Welcome to the Official Web Site of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee. Listed below
2008 Concert Series.
Get ready for the new and exciting free concert series! All
concerts will be held at
Independence Park, rain or
shine.
Please be careful of pedestrians when leaving the concerts.
Don't forget to visit our
Official Souvenir Trailer!
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Fourth of July Concert Series, please click on
"View My Calendar" to the right for
a listing of our events by month.
FOURTH OF JULY CONCERT SERIES
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
- CONCERT 1
The Concert Series will start with Cottonwood; 7:00-9:15
p.m.
Cottonwood is one of the most praised and
accomplished contemporary bands from the Western Massachusetts
area. The band's goal is to have fun while playing the music
they love and watching the smiles of their ever supportive
fans. Through the last fifteen years Cottonwood has performed
from New England to Nashville and has shared the stage with
Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, Little Big Town,
Trisha Yearwood, Billy Ray Cyrus, Big & Rich, Kathy
Mattea and many more. With its high energy show and incredible
vocal harmonies, Cottonwood has a fresh new sound that everyone
will thoroughly enjoy. Visit Cottonwood at cottonwoodfans.com.
The concert is sponsored by Cat Country 98.1, WCTK.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008
- CONCERT 2
If you like the Eagles,
you will love Spread Eagle; 7:00-9:15 p.m.
Spread Eagle: A Tribute to the Eagles formed
out of passion for the music The Eagles brought to us over
the past 35 years. They have endeavored to re-create the
fantastic musical and vocal sound of The Eagles… and, they’ve
succeeded by all accounts! Spread Eagle: Tribute To The
Eagles puts on an Eagles Concert you’ll not soon forget!
They have by far captured the essence of The Eagles in every
song they play. From the ballads such as Desperado,
Wasted Time, I Can’t Tell You Why, and Best Of My Love,
to the country-rock songs like Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy,
Peaceful Easy Feeling, and Tequila Sunrise, and to their
power house rock hits like Hotel California, Life In The
Fast Lane, Get Over It, and Victim Of Love, Spread Eagle
plays their very best. In addition to that core material,
they also play the hits from the solo careers of Don Henley,
Joe Walsh, and Glenn Frey.
The long-awaited new double-CD release of ‘Long Road Out
Of Eden’ put The Eagles back out on the radio and into
music videos in late 2007. Several songs have already become
popular, and “How Long” got them nominated for
Best Vocal Group Of The Year at the ACM awards and two nominations
at the 2008 CMT awards. Spread Eagle has
begun to play some of these new songs including “How Long,”
“Busy Being Fabulous,” “Somebody,” and “Don’t Want
To Hear Any More.”
Based out of central Massachusetts, the band plays regionally
and nationally, playing up and down the east
coast, and as far west as Texas, at venues large and small..
They have pledged to become an internationally
sought after act!
To find out more about Spread Eagle: Tribute To The Eagles,
visit their site at eaglestributeband.com.
The concert is sponsored by Citizens Bank and Topside
Lounge & Restaurant.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2008
- CONCERT 3
Get ready to have a blast with Changes In Latitudes;
7:00-9:15 p.m.
Changes In Latitudes is one of America's
premier tribute shows to singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett,
the master of the tropical lifestyle. Every show is good
clean fun, to be enjoyed by the whole family, and intended
to entertain everyone. With beach balls flying, dancing
conga lines, leis galore, and a unique tropical stage setup,
Changes In Latitudes recreates the Buffett concert experience
with amazing authenticity. The band's original material
is frequently featured on Jimmy Buffett's "Radio Margaritaville"
as well as on Sirius Satellite Radio, and numerous FM radio
stations as well. Prepare yourself for a "Latitude
Adjustment", get out your grass skirts and Hawaiian
shirts, and head for the tropics with Changes In Latitudes..
To find out more, visit their site at changesinlatitudes.com.
The concert is sponsored by East Bay Newspapers and
Thames Waterside Bar & Grill.
