M&T Bank Downtown Summer Concert Series
Join us for the Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series - Free live music on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm in Downtown Ithaca from June 17th to August 26th, 2010.
Brought to you by:
Viva Taqueria, The Holiday Inn
Cedarbaum Chiropractic
Collegetown Bagels
Concert Dates & Schedule - All Thursday 6-8pm unless otherwise noted
July 21 (Wednesday) - Grassroots Preview Show: Stay tuned . . . this one is going to be good!
Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band with special guests will be gracing the Commons for this special pre-Grassroots Festival Wednesday Show. keithfrank.com
July 22 - Note: 7pm Start Time - Ithaca Concert Band:
The Ithaca Concert Band was founded by Joan Beeler in 1976. The band is composed of a variety of different people including students, professors, retirees, professionals, and other community members. There have been about 500 musicians to play with the band throughout the duration of its existence. The Ithaca Concert Band is always searching for new additional members to join!
July 29 - Ry Cuming:
Australian born, Ry Cumming is an up and coming musical artist. Ry is known for his acoustic sound as well as his soulful vocals. He has already won two of Australia’s Dolphin Awards for Best Pop Song and New Best Artist. Ry recently released his latest album in the spring of 2010.
August 5 - Mutron Warriors:
Mutron Warriors was originally started in 2006 by a local Ithaca trio as a primarily funk band. With time, more members were added and the band transitioned its sound to an Afro-beat style. The group draws its inspiration from music and records from all around the globe to create its exciting and contagious sound.
August 12 - El Rumbon:
El Rumbon’s sound is a collection of merengue, salsa, cumbia, plena, bomba, chachacha, and mambo styles. The bands music is lively and a definite crowd pleaser. The band’s music is soulful and comes from the heart. Listeners will love to dance and enjoy the vivacious sounds of El Rumbon!
August 19 - Hubcap:
Hubcap is a band with a sound that can be described as a mixture of rock, power pop, and folk rock. According to the band, their sound is more of “pop perfection with punk injection.” The band has gotten its inspirations from a variety of musicians including, The Kinks, Elliot Smith, Buddy Holly, and The Ramones, among others.
August 26 - Sim Redmond Band:
The Sim Redmond Band was started about 9 years ago and has already released seven albums. The band tours the world to share its unique sound with listeners all over the globe. The Sims Redmond Band combines roots-rock, Afro-Caribbean, and reggae styles to create an undeniable sound.
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For more information, please contact Vicki Taylor or Matt Riis at the Downtown Ithaca Alliance office at 277-8679 or email vickit@downtownithaca.com or matt@downtownithaca.com.
June 17 - The Ithaca Concert Band:
The Ithaca Concert Band was founded by Joan Beeler in 1976. The band is composed of a variety of different people including students, professors, retirees, professionals, and other community members. There have been about 500 musicians to play with the band throughout the duration of its existence. The Ithaca Concert Band is always searching for new additional members to join!
June 24 - Revision:
Revision is a funk/rock band that was originally formed in Ithaca, NY. The band was started by three Ithaca College music graduates. Revision's music combines the instrumentation of Soulive with the songwriting of Wilco to produce a sound that is lively and energetic. Recently, the band released two new albums within the last two years and still continues to work hard in the studio to produce more music.
July 1 - The Burns Sisters:
Annie, Marie, and Jeannie Burns are the three core members of The Burn Sisters. The sounds of the band can be best described as a blend of folk, country, and rock styles. The sisters create music from the heart and soul and have the ability to touch each and every listener with their outstanding vocals and seamless melodies.
July 8 - Fe Nunn & Friends:
Fe Nunn has been an active Ithaca community member for over 30 years. Fe Nunn, a songwriter, composer, performer, and teacher, is an extremely versatile musician. Fe Nunn plays a variety of genres including, jazz, funk, and hip-hop. He integrates science and poetry into his music making his sound not only enjoyable but also very unique.
July 15 - Driftwood:
Driftwood is a band that originated in Binghamton, NY. The band blends old-time folk with modern and world music to create a sound that is similar to traditional American but with a twist! In the past, the band has been praised for its outstanding vocal abilities as well as its clever lyrics. This band always has listeners begging for more!
