Dan Mahar grew up in Chicago in the 1960s listening to what he called "good music" on the radio.
He loved the sounds of The Beetles, Rolling Stones and "Motown stuff," he said. He also liked Jimmi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page with Led Zepplin.
Mahar, who now lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will be the featured guest at the Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) Theatre's "Music on Broadway" event set for this Friday, January 4. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for AAAA members and $10 for non-members. Tickets for children 12 and younger are $5. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. All ticket sales are final. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the box office at (320) 762-8300.
Mahar toured with Billy Dean as the lead guitar player for years. They had at least three number one hits and at least eight top 10 radio hits. They appeared on the Tonight Show, Austin City Limits, The Grand Ole Opry and many other radio and television programs.
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As for making his way to a stage in Alexandria, Mahar said he met Terry Kennedy - a member of AAAA - through his guitars and that one thing led to another and he is now performing at the theater.
His performance will probably include everything from Bob Dylan to The Beetles as well as many of his own songs.
For more information about Dan Mahar, visit his Web site at www.danmahar.com or check out www.myspace.com/danmahar .
