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All performances presented at the Turner Pavilion at Veteran's Park, downtown
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ARTIST WEBSITE:
darkstarorchestra.net
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Wednesday,
July 7, 2010 -
7:00 PM
Recreating the
Grateful Dead Experience...
The Dark Star Orchestra
Using entire shows from
the Grateful Dead's 30 years of extensive touring as a launching pad, Dark
Star Orchestra recreates the original song for song performance set list for
an entirely new generation of, as well as old school, Deadheads, performing
Grateful Dead classics in the same way that an orchestra interprets music of
classical composers. Touring nationwide for nine years to the tune of nearly
1500 shows since forming, the band's determined commitment to "raising the Dead"
has drawn national media attention.
www.darkstarorchestra.net
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ARTIST WEBSITE:
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Thursday,
July 8, 2010 - 8:00 PM
Hotel California -
The Original Tribute to The Eagles
Hotel California - The original tribute
to The Eagles - draws crowds of all ages with different musical
styles: New Country, Classic Rock and dance, with the classic
soaring Eagles songbook, including Life In The Fast Lane, Take It
Easy, Desperado, Get Over It and many more. The great harmonies
of the Eagles, as performed by Hotel California, have been
enjoyed by audiences across North America and around the world.
www.hotelcalifornia.ca
VIDEO of Hotel California here
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Friday,
July 9, 2010 and Saturday, July 10
beginning at 5:00 PM
Irish and Spirits Fest
A cool beverage, hot
bangers 'n' stuffed spuds, Cornish pasties and other Irish cuisine,
and two full nights of the absolute best in Celtic music! A
selection of beers, wines and even Irish whiskeys is waiting for you
in Veteran's Park! Come party with us as we celebrate our
Irish roots - and that's no blarney!
Food and beverages on sale beginning at 5:00 PM!
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ARTIST WEBSITE:
www.loneraven.com
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Friday,
July 9, 2010 at
5:30 PM on the East Terrace
Lone Raven
Garnering rave reviews throughout Ohio
and the surrounding states, Lone Raven perform an eclectic
blend of traditional music from various areas of the world, as well
as their own original compositions. The band is centered around the
father-daughter duo of Craig and Kara Markley and mother-daughters
team of Hilda, Heather and Stephanie Doyle (of The Ladies of
Longford). Completing
the ensemble are ace musicians Elizabeth Blickenstaff on fiddle and
Mark
Richards on percussion. Their highly acclaimed vocal stylings are
showcased throughout each concert, with the five-part harmonies from
the Doyles and Markleys described as "musical perfection." The band
soars through everything from fiery Irish reels to Gypsy fiddle
tunes.
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ARTIST WEBSITE:
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Friday,
July 9, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Eileen Ivers
Fiddler
Eileen Ivers returns to the Veteran's Park stage to change
the way you think about the violin. Ivers - Nine Time All-Ireland
Fiddle Champion, London Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony at The
Kennedy Center, Boston Pops, original musical star of Riverdance,
The Chieftains, Hall and Oates, Sting, Afrocelts, Patti Smith, Paula
Cole, Al Di Meola, Steve Gadd, founding member of Cherish the
Ladies, Grammy awarded musician, performed for Presidents and
Royalty worldwide... this is a but a short list of her
accomplishments, headlines, tours, and affiliations. Eileen Ivers
has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish
fiddle in the world today.
It has been said that the task of respectfully exploring the
traditions and progression of the Celtic fiddle is quite literally
on Eileen Ivers' shoulders. The Washington Post states, "She
suggests the future of the Celtic fiddle." Ivers' recording credits
include over 80 contemporary and traditional albums and numerous
movie scores, and she is hailed as one of the great innovators and
pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres.
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Saturday,
July 10, 2010 - 3:00 - 7:00 PM
on the West Terrace
"A Sip of Summer"
Wine and Beer Tasting in the Park
Enjoy an afternoon of
sunshine, serendipity and summer sipping! Kick back and enjoy a
delicious assortment of specially selected wines and beers,
complemented by tasty snacks, all available on our new West Terrace.
Admission is free; food, wine
and beer available for purchase 3-7 pm
• 4:00 PM: Great Grapes Relay - Cheer your favorite team as
they navigate our mini-vineyard obstacle course!
• 4:30 PM: One-Foot, Five-Toe Grape Stomping Contest - Join
in the fun - one foot only! - for the title of Best Stomper 2010!
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Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Gourmet Picnic Dinner Basket AUCTION
Enjoy a delicious picnic dinner
in the park! The bidding will be fast and furious for a variety of
gourmet picnic dinner-for-four baskets, prepared especially
for this evening by area restaurants and caterers! The bidding
begins at 5 PM, so bring your appetite and join us!
