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Showing posts with label Annual Month of Sundays in July. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

20080700 Westminster MD A Month of Sundays 2008 Summer Concert Series

Westminster MD A Month of Sundays 2008 Summer Concert Series

“A MONTH OF SUNDAYS” – 2008 Summer Concert Series

We cordially invite you to join us at 6:45 pm in the Westminster City Park (off Main Street & Longwell Avenue) each Sunday in July for a variety of great music.

We are celebrating our 14th summer of bringing great entertainment to the public!

Food and beverages will be sold.

Concerts are Free and Open to the Public.

Check the attached schedule and come earlier to join in the fun if we're hosting a display of beautiful cars by Free State Corvette Club, Street Cars of Desire, Classic Corvette Club of Maryland, or touring motorcycles by Gold Wing Road Riders Association! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Join us as we host a "Spotlight on Local Talent"...an opportunity for community talent to be featured opening each concert week by singing The National Anthem and performing a song to open our second hour of entertainment after our half-time concert break.

Be sure to come early and receive your free ticket for our "Best Seat in the House" drawing held at the beginning of each concert. You could win special seating for your group to view the concert, a free CD from our host entertainment, a free summer concert series t-shirt, and cold beverages to quench your thirst as you sit back and enjoy the show!

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in Westminster City Park. Public bathroom facilities are located in the park. Audio and video recording of concert performances is prohibited. No pets are allowed.

In the event of possible bad weather that might be a threat to our weekly performance or questions about the scheduled entertainment, you may telephone Linda Silfee, Concert Event Program Coordinator, at 443-286-2367 for updated information.

While no admission is charged to attend the free Summer Concert Series, we encourage donations of personal care items for all ages (i.e. newly purchased deodorants, toothbrushes & toothpastes, soaps), paper goods (i.e. toilet paper, paper towels), cleaning supplies (i.e. Windex, Formula 409, furniture polish), baby food, diapers or formula will be collected to help the homeless & low-income individuals served by the Human Services Programs, Inc. of Carroll County. Items will be collected at each performance.

(The concert series is presented in joint cooperation with the City of Westminster Recreation Department, the Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks, and the Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc.)

We hope to see you in July at the Westminster City Park for our free summer concert series!

(concert info: call 410-876-6639, 410-848-6962, 410-876-5407, 410-386-2103, 443-286-2367)


July 6, 2008 – IRON RIDGE – Traditional Bluegrass, Country, Light Gospel

Kicking off our summer concert series is a repeat performance by Iron Ridge, a band dedicated to preserving old-time traditional bluegrass while adding some original and light gospel tunes that will melt your heart. Delight in the awesome picking of Denny Kopp on mandolin & fiddle. Jerry Leitner is a stand-out on rhythm guitar. Max Allison excels as bass player and on vocals in the group’s awesome 4-part harmonies. Listen closely to Jay Mosley’s velvet voice along with his sweet-pickin’ banjo! Jay’s son, Joey, an award-winning musician, is a real delight with his special touch on guitar and vocals. Miss Jen Starsenic adds a fine dimension to the group with her sizzling fiddle. Listen closely as these voices blend in a crisp and clean, tight harmony, while they present a refreshing and professional performance on stage, coupled with superb instrumental work. http://www.ironridgeband.com/

“National Anthem” will be sung by Miss Alexia Mercedes Van Horn, a 20-year old Westminster local talent, who currently attends Towson State University and is also in the process of recording her musical debut CD in Nashville, Tennessee. Our 2nd set will begin with Alexia performing “God Bless America”.

(Join us for a special summer evening in the Westminster City Park as Free State Corvette Club showcase their beautiful cars for our enjoyment…all the while taking advantage of this opportunity to cast a vote for your favorite car and contribute to our charity!)


July 13, 2008 – THE CRAWDADDIES – Cajun, Zydeco, Swing, Roots, Rock & Reggae

This 5-member band, founded in 1995, infuses these sounds of music into an incomparable, groove-laden sound that is unquestionably their own. The eclectic, good-time spirit of their set and twelve years of touring the national festival and college circuits has earned the band a strong following. They have performed locally for Westminster’s Fallfest and the Maryland Wine Festival. Join us to experience the accomplishments of these talented musicians, who along with the use of traditional guitars, keyboards & drums, also perform using an accordion and rubboard. The Crawdaddies have come together to form an extremely unique musical group to present an infectious pulse and high-energy classic cajun/zydeco rhythm with cool swing grooves, country, rock, funk and soul.http://www.thecrawdaddies.com/

“National Anthem” will be sung by Ginger Jefferson, a local talent from Hampstead, who has participated in nine September Song productions and currently sings with “The Candlelighters”, a music ensemble based at the Glyndon Methodist Church. Ginger is a student of vocal coach, Phyllis Rudolph. Our 2nd set will begin with Ginger performing “Amazing Grace”.

