SPANISH FORT, Ala.—Award-winning musician and storyteller Timmy Abell will perform at 8 a.m. Wednesday for students at Spanish Fort Elementary School.

The cost for the event is $3.

Sporting an eclectic collection of eight musical instruments, Abell has captivated audiences of all ages for more than three decades with his extensive repertoire of traditional and original songs as well as poetry and stories.

According to Aabell’s official website, his recordings are suited for K-5 students and family audiences, but his performances “appeal to even the coolest middle-schoolers and high-school audiences.”

In addition, Abell is the:

• 2004 recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council’s Fellowship for Musical Composition and Songwriting.
• NAPPA Gold Award winner for Best Children’s Recordings for “Little Red Wagon.”
•  “Parents’ Choice” Gold Award winner for “Little Red Wagon,” “Stories to Grow On” and “Play All Day.”
• 1990 American Library Association’s “Notable Children’s Recording” award winner for “The Farmer’s Market.”