2008 SUMMER SWING –“About the Artists”

May 13^th           Lee Scott Academy Jazz Band  Jazz, Swing, Rock, Ballads and more!

May 20^th            OHS Jazz Ensemble  Local talent, Jazz Rock, Swing & Jazz

May 27^th            S.E. Alabama Community Band  58-member Band, Conducted by Dr.Johnny Long, Troy Univ. Band Director Emeritus. Marches, Broadway Show Tunes & Classical Music

June 3^rd           Route 66  This energetic group plays it all…Oldies, Pop, Rock and Dance music. Audience participation is encouraged…Join the ‘Monkey Park’ dancers on the grass around the stage as they dance, blow bubbles and have a great time!

June 10th    Bill J. Brooks -ELVIS Lives Concert – Top rated Elvis Tribute artist in the S.E. This show is dynamic, entertaining, moving and family friendly. Elvis fan or not, you are in for a rare treat. Thank you, Thank you very much!

June 17^th  The Cornerstone Band and also the Sons of Asaph will present a Night of Praise. Contemporary Christian music and more to inspire you.

June 24^th    Kidd Blue   A true Lee county original. Formed in 1985 as an off shoot of Robert Orr’s jazz ensemble called “Off Ramp”, Kidd Blue and the Blues Kings began wowing audiences as the house band at Denaro’s on Toomer’s Corner. Twenty years later, Kidd Blue ‘s eclectic mix of horn driven Soul, R & B, Rock & Roll and 80’s favorites is enjoyed by audiences from 8 to 80. For more information visit the band at www.kiddblue.com

July 8^th – Crossroads      Provides an opportunity for listeners to enjoy the vocal  talents of Jessica Wilson. The band explores less frequently covered  material, such as Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, Cross Canadian  Ragweed, and even a little R.E.M.. Moving through contemporary and  classic rock, country, and folk music provides audiences with a unique and entertaining experience. The group and it's members hail from Auburn, Alabama and collectively  have many years of band playing and performing experience.  Please  check out Crossroad's website at https://fp.auburn.edu/wilsodm/crossroads .

July 15^th    Muse – 20^th  year on the Summer Swing Bandstand! Easy listening, vocal oriented acoustic soft rock played as only Muse can

July 22^nd    Auburn University Summer Concert Band - 70 Pieces Conducted by Dr. Rick Good. A Variety of Band Music, Marches, Overtures, and Show-tunes will be featured.

July 29^th   Fred Jones /The Good News Trio –Southern Gospel

August 5^th  -  Martha’s Trouble -  nationally recognized Americana singers/songwriters. – “ have all the qualities that bands like 10,000 Maniacs with Natalie Merchant possessed - great songwriting, great melodies, and a great sense of timing." ~All Music Guide

August 12^th   BACK TO SCHOOL BASH- ROUTE 66

             Enjoy a final concert as we bid summer farewell!

2008 SUMMER SWING –“About the Artists”

May 13^th           Lee Scott Academy Jazz Band  Jazz, Swing, Rock, Ballads and more!

May 20^th            OHS Jazz Ensemble  Local talent, Jazz Rock, Swing & Jazz

May 27^th            S.E. Alabama Community Band  58-member Band, Conducted by Dr.Johnny Long, Troy Univ. Band Director Emeritus. Marches, Broadway Show Tunes & Classical Music

June 3^rd           Route 66  This energetic group plays it all…Oldies, Pop, Rock and Dance music. Audience participation is encouraged…Join the ‘Monkey Park’ dancers on the grass around the stage as they dance, blow bubbles and have a great time!

June 10th    Bill J. Brooks -ELVIS Lives Concert – Top rated Elvis Tribute artist in the S.E. This show is dynamic, entertaining, moving and family friendly. Elvis fan or not, you are in for a rare treat. Thank you, Thank you very much!

June 17^th  The Cornerstone Band and also the Sons of Asaph will present a Night of Praise. Contemporary Christian music and more to inspire you.

June 24^th    Kidd Blue   A true Lee county original. Formed in 1985 as an off shoot of Robert Orr’s jazz ensemble called “Off Ramp”, Kidd Blue and the Blues Kings began wowing audiences as the house band at Denaro’s on Toomer’s Corner. Twenty years later, Kidd Blue ‘s eclectic mix of horn driven Soul, R & B, Rock & Roll and 80’s favorites is enjoyed by audiences from 8 to 80. For more information visit the band at www.kiddblue.com

July 8^th – Crossroads      Provides an opportunity for listeners to enjoy the vocal  talents of Jessica Wilson. The band explores less frequently covered  material, such as Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, Cross Canadian  Ragweed, and even a little R.E.M.. Moving through contemporary and  classic rock, country, and folk music provides audiences with a unique and entertaining experience. The group and it's members hail from Auburn, Alabama and collectively  have many years of band playing and performing experience.  Please  check out Crossroad's website at https://fp.auburn.edu/wilsodm/crossroads .

July 15^th    Muse – 20^th  year on the Summer Swing Bandstand! Easy listening, vocal oriented acoustic soft rock played as only Muse can

July 22^nd    Auburn University Summer Concert Band - 70 Pieces Conducted by Dr. Rick Good. A Variety of Band Music, Marches, Overtures, and Show-tunes will be featured.

July 29^th   Fred Jones /The Good News Trio –Southern Gospel

August 5^th  -  Martha’s Trouble -  nationally recognized Americana singers/songwriters. – “ have all the qualities that bands like 10,000 Maniacs with Natalie Merchant possessed - great songwriting, great melodies, and a great sense of timing." ~All Music Guide

August 12^th   BACK TO SCHOOL BASH- ROUTE 66

             Enjoy a final concert as we bid summer farewell!