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American Press
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- American Press
Lake Charles Community Band: Two summer shows that ask for audience participation
T he Lake Charles Community Band is bringing Lake Charles two summer shows that will let guests experience spooky spectacles and vibrant sounds. The Summer Concert Series has two shows lined up. The first performance is at 6 p.m. Monday at the Rosa Heart Theater in the Lake Charles Event Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr. The second at 6 p.m. on June 23 at Tritico Theater at McNeese State University. Each concert is themed and encourages audience interaction and creative participation, said Jeremi Edwards, assistant professor of music theory and composition at McNeese. Attendees are invited to dress to theme and become 'active contributors to the atmosphere and spirit of the performance.' 'When people are invited to contribute to the environment through costumes, colors or shared themes, they're more invested in the experience,' he explained. 'It fosters a sense of community, creativity and belonging. Families, students and music lovers of all ages get to have fun, express themselves, and feel like part of something larger.' This playful aspect of the concerts breaks down the structures of traditional concert settings, inviting new audiences into concert culture. On Monday, audiences can prepare for 'Fright Night!' The community band used to play Halloween concerts during each October, but haven't been able to in recent years. This concert aims to correct that, Edwards said. 'We all have heard of Christmas in July, well how about Halloween in June?' he said. For 'Fright Night,' audience members should put on their favorite Halloween costumes to help transform the performance into a spirited celebration. The program will include songs like 'Witches Dance,' 'A Rockin' Halloween,' 'Thriller' and selections from the Broadway musical 'Wicked.' The second concert later in the month was inspired by the rainbow, Edwards said. For the 'Color Pallette' performance, guests should dress in their 'boldest, most vibrant outfits' to turn Tritico Theater into a colorful expanse. Edwards' vision for the performance is for the audience and performers to work together to create a 'living, breathing work of art.' 'Just as the music explores different tones, moods and styles, the visual presence of a colorfully dressed audience enhances the concert's energy and connection to its theme,' he said. 'Just as colors can evoke feelings, memories and moods, so too can music. Through an eclectic and energetic program, this concert will paint a sonic landscape that highlights how composers use tone, rhythm, and orchestration to bring vivid images and emotions to life.' Each song will reflect a color. From 'The Pink Panther' to 'Red Rock Mountain' to 'Greenwillow Portrait,' audiences can prepare for a kaleidoscopic experience. During 'Color Pallette,' the Lake Charles Community Band will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to a member of the ensemble who has demonstrated commitment, passion and service throughout the years, he said. While the individual who will receive the award is a surprise, Edwards said confidently 'their contributions have helped sustain the spirit and tradition of the Lake Charles Community Band.' 'Beyond their musicianship, they have served as a mentor, a motivator, and a true ambassador for the arts in Southwest Louisiana,' he added. 'We are proud to honor their legacy, not just for their talent, but for the example they have set in demonstrating how music can unite people, uplift a community, and leave a lasting mark.'
Los Angeles Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Ozomatli, celebrating 30th anniversary, returns to Fountain Valley
Los Angeles-based band Ozomatli is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and those in Orange County have not one, but two chances to see the eclectic, multi-genre act perform. Ozomatli will be playing a free concert at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley on Thursday at 6 p.m., kicking off the OC Parks Summer Concert Series. Ulises Bella, who plays saxophone and provides vocals, is one of six founding members that is still at it three decades later. 'It's a trip,' Bella said in an interview with the Daily Pilot. 'When we were younger, when we were kids, none of us thought that this was going to last that long. When you're younger, you're thinking maybe the band would last a couple of years, maybe it would last 10 years. Now we're at 30, and it's incredible. It's a testament to the chemistry of the members of the band, and our commitment to the music and to ourselves as a group.' The band will return to Orange County on Aug. 3 for an OC Fair show at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, along with X and Los Lobos. The shows are part of Ozomatli's '30 Revolutions' tour. A hometown anniversary show was scheduled for Saturday night at the California Plaza in downtown L.A., but Bella said it has been postponed due to the curfew and ICE raids in the city. Bella said Ozomatli, a band whose origins are steeped in activism, instead plans to perform at 'No Kings' demonstrations planned for Saturday. 