In his new program, “Popular Music and Veterans”, Jon Waterman supplements his well-received "Roots of American Popular Music" program with an exploration through songs of some of the experiences and sacrifices of veterans throughout American history. The program consists of songs, history, and an accompanying slideshow pertaining to some of the experiences of veterans of World War I, World War II, the Civil War and other conflicts alongside the history of popular music in America.

Jon Waterman
Musician and songwriter Jon Waterman has been performing his original songs along with blues, rock and country standards throughout his life. His music is influenced by intriguing characters and stories from history, the roots of the music he enjoys, and the diversity of the human experience. In 2018 Jon combined his love of performing with his enthusiasm for history to create the “Live Music Making History Live” series of programs. He has since presented “A Journey through the Roots of Popular Music,” “History and Legends through Song,” and “The Railroad in Song” to audiences throughout New England. During the pandemic lock down he presented the programs virtually around the country. Jon's song “Sultana” which tells the story of the Civil War steamboat disaster was selected to be featured at the Sultana museum in Marion, AR and in 2023 he was the recipient of an MCC grant. He has an M.A. in Popular Music History from Prescott College, an M.A. in Psychology from Kaplan University, and a B.A. in History from Northern Arizona University.