(Join in the excitement as Street Cars of Desire will be in the City Park at 5:30 pm displaying their cars for our enjoyment!)



July 20, 2008 Rich Clare – PENTAGON w/ Rico and The Ravens – Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues…from then until now! (This concert may last until 9:30 pm.)

Pentagon is a 6-piece show band that plays Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues from the time it started until now, showcasing the music from Wilson Picket to Smash Mouth…from Buddy Holly to U2! They will conjure up a memory, make you laugh along the way! Pentagon is best known for their 6-part vocal harmonies and unique brand of humor. The band has performed in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Puerto Rico. Pentagon has been a mainstay at Hershey Park Amphitheater for the past 30 years! http://www.richclarepentagonbandfanclub.com/

“National Anthem” will be sung acappella by Jennifer Rose, a well-known entertainer & very dear friend to many of us at our summer concert series through these past years, who is an extremely talented country, rock, pop singer. Our 2nd set will open with Jennifer performing “America the Beautiful”.

(Join in the festivities and be sure to vote for your favorite touring motorcycle as the Gold Wing Road Riders Association will be displaying their bikes at 5:30 pm!)


July 27, 2008 The Van-Dells – Oldies, Rock & Roll Show Group

The Van-Dells are an oldies show group that specializes in 50’s and 60s Rock & Roll and are billed as “the Nation’s #1 Rock & Roll Review!” Back by popular demand for a repeat performance, be entertained by a cross section of oldies combined with a unique blend of comedy, choreography, tight harmonies and costume changes. http://www.van-dells.com/

“National Anthem” will be sung acappella by ONE ACCORD, a 17-voice men’s chorus from Sandy Mount United Methodist Church in Finksburg, who has been singing together for more than 10 years, under the skilled direction of Linda Wheat. Our 2nd set will open with the chorus singing “God Bless America”.

(Join us in the City Park as Classic Corvette Club of Maryland will begin showcasing their cars at 5:30 pm!)

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Sunday, June 17, 2007

20070616 Westminster “A month of Sundays” Summer Concert Series

“A MONTH OF SUNDAYS” – 2007 Summer Concert Series

Westminster City Park

July 1, 2007 229th Army Band of the Maryland Army National Guard

Ceremonial, Concert, Rock & Jazz

July 8, 2007 The Van-Dells

Oldies, Rock & Roll Show Group

July 15, 2007 Yesterday’s News

Rock Band - 60s, 70s, 80s music through today

July 22, 2007 The Brandy Stills Band

Pure Country, Southern Rock Variety, Top 40 Country

July 29, 2007 Rich Clare – PENTAGON

Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues…from then until now!

(Concert info: call 410-876-6639, 410-848-6962, 410-876-5407, 410-386-2103, 443-286-2367)

Linda W. Silfee, Program Coordinator says:

We have a great series line-up of musical entertainment (5 bands listed on the flyer) for this July's concert series...also adding a nice community touch of having someone local (or from our surrounding area) be in the spotlight and sing our "National Anthem" at each summer concert opening!

For 3 of our weeks, we're also showcasing cars for display from 2 clubs...Street Cars of Desire and Classic Corvette Club of Maryland...plus touring motorcycles from the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA).

This is quality entertainment that's free for the public...and a chance to make donations of personal care items to the Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc. to help the homeless and low-income families served by their agency.

Bring your lawn chairs or your blankets, and a picnic lunch, if you'd like. Come out to join us for an evening of entertainment! We also have a couple of vendors on hand for the purchasing of food, beverage, or delicious snowballs!

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We cordially invite you to join us at the Westminster City Park each Sunday in July at 6:45 pm for a variety of great music. Join us in celebrating our 13th summer of bringing great entertainment to the public. Concerts are Free and Open to the Public.

Food and beverages will be sold. Donations of personal care items for all ages, baby food, diapers, formula, paper goods or cleaning supplies will be collected to help the homeless & low-income individuals served by the Human Services Programs, Inc. of Carroll County.