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008
- CONCERT 4
Get ready to enjoy the East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble;
6:30-7:30 p.m. and Gerry Grimo and The East Bay
Jazz Ensemble; 7:45-9:30 p.m
The East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble is celebrating
its 31st Anniversary Summer Season of Music and provides
a wind ensemble experience for advanced instrumentalists
ages ranging from advanced high school musicians on up.
To find out more about East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble, visit
their site at ebswe.org.
The concerts are sponsored by Gil's TV & Appliances.
Gerry Grimo and The East Bay Jazz Ensemble
repertoires includes a wide range of material from the 1930's
through 1999 with an emphasis on the "hits": Big
Band, Swing, Standards, Jazz, Oldies, Motown/R & B,
Classic rock, Seventies "Dance"/Funk, 80's and
90's Pop/Dance music, Reggae, Country, Ballroom, Show/Movie
tunes, Latin and "ethnic" selections and more.To
find out more about Gerry Grimo and The East Bay Jazz Ensemble,
visit their site at gerrygrimo.com.
The concerts are sponsored by Full Channel TV.
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008
- CONCERT 5
Get it going with Soul Power; 7:00-9:15
p.m.
Soul Power featuring David Cherry is 10-piece
soul band out of Massachusetts. David Cherry returned to
the stage in 2000. He is well known in the Southern New
England area. Now he brings his incredible energy to Soul
Power. When David Cherry hits the stage you will not be
able to stay in your seat. To find out more about Soul Power,
visit their site at soulpowerfdc.com.
The concert is sponsored by The Providence Journal Company
and Rhode Island Credit Union.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008
- CONCERT 6
The current title holder of the best Beatles sound-alike
band awarded at the Northeast Beatles Fest., Octopus’s
Garden; 7:00-9:15 p.m.
Octopus’s Garden is currently billed as
the most accurate sound-alike Beatles show band in New England.
No gimmicks, no wigs, just perfect music! The group has
been showcased on many radio and television broadcasts throughout
the area. They have performed on college campuses and headlined
numerous corporate functions and events, and annually performs
in a “Tribute to John Lennon” every October, and is featured
as a headliner at “The Tribute to George Harrison” an annual
charity event for the American Cancer Society. Members have
performed in London, The Cavern in Liverpool, Mickey Mantle’s
in New York City, and have had the unique experience playing
for Peter Best, the Beatles drummer prior to Ringo Starr,
Cynthia Lennon, and Alistair Taylor, former manager of Apple
Corporation. Octopus’s Garden is the current title holder
of the best Beatles sound-alike band awarded at the Northeast
Beatles Fest.
A concert by Octopus’s Garden is a complete Beatles experience,
starting with the 1964 rockers through the Sgt. Pepper era
and beyond, including music from the Beatles solo careers.
Octopus’s Garden continues to impress the most discerning
listeners with their beautiful vocals, tight harmonies,
and amazing musicianship. Come and experience Beatlemania
once again. Visit Octopus’s Garden at www.OG-Rocks.com.
The concert is sponsored by People's Credit Union and
A&J Seabra Supermarkets..
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008
- CONCERT 7
Get things started with the Bristol Senior Citizens
Chorus at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and The Doug
Botelho Band from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The Bristol Senior Citizens Chorus will
perform a one hour program that will include selections
from Broadway Shows, Famous Composers, Popular Entertainers,
and Patriotic Compositions. Incorporated in 1983, the chorus
has an enrollment of 20 members who perform at Nursing Home/Assisted
Living Facilities, Senior Centers, and Civic Functions.
The concert is sponsored by Saint-Gobain Performance
Plastics .
The Doug Botelho Band will present an
evening of Standards and Popular Music. Along with his two
daughters, Kelley and Jodi, veteran players Joe Boulet,
Rick Andre, Pat Cordeiro, and featuring guitarist Tony “Pickles”
Ribeiro, Doug has entertained numerous audiences throughout
the Northeast during his musical career and will provide
what promises to be a very enjoyable show.
The concert is sponsored by BankNewport.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008
- CONCERT 8
Another local favorite, Mixed Emotions;
7:00-9:15 p.m.