'That's going to be Plan B,' he said. 'I think [the raids are] pure political theater. The worst kind, too, because the people who are suffering are working class people.' Three decades in, Ozomatli also still features founding members Asdru Sierra on vocals and trumpet, Raul Pacheco on vocals and guitars, Wil-Dog Abers on bass, Jiro Yamaguchi on percussion and Justin Poree on vocals and percussion. The group has won three Grammy Awards, including a Latin Grammy, and is unique in the way it blends Latin, hip-hop, reggae, funk music and more. 'All of us grew up with all kinds of different music growing up, and it's this blend of those different kinds of music that make up the gumbo of what Ozomatli's sound is,' Bella said. 'I will say that the scope of the influences from where we've started to where we are now has grown over the years. We used L.A. as our foundation, and traveling around the country, you go to places like Chicago and New Orleans, cities with very important musical traditions, [Washington] D.C., New York. 'Then we go all around the world, and we're able to soak up some of those obscure references and obscure music styles,' Bella said. 'It's expanded our whole musical horizon.' Admission and parking are both free for Thursday's show at Mile Square Park, with attendees welcome to save their spot on the grass for the concert and enjoy food trucks and concessions starting at 5 p.m. The concert, which will take place by the north lake near Freedom Hall, starts at 6 p.m. The OC Parks Summer Concert Series continues back at Mile Square Park on June 26 with Doin' Time, a Sublime cover band. More free concerts are scheduled throughout the summer at Mason and Irvine regional parks in Irvine, Craig Regional Park in Fullerton and Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Shuttle service offered for fans to take in Dean Brody's free concert in downtown Barrie
The Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series kicks off at Meridian Place in Barrie Saturday with headliner Dean Brody, and to make the event easier to attend, there is a free shuttle service being offered. On Saturday, residents and visitors to the area will take in three local performers chosen to open for Brody - Lance Dobinson starts the performances off at 6 p.m., followed by Rebekah Hawker at 6:45 p.m. and Cam Brown at 7:30 p.m. And then at 8:30 p.m., multi-platinum, Canadian Country Music Award winner Dean Brody will take to the stage. Brody is know for hits including, 'Canadian Summer,' 'Bring Down the House,' and 'Where'd You Learn to Do That?' Free shuttle service is available to fans wanting to take in the concert and leave the car at home. There will be six pick-up and drop-off points between the Allandale GO Station on Gowen Street and the downtown. The complimentary shuttle will run from the Tiffin Street waterfront parking lot starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. For those looking to park, the Tiffin Street waterfront lot will be open, but spaces will be limited. Saturday kicks off the four-part concert series, that will continue on July 26 with The 99s, August 16 with Hawksley Workman, and wrap up on September 6 with a performance by Brett Kissel with Elmvale's own Dayna Reid opening for the country music artist. Admission is free to all the concerts. The Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series is presented by CTV Barrie, Pure Country 106, BOUNCE 104.1, and the Downtown Barrie BIA.
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
New Kids on the Block perform on 'GMA'
The multi-platinum superstars kick off the 2025 'GMA' Summer Concert Series with one of their classic hits and another favorite, "You Got It (The Right Stuff)."
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
'GMA' 2025 Summer Concert Series: NKOTB, Dierks Bentley, Gloria Estefan, Laufey and more
Manuel Turizo, Good Charlotte, Laufey, Gloria Estefan, Dierks Bentley and Teyana Taylor are among the hitmakers headlining the "GMA" Summer Concert Series! This year's lineup, brought to you by "GMA" sponsor Massage Envy, will feature some of the biggest names in music -- and will feature talked-about moments, including New Kids on the Block performing the last concert inside the iconic 'GMA' Times Square Studio, and BIA and G-Eazy taking to the stage in Indianapolis ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game. Check out the 2025 lineup below. And be sure to tune into 'Good Morning America' at 7 a.m. Eastern, and follow "GMA" on Facebook, X and Instagram for the latest info and bonus content. New Kids On the Block: June 12 #NKOTBonGMA BIA & G-Eazy: July 18 #BIAOnGMA and #GEazyOnGMA Manuel Turizo: August 1 #ManuelTurizoOnGMA Good Charlotte: August 8 Laufey: August 15 #LaufeyOnGMA Gloria Estefan: August 22 Dierks Bentley: August 27 Teyana Taylor: August 29 #TeyanaTaylorOnGMA
