The Monson Arts Council will again sponsor a series of concerts at the Dave Grieve Gazebo in downtown Monson Thursday evenings from June through August.  The concerts are free, and will begin at 6 pm.  Bring a lawn chair & your favorite snack, and come listen to the sounds of summer!

 

The schedule of performers is set, as follows:

• June 20th:         The Glenwood mills Band

• July 18th:           Ch'Chunk

• August15th:       Mama's Marmalade

 

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The Glenwood Mills Band is a four piece band hailing from the western Massachusetts area. Fronted by the dynamic vocalist Lissy Marie, GMB offers a wide ranging and eclectic blend of classic rock, pop and blues.  This band is returning from last year when it was a bit hit with the audience!  Members:

 

Paul A. Brown - Vocals, Bass and sometimes Rhythm Guitar
Ken Kucza - Lead Guitar and Vocals
Lissy Marie - Lead Vocals
Cliff Madru - Drums, Spiritual Advisor

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Ch'Chunk bills itself as a band with a modern take on classic gypsy swing.  The name originates from the particular rhythmic sound and strum associated with swing music.   It has a totally unique sound, and some really special instrumentalists; not to be missed!  Band members are:

 

Jack Dwyer   -   guitar and vocals

Ian Hamel  -   tenor guitar and vocals

Hannah Elliot  -   clarinet and vocals

Karim Sumun  -   bass guitar,

Chris Trevethan  -   drums and washboard. 

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Mama's Marmalade  is a Northampton MA-based, newgrass band. Their fresh take on traditional American music transforms the conventional bluegrass experience into a raucus barnyard party that refuses to let you sit. Since their formation in 2014, the five piece string band has been fusing diverse musical backgrounds into a sound that bursts at the seams with energy, exuding a pure joy for creating music. Mamma’s honest lyrics and warm, acoustic tones invite listeners back to a time when wooden instruments and sweet vocal harmonies captivated the hearts of America. Experimenting with intricate instrumentals and lively covers, their music brings the genre to new and unexpected places