Mixed Emotions is a long time Bristol favorite
and has performed as a working band since the 70’s. They
are a six piece versatile act which frequently appears at
nightclubs, weddings, and private parties. With six vocalists,
Mixed Emotions covers a wide variety of musical styles and
always adds a crowd pleasing Patriotic medley to their Bristol
show. An added attraction to this year’s concert will be
notable guest appearances of family and past band members.
Come early, bring your chairs, and enjoy a fun filled, dance-the-night-away
evening.
The concert is sponsored by Coventry Credit Union.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008
- CONCERT 9
Start off the night with Streamline
at 6:30-7:30 p.m. and then things really
get rolling with John Cafferty & The Beaver
Brown Band; 7:45-9:30 p.m.
Streamline has performed for audiences
throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island since 1993. Streamline
consists of three multi-talented singer/musicians who are
all capable of fronting a band. Depending upon the setting
and time of night you are treated to a set of easy listening
or floor shaking high-energy dance music. Performing a diverse
selection of music allows Streamline to play any age group.
Material spans Sinatra swing to 70's Disco music to current
Top 40.
The concerts are sponsored by Carl Benevides General
Contractor, Inc.
Award winning songwriter and multi platinum recording artist,
John Cafferty could simply be known as "The Man Who
Made Eddie Cruise". After playing together for more
than 25 years, from the beachside haunts of their native
Rhode Island to concert venues nationwide, John
Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band bring both passion
and hard-won perspective to their musical careers. And those
years have given Cafferty a story to tell which, like the
best rock songwriting, is both personal and universal. Cafferty's
Billboard Chart toppers "Tender Years" and "On
the Dark Side" continue to be heard on mainstream radio.
This is a show not to be missed.
The concert is sponsored by Bank of America.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008
- CONCERT 10
Get ready for the elite, David Foster
& The Mohegan Sun All-Stars take the stage;
7:00-9:15 p.m.
David Foster and the Mohegan Sun All-Stars
(formerly the Shaboo All-Stars) have performed innumerable
times up and down the East Coast over the past twenty-five
years. In April of 2001,the Mohegan Sun Casino contracted
the Shaboo All-Stars to be their house band, thus the name
change. Mr. Foster has numerous illustrious musicians available
to him and puts together various combinations of them to
create rich, memorable performances. The band is usually
a six to eight piece aggregation consisting of drums, bass,
guitar, keyboards, sax and David on lead vocals. Depending
on budgets, the band can consist of up to fifteen pieces.
The All-Stars have been very successful playing classic
rhythm and blues, deeply rooted in the blues, and the Memphis
R&B genre; timeless, danceable music that appeals to every
generation.
All of the musicians mentioned here have many more credits
than can be included in this bio. The rhythm section of
the All-Stars for the past sixteen years have included such
notables as Mitch Chakour on keyboards and vocals and Cliff
Goodwin on lead guitar; two of Joe Cocker’s veterans. Wolf
Ginandes, a Boston-based veteran performer & session player
tastefully assumes bass guitar duties. Drummer, Marty Richards,
toured with jazz great Gary Burton for 10 years and recorded
with Norah Jones & the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
The horn section can include any or all of the following:
Jimmy Biggins, tenor sax standout, formerly with James Taylor;
saxophonist Baron Raymonde who previously toured with Rod
Stewart; Don Harris a former Tower of Power trumpeter; Curt
Ramm, most recently played trumpet with Bruce Springsteen
and “The Seeger Sessions” Tour; Bill Holloman on sax, trumpet,
keyboards and vocals whose credits include touring with
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Bros. and Chic.
Over the years, the All-Stars roster has grown to include
other superb musicians who might sit in when they are available.
Deric Dyer, saxophonist for Tina Turner’s “Break Every Rule”
Tour joins the band frequently. Mike Finnegan, long-time
organist/vocalist of Crosby, Stills & Nash and Etta
James flies in from LA to join the group when he is not
otherwise engaged. Christine Ohlman, known as the “Beehive
Queen” for her mile-high platinum hairdo, brings her special
flash to the All-Stars as the long-time vocalist with the
Saturday Night Live Band. She has paired on-stage with celebrities
such as Al Green, George Harrison and Chrissy Hynde to name
a few. Bob Leinbach of Orleans, Joe Cocker, Fabulous Rhinestones
on trombone/keyboards/vocals, sometimes joins the band.
