Big Willy Kicks off the Summer Concert Series
LOCK HAVEN – Big Willy will perform this Friday, June 26 at Grove and Main Streets to kick off the Lock Haven Summer Concert Series. The concert will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and those interested in attending the free concert are invited to bring their own chair, or enjoy the band while dining at one of downtown’s unique restaurants.
Big Willy has been performing for the last thirteen years as a trio made up of Mike Linn, Bill Hatalski, and Jon-Chris Hatalski. Audiences of all ages are enjoying their various styles of music ranging from alternative, pop, and reggae to country, oldies, and R & B.
Mike and Bill are natives of the Lock Haven area and were playing in separate bands until combining their talents in Shredded Wheat. Now they reside in the Philadelphia area and have combined their talents once again, adding Jon-Chris, Bill’s son, as the lead vocalist.
The public is invited to attend this free summer concert. This year, the concerts traditionally held at Triangle Park, have been moved to Main and Grove Streets, to allow outdoor diners and shoppers the opportunity to enjoy music on Main Street, and provide ample space for residents to practice social distancing. Due to restrictions from the Green Phase, there will be no rain location for the concert.
While the committee is excited to offer these free concerts this summer, residents should remain vigilant to the threat of COVID-19 which has claimed the lives of more than 100,000 Americans and more than 6,000 Pennsylvanians including three in Clinton County. In order to successfully continue the summer concert series, residents and guests are to follow CDC and DOH guidelines in order to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 including social distancing between non-household members while attending the concert, wearing masks, and sanitizing hands frequently. To that end, the city will provide hand-washing stations at each of the summer concerts. Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or is included in a higher risk population are encouraged to keep their health and the health of their fellow residents as their primary interest and not attend.
The 2019 City of Lock Haven’s Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Bear Country Radio WQBR, Lock Haven Express, The Record, Clinton County, Clinton County Community Foundation, Clinton County Economic Partnership & Visitor’s Bureau, Loggio Giosue Carducci Lodge # 146, Avis Building Supply, Curt’s Smokin’ Ribs, First Quality, Dotterer Equipment, Mid-Atlantic Marketing Group, Geisinger, Haffley Insurance, Horizon Federal Credit Union, Jersey Shore State Bank, Kliney’s Home Furnishings, Miller’s of Mill Hall, Muncy Bank and Trust Company, Murray Motors, Pizza City, River Valley Internet, Stella A’s Bar and Grill, UPMC Susquehanna Lock Haven Hospital.
Schedules are available at the concerts on Main Street and every Sunday concert at the floating stage as supplies last. To learn more about the 2020 Summer Concert Series, check the City of Lock Haven’s website at www.lockhavenpa.gov.
