Catonsville says goodbye to the summer with music
The last weekends in August mean the end of the series of free summer concerts at Lurman Woodland Theatre.
The concerts, which are held Saturday and Sunday evenings, started in 1992, and quickly became a popular way for Catonsville residents to spend warm summer nights.
The Bayside Big Band, a jazz orchestra comprised of 18 pieces, played big-band music from the 1930s at Catonsville High School's outdoor amphitheater. The band was formed in 1982, and has over 1,000 arrangements in its repertoire, drawing from such historic artists as Benny Goodman and Count Basie, and current musicians like the Tonight Show Orchestra.
The last concert of the year at Lurman was Technicolor Motor Home, a band that plays in the style of Steely Dan. This 10-piece band won the Rammie, which is awarded to the Best Tribute Band, for the last two years. The members of this band play cover versions of songs from Steely Dan's albums, as well as covering songs by group members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, during the times they worked alone.
The concerts are free, but people can buy drinks and food, or bring their own. They are also encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs, since seating is limited.
Concert series organizers could build on this year's success by working with a flyer printing company to create a mailer that outlines plans for next year, and reminds patrons to save the dates.
The concerts, which are held Saturday and Sunday evenings, started in 1992, and quickly became a popular way for Catonsville residents to spend warm summer nights.
The Bayside Big Band, a jazz orchestra comprised of 18 pieces, played big-band music from the 1930s at Catonsville High School