OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Public Library is hosting singer and song writer Forrest McCurren on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6 pm.

Forrest McCurren comes from the heart of the heartland, where the foothills of the Ozarks meet the Big Muddy: The Middle-of-Missouri. Blazing his own trail while stylistically tipping his hat to the songwriting giants of the past, McCurren wields the magic of lyricism to cast a light on the many intricacies of everyday life set against vignettes of Middle America. Tackling topics such as: wise words from waitresses, heartbroken high school football standouts, and tattooed trailer park lovers, McCurren writes songs for good people that got bad grades in school, are drunk on dreams, and still trying to figure out if life is sour or sweet.

“We are happy to welcome Forrest to Ottumwa,” Sonja Ferrell Director of the Ottumwa Public Library said.

Call the library 641-682-7563 with questions.