High School band director works for tolerance through concerts

This week, students and the public will have the opportunity to view “THE ROCK AND ROLL EXPERIENCE” with north-central Montana’s own one-man band.

Tuesday, April 24 at Hays-Lodgepole High School at 8:20 a.m. and Friday, April 27 at Dodson High School at 2:30 p.m., Hays-Lodgepole High School Band Director John Steinhardt will perform as his alter ego, Schizoid Johnny. Both performances are free and the public is encouraged to join.

Steinhardt’s alter ego not only sings but he also plays a variety of instruments including five guitars, keyboard, full drum set and percussion and is accompanied by...