Downtown Bennington
Summer in the Park
Concert Series 2008

All concerts 7-9pm unless noted otherwise

Thursday, July 17 Midnight Madness! From 7:00 to Midnight downtown will be rocking with sales, activity, music from Rich Ryder and fun. Bring your family and friends!

Friday, July 18 Alison Jacobs is a deft and soulful singer (and songwriter) of many blues styles who was nurtured around music and always had an appreciation and deep affinity for the blues.

Saturday, July 19 Deena Smith is a popular, well-known performer who has several years experience working with youth, teens and elders through music and music production.

Sunday, July 20 6-8pm Paul Gibbs is a singer of traditional hymn’s, southern Gospel and contemporary praise/prayer songs of hope, praise and those that touch the heart of each listener. He has been writing, performing and recording Christian music since 1994.

Friday, July 25 Rick Burgess Rick has a passion for roots music including Cajun, Blues, Gypsy, Appalachian, Celtic and others. Rick enjoys spending time in Louisiana studying with Cajun fiddlers, most recently, Kevin Wimmer of Red Stick Ramblers and Michael Doucet of BeauSoleil.

Saturday, July 26 Kirsten Thien Since early 2004, Thien has been touring extensively with her 4-pc band and also as an acoustic/electric duo with guitarist, David Patterson. Working their way up and down the East Coast, from small bars to festival stages, Thien and her core group of musicians present a tight package that truly connects with audiences both large and small.

Thursday, July 31 Fred Lantz & Lisa Dee local talent that makes you feel like you are in Nashville, Tennessee. Don’t miss this fantastic classic country duo.

Friday, August 1 Peter King & the Prescriptions Every show with Peter is different and all are “must attends” Peter has a large network of musically talented friends whom he invites to play a little classic rock and roll for Summer in the Park. Local harmonica player, Bob Stannard will join them again this year. We can only promise an evening of excitement and pure pleasure, come early and stay late.

Saturday, August 2 Tony Lee Thomas he has spent the last ten years getting his chops together on the electric guitar. After having developed his own songs with bands like Reed St. and recently Harvest Mountain, Tony discovered that he had compiled a strong bank of original music. 20 years of experience pushing the vocal envelope, and his ever evolving guitar work lends Tony a comfortable versatility that allows the freedom of tailoring his arrangement to any audience.

Friday, August 8 Woods Tea Company This wildly popular fan favorite is sure to please with lively folk songs, rousing sea chanteys, spirited bluegrass, haunting Celtic ballads, blazing fiddle solos, and that special Wood’s Tea humor that has won the hearts fans from coast to coast. Arrive early and stay late!

Saturday, August 9 Dave Banulis and Jazz X Talented musicians with local connections they give their own twist to standards and jazz classics, plus they do original material.

Friday, August 15 Greg Van Houten & Cindy Baxter Guitar and vocals. Grew up in NJ surrounded by garage bands; good ones. Living in Southern VT for over 15 years and mostly playing small venues in the area with an occasional trip to Boston, Troy/Albany or NJ. Big fan of many different styles and terrified of being easily labeled. After all, it's only rock and roll.

Saturday, August 16 Mo Harrington & the White Chapel Band With “Old Tymie” country music’s popularity, this local favorite seems to be in the right place at the right time. He has been playing this music all his life, so it’s authentic. Moe is backed by a talented bunch of pickers Fred Lantz, Randy Gates, and Mert Snow.

Friday, August 22 Anna Cheek Described by some as, "Eartha Kitt meets Rikki Lee Jones" - Anna, with her unusual, distinctive voice and her intimate songwriting style, has been attracting attention and gathering fans. A classically trained pianist, her songs and her personal approach to expressing her lyrics provide a very "real" listening opportunity, both in live and recorded performances.

Saturday, August 23 Crossings Pete Ciampi’s original rock-jazz with a little blues and reggae. Working on their first album this eclectic mix of local talent is sure to please.

Keep the Music Playing!

Summer in the Park depends on sponsor dollars each year. Help keep this wonderful event in our community

Make a donation today by sending your check to:
Better Bennington Corporation
P.O. Box 704
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-5758

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