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Rec Park Music Fest 2011
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| Sunday,
July 17
- Recreation Park, Binghamton, NY |
| Sponsored by The City of Binghamton’s Park & Recreation Department |
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| "Ragtime" Rick Pedro
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One of the finest musicians in the area brings his unique blend of Patriotic Ragtime, standards and interpretations of modern
songs to the stage. Rick’s musical abilities and his personality make him a regional favorite! Make sure to come over and
enjoy his performance!
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| Acoustic Expressions
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The dynamic duo of acoustic rock will be performing, for the first time, at The Rec Park Music Fest.
From Dave Matthews, Peter Gabriel and many other great artists, you will enjoy every minute of Bob, and Ryan’s,
performance! Terrific singers and musicians along with a great set of music make this a duo to not miss!
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The Webster Brothers bring their incredible talented band to the park this year! Great Country Music, classic Rock and more!
This group of skilled players will be sure to get
your toes tapping and make you want to dance in the park! This will surely be a crowd favorite! |
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| Rhythm Gypsystop
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Back for the sixteenth year are the host band! Kelly, Eric, Chuck and Jim are planning to jam tunes from their
three albums and some of their favorite folk/rock covers! The annual reunion performance has become a tradition and
you won’t want to miss this year’s jam!
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| Beard of Beestop |
Three incredibly talented musicians make up the Beard of Bees. This extremely unique trio plays their own interpretations of rock favorites! Steve, Rob and Brad are sure to quench
your musical thirst through innovative playing, great singing and awesome interpretations of your favorite tunes! |
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| Jared Campbell
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One of the area’s premier singer/songwriter’s is back! Jared has played all over the United States
and is sure to please with his acoustic guitar skills and great voice! Jared has blessed many a stage
and will combine his original songs with some of his favorite covers! |
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| Straight Uptop
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A crowd favorite in 2010, Straight Up is back again this year! Piano based rock ranging from Ben Harper to Elton John to Blues, come check out one of the area’s premier party bands! |
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Bluegrass, Country, Rock and Traditional Music! Using acoustic instruments, a scrap wood kick box, clapping
hands and stomping feet, Driftwood breaks down barriers between old and young, rockers and folkies alike.
In June of 2009, Driftwood released its first full length recording, a 10 song, self produced LP called "Rally Day".
With their first album, steadfast determination and a Mazda B3000 Pick Up they toured extensively and did over 150
shows last year alone! They have toured all over the country, in 2010, and we are excited to have them back at Rec!
With several hundred total shows at clubs, colleges, festivals and countless street performances they have gained a
dedicated fan base throughout New York and New England. If you loved to hear The Susquehanna Hat Company at the
Rec Park Music Fest, you will love Driftwood! |
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Other Activities: Children’s Activity Tent provide by the Discovery Center,
Food/Pat Mitchell’s Ice Cream for Sale, Face Painting and all that Recreation
Park has to offer in a summer!
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| About top |
The Rec Park Music Fest is looking forward to its fifteenth year of providing
music and fun for all ages in Binghamton's Recreation
Park nestled between Beethoven and Seminary streets. The event started
small in 1996 when Jim Reyen (then bassist for Rhythm Gypsys) pulled together
a group of musician friends to play at the park. On just a small budget,
support from the city, fellow musicians and food vendors, the event was
an instant hit. In its second year the Binghamton Summer 
Music Festival took the event under its wing and its been a flying success
ever since! Nestled below some huge oaks, the historic carousel running
in the background, kids playing on the playground and some of the areas
finest musicians performing in the Greek Revival rotunda made famous by
Rod Sterling, you'll enjoy every relaxing minute of this family outing.
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