The Sessions Panel Q&A Freed Fest 2026
Join us for a special Freed Fest Event — “The Sessions Pane;” Q&A @ Salem High School Auditorium, Saturday, August 8 @ 3:30PM, doors open at 3. This event is FREE and fun for everyone!!
Special guest panelists include:
° Nic Collins (Drummer for Genesis, Mike and the Mechanics, and of course, for Phil Collins)
° Christine Ohlman (Saturday Night Live house band vocalist)
° Leland Sklar (Legendary Bassist for James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, The Doors, Toto, and many more.. 2500+ recorded albums!)
° David Santos (Bassist for John Fogerty, Brad Paisley, Billy Joel, Crosby Stills and Nash, and many more)
° Rick DeJonge (Composer, Arranger, and Conductor for organizations such as Disneyworld, USAF, and Film and TV)
° Leland Sklar (Bass for Toto, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, and many more)
° Paul Quin (Entertainment Attorney and professional musician)
° Christine Ohlman (Saturday Night Live house band vocalist)
° Leland Sklar (Legendary Bassist for James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, The Doors, Toto, and many more.. 2500+ recorded albums!)
° David Santos (Bassist for John Fogerty, Brad Paisley, Billy Joel, Crosby Stills and Nash, and many more)
° Rick DeJonge (Composer, Arranger, and Conductor for organizations such as Disneyworld, USAF, and Film and TV)
° Leland Sklar (Bass for Toto, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, and many more)
° Paul Quin (Entertainment Attorney and professional musician)
Live music to follow this event in downtown Salem at Lincoln Plaza starting at 5:30PM with a band full of great guests!! Bring a chair and / or blanket and enjoy the open, evening air.
Watch for event updates @ https://freedfest.com
Thank you to Salem Music Centre, Kast Iron Soda Works, William Dawes – Ohio Mortgage Expert – Fairway Home Mortgage, Operation Six String and of course to The Sessions Panel for making this weekend a possibility!!
