Sing at Gorton – Upbeat Country Sing-Along

Come sing with us at this evening of music! First, we’ll warm up! Next, we will sing a selection of familiar upbeat country favorites led by Lake Forest’s own Liam Sheridan! Belt out Country Roads, Wagon Wheel, Chicken Fried and more for a fun-filled night of song. No experience is necessary, and there’s no future commitment – just a chance to share music in a welcoming, low-pressure setting. The event runs about 45–60 minutes, followed by time to connect. Good to know: Open to all ages – bring the whole family No experience or vocal knowledge necessary One-off event with no future commitment Meet Your Leader: Liam Sheridan Liam Sheridan (@liamsheridanmusic) is a rising Singer/Songwriter from the Chicagoland area. After spending years on stage as a musical theater performer and learning violin at his local elementary school, Sheridan picked up an old guitar during his freshman year and never looked back. Without formal lessons, Liam spent hours learning, practicing, experimenting and quickly advanced to performing his first-ever live performance as a background rhythm guitarist at CROYA’s Battle of the Bands. This was just the beginning for Sheridan. After eventually deciding to go solo, he quickly started to focus on his singing and acoustic guitar abilities. His first ever performance as a lead country singer of a band was during an annual event, Lake Forest Days, just before his sophomore year of high school. This was a major event and fueled his desire to perform live and find his own sound. Not long after, Sheridan took a leap and set his sights on Nashwood, a local country music festival in Highwood, Illinois. He was invited to play his first ever solo acoustic gig at just 15 years old at 28 Mile Distilling Company. After playing 3 sets that weekend, Liam gained traction in the local community and began getting requests to play at private events, fundraisers, and other local venues. Sheridan’s name quickly grew and he charted 63 shows in only his first year as an acoustic artist. Venues included local joints like Duffer’s pub, Billy Bricks, Toadstool Pub, Up North Axe and Tap, The Nite ‘N Gale, K-Solo Vintage, and more! At 16, he started to explore songwriting. Sheridan said that songwriting quickly became a new passion for him and he couldn’t stop. “It was a new way of being able to express myself in a way I never thought was possible.” His writing led him to audition for a prestigious songwriting camp at Nashville’s famed Country Music Hall of Fame. He worked with amazing mentor Paulina Jayne, an accomplished singer/songwriter in Nashville. Together, they co-wrote, recorded, and performed a song. Liam shared: “Paulina was so amazing to work with! I cannot even describe how much I learned from her in such a short period of time.” Now, Sheridan’s goal now is to share his music and story with the world. Acoustically-driven, Liam’s lyrics are wrought with pure emotion and raw experiences that weave his stories together and strike a chord with all who listen. Inspired by the likes of Noah Kahan, Tyler Childers, Lizzy McAlpine, and Zach Bryan, Liam brings a warm, country folk, and emotion-filled tone to every stage.