Pattisongs: Clubs & Seniors

Would you and your group like to share in a bit of musical history?
Do you like to sing along to classic folk songs?
Do you enjoy listening to traditional instruments like guitar and banjo?
If so, then your group will love these programs
by Patti Ecker!



Smilin' Through Your spirits will be lifted as you sing (and smile) along to My Blue Heaven, Bei Mir Bist Du Schön, All of Me, When You’re Smilin’ and many more classic popular songs from the 20’s through the 50’s.

Hearts and Flowers Love is in the air! “Hearts and Flowers” is a Springtime bouquet of old fashioned love songs like My Wild Irish Rose, Let Me Call You Sweetheart and My Blue Heaven. With guitar, banjo, Irish Drum and spoons.

Sundown Serenade Whoopee-Ti-Yi-O! Saddle up and head on down to the old corral. If you like Cowboy folk songs plus early Western songs by Gene Autry, Eddy Arnold and others, “Sundown Serenade” is for you. Songs include Cattle Call, Home on the Range, Git Along, Little Dogies, Deep in the Heart of Texas and much more! With guitar, banjo and spoons.

All Aboard, America!Travel on the Red White and Blue Express! Train songs, like Wabash Cannonball, Freight Train and Railroad Bill are a rich part of our American heritage. Add some favorite patriotic songs like Yankee Doodle and You’re a Grand Old Flag and “All Aboard, America!” comes to life. With guitar, banjo and Irish drum.

Prairie Memories
Join Patti in a light-hearted journey to our region’s past titled, “Prairie Memories.” Dressed in an authentic 1860's Prairie costume, Patti will engage your group in a selection of sweet, funny and familiar folk songs. Sing along with spirited songs of America’s Pioneer yesteryears, like Oh, Susanna!, Wait for the Wagon, Blue Tail Fly and others. With guitar, banjo, Irish drum and spoons.



A Bit of BlarneySt. Paddy’s Day songs! MacNamara’s Band, Danny Boy, and an Irish lullaby or two. Plus, pub songs from The Emerald Isle and a tall tale about a wee Leprechaun and his pot of gold! With guitar and Irish drum.

Holiday CheerChristmas sing - along favorites like Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Silent Night plus some Olde English gems. A story and/or Hanukkah songs available.

Past Performances

Batavia Woman's Club
Beacon Hill
Bethany Methodist Service Guild
Celebrate Senior (Christ Lutheran Church)
Delta Kappa Gamma
Des Plaines Women’s Club
Edgewater Beach Apartments
Elgin Woman's Club
Fox Valley Woodworkers
Geneva Place
GFWC Showcases, regional and state
Glenview Officers’ Wives Club
Glenview Women’s Club
Glenview Methodist Women
Hearthstone Village
Hanover Township Seniors
Hinsdale Women’s Club
The Holmstadt
Immaculate Conception CCW
Immanuel UCC
Independence Village (Naperville)
Keen-Agers
King Home
Lutheran Memorial WELCA
Niles Community Church
Niles Senior Center
Norwood Park Garden Club
Our Lady of the Snows CCW
Our Lady Of Victory Sodality
Oak Brook AAUW
Prime Timers (St. Peter's United Church of Christ)
Resurrection Retirement Club
Windsor Park Manor

Here's what some of the residents at The Holmstadt had to say at Patti's recent performance there:

"...charming!"

"I love your enthusiasm!"

"...a refreshing change from our usual programs!"

"... a true entertainer!"