The SOUNDS of SUMMER
Concerts in the Park
Every Tuesday at 7:30pm – July 2nd to Aug 20th 2013
July 2nd - Sheridan Concert Band – Season Openning – Directed by Pat Maloney
July 9 – Emmett Bower Band & Boot Kickoff in the Park
Rock-a-Bility from Lincoln Nebraska. We are privileged to have one of the hottest new bands come to perform here in Sheridan. From “Alabama” to “Cross Canadian Ragweed” to “Jimmy Buffet” this multitalented band is a deep cut above the rest. They are Jeff Bower on Vocals & Guitar, Josh Rector on Vocals & Fiddle, Troy Johnson on Vocals & Bass, Jeff Chelewski on Guitar, Mike McCracken on Steel Guitar, and Aaron Aemi on Drums. EBB plays all the favorites, plus some truly amazing original songs. http://emmettbowerband.com/
July 16 – Tirbute to Bill Avery by Bob Washut - Directed by Don Cherni & Bill Avery
Dr. Robert P. Washut, a former Sheridan resident, has written a special piece of music in tribute to Bill Avery. Composer/arranger Bob Washut is Professor of Music at Uni of Northern Iowa. He was inducted into the Iowa Hall of Fame in 2003. During his 22 years as director of the award-winning UNI Jazz Band One, Washut recorded 11 CDs (two of which earned 5-star ratings from DownBeat magazine), toured Europe three times, consistently received "Outstanding Band" recognition at collegiate jazz festivals throughout the Midwest, and was awarded three "Outstanding Performance" citations in DownBeat's Annual Student Music Awards. http://www.facebook.com/bob.washut
JULY 23 – Four Shillings Short from Los Altos, California
The Celtic, Folk and World music duo Four Shillings Short have been touring in the US and Ireland since 1997 performing a variety of traditional, original and contemporary music on over 20 instruments. In a single night, Christy Martin and Aodh Og O’Tuama perform Traditional Irish and Scottish songs, tunes and airs, Indian Ragas, Folk Ballads, Old-Time songs, Medieval and Renaissance instrumentals and a cappella numbers as well as contemporary folk and original compositions. Their sound has been described as "wondrously diverse", "truly refreshing" and "alternative neo-Celtic folk of the first order". http://4shillingsshort.com/bio.html
JULY 30 – Sheridan Concert Band – Directed by Ariel Downing & Don Cherni
AUGUST 6 - Ashley Buchart from Nashville
Ashley Buchart is a fast rising star from Parker, Colorado. A graduate of the Denver School of the Arts, she is an extremely talented singer, whose other talents include Opera, Concert Violin, Dance, and Song Writing. She has put together an incredible band, each a talented musician in their own right. They are Chris Lips on Lead Guitar & Vocals Guy Ash on Rhythm Guitar & Vocals Kramer Kelling on Bass & Vocals, and Goldfinger on Drums. The band has played such prestigious venues as Sturgis Bike Rally, Gilleys Las Vegas, Buffalo Bodega, Pla Mor Ballroom, & Buckin Harleys. Find out more about Ashley at http://www.ashleybuchart.com/
AUGUST 13 – Smokehouse Band from Minnesota
SMOKEHOUSE is an all-pro variety act featuring four outstanding performers who bring a powerful vocal blend to the stage. Randy Bauer, Andrew Thompson, Pete Humphreys, and Christopher Cornish populate this great band. Strong harmonies, blazing instrumentals, and a unique song selection mark SMOKEHOUSE as a top flight act that can satisfy practically any musical taste. SMOKEHOUSE is a true variety band with a massive song list. They can turn on a dime and deliver country, rock & roll, boogie, and swing that keeps the audience entertained all night long. Get ready for a red hot swinging, dancing, boogie-woogie party! Check them out at: http://smokehouselive.net/
AUGUST 20 – Sheridan Concert Band – Directed by Diane Knutson
Music made possible by:
The John & Dorothy Duncan Trust, the First Interstate Bank, Sheridan Recreation District & Contributions through the Sheridan Arts Council
David Kuzara, 751-7960,