Other very special artists who sit in occasionally are guitarist/vocalist
Larry Hoppen of Orleans renown; Kal David, a fine guitartist/vocalist
of Fabulous Rhinestones, Illinois Speed Press fame and Jeff
Pevar, on lead guitar, who recently toured with Crosby,
Stills & Nash and in the past, Ray Charles.
In the band’s twenty-plus year history legendary people
have joined the All-Stars on-stage, most notably, Chuck
Berry, Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, Dan Ackroyd, Maceo
Parker and Buddy Guy. The band has also supported tour dates
with Ray Charles, James Brown, Delbert McClinton, Stevie
Ray Vaughn, Elvin Bishop, Etta James, Joe Cocker, B.B. King
and Southside Johnny & The
Asbury Jukes. The New York Post reported “GLORIOUS ALL-STAR
BLUES”. The Boston Herald: ”Playing their own, The All-Stars
are a hit”. The Hartford Courant: “David Foster Gets Equal
Justice on Television” (referring to ABC network airing
of David’s album on the TV show Equal Justice, four weeks
in a row). The All-Stars original tune “What A Life” has
been spot featured on
CBS Sports “Hilton Head Heritage Golf Classic” the past
four years.
As its third decade continues, the All-Stars enjoy an extraordinary
reputation and are known all through the East as a musician’s
band.
To find out more David Foster & The Mohegan
Sun All-Stars, visit their site at shabooproductions.com.
The concert is sponsored by Roger Williams University.
MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2008
- CONCERT 11
Kicking off this week is a Bristol favorite,
The United States Air Force Band at 7:00
p.m.
This world-class symphonic wind ensemble presents over 100
concerts annually and performs a wide variety of repertoire
from light classics, popular favorites and instrumental
features, to classical transcriptions and original works
for the band idiom. Its members represent the best-of-the-best
in musical talent and education within the Air Force. To
find out more about The United States Air Force
Band, visit their site at usafband.af.mil.
The concert is sponsored by Crossroads Restaurant.
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008
- CONCERT 12
Things start with Pat McAloon at 6:30
p.m. with recording artist the Pat McGee Band playing
their original contemporary music at 7:30 p.m.
Pat McAloon may get compared to Jason Mraz and Dave
Matthews, but 28-year-old McAloon has a style all his own.
His eclectic mix of folk, rock and pop, unique voice and
obvious enthusiasm have helped the band build a strong and
expanding fan base in their home state of Rhode Island as
well as the Boston and New York areas. Expect some improvising
and scatting during the set, along with some new tracks
and some covers.
Pat McGee Band has returned to its roots with their
latest independent album "These Days (The Virginia Sessions)."
Over the last 11 years, the band typically performed in
around 250 shows a year--selling out many top venues and
building a strong nationwide fan base. The band has produced
seven albums, three independently, one with Giant/Warner
Brothers, one with Warner Brothers, a CD/DVD with Kirtland
Records and now, the latest independent release "These Days
(The Virginia Sessions)."
The band suffered a tragic loss last fall when drummer Chris
Williams died suddenly and unexpectedly of heart failure
at the age of 38. Williams had been the band’s drummer from
the beginning days of PMB. The loss of Chris lit a fire
under the group to continue on in full force, and, with
Pat, it has inspired a whole new batch of songs for “These
Days.” The new songs range from the moving ballads “End
of October” and “Come Back Home,” in memory of Chris, to
some of the most upbeat songs the band has recorded.
PMB’s trademark rich harmonies are front and center on the
new record. Former band members Al Walsh and Todd Wright
joined the band for some of the tunes, as did sax great
Michael Ghegan, who appears often with the band. Other guest
artists on the album include Mike Meadows on cello, Nate
Brown on drums and Hugh McGee on vocals.
After seven years releasing records with major labels, PMB
has returned to its independent roots. This “independent”
idea started when Pat entered the studio this January with
old friend and former band mate, Todd Wright to start recording
demos of the new songs. Todd and Pat used to share the bill
in DC-area clubs back in the mid-90's and have come full
circle with Todd producing “These Days.” While putting together
the demos, the band realized that they wanted to do the
entire project independently so PMB parted ways with their
record company.
