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Monday Night Music on the Library Steps 2008 Join your friends and neighbors at the Library's Monday Night Music on the Steps. Every Monday this summer at 7pm local musicians will entertain and delight. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic dinner. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the theater. Headquarters Library, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. |
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2008 Line-up June 2 - The Company Store, www.companystoreband.com June 9 - Dixie Power Trio, www.dixiepowertrio.com June 16 - John Vreeland Jazz Quartet June 23 - Jim Canty and Friends, www.jimcanty.com June 30 - Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra, www.docscantlin.com, (held at James Monroe High School Theater) July 7 - Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy, www.laurieandpeter.com July 14 - Fabulous Sensations July 21 - Homegrown String Band, www.homegrownstringband.com July 28 - St. George's Jazz Ensemble August 4 - The Believers August 11 - Borderdrive August 18 - World Jam Club August 25 - fourtè |
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| 2008 Performer Highlights |
June 9 - Dixie Power Trio
This is not your ordinary "trio" (for starters, there are four members). Lead by tuba player extraordinaire Andy Kochenour and multi-instrumentalist Zack Smith, the Dixie Power Trio has been exciting audiences around the country since their formation in 1992. The heart of the sound is a combination of all that is New Orleans: zydeco, cajun, rock and roll, honky-tonk, street parade and jazz. Borrowing material from the Neville Brothers, Buckwheat Zydeco, Dr. John, Louis Armstrong, Chuck Berry, and many others, the Dixie Power Trio has a knack for reinventing classics. At the same time, they take pride in the authenticity of their New Orleans jazz repertoire and original compositions. www.dixiepowertrio.com |
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June 30 - Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra
This performance will be held at James Monroe High School Theater Doc's whole ensemble offers a memorable evening of musical entertainment. From the 1920's speakeasy numbers such as "Puttin' On The Ritz" and the "Charleston" through the romantic, elegant 1930's of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and the wonderful swing era of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, etc... He has played hundreds of the biggest and best balls, special events, weddings, private parties, fund raisers and concerts, appearing throughout the U.S. and Europe. www.docscantlin.com |
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July 7 - Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy
Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy have established themselves as one of the preeminent acts in contemporary folk music. Their diverse musical backgrounds have enabled them to infuse folk, jazz, celtic, and rock into their repertoire of compelling covers and award winning originals. They have performed at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and were finalists in the New Folk songwriting competition in Kerrville, Texas. Laurie and Peter have received 10 WAMMIE nominations and their CD Tocoi Light won a WAMMIE for Best Debut album of 1996. www.laurieandpeter.com |
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July 21 - Homegrown String Band
A 21st century incarnation of the traditional family band, this quartet of acoustic musicians from Rocky Point, NY, utilizes unique instrumentation, percussive flatfoot dancing, and many varied musical influences to take their audiences on a rollicking ride through the sounds of American music. www.homegrownstringband.com |
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