Music by the Millponds Crane Park

Route 17M and Lake Street

Monroe , N.Y

MONROE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2 0 1 7

JUNE 3rd

6 PM

Hillbilly Parade ~ In a town somewhere outside of a town just east of a town that was north of there was a band that you’re dying to hear - the Hillbilly Pa-rade. The Hillbilly Parade is a dance pop country party band. With their witty stage humor, ridiculous props, and down-home costumes, they will have you boot-scootin’ boogying, laughing and singing along to all of the most popular county hits - old and new! With a family tree making a straight line back to the Hatfields & McCoys, the Hillbilly Parade will bring out your true hillbilly! Gregg Van Gelder Band ~ Gregg Van Gelder is a singer/songwriter from Mon-roe, NY that has performed extensively throughout the NY metro area for over 40 years. Van Gelder’s influences include improvisational “jam band” style of rock, Motown, and a wide collection of standards. He is drawn to songs that tell an interesting story and his musical repertoire reflects that. He earned his music degree from Ramapo College of NJ and since 1994 has owned and operat-ed Van Gelder Music Center in Monroe, NY. The Van Gelder band features Gregg Van Gelder performing on lead vocals, bass and guitar. Matt Lamborn on lead guitar, Michael Van Gelder on bass and Todd Van Gelder on drums and vocals.

Hillbilly Parade & Gregg Van Gelder Band

Music by the Millponds Crane Park

Route 17M and Lake Street

Monroe , N.Y

MONROE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2 0 1 7

JUNE 17th

7 PM

STAX of SOUL is a “Soul Pumpin’, Bass Thumpin’ Ass Kickin’ Tribute to the Great Artists of Stax Record Label ...Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Booker-T & The MGs and many more! Featuring Powerhouse Vocalist Julius Dilligard Jr. (Crown Heights Affair) and SOS killer band complete with horn section, authentically captures the sound and power of this “feel good” genre of music which crosses the age barrier like no other, and makes you want to dance all night!The amazing sounds of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, Booker T and many more ALIVE and WELL with STAX of SOUL!! On Drums and founder Tommy Sochor, Guitar Tony Pagano, Bass Gil Toro, Keys Gary Broderson, Sax Joe Salvatore, Trumpet Kenny John, Bari and Tenor sax Corey MacCrae.

Stax of Soul USA

The Crown Officials ~ The Official Story

The Crown Officials is a brand new band made up of seasoned veteran players. The band’s history is an interesting one, with band members having worked with some of the most influential people in music. Andy Johns (Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin engineer) produced the band’s first record in its earlier incarna-tion. They have also recorded with Ian McLagan (Small Faces, Rod Stewart ), Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex, Badfinger), Genya Ravan and did shows with many other notable artists. The Crown Officials consists not only of the five core members but also includes the Crown Horns, the horn section that brings another dimension to the group’s sound. On Saturday July 1 at 7 P.M. The Crown Officials will be celebrating the music of The Rolling Stones at The Monroe Summer Concert Series. Playing The Best British Rock-n-Roll.

Music by the Millponds Crane Park

Route 17M and Lake Street

Monroe , N.Y

MONROE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2 0 1 7

JULY 1st

7 PM

Declan Power Band

Music by the Millponds Crane Park

Route 17M and Lake Street

Monroe , N.Y

MONROE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2 0 1 7

JULY 15th

7 PM

Declan Power Band is a big band with big talent. Within the 9 band members there are diverse players who have toured with Pat Metheny and Buddy Rich, as well as singers from the Broadway stage. Their specialty is high energy 70’s pop, rock and funk including tunes from Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power and Steely Dan. But they also cover some modern funky bands including Bruno Mars and Amy Winehouse.

-Band Members- Declan Power: Lead Vocals Sandi Bushnell: Vocals Jay Baney: Guitars Murat Aktar: Drums Dana Watson: Trumpet Dave Fox: Sax, Harmonica Buddy Booker: Bass Guitar Tom Wooley: Keyboards Christy Baron: Vocals

Marc Berger

Nationally touring, NY based songwriter, Marc Berger has performed at Austin’s South X Southwest Music Festival and opened shows for Bob Dylan and other national acts. His current release, RIDE, is a collection of songs all having to do with the romance of the American West. His band is known for its dynamic, rootsy sound: “A well choreographed mix of deep country folk songs with touches of bluegrass, roots, Amer-icana, a little spicy cajun, and even a little indie with an effects laced lead acoustic guitar. It’s near impossible to sit through a set without feeling a musical kinship to something in every song, even if it’s just the basic joy of watching a well seasoned band rip through every song as if it was the final number of their farewell tour.” -The Living Room, NYC

Music by the Millponds Crane Park

Route 17M and Lake Street

Monroe , N.Y

MONROE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2 0 1 7

JULY 29th

7 PM

The Carnival in The Park with The Pickles

The Pickles started in Paterson N.J. as an original band in the early 1980’s. At that time they were playing clubs like The Dirt Club in Mont-clair as well as other venues in the area. As their popularity increased they started getting asked to play longer sets. In need of more material, Al Piazza from Lodi was asked to join the band because of his great vocals and extensive knowledge of all types of music. Today Al , vocals and guitar , together with Mike Hewitt on drums and Bobby Conklin on guitar & sax and Billy T. on bass are The Pickles specializing in great songs from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s.

“Classic Rock and Roll!”

Music by the Millponds Crane Park

Route 17M and Lake Street

Monroe , N.Y

MONROE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2 0 1 7

AUGUST 5th

7 PM

Sundad

Sundad is comprised of father and son guitarists, John Eurell Sr. and John Eurell Jr., Sundad is making their name as an acoustic band whose compositions, recordings, and live performances are filled with beautiful rhythms, harmonies, and chord changes.

The original repertoire consist mainly of finger-style acoustic guitar instrumentals that have been described as “World Fusion, New Age” and Jam-Band music. Live performances often include other great musicians whom Sundad loves to perform with.

Music by the Millponds Crane Park

Route 17M and Lake Street

Monroe , N.Y

MONROE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2 0 1 7

AUGUST 12th

7 PM

Frank Wallace

On stage, Frank Wallace is known for his “elegant virtuosity” (Classics Today) on the solo guitar, lute and vihuela and is also a master of self-accompanied song. Of his most recent CD Four Extraordinary Spanish Guitars, Al Kunze says in Soundboard,“…[he is] a powerful player, possessed of an unfailing musi-cianship…an almost symphonic range of colors and articulations…” Wallace tours internationally, performing music from the 16th - 21st century both as a soloist and with mezzo-soprano Nancy Knowles as Duo LiveOak. Wallace is a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in guitar performance and is self-taught as a composer. American Record Guide calls Wallace’s composi-tions “exciting, unpredictable, and fresh.” Fanfare magazine has dubbed him a composer with “an authentic expressive voice” and a “high standard of musical interest” who performs with “flawless technical proficiency”. Wallace’s com-plete recordings and compositions are available at www.gyremusic.com, a site rich with information and samples of sheet music and audio. “Wallace plays his own works with inspiration, determination, and a wealth of creativity…he can match the musicality of any player out there…” — This is classical guitar

MONROE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2 0 1 7

AUGUST 26th

7 PMMusic by the Millponds

Crane Park Route 17M and

Lake Street Monroe , N.Y