20th Anniversary!


These
free annual concerts will begin
July 16 and extend through August 6,
and are held from
7-9 p.m. on Friday
evenings at the
Volunteer Fireman’s Memorial
Bandshell in
City Park, 1261 Hill Rd., Reading.
We're proud to announces
that this year's title sponsor is
Ashley for the Arts, an
initiative of Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
Ashley for the Arts was
established by Ashley Furniture Industries to provide area
communities with the thrill of live performances and the
richness of the arts. More specifically, its purpose is to
showcase local area artists, support school music and art
programs, and entertain the entire family.
2010 Concert
Schedule
Friday, July 16 - John Primer
On
July 16,
John Primer
takes the newly-renovated Bandshell
stage. A
Grammy-award and Handy-award nominee, John Primer is truly
“The Real Deal.”
Few artists can match his strong, traditionalist
blues phrasing and lightning fast slide technique.
A master storyteller and songwriter, his catalog of
songs is endless and his sound is unforgettable.
Friday, July 23 - Honey Island Swamp Band
On July 23,
great
music begins with great songs, and great songs
are what the Honey Island Swamp Band is all about.
New Orleanians Aaron Wilkinson (mandolin and
guitar,) Chris Mulé (guitar,) Sam Price (bass,) and Garland Paul (drums) combine
to cover the entire landscape of southern roots music that has made the band’s
live shows favorites among music lovers of all genres.
Friday, July 30 - Missy
Raines & The New Hip
On July 30, bluegrass-jazz fusion takes center stage with
Missy Raines & The New Hip. Dobro player Michael Witcher,
mandolin and guitarist Ethan Ballinger, drummer/percussionists Doug Belote and
Tommy Giampietro, and flatpicking guitar champion Dillon Hodges combine with
bluegrass pioneer Raines to create a fusion of bluegrass virtuosity, jazz-tinged
groove and a song-driven sensibility.
Friday, August 6 -
Kenny Vance and The Planotones
On August 6, back by
popular demand i
s doo-wop
group Kenny Vance and The Planotones.
Kenny Vance, Johnny Gale, Kurt "Frenchy" Yahjian, Jimmy
Bense, keyboardist Chip Degaard, and drummer Tony Gallino
redefine oldies with vocal authority and freshness. Their
material is influenced by the music of the 50's and 60's,
but they consistently bring a unique and musically
sophisticated point of view.
Concert
Sponsors
County of Berks

City of
Reading
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Sponsors



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Food Vendors:

Mezcal’s Mexican Restaurant
Thai
Cuisine
Stephan’s Concessions