About this Event
Tom Troyer will share his music, and we'll also hear a little about how he helped carry Kevan Chandler all around the world! All ticket proceeds will benefit We Carry Kevan (find out more at wecarrykevan.org).
Kevan Chandler grew up in the foothills of North Carolina. He was the second of his siblings to be diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, type 2, a rare neuromuscular disease. In 2016, he and his friends took a trip across Europe, leaving his wheelchair at home, and his friends carried him for three weeks in a backpack. An avid storyteller, he is a writer and speaker worldwide about his unique life with a disability, being a featured speaker for Tedx and Google, as well as various conferences, pharmaceutical companies, and universities. Kevan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counseling from John Wesley College, and is also founder of the nonprofit We Carry Kevan. He and his wife Katie live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where they enjoy growing vegetables, making homemade bread, and reading to each other.
A self-described musical storyteller, Troyer’s work is known for its ability to bridge the deeply personal and the universally relatable. With his early albums Lineage and Glenwood and Gomorrah, he’s explored themes ranging from identity to gentrification, earning praise for his uncanny ability to weave complex narratives into mesmerizing songs. The Silent Years takes that artistry to new heights, offering listeners a poignant, multi-layered experience that defies genre boundaries and lingers long after the final note.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1124 Lee King Rd, 1124 Lee King Road, Forsyth, United States
USD 12.51
