hickory Ridge Concert Series is hosted by singer-songwriter Chris Vallillo. Concerts are usually (but not always) held on the 3rd Saturday of the month and begin at 7:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. The Ellisville Opera House is a second-story venue; however, they do not have an elevator, and it is air-conditioned. Coffee, drinks, and a variety of desserts are available during intermission. There is an admission charge of $10.00 per adult, with children under 12 free. Hickory Ridge Concerts is supported in part by WIUM 91.3 FM, your source for NPR programming, local news, and a variety of music, the Two Rivers Arts Council, and the Doris and Ken Kolb Foundation.