Sherburne’s Music in the Park gears up for 18th season

SHERBURNE – Sherburne Rotary’s Music in the Park is back for its 18th season of free concerts in Gaines Park on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The concert series will run every Wednesday from July 11 through Aug. 15.
“It is hard to categorize the overall season, other than to say there is not a concert which deserves to be missed,” said Marsha Guzewich of the Sherburne Rotary. Four new groups will be performing in Sherburne this season, including Red Molly, Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, First Class and Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem. Familiar favorites like Woods Tea Company and the Smyrna Citizens Band will be returning after several seasons.
The Sherburne Rotary Club has brought this concert series in for 18 years, and many people know what to expect. Spectators should bring their own chairs or blankets, and many arrive early to get great seats and wait for the french fries to come out of the fryer. Children are welcome and many families bring picnic fare or purchase food from the Rotary Booth, which will feature homemade pie and ice cream from Gilligan’s. There are no rain dates. In the case of a downpour, the concert will be moved indoors.
This concert series is free because of the generous spirit of sponsors, patrons and Chenango County Council of the Arts. Rotary sells raffle tickets for the 50/50 raffle, with the winner taking half of the money and the other half going to one of our local food pantries.
“Make it a point to listen to at least one, if not all of these wonderful concerts, this summer in beautiful downtown Sherburne. You will not regret it,” Guzewich said.

Music in the Park 2007

• July 11 – Red Molly
A female trio who play stringed instruments and sing tight harmonies to a distinctive rootsy, Americana sound. Be prepared for an evening of warmth, fun, infectious energy and good music.
Sponsored by: Big M, Mang Insurance and Service Pharmacy.
• July 18 – Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Appealing to all ages, this foursome with great positive energy is a combo of folk and rock, and sing mostly original songs.
Sponsored by: Manpower, Burgess and Tedesco Funeral Homes, Stewart’s Shops and Sherburne Motel, who provided the accommodations.
• July 25 – Smyrna Citizens Band
This local group gets together to bring a variety of favorites, played by generations of instrumentalists.
Sponsored by : Clippinger Law Offices and NBT Bank.
• Aug. 1 – Woods Tea Company
This group weaves a musical trail through rousing sea chanties, lively folk music, spirited bluegrass and haunting Celtic ballads. They provide wonderful harmonies, skillful musicianship, good humor and fun.
Sponsored by: Bruce Webster, Taylor-Mavady Attorneys at Law, Classic Pharmaceuticals and Sherburne Motel, who provided the accommodations.
• Aug. 8 – First Class
A Norwich based band will play an array of live musical classics from all the eras.
Sponsored by: New York Central Insurance and the Mid-York Press.
• Aug. 15 – Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem
Described as a melting pot of vintage swing tunes, early black string band blues, Appalachian gospel, Georgia Sea Island songs, original songwriter fare, Irish and Quebecois fiddle tunes, good old rock n’ roll and a touch of cajun and zydeco, these tunes all have an undercurrent of globally-influenced percussion. Playing American roots music, with new sounds and songs and twists on tradition, this band draws upon swing, jazz, blues and Appalachian old-time, with a mix of fiddle, bass, guitar and percussion.
Sponsored by: Westlake Housing, Rea-D-Pack, Gilligan’s Island, Chenango County Council of the Arts and Yacano Lodge, who provided the accommodations.



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