Deacons and Mason Dixon This Week
LOCK HAVEN – Mason Dixon will be performing on the floating stage this Sunday in place of the band, Loni Gamble and Sound Cheque, who had to cancel due to a band member’s illness. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
Starting in 1998 as a southern rock tribute band, Mason Dixon has evolved into more mainstream 70’s and 80’s rock band. Members of the band include: Kevin VanAmburg – lead vocals, guitar and keyboard; Gary Lynn – guitar and vocals; Tim Aikey – drums and vocals; and Damon Shaheen – bass and vocals.
For more information about the band, visit www.facebook.com/masondixonrocks
Financial support of the 2014 Lock Haven Summer Concert Series is provided by the following sponsors: Bear Country Radio WQBR, Lock Haven Express, The Record, Clinton County, Clinton County Community Foundation, Bob McCormick Ford, Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, Clinton County Economic Partnership, Comcast, Diversified Asset Planners, Downtown Lock Haven, Inc., First Quality, Fox Hollow Construction, Jersey Shore State Bank, LMR Tires and Full Service Garage, Lock Haven Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4298, Lock Haven Hospital, Lock Haven Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 100, M & R Contracting, Miller Brothers Auto Sales, Pizza City, The Auto Barn, and The Townhomes at Susquehanna Square.
To learn more about the 2014 Summer Concert Series, check the City of Lock Haven’s website at www.lockhavencity.org
LOCK HAVEN – The Deacons of Dixieland is this Friday’s featured band at Triangle Park in Lock Haven, beginning at 6 p.m.
The Deacons of Dixieland is an 8-piece traditional jazz band from Central Pennsylvania. They have been supplying lively entertainment for concerts, festivals, parks, retirement homes, clubs, and tailgate parties at Penn State football games since 1988. The band was formed as a Christian music ministry in 1988 by recently deceased trumpeter and leader, John Kepler. The Deacons continue to play frequent hymn tunes in a dixieland style, as well as classic dixieland selections, blues, and Country music in a dixieland style.
The Deacons were formed by John Kepler in 1988 in State College, Pennsylvania to play Dixieland as a Christian music ministry. “Bill Bailey,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” and “When The Saints Go Marching In” are a few of their standards. They also play hymns, blues, waltzes, polkas, and even a few Country tunes- in a happy Dixieland style.
The Deacons have played in New Orleans at Fritzel’s Tavern on Bourbon Street, the Cafe Pontchatrane, the Cafe Brazil, the Tin Roof Cafe, and at Preservation Hall, where in January, 2001 they opened for the nationally renowned Preservation Hall Jazz band. The band has played for several years at the W.C. Handy Music Festival in Florence, Alabama.
They have also played at the James Street Cafe in Pittsburgh and at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg. Some of their Central Pennsylvania engagements include: The Second Mile, Senior Games, Hope for Kids, Lemont Strawberry Festival, Beaver Stadium’s July 4th Fireworks Celebration, People’s Choice Festival, and the Centre County Grange Fair.
Additionally, they have played at nursing homes, retirement centers, political rallies, funerals, and weddings. The Deacons have entertained for many years at Penn State tailgate parties – both public and private – including a very successful series of three-hour performances outside the Bryce Jordan Center prior to home football games. The Deacons frequently include special vocalists and instrumentalists, including former Penn State President Graham Spanier playing his self-customized turbo washboard.
Band members include: Ray Dillon, Marty Gillespie, Mike Loewen, Phil Ponish, Phil Reeder, Jim Ressler, and Bill Kawa. To learn more about the Deacons of Dixieland, check out their website at www.deaconsofdixieland.org .
The public is invited to attend this free summer concert. Seating will not be provided, therefore, the public is asked to bring lawn chairs.
Financial support of the 2014 Lock Haven Summer Concert Series is provided by the following sponsors: Bear Country Radio WQBR, Lock Haven Express, The Record, Clinton County, Clinton County Community Foundation, Bob McCormick Ford, Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, Clinton County Economic Partnership, Comcast, Diversified Asset Planners, Downtown Lock Haven, Inc., First Quality, Fox Hollow Construction, Jersey Shore State Bank, LMR Tires and Full Service Garage, Lock Haven Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4298, Lock Haven Hospital, Lock Haven Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 100, M & R Contracting, Miller Brothers Auto Sales, Pizza City, The Auto Barn, and The Townhomes at Susquehanna Square.
To learn more about the 2014 Lock Haven Summer Concert Series, check the City of Lock Haven’s website at www.lockhavencity.org
