Brighton Barn Theatre photo
If you’re still looking to take in some live music under the open sky this summer, the Brighton All Stars Concert Band and All Stars Show Band have you covered.
Two fundraising performances are in the works for this week before the concert band closes out Brighton’s Concerts in the Park series later this month.
First up, the concert band will be at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church this Thursday, Aug. 14 for the annual corn roast event.
“It’s just a great time for people to come out – it’s always a nice crowd – it’s a good event and we’re happy to play it,” says music director Terry Denyes.
Featuring delicious eats and tunes, the event runs 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids between the ages of six and 12, and are available at the church and at the door. All proceeds support church activities.
Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets – if it’s poor weather, the show will go in, but inside the church.
Next up, the show band performs at the outdoor stage at the picturesque Proctor Park in support of the Brighton Barn Theatre and Proctor House Museum this Sunday, Aug. 17.
Denyes tells us more.
Wondering how the concert and show band differ? Denyes tells us more about the show band.
The band will be rocking on the outdoor Rotary Stage with tunes from the 50s, 60s, and onwards.
The band also plans to welcome special guest musician Ian Roy. The show starts at 2 and goes until about 3:30 p.m.
Again, attendees should bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets.
After this, the concert band will close out the popular Concerts in the Park series at Brighton’s Memorial Park on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
“We get the last spot every season (and) it’s always a great night because the Brighton crowds are incredible,” says Denyes.
This performance will bring together the entire 40-person ensemble for a two-hour production as the grand-finale for the series.
All the musicians are local and the band is 100 per cent powered by volunteers, adds Denyes, who notes the gang is always looking for new recruits.
Whether you played the trombone, clarinet or flute back in the day, you’re welcome – and “it’s a totally free experience.”
“There’s no cost – you just have to show up at the legion every Wednesday night at 7 o’clock and have band practice.”
The band’s been doing just this for the last 13 years. Anyone interested in getting involved can email terrydenyes@gmail.com.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