(All proceeds from this auction benefit the Summer Arts Festival)
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Saturday,
July 10, 2010
beginning at 5:00 PM
Irish and Spirits Fest continues...
Our
Irish and Spirits Fest continues... cool beverages, hot bangers 'n'
stuffed spuds, Cornish pasties and other Irish cuisine, and two full
nights of the absolute best in Celtic music! A selection of beers,
wines and even Irish whiskeys is waiting for you in Veteran's Park!
Come party with us as we celebrate our Irish roots - and
that's no blarney! Food and beverages on sale beginning at 5:00
PM!
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ARTIST WEBSITE:
www.knotfibbin.com
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Saturday,
July 10, 2010 at
5:30 PM
on the East Terrace
Knot Fibb'n
Presenting a
unique, crisp style to the traditional Irish-American music scene,
the four members of Knot
Fibb’n have
covered a lot of ground performing, recording and entertaining tens
of thousands of fans in the years since they first joined forces
around a dining room table in November of 1997.
Knot Fibb’n
recordings are
currently enjoying airplay on radio stations across the United
States as well as Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. As
comfortable playing in a favorite hometown pub as they are on a
large stage performing at some of the top festivals in the United
States, Knot Fibb’n
performs the
traditional music of Ireland, as well as original tunes and modern
folk music. Described as having a distinct sound unlike most other
Celtic bands, their innovative arrangements appeal to the most
seasoned musicians while their camaraderie and humor onstage
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ARTIST WEBSITE:
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Saturday,
July 10, 2010 at
8:00 PM
Cherish the Ladies
When describing Cherish the Ladies, the
critics say it best: “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience
that wouldn’t enjoy what they do” (The Boston Globe). For the past
eighteen years, Cherish the Ladies have proven themselves
worthy to live up to their many accolades, and in doing so have
become one of the most engaging ensembles in the history of Irish
music and an Irish traditional music sensation - literally the most
successful and sought-after Irish-American group in Celtic music.
Taking their name from the name of a traditional Irish jig, the
group initially won recognition as the first and only all-women
traditional Irish band. In a relatively short time, they soon
established themselves as musicians and performers without peer and
have won many thousands of listeners and fans of their music. With
their unique spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents,
beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step
dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish
traditional culture and puts it forth in an immensely humorous and
entertaining package.
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ARTIST WEBSITE:
themuleskinnerband.com
www.boblucasmusic.com
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Sunday,
July 11, 2010 at
8:00 PM
Pic'n'Fiddle Fest with
The
Muleskinner Band
with special guests
Bob Lucas
and
Jim Greer and the Mac-o-Chee Valley Folks
Bill, Brian, Ed, and Gary come together as
The Muleskinner Band, bringing their individual musical
backgrounds, experiences, and influences with them. An evening with
the Muleskinners will certainly lead one to the conclusion that none
are willing to abandon their musical heritages. Hence, the musical
offerings on a given evening will span Big Mon to Buck, Patsy to
Merle, Gospel to the Drifters, Doobie Brothers to Crosby, Stills, &
Nash.
Great vocal harmony is a centerpiece of every Muleskinner rendering,
as is solid instrumental backing and soloing. An evening with the
Muleskinners will certainly include frequent and prolific
storytelling, humor, and good-hearted dialogue with the audience.
Bob Lucas has been making plays at Mad River Theater Works
for twenty-six years. Beyond theater, his songs have been recorded
by the finest voices in pop and country music. A sterling performer
in his own right, his music has been praised by “Downbeat” Magazine
who have given his music a “4-star” rating. Having come from a
family of musicians, he too enjoys making music with his children
and family. To quote one of his songs “We sing in the nursery our
children grow up to be singers quite rightly”.
As a collector he began as young person collecting traditional
stories, songs, dances and folkways of indigenous peoples as well as
the classic folk songs carried by immigrants from Europe to the new
world. His lifelong love of spiritual music of many genres imbues
and informs his compositions, bringing a sense of personal place,
humanness and ownership to everything he writes.
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All Summer Arts Festival events at
the Turner Pavilion at Veteran's Park are held rain or shine.
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Festival events are not moved
indoors.
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Any event may be interrupted or delayed due to inclement weather.
• Events cancelled due to weather cannot be rescheduled.
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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 and loft seats (above the control
building) will be available for selected performances. Pit seats are $10
each, loft seats are $15, available first-come, first-served at the Festival
Welcome Center.
(On sale beginning June 17; Welcome Center opens on Festival
evenings at 7 PM).
• 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).
• 2010
Summer Arts Festival events take place at
the Turner Pavilion at Veteran’s Park, 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 on sale during performances at our concession
stands.
• Convenient free
parking is available in several locations near Veteran’s Park and other locations within walking distance of the Park.
• All
artists and events are subject to change.
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