2011 Brown Bag Concert Series Schedule
Posted 6/28/2011 / Labels: Music
Bring your lawn chair! Bring your lunch!
All concerts begin at noon -- Admission is free!
Ashtabula Series
Sponsored by The Star Beacon
North Park Gazebo, Downtown Ashtabula
Rain Site: First Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue
Jefferson Series
Sponsored by Gazette Publications
Village Park, East Jefferson Street, Jefferson
Rain Site: United Methodist Church (adjacent to the park)
All concerts begin at noon -- Admission is free!
Ashtabula Series
Sponsored by The Star Beacon
North Park Gazebo, Downtown Ashtabula
Rain Site: First Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue
Wednesday, July 6 Patrick & Maureen
Wednesday, July 13 Jim Fuller
Wednesday, July 20 The Show Offs
Wednesday, July 27 Linda Fundis
Wednesday, Aug. 3 Kimberly Godfrey
Wednesday, Aug. 10 Dennis Ford
Wednesday, July 13 Jim Fuller
Wednesday, July 20 The Show Offs
Wednesday, July 27 Linda Fundis
Wednesday, Aug. 3 Kimberly Godfrey
Wednesday, Aug. 10 Dennis Ford
Jefferson Series
Sponsored by Gazette Publications
Village Park, East Jefferson Street, Jefferson
Rain Site: United Methodist Church (adjacent to the park)
Thursday, July 7 Jim Fuller
Thursday, July 14 Patrick & Maureen
Thursday, July 21 The Show Offs
Thursday, July 28 Linda Fundis
Thursday, Aug 4 Kimberly Godfrey
Thursday, Aug. 11 Dennis Ford
Thursday, July 14 Patrick & Maureen
Thursday, July 21 The Show Offs
Thursday, July 28 Linda Fundis
Thursday, Aug 4 Kimberly Godfrey
Thursday, Aug. 11 Dennis Ford
Brown Bag concerts are held every Wednesday at Ashtabula’s North Park Gazebo and every Thursday in Jefferson’s Village Park. These free events begin at noon. Bring your lunch, bring a chair or blanket, and enjoy!
This year’s performers will be:
Patrick and Maureen
Patrick Dillane & Maureen Tanner perform with the "Off the Rails" band. They can be seen playing at various wineries throughout Ashtabula and Lake Counties. Their music is a blend of Roots, Country & Old Time Rock & Roll including songs by Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris and Del Shannon to name just a few. Patrick, a native of Tralee, Ireland, can also be heard singing an Irish ditty or two. Join us for a toe-tapping day!
Jim Fuller
Jim started his musical career participating in school band
programs and various church groups. While in his late teens he met local legend Spencer Thompson and was introduced to blues and jazz standards while attending the many jam sessions that Spencer held. He has performed in many area bands and is currently a member of the “Kingpins” and “Blues Project 2011.”
Join Jim for a lunchtime filled with fabulous hits!
The Show-Offs
The Show-Offs is a group of talented friends from Ashtabula who love to sing Broadway tunes! These music-loving performers include Zach Adkins, Julia Hines, Livi Johnson, Emily Kline, Devin Powell and Brandon Sweeney. They sing songs that have been performed on the new hit tv series GLEE, along with songs from the musicals Wicked, Next to Normal, Camelot, Rent, Spamalot and much more! If you need entertainment for a luncheon,benefit, wedding, or even a picnic--this is your group!
Linda Fundis
Linda first appeared on stage in 1983, in Carl Reiner’s autobiographical comedy “Enter Laughing” at the Little Theatre of Romeoville, Ill. Since then, she has been involved in every aspect of theater, performing in innumerable productions and directing students and adults across Northeast Ohio. This past spring she directed the children’s production class show “Honk! Jr.” at the Arts Center where she shared her love for song and the stage with all the kids! Now is your chance to join the fun!
Kimberly Godfrey
Kim is a 2008 graduate of Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. After living in New York, Kim has moved back to Ohio where she is employed as the Arts Center’s Theater Coordinator. Currently, she is directing the summer’s production of “Footloose” which will open July 8 and run for four weekends. Don’t miss Kim’s special performances on August 3rd and 4th!
Dennis Ford
Dennis has been playing in bands since the age of 12. He has played in “Soul Expressions,” “Good Question” and “Qiana” and has performed with top entertainers including Tommy James and the Shondells, Chubby Checker and more. Dennis has written and recorded four patriotic songs, three of which have been published by Hilltop Records on CD. He will be singing audience favorite songs you know and love. Don’t miss this special performer who has become an area favorite!
This year’s performers will be:
Patrick and Maureen
Patrick Dillane & Maureen Tanner perform with the "Off the Rails" band. They can be seen playing at various wineries throughout Ashtabula and Lake Counties. Their music is a blend of Roots, Country & Old Time Rock & Roll including songs by Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris and Del Shannon to name just a few. Patrick, a native of Tralee, Ireland, can also be heard singing an Irish ditty or two. Join us for a toe-tapping day!
Jim Fuller
Jim started his musical career participating in school band
programs and various church groups. While in his late teens he met local legend Spencer Thompson and was introduced to blues and jazz standards while attending the many jam sessions that Spencer held. He has performed in many area bands and is currently a member of the “Kingpins” and “Blues Project 2011.”
Join Jim for a lunchtime filled with fabulous hits!
The Show-Offs
The Show-Offs is a group of talented friends from Ashtabula who love to sing Broadway tunes! These music-loving performers include Zach Adkins, Julia Hines, Livi Johnson, Emily Kline, Devin Powell and Brandon Sweeney. They sing songs that have been performed on the new hit tv series GLEE, along with songs from the musicals Wicked, Next to Normal, Camelot, Rent, Spamalot and much more! If you need entertainment for a luncheon,benefit, wedding, or even a picnic--this is your group!
Linda Fundis
Linda first appeared on stage in 1983, in Carl Reiner’s autobiographical comedy “Enter Laughing” at the Little Theatre of Romeoville, Ill. Since then, she has been involved in every aspect of theater, performing in innumerable productions and directing students and adults across Northeast Ohio. This past spring she directed the children’s production class show “Honk! Jr.” at the Arts Center where she shared her love for song and the stage with all the kids! Now is your chance to join the fun!
Kimberly Godfrey
Kim is a 2008 graduate of Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. After living in New York, Kim has moved back to Ohio where she is employed as the Arts Center’s Theater Coordinator. Currently, she is directing the summer’s production of “Footloose” which will open July 8 and run for four weekends. Don’t miss Kim’s special performances on August 3rd and 4th!
Dennis Ford
Dennis has been playing in bands since the age of 12. He has played in “Soul Expressions,” “Good Question” and “Qiana” and has performed with top entertainers including Tommy James and the Shondells, Chubby Checker and more. Dennis has written and recorded four patriotic songs, three of which have been published by Hilltop Records on CD. He will be singing audience favorite songs you know and love. Don’t miss this special performer who has become an area favorite!
