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WEEK 4 -
Wednesday, July 2 – Sunday, July 6
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All performances presented at Veteran's Park Amphitheater, downtown
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Wednesday,
July 2 - 8 PM
Nostalgia favorites
Phil Dirt and the Dozers
It wouldn't be a Summer Arts Festival
without Springfield's favorite Kings of Nostalgia, Phil Dirt and the
Dozers! Lace up your saddle shoes, hang the fuzzy dice from the
rear-view mirror, grab a lawn chair, and settle in as you relive the most
exciting time of Rock'n'Roll history! Phil Dirt reminds us that you're never
too old, that life is short but good, and yesterday is as close as your
favorite memories.
www.phildirt.com
“Party in the Park Series” Sponsor:
Benjamin Steel, Inc.
Event Sponsor: Key Bank
Media Partner: Lite 99.9 FM
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Thursday,
July 3 - 8 PM
Aja - The Steely Dan Tribute
You got to shake it baby! AJA recreates the sounds of one of rock's
most legendary and enigmatic bands with stunning precision and energy. The
Park will be rockin' to all the Dan classics from "Reelin' in the Years" to
"Hey Nineteen" and beyond. Aja's 10-piece ensemble features some of
the Cincinnati area’s finest jazz, rock and session musicians. No static at
all! "...wonderful, fantastic....I have played with many of the Steely
Dan tribute bands and Aja is certainly the finest. I think they play as well
or better than the Steely Dan touring groups I have seen and heard… the
groove, chops, feel and an obvious love for this music… a must see band and
you can quote me on that...."
- legendary Steely Dan
drummer Bernard Purdie
www.ajamusic.com
“The Tribute Series” Sponsor:
Springfield
News-Sun
Event Sponsor: Meijer, Inc.
Media Partner: Lite 99.9 FM
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Saturday,
July 5 - beginning at 5 PM
Pic 'n' Fiddle Fest
Enjoy a down-home, hand-clappin', banjo-pickin', fiddle-pluckin' hoe-down
evening in the Park! Make a day of it with great bluegrass music and
Lee's
Famous Recipe Chicken dinners on sale beginning at 5 PM. Bring a lawn chair
and sit a spell!
5:00 PM -
The Muleskinner Band
Bill, Brian,
Ed, and Gary are The Muleskinner Band, bringing their individual musical
backgrounds, experiences, and influences with them, from Big Mon to Buck,
Patsy to Merle, Gospel to the Drifters, Doobie Brothers to Crosby, Stills, &
Nash. Great vocal harmony, solid instrumental backing and soloing, and
frequent and prolific storytelling, humor, and good-hearted dialogue with
the audience, are sure to keep you entertained!
www.themuleskinnerband.com
6:30 PM -
Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers
Joe Mullins and The Radio
Ramblers, a collaboration of veteran Bluegrass musicians who have worked
with one another during former musical endeavors, formed in 2006 for the
primary purpose of performing at Classic Country Radio promotions. Their
camaraderie and passion for Bluegrass music has had a profound impact on
their stage presence and ultimate demand, and The Radio Ramblers have
become a welcomed addition to the southwest Ohio Bluegrass music scene.
http://myclassiccountry.com/RadioRamblers.htm
8:00 PM
Cherryholmes
Cherryholmes
has many qualities that make them unique, but the basis of their success
lies in plain, old-fashioned hard work combined with shining star talent
that only appears to glow more brightly with each performance. Cherryholmes’
six band members pull their creative ideas to form their own new brand of
bluegrass music. Band leader Jere sums it up this way: “People say that
bluegrass music has to change or evolve or it will die. Well, if you change
something from one thing to another it isn't alive anyway. I don't really
think it needs to be changed. It just needs new life breathed into it. I
feel like maybe I'm offering that with my family.”
www.cherryholmes.com
“Community Celebration Series” Sponsor:
AT&T – The Real Yellow
Pages
Event Sponsor: Lee’s
Famous Recipe Chicken
Media Partner: My Classic
Country Radio WBZI-AM, WKFI-AM, WEDI-AM
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Sunday,
July 6 - beginning at 5 PM
ReggaeFest
Spend a jammin’ July night
Jamaican-style as the Festival’s kicks-back for a laid-back Reggae Fest!
Relax with a Sunday of three great bands, great music, and love, peace and
unity!
5:00 PM -
The Outlaws I & I
Hailing
from the Lorain, Ohio area, the Outlaws I & I are led by their energetic
vocalist/front man “Butchie B.” (aka Session L. Buchanon). Butchie B’s
roots began with soul stirring gospel music. Inspired by is gospel
background, Butchie then moved on to the R & B scene, performing with well
known bands such as “The Dazz Band,” but that was not where it ended. He
also performed on stage as the opening act for popular singing groups such
as The Temptations, The Four Tops, and The Whispers – securing his place as
a seasoned R & B singer.
6:30 PM -
The Terry Barrett Band
WorldBeat American style, taking
influences from Afrofunk, Soca, Reggae and Latin music, mixing it all up is
The Terry Barrett Band. No groove is off limits, no subject too
controversial to write about… just the right amount of notes.
"Terry Barrett is in the
forefront of creating a new vibe, and is definitely one of the best
wordsmiths to emerge out of the locale in a very long time. The infectious
groove, especially in a live setting is hard to resist." -Charleston
Okafor, World Director/Host of African Abstract WCSB 89.3 FM, Cleveland, OH
www.terrybarrettband.com
8:00 PM - Carlos Jones and the
PLUS Band
The “iron-man” of the
reggae scene in Cleveland, Ohio is without question, Carlos Jones.
Carlos’ journey is a history of Cleveland reggae itself. The band’s soulful
rhythms and heartfelt message have made it one of Cleveland’s top draws for
more than a decade. 2008 will see Carlos celebrating a musical career
spanning 30 years, as well his 50th birthday. When asked about his plans for
the future, he’ll simply tell you, “The future is right now. I just want to
keep on playing this music from my heart for as long as I’m able to, and
keep the positive vibration alive for all those who can dig it, ya know? As
long as I’m able to continue to do what I love, what more could you want out
of life?"
www.carlosjones.com
“Party in the Park Series” Sponsor:
Benjamin Steel, Inc.
Media Partner: Smooth
Jazz 106.5 FM
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All Summer Arts Festival events at
Veteran's Park Amphitheater are held rain or shine.
Festival events are not moved
indoors.
Any event may be interrupted or delayed due to inclement weather.
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• All
shows are presented admission-free; volunteers “pass the hat” during
intermission.
• Bring
lawn chairs and blankets for seating under the stars.
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A limited
number of reserved orchestra-pit seats will be available for selected
performances. Pit seats are $10 each, available first-come, first-served,
and will go on sale June 10, 2008. Must be reserved at least 24 hours prior
to performance; must be paid for when making reservation; call 937-324-2712
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Pit seats
are also sold on show nights, as available, beginning at 7 PM.
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A limited number
of "Rent-A -Chairs" are available nightly on a first-come, first-served
basis, at the Festival Welcome Center, for a $5 donation (a $5 refundable
deposit is required).
• 2007
Summer Arts Festival events take place at
Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, 250 Cliff Park Road, Springfield
• For additional information, call the Springfield Arts Council at 937-324-2712 (toll-free
866-324-2712)
• Refreshments and snacks are available during the performances.
• Convenient free
parking is available in several locations near Veteran’s Park Amphitheater
and other locations within walking distance of the Park.
• All
artists and events are subject to change.
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