Americana music https://www.thebatavian.com/ en https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Americana music https://www.thebatavian.com/ Local Matters © 2008-2023 The Batavian. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:19:04 -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 Americana music 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>