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2010 Summer Concert Series
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May 30th–August 30th at 6:00 p.m.
(unless stated otherwise)
Concerts are FREE and open to the public
Bring Lawn Chairs & Blankets
Refreshments available |
{PA Council on the Arts} |
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Sunday, May 30th |
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Ringgold Band |
The historic Ringgold Band is proud to be one of America's first community bands. Formed in 1852 amid the rolling hills and farms of Berks County, PA., they continue a long-standing tradition of fine musical entertainment in southeastern Pennsylvania. Their diverse concert program will include familiar classics and challenging new works, as well as symphonic overtures, show tunes, solos and a myriad of marches. www.ringgoldband.com Rain Date: Sunday, June 6th
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Sunday, June 13th |
Celtic Concert Event-Ken Gehret & Irish Mist - 5-8:30 p.m. |
Specializing in traditional, as well as modern Celtic music which is a "labor of love" for all of us. All of the music we do, whether it be original or traditional, is exclusively, our own arrangement of it. In the past two years, Irish Mist has been proud to present our brand of Celtic music to audiences in the greater Philadelphia area. www.kengehret.com
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Sunday, June 27th |
East Side Dave & The Mountain Folk Band |
Side Dave’s five-piece bluegrass band will perform original material, sing-a-long material, traditional material and music representing Appalachian to Alpine musical styles. Mountain Folk Band members are Bob Entler on mandolin, Mike Hertzog on banjo, Dane Kline on bass guitar and Travis Wetzel on fiddle. www.mountainfolk.com
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Sunday, July 11th |
Don McAvoy & The Great Whatever |
Featuring original music for all ages and all musical tastes! Don McAvoy & The Great Whatever is a talented musical family, playing songs about life in an honest and upfront way that everyone can relate to. Their music is eclectic, energetic and infectious. This is a high energy, fun to watch band! www.dmcgw.com.
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Sunday, July 25th |
Incendio |
Capture a raging firestorm – the music of INCENDIO! Their concert in the park last year was a tremendous success, so we are bringing them back for a repeat performance. Welcome back this Latin guitar world fusion group from Los Angeles which features a unique alchemy of composition, technique and performance whose sound is all about energy, exploration, and passion. At the heart their music is the bold, romantic Spanish guitar, its timeless sound recast in powerful modern arrangements. www.incendioband.com No Rain Date
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Sunday, August 8th |
Number Nine |
Pennsylvania's premier all-Beatles band. For almost ten years, Number Nine has been delighting audiences in Berks County and the surrounding areas with the finest in live Beatles music from every aspect of the great band’s career. So don’t miss your chance to let Number Nine take you on a nostalgic trip back, back to where you once belonged – and be prepared to sing along!
Rain Date: Sunday, August 15th
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Sunday, August 22nd |
"Let's Dance" The Orchestra |
Enjoy a fabulous ‘40’s Big Band concert featuring “Let’s Dance! the orchestra.” You may have seen them, or danced to their music at the World War II Weekend. Bring your dancing shoes as you enjoy the fabulous music, or sit back and take a nostalgic trip back in time with these ‘swinging’ entertainers. Rain Date: Sunday, August 29th
Enjoy the holiday weekend with this regional blues and soul band based out of the Central New Jersey area. The front man, Christopher Dean has played professionally for the past eight years, having toured worldwide and recorded albums with Big Jack Johnson and the Oilers. The Christopher Dean Band has a reputation as a top-notch blues outfit that invites audiences on a toe-tapping fun filled ride. www.christopherdeanband.com Rain Date: Sunday, September 12th
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August 29th |
Summer Concert Series Rain Date |
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Thursday, June 17th |
Toad Creek Duo |
Enjoy some old-timey, folk, country, gospel, bluegrass and hoedown music. The Toad Creek Duo perpetuate old time musical traditions. They play a variety of instruments, including fiddle, banjo, guitar, autoharp, and bass. www.toadcreekmusic.com
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Thursday, July 22nd |
Joe Soltysik |
Bring your dancin’ shoes to enjoy this concert in the park. Quiet little Hunsicker’s Grove will be filled with the sounds of Big Band, 50’s rock & roll and much more, as Joe and his band entertain you.
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Thursday, August 19th |
Acoustic Roadshow with Butch Imhoff |
Butch Imhoff, founder of the Acoustic Roadshow will be performing songs than span over 75 years. From Pop to Rock, Blues to Bluegrass, plus a dash of this and that! We will also have a special showcase guest from the Roadshow! Hope to see you there!
Enjoy the music of this talented local singer and songwriter, and her original songs, which she defines as alternative folk, have been inspired by music 60’s and 70’s. The result is a performance speckled with new and used country tunes, as well as her own brand of folk reminiscent of the Woodstock era. www.HaleySheeler.com
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Thursday, July 8th |
After Hours |
This quiet park will come alive with the sounds of big band, swing, country, “light jazz” and even some old-time rock & roll. This 3-piece band will entertain you, and get your toes a-tappin’. Swing on over to Kaercher Creek Park for an enjoyable summer concert.
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Thursday, August 5th |
Maggie Spike |
This summer concert features a husband & wife singer/songwriter duo from the Oley Valley performing their mixed bag of musical styles: Folk, Rock, Jazz, Celtic and Reggae with passionate appeal & soulful insight. www.maggiespike.com
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