MUSIC Johnny Strum will perform at Paint the Village Purple

Johnny Strum, aka John DuRant Jr., will perform a solo show live on the gazebo stage at the Village at Worman’s Mill during Paint the Village Purple, an Alzheimers Awareness fundraising event from 4 to 7 p.m. June 24.

The Braddock Heights resident is releasing his latest album, “Home for a Rest,” in memory of his mother, who recently passed away after a battle with dementia. He is using funds received through an artist grant from the Frederick Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts to release the album. The album cover photograph was shot in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in February.

In addition to his concerts in Frederick and the surrounding area, in 2019, he performed in Ireland, Russia and France. Learn more about the artist at johndurantjr.com.