While at Longwood College in Farmville, VA, Pat produced
his solo debut album “from the wood.” After college in 1995,
he formed Pat McGee Band, which played often in the Richmond
and DC-areas and up and down the East coast before becoming
a national headline band playing shows at the premier 1000-2000
seat venues in the U.S. and Canada. The band has sold out
shows at many of the top venues in the country including,
several shows at Wolf Trap, their hometown amphitheater.
The band released two independent albums, “Revel,” and a
live album “General Admission” before signing with Warner
Brothers where they released two albums “Shine” and “Save
Me.” Last December 2006, Kirtland Records released the DVD/CD
called “Vintage Stages Live” recorded at the Barns at Wolf
Trap and at Workplay Theatre in Birmingham, AL.
Early on the band allowed fans to tape live shows and encouraged
them to trade those recordings. A fan-sponsored group “Identities,”
named after one of Pat’s first songs, helped spread the
music far and wide in the early years. Many of those original
Identities remain the band’s most loyal fans.
Pat performed on NBC’s “Last Call with Carson Daly” last
summer and has been seen on many ESPN events. Pat and the
band sang the National Anthem at the Washington Nationals’
game and at a Chicago White Sox game this summer and have
performed the Anthem at many major league sports events
across the country, including the Redskins-Falcons game
last December, which for Pat, a long-time Redskins fan,
was one of the highlights of his career. The band has performed
for PGA golfer John Daly’s charity events.
The band has been on the bill with major artists, such as
Allman Brothers Band, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Buffett,
Counting Crows, Blues Traveler, and James Taylor.
To find out more about the Pat McGee Band, visit
their site at patmcgeeband.com.
The concerts is sponsored by 92 PRO-FM, Lite Rock 105,
Hot 106 and 630 WPRO/99.7-FM and Aidan's Pub.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2008
- CONCERT 13
Enjoy the Vegas style of The Hip Pocket
Orchestra at 7:00 p.m.
Unique to The Hip Pocket Orchestra is the vocal frontline
of 3-Lead Singers: Karen Bell, Jeff Ramsey and Aurel D’Agostino.
This entertaining trio delivers tasteful vocals and harmonies
that simply put: “feel good”.
Under the Musical Direction of Bassist Kevin Cobb, this
11-piece band consistently delivers outstanding authentic
arrangements of the music you love.
From dressing sharp, playing long sets, and taking short
breaks, this group has taken all of its cues from the greats.
The Hip Pocket Orchestra's repertoire commands all styles
of popular dance music. Music selections are constantly
updated, edited, reviewed and polished. To find out more
about the The Hip Pocket Orchestra, visit
their site at www.hippocketorchestra.com.
The concert is sponsored by First Student.
THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2008
- CONCERT 14
Start the night with the Bristol County
Interfaith Choir at 6:30 to 7:30 PM and end the
concert series with another Bristol favorite, The
Navy Band Northeast at 7:45-9:30 p.m.
Bristol County Interfaith Choir was founded
by members of a church choir who wanted to do more than
the weekly service demanded. Shortly, members of other church
choirs asked to join. Today 10 communities in Rhode Island
and nearby Massachusetts are represented, not all of whom
are choir singers. They are in effect a community chorus.
The Founder/Director is Joan Roth.
The concert is sponsored by Columbus Credit Union.
Navy Band Northeast was established in
1974 and is one of thirteen official bands of the United
States Navy. The band serves as the musical ambassador for
Commander, Navy Region Northeast and is comprised of 45
professional Navy musicians. Navy Band Northeast performs
over 500 engagements each year in support of military and
civilian communities throughout the Northeastern United
States and features seven primary performing units: The
Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, The Northeast Navy Showband,
Rhode Island Sound, Top Brass Quintet, VIP Combo, and Forecast.
To find out more about the The Navy Band Northeast,
visit their site at Navy
Band Northeast.
The concert is sponsored by Bristol Harbor Inn/DeWolf
Tavern.
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