(The concert series is presented in joint cooperation with the City of Westminster Recreation Department, the Carroll

County Department of Recreation & Parks, and the Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc.)

July 1, 2007 229th Army Band of the Maryland Army National Guard

Ceremonial, Concert, Rock & Jazz

This 45-member band is dedicated to preserving the legends and music that transcends generations…from the sounds of the big band era of yesteryear right up through today’s Jazz and Rock & Roll. Have your heart swell with patriotism and your toes & fingers tapping along with the music! Join us for an evening you’ll treasure for a very long time!

http://bands.army.mil/ Click on “Bands” tab & Click “National Guard” & Click “229”. Our “National Anthem” will be sung by Audrey Cimino, a Westminster local talent, businesswoman, and active person in our local community.

(Join in the excitement as Street Cars of Desire will be present in the City Park at 5:30 pm displaying their cars!)

July 8, 2007 The Van-Dells

Oldies, Rock & Roll Show Group

The Van-Dells are an oldies show group that specializes in 50’s and 60’s Rock & Roll and are billed as “the Nation’s #1 Rock & Roll Review!” Come join us at the Westminster City Park and be entertained by a cross section of oldies

combined with a unique blend of comedy, choreography, tight harmonies and costume changes. www.van-dells.com

Our “National Anthem” will be sung acappella by 9 year old, Christopher Nusbaum, a third grader at Runnymeade Elementary, who is blind. (Join us in the City Park as Classic Corvette Club of Maryland will be showcasing their cars at 5:30 pm!)

July 15, 2007 Yesterday’s News

Rock Band - 60s, 70s, 80s music through today

Yesterday’s News is a 4-piece rock & roll band dedicated to musical greatness. Each member was born shortly after the death of John Lennon. Yesterday’s News gives the 21st century a band that is a tribute and throwback to the roots of rock and roll, but challenges those who would ignore those roots. The band takes elements from their idols, while playing for respect, and adds adrenaline to keep up with our fast-paced world. The band also performs some of its original works. Their recently released CD features great melodies and vocals, solid rhythm, and terrific musicianship. Come along for a “memory ride” and enjoy listening to some of your favorite cover tunes of yesterday with a 2007 added flavor…hence-forth their band name, Yesterday’s News … “Lovely Rita”, “Up on Cripple Creek”, “Listen to Her Heart”, “Day Tripper”, “Got to Get You Into My Life”, “Ballroom Blitz”! www.yesterdaysnewsmusic.com

Our “National Anthem” will be sung acappella by Miss Charity Smith, a 25 year old resident and employee of Cactus Willies Restaurant here in Westminster.

July 22, 2007 The Brandy Stills Band

Pure Country, Southern Rock Variety, Top 40 Country

Brandy Stills evolved from a band called “Silvertone”, which played music with the piano and saxophone. In 1974, changing directions toward country rock, The Brandy Stills Band was born! The band is comprised of 7 multi-talented performers who will not only have you on your toes, but will bring tears to your eyes with a well-delivered song from lead singer, Michelle Dupwe. The music is defined as pure, unadulterated country & southern rock variety. They will have you relishing in the songs of George Jones, Martina McBride, Travis Tritt, along with memorable lyrics and infectious melodies, to some of the hottest tunes by many of today’s greatest artists. The band also performs some of its original works. Top musicians comprise this group, playing instruments as the pedal steel guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, drums and keyboard, lead and bass guitars. www.brandystills.com

Our “National Anthem” will be sung acappella by Doug Lester, a 30-year veteran performer in the music world.

July 29, 2007 Rich Clare – PENTAGON

Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues…from then until now!

Pentagon is a 6-piece show band that plays Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues from the time it started until now, showcasing the music from Wilson Picket to Smash Mouth…from Buddy Holly to U2! They will conjure up a memory, make you laugh along the way! Pentagon is best known for their 6-part vocal harmonies & unique brand of humor. The band has performed in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Puerto Rico. Pentagon has been a mainstay at Hershey Park in the Amphitheater for the past 29 years! (This concert may last until 9:30 pm.) www.richclarepentagonbandfanclub.com

Our “National Anthem” will be sung acappella by Jim Botelle, a newspaper man, & President of The Old Line Statesmen Chorus. (Join in the festivities and vote for your favorite touring motorcycle as the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) will be displaying their bikes starting at 5:30 pm!)