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Friday, May. 1, 2009
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series
THE BASICS:
The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series is Volume One's Thursday-night gig in downtown Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park. Local bands play to crowds of approximately 1,000 people each night on the banks of the Chippewa River in June, July, and August. The show runs from about 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
WEATHER UPDATES:
Check back here at 4:30pm on the day of a show for the final call on weather-related cancellations.
2009 SCHEDULE
June 4 – Eau Claire Blues All Stars + Little Willie
June 11 – East Hill Bluegrass Band + New North String Band
June 18 – Tony Baisley Band + South Farwell
June 25 – Laarks + Myrna Loy
July 2 – The Klenz/Walk Sextet + The Jayson Collins Sextet
July 9 – Michael Perry & the Long Beds + Daredevil Christopher Wright
July 16 – Jim Pullman Band + Snifter
July 23 – The Excellent Adventure + The EverGreen Grass Band
July 30 – CVTG’s performance of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” + Cranes and Crows
August 6 – Sue Orfield Band + Quinn Elizabeth
August 13 – Bruce Hering’s Chippewa Valley Big Band
August 20 – Irie Sol + Duncan Ninja
August 27 – Meridene + The Wars of 1812
TIPS TO ENJOYING THE SHOW:
- Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
- Bring a picnic and/or some beverages (carry-ins are allowed).
- Bring your leashed pet.
- Bring some cash to buy the local music and Volume One swag.
- Bring your appetite for ice cream, hot dogs, and more.
- Bring typical outdoor gear: sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, etc.
15-SECOND VIDEO - A QUICK SWEEP ACROSS THE CROWD (in July 2009):