The War and Treaty: A Concert Celebrating Veterans and the Arts

Description

Drawing on traditional folk, country, R&B, and spirituals, The War and Treaty have earned praise for their dynamic and passionate performances. Named Americana Music Awards 2019 Emerging Act of the year, this husband-and-wife duo of Michael Trotter and Tanya Trotter will dazzle in their debut at Merchant Hall, performing songs from their two acclaimed albums, Healing Tide and Hearts Town. The powerhouse couple brings their very relatable struggles to their music including Trotter’s battle with PTSD as an Army Veteran. Their song “Five More Minutes” stresses their uplifting message of staying the course and not giving up. Don’t miss “one of Nashville’s most thrilling new acts” (Rolling Stone magazine). George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative is a proud sponsor of this performance, providing a limited number of free tickets for Veterans and Servicemembers. Free for Veterans and Servicemembers with ID (up to 2 tickets each, must be claimed in-person at the Hylton Center Ticket Office). Ticket Office hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance. To purchase tickets, please visit this event page: https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/the-war-and-treaty.