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NEW Summer Concert Series

Thursday, July 8, A Beach Party


9 restaurants from Marine City offer taste fest specialties
Gate opens at 6:00 p.m.
Families welcome 
Cover Charge for adults: $2.00
ID Check  Wristbands
Ticket Booth
Beer, Wine sold by tickets
cash sale for food
north end of Water Street on the sand beach
FEATURING: 
TNT SOUND XPLOSION STEEL BAND  6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

  

TNT Sound Xplosion
Friday, July 9, Country Western, Quilts, Fine Arts

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY CONCERTS
ARE PRESENTED IN NAUTICAL MILE PARK

Arts and crafts vendors will be open for business by Friday afternoon.

THE QUILT EXHIBIT AND THE FINE ARTS EXHIBIT AND SALE
OPEN IN THE HOLY CROSS GYMNASIUM AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS
FRIDAY AT 10:00 A.M. 
ENTRY FEE $5.00, OR $4.00 WITH A DONATION OF ONE CAN OF FOOD

MUSIC TENT - NAUTICALMILE PARK
COVER CHARGE:  $2.00 ADULTS,  I.D. CHECK, WRISTBANDS

COUNTRY WESTERN NIGHT FEATURES:
THE ROCKABILLY STRANGERS
Considered by many to be the best 'rockabilly'
band in Detroit, the group formed in 2006. 
This three member, high energy band's most
recent  album is called
"Ghetto Sessions" and
was released
in late 2009.  You can listen
to their music and check out their very busy
performance schedule at:

www.rockabillystrangers.net









JOHN HOLK AND THE SEQUINS  opening AT 6:45
This group is part of a new wave of
country-influenced songwriting bands that are
known collectively as "Honky-Tonk Detroit". 
This group seeks to forge a new kind of
country/western jangle pop.  They have a
big, glimmering, jangly sound with crystal
clear close harmony singing.  They are at
work on their second album.  You can
listen to their music at: 
www.myspace.com/johnholk



A quilt from the 2009 Exhibit.
The Rockabilly Strangers
John Holk


TERRIE LEA AND THE MUSTANGS
They have won 14 music awards over the years including:
Outstanding Country Group, Outstanding Vocalist, Outstanding
Song Writer.  They have appeared with Leann
Rimes and Jimmy Wayne.  Terrie Lea has worked with
Loretta Lynn, the Vandellas and Roy Young. 
You can listen to their music and check out their
recordings at: www.myspace.com/trerrieleaandthemustangs 

Terrie Lea and the Mustangs
Saturday, July 10, An All Day Medley and Rock Night
The Quilt Show and Fine Arts Exhibit/Sale opens at 10:00 a.m.
Gymnasium and classrooms  of Holy Cross School

Tickets sold at the door
$5.00 or $4.00 with one donated can of food

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

12:00 to 3:00 p.m.,  in the tent at Nautical Mile Park
Local amateur bands get some quality audience time and compete for prizes.
Contact: Judy White  (810) 794-7331



THE SALINE FIDDLERS
4:30 TO 6:30 P.M.
The 'Fiddlers' are a unique, high energy, group made
up of 30 Saline High School music students. Founded in
1994, they have given over 1000 performances
playing violins, cellos, string bass, drums, guitars,
vocals and doing clog dancing.  They have performed
all over the U.S. and have toured Europe.  They have
made many records and you can check out
their music and pictures at:
 www.salinefiddlers.com








ADAM ALLEN BAND
6:45 - 8:45
Adam Allen plays guitar, violin, pedal steel guitar, banjo
and more.  He is currently working with Wayne Baraks
 ( formerly with Rare Earth) and "Hammerin"
Cameron Miller.  He teaches at One Achord
 Music in Chesterfield, Michigan.  He
performs frequently in clubs in St. Clair County
Listen to his music at:
www.myspace.com/adamallenband



     

Battle of the Bands, 2009
The Saline Fiddlers
Adam Allen
THE PAPER STREET SAINTS
9:00 to 11:00 p.m.

The 'Saints' formed in 2003 and are Charlie Grover,
Cheyenne Goff, Donnie Patty, Chuck Kemen and Steve
Shaheen.  They have released three full length albums:
"Pride and Punishment", "Paper Street Saints" and
"Wrestling with the Angel".  Their name comes from the
cult movie classic "The Fight Club".  They have the
same edgy, honest Detroit grit as the Howling
Diablos and have shared the stage with them. 
You can check out their music, cd's, and pictures at:
www.myspace.com/thepaperstreetsaints


The Paper Street Saints
Sunday, July 11, Light Classical and Pop
The Quilt Show and Photography Exhibits
open at 11:00 a.m. in the gymnasium of Holy Cross
$5.00 Entry fee, $4.00 with a donation of one can of food


An Antique Tractor Show will take place on Sunday morni ng
The vehicles will be parked at the north end of Water St.
in and around the intersection of Water St. and Broadway.

NAUTICAL MILE PARK
$2.00 cover charge adults, ID check, wristbands.
Student and Teacher Piano and Violin Recital.
led by pianist Pattie Raica
12:00  to 1:30 p.m.



DETROIT CONCERT CHOIR
3:15 to 5:15
The choir was founded in 1987 and is under the
artistic direction of Gordon Nelson.  This is an
award winning vocal ensemble that has garnered
awards in both the United States and Europe.
DCC maintains an extremely wide and diverse
musical repetoire covering every genre.  They
have performed with many orchestras and have
appeared frequently with the Detroit Symphony
Orchestra.  You may hear an extensive playlist by
 going to: www.detroitconcertchoir.com







MOTOR CITY BRASS BAND
5:30 TO 7:30
MCBB performs a wide spectrum of musical offerings.
Musical Director and conductor, Craig Strain, has lead the
band to an internationally recognized level of excellence. 
Ranked as one of the top brass bands in
North America, music critics give rave reviews to their
performances.  You may listen to their music and peruse
their recordings at: www.mcbb.org


Sunday Car Show
Detroit Concert Choir in performance with the Dtroit Symphony Orchestra.
The Motor City Brass Band

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