home to home concert series https://www.thebatavian.com/ en https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png home to home concert series https://www.thebatavian.com/ Local Matters © 2008-2023 The Batavian. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:47:31 -0400 https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Tue, 25 May 2021 09:38:00 -0400 Old Hippies announce four free afternoon concerts in Genesee County this summer https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/old-hippies-announce-four-free-afternoon-concerts-in-genesee-county-this-summer/565226 On Monday, the Old Hippies -- Bill and Kay McDonald -- announced a series of four free afternoon concerts in Genesee County this summer.

The Old Hippies, a renowed local band specializing in Americana roots music, will perform the "Home to Home Concert Series: For the Common Good":

  • Saturday, July 3 at 1 p.m. in Jackson Square
  • Sunday, Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. in Jackson Square
  • Sunday, Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. in Elba Town Park
  • Sunday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. in Jackson Square​

These dates are in addition to the 7 p.m. Friday concert July 2 in Downtown's Jackson Square.*

There will​ also be live performances by the Ghostriders, Deanna Spiotta and other talented musicians.

Food vendors will be available along with displays from local businesses.

All are welcome to:

  • Enjoy the music live and in person. Bring your own chair;
  • Listen in on FM radio as they broadcast near the concert venue;
  • Interact with livestream over the internet via Facebook from wherever you may be;
  • View the recorded concert on YouTube at a time and place you choose.

For updates and info, visit:

  • oldhippiesmusic.com​
  • Facebook.com/oldhippiesmusic
  • or contact Bill McDonald at (585) 250-2269 or email billmcdonald50@gmail.com

​The performances are possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the NYS Council on the Arts, with support from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature, administered by GO ART! They are sponsored by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce.

*Previously:  Here's the lineup for the free concert series on Friday nights in Jackson Square starting June 25

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/old-hippies-announce-four-free-afternoon-concerts-in-genesee-county-this-summer/565226#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/old-hippies-announce-four-free-afternoon-concerts-in-genesee-county-this-summer/565226 May 25, 2021, 9:38am home to home concert series Old Hippies announce four free afternoon concerts in Genesee County this summer Billie Owens <p>On Monday, the Old Hippies -- Bill and Kay McDonald -- announced a series of four free afternoon concerts in Genesee County this summer.</p> <p>The Old Hippies, a renowed local band specializing in Americana roots music, will&nbsp;perform the "Home to Home Concert Series: For the Common Good":</p> <ul> <li><strong>Saturday, July 3</strong></li></ul> After tonight's livestream, the Old Hippies are goin' fishin' for a spell https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/after-tonights-livestream-the-old-hippies-are-goin-fishin-for-a-spell/565187 Press release from the Old Hippies:

GONE FISHIN'! Kay and I have come to a difficult decision to pause our Home to Home Concert Series for the Common Good livestream after this evening's show -- #60 in a row -- May 22 at 7 p.m.

Thank you to everyone who has joined in our fun and music.

We will keep you posted on our website when the livestreams will start again, www.oldhippiesmusic.com, facebook old hippies, and billmcdonald, instragram Oldhippiesbillandkay, and twitter Ohippies.

The livestream can be found as follows:

We appreciate all your support,

Bill and Kay McDonald

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/after-tonights-livestream-the-old-hippies-are-goin-fishin-for-a-spell/565187#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/after-tonights-livestream-the-old-hippies-are-goin-fishin-for-a-spell/565187 May 22, 2021, 3:23pm home to home concert series After tonight's livestream, the Old Hippies are goin' fishin' for a spell Press Release <p><em>Press release from the Old Hippies:</em></p> <p>GONE FISHIN'! Kay and I have come to a difficult decision to pause our Home to Home Concert Series for the Common Good livestream after this evening's show -- #60 in a row -- May 22 at 7 p.m.</p> <p>Thank you to everyone who</p>