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2007 Concerts In The Park June 7 - August 30 Jun July August Click on the underlined links for more information 7:00 p.m. on Thursday Evenings ► Bring your blanket or lawn chair ► Join your friends and neighbors ► Enjoy great entertainment ►Picnic tables available ► Featuring local area performers ► Free to the public, donations accepted ► Farmers Market before, during, and after concerts ► Handicapped accessible portable restroom available In case of rain, concerts will be presented at the American Legion Hall, 66297 Red Arrow Hwy, west of Hartford.
Jun 7	Opening day of our Hartford Strawberry Festival Southwest Michigan College Brass Band - Variety The band was founded in January of 1992 by its current director, Dr. Jonathan Korzun, Director of Bands at SMC. It is comprised of area band directors, community members and SMC students. It is a British-style ensemble, modeled after the brass bands popular throughout Europe. The Brass Band gives regular performances both on and off-campus, including concerts at the John E.N. Howard Band Shell in St. Joseph, and the Niles Riverfront Amphitheater.
Jun 14	*Bootlegg* - Barbershop This quartet includes three brothers and a friend, and has performed together since High School. They are a very personable group who enjoy interacting with their audience. If you think of barbershop music as being soft and quiet, just wait until you hear this upbeat quartet!! This is bootlegg’s third year performing at the Hartford Concert in the Park series, and everyone wanted them back! They are very popular with our concert audience and have their own "groupies" in Hartford.
Jun 21	Lake Effect Jazz Band - Jazz The heart and soul of the Lake Effect Jazz Big Band are music educators from southwest Michigan. The essence of jazz is positive self-expression and without teachers like these in the band, this American art form is in danger of fading. This group includes Chris Keech, a 1983 graduate of Hartford High School. “Hot Jazz” and a beautiful evening in the park should make Hartford a great place to be on the 21st of June.
June 28	*Michiana Lighthouse Barbershop Chorus.* - Barbershop Do you enjoy the old favorite barbershop tunes, pop music, show tunes or patriotic music done in 4-part barbershop harmony? If so, you will love this 37 member chorus directed by Gene Hanover. The chorus received a tremendous honor in 2004 by representing the Pioneer District in the Small Chorus Contest at the world-renowned and prestigious Buckeye Invitational in Columbus, Ohio. Returning for their 3rd performance - everyone loves to hear this group perform! ▲ back to top of page
July 5	*Westwind Tuba Quartet -* Variety A tuba Quartet?? Four Tubas ?? Tubas?? Well, actually, 2 Euphoniums (Tenor Tubas) and 2 Bass Tubas constitute the tuba quartet. Normally, they perform with 5 players because the high part is just too physically demanding for a single player. But the music is written for a quartet. What kind of music does a tuba quartet play? They play just about anything including, Classical, Dixieland, Polka, Waltz, Jazz, Swing, Latin, Sacred and more. The quartet is under the direction of F.D. Patrick. Come out on July 5th, and hear this very unique quartet. ▲ back to top of page
July 12	*The Misfits -* Comedy Chorus-Variety Enjoy musical comedy and dancing. You will love this chorus of approximately 35 performers, all dressed-up in their personally designed costumes, and directed by Joan Nozicka. The Misfits have performed over 500 shows during their 12 years performing. Their 2005 program included patriotic songs, military songs, and songs popular in the 40’s during World War Two. Regardless of what their program includes, they always bring smiles and laughter to their audience. ▲ back to top of page
July 19	*Magic Accordion* Show with *Richard Krizen* Richard “magically” makes his accordion sound like a six to ten piece band, and includes a light show for your enjoyment. His wide variety of music includes polkas, pop, oldies, and even a little country. The Magic Accordion Show opened our 2005 concert series and every year the audience votes to bring back the "Accordion Guy", so Richard's magic Accordion Show is back by popular demand. Come out to the Park and see what makes "The Accordion Guy" such a popular performer!! ▲ back to top of page
July 26	Celtic Roots - Celtic-Folk One of our favorite groups. With instruments like the hammered dulcimer, flutes, mandolin, harp and the bagpipes, the Celtic Roots will play their blend of Irish, Scottish and Renaissance music. Their music is always uplifting and enchanting. Whether it’s a Scottish March on the bagpipes, or a haunting melody on the dulcimers, their music is beautiful and very unique. And where else can you hear Irish jigs and the bagpipes at one concert in your local park? ▲ back to top of page
Aug 2	*Mid-Lakes Chorus of the Sweet Adeline's International -* Barbershop A sweet four-part harmony Barbershop style of music. The director of the Mid-Lakes Chorus is Denise VanDyken, and the chorus is based in Gull Lake. One of the sweet performers is Hartford’s 1986 graduate, Pamela Latus. ▲ back to top of page
Aug 9	WYSIWYG Band A mix of classic rock, blues, contemporary and even a little country music. The band includes Eric Oosterwal - guitar, Rick Redding and Roger Freepan - vocals, Ron Gallert - Bass guitar, Steve Pearson - guitar, Andy Reck - keyboard, and Mike Graf - drums. They have played for numerous corporate events and festivals, including Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build. What You See Is What You Get and what you get at this concert is a great band, and a good time!! You'll *love* this group . . . come on out and r-o-c-k with this great band! ▲ back to top of page
Aug 16	*Southshore Concert Band* Founded in 1992 by conductor Dale Reuss as an outlet for adult musicians in the Southwest Michigan area. The band is composed of about 65 area non-professional and professional musicians from all walks of life, representing about 15 communities, primarily from Berrien County. The stated purpose of the Southshore Concert Band is to have fun creating music together, and to perform for the joy of the music. The Southshore Concert Band is funded in part by grants from the Berrien Community Foundation, the Frederick S. Upton Foundation, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. ▲ back to top of page
Aug 23	Hartford Alumni Band - Big Band and Swing Hartford High School alumni from the 40’s and 50’s, playing music they know best, big band, and swing. This is always a well-attended concert. Everyone enjoys the music from this era, especially performed by musicians who learned to play during this era, and that have performed together for many years. These accomplished musicians are a real treat for everyone! Come on out to swing and sway with the HHS Alumni Band. ▲ back to top of page
Aug 30	*The Envoys* - Southern Gospel Bass Singer, Doyle Ramsey, is a 1964 graduate of Hartford High School. This was a great concert last year and everyone enjoyed their family-oriented a foot tapping, hand clapping southern gospel performance. The Oakridge Boys have nothing over on this group. Our only questions is: How did a Hartford Michigan native-son, and a Northern Indiana father and his two sons learn to sing Southern Gospel??? You won't want to miss this concert - they are good! ▲ back to top of page
	Special thanks to the Concerts in the Park committee members for all their hard work in scheduling entertainment for our community. Lois Latus Alice Williams Linda Gray Margaret Pomeroy Call us if you would like to serve on this committee (269) 621-2477	Hartford’s Concerts in the Park are partially sponsored by The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo; Corporate sponsors: Indiana Michigan Power, Harding’s Market, the City of Hartford, and the generous businesses in the Hartford area. Become a sponsor for this year's concerts. Call us at (269) 621-2477.

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