2009 Battery Park Free Concert Series
All concerts start at 6:30pm
As one of the very first efforts from Burlington City Arts in 1981, the Free Concert Series has become a tradition in Burlington's Battery Park for young and old, residents and visitors. The concerts take place at the height of Lake Champlain's summer and feature regional musicians.
Battery Park Free Concert Series 2009 Lineup
Friday, July 3rd:
The Horse
Flies
One of the earliest bands to bring truly inventive ideas and energy to traditional
American fiddle music, The Horse Flies have created a unique sound that
remains fresh, powerful and captivating. “A band that's earned a buzz
... The Horse Flies churn out swirling, addictive songs, blending tradition
with invention, “ says Rolling Stone.
with
The Lost Fingers
Eighties-inspired Gypsy-jazz, from a Francophone band, sung in English?
Quebec City-based trio The Lost Fingers, who’ve latest album “Lost
in the Eighties” has gone Platinum with 100,000 sold in Quebec alone,
honors the spirit of acoustic guitar great Django Reinhardt with virtuosically
finger-picked covers of ‘80s pop hits that get the toes tapping. Both
bands are also musical guests as part of the Queen City Radio Hour at the
Flynn Theater, July 2nd at 8pm. For tickets to this special performance,
please visit www.flynntix.org or call
86-FLYNN
Thursday, July 16th:
Diane Birch
A preacher’s daughter born in Michigan and raised in South Africa,
Diane Birch mixes piano-playing virtuosity with easy-going soul, and she
can strike an uplifting groove on even the most melancholy tune. Her work
bears hints of Laura Nyro and early Carole King, while effortlessly incorporating
New Orleans second-line rhythms, gospel fervor, doo-wop harmonies, country-blues
guitar and classic AM radio-style melodies.
Thursday, July 23rd:
Movement
of the People: The Fela Kuti Project
Fresh from their performance in the World Tent during the Burlington Discover
Jazz Festival, Movement of the People performs the music and songs of the
late Nigerian musician, singer, composer and political activist Fela Kuti.
As a pioneer of the popular Afrobeat sound, Fela Kuti is considered to be
one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Borrowing its
name from Fela's self-created political party, Movement of the People features
a diverse collection of Vermont musicians.
Thursday, July 30th:
Green
River Ordinance
Green River Ordinance (GRO) is a 5-piece pop/rock band hailing from Fort
Worth, Texas. The band delivers a raucous blend of acoustic-driven power-pop
rock that, while changing often in tempo and timbre, never sounds anything
less than pristine, dynamic, smart, and unique. Their latest album “Out
Of My Hands” was released in February on Virgin Records.
with
Tyrone Wells
Tyrone Wells has delivered an epic pop/rock album with his new release “Remain”
on Universal Republic Records. Having written/recorded half of the album
in London and adding a more lush production to his singer-songwriter roots,
the new album proves to be a great showcase for his powerful and emotional
voice. Remain also features several collaborations, including producer Martin
Terefe (Jason Mraz, KT Tunstall, James Morrison) and Iain Archer (UK indie
artist and Snow Patrol co-writer.) Tyrone’s music has been featured
on numerous film and television soundtracks, including “One Tree Hill,”
“Rescue Me,” and “Ghost Whisperer.”
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