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Friday, June 13, 2008

Summer Concert Series

Rogers City Summer Concert Series at Lakeside Park (Provided by Anne Belanger)

The Summer Concert Series is here and once again music to the ears begins again in Lakeside Park in downtown Rogers City. It’s an ideal place for the entire family to listen to performing artists from throughout Michigan and enjoy the beautiful surroundings next to the harbor for six weeks of music…for free! Many of the performances are distinctive and widely recognized for their outstanding musical talent.

The music series is scheduled every Thursday and Friday evening starting at 7:00 pm at the band shell in Lakeside Park. Performing on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm, the Rogers City Concert Band will present an array of musical selections from classics to film themes, jazz and contemporary hits, and audience embraced marches.

Coinciding with the second annual Sunrise Adventure Bicycle Tour sponsored by the League of Michigan Bicyclists, a special engagement on Saturday, June 21st features the Bel Airs, a seven piece band playing classic 50s-60s music and good ‘ol rock ‘n roll. Returning to Rogers City on Friday, June 27th is a bluegrass favorite, Chasin’ Steel Band from Marquette, Michigan. Nationally acclaimed as an authentic Bluegrass band, their original bluegrass tunes are filled with energy, great rhythm with a rock and roll attitude that was a great hit with the audience last year. “Anyone looking for the combination of country music in overdrive, bluegrassy hot picking, and fun on stage”…come and see and listen to the Chasin’ Steel Band.

July 4th is celebrated with the Bourbon Street Dixieland Band performing authentic musical favorites from New Orleans and ragtime. The Bourbon Street Dixieland Band features classic Dixieland Jazz from New Orleans and Chicago from the 1915 to 1930’s era and vocal presentations of Louie Armstrong’s music as well. What a great way to start the holiday festivities!

Strap your dancing shoes on, as some did last summer, and get into the music from Louisiana and sounds of Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco. K. Jones & the Benzie Playboyz returns on Friday, July 11th. Recognized by the “Northern Express” magazine and voted as the “Number one roots band in northern Michigan.” They lead everyone into the energy of Louisiana and ignite the crowd for one memorable night out.

The sound of the islands returns with the Petoskey Steel Drum Band on Friday, July 18th. Consisting of 24 piece instrumentalists from the Petoskey area high school, these talented young musicians perform Calypso, Reggae, and favorites from the islands. Many who attended last year found themselves dancing to the rhythm of the steel drums. Keeping the music playing on through the weekend, the Huron Shore Barbershop Chorus will treat the audience to a special musical evening on Saturday, July 19th at the bandshell. This 19-member chorus with members from throughout northeast Michigan will entertain the audience with quality vocals performing in pure harmony. Wrapping up the Friday evening concerts is the dynamic duo, The McKinney Washtub Two performing on Friday, July 25th. They combine a variety of music from traditional, country, western, folk, ragtime, blues, and gospel. All of this entwined with comedy and storytelling techniques. Their talents together offer tunes to set you swaying and tapping, and words to get you thinking and laughing.

The Rogers City Concert Band concludes their season with a performance on Tuesday, July 29th just prior to the Nautical Festival.

Additional concerts and performances will be held at the band shell throughout the remainder of the summer. So please stay tuned through your local paper and announcements.

Lakeside Park has free parking and an open pavilion is located on the grounds providing food and refreshments for the general public to purchase. Large hardwood trees provide abundant shade for concertgoers and city picnic tables and benches are available to relax and even have a picnic. Concert schedule flyers are available throughout town including City Hall, local retail businesses, motels and markets, Chamber of Commerce, public library, and state parks.

The Summer Concert Series at Lakeside Park is made possible by the City of Rogers City and through grant support from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Cheboygan Area Arts Council, The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan, and The United Communities Foundation. Thank you to local sponsors including Calcite Credit Union, Huron National Bank, Independent Bank, Rogers City Community Development Authority, Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners, and Domaci Gallery.

Enjoy the musical entertainment this summer down at Lakeside Park, Rogers City. For more information regarding the Summer Concert Series at Lakeside Park, call 734-2191 or visit the website at www.rogerscity.com.

Anne Belanger provided the information in this message. The City of Rogers City thanks Anne all her efforts to enrich our community, especially for planning, securing, and guiding the Summer Concert Series.

If you wish to make a donation to help fund the Summer Concert Series, please contact City Hall at 989-734-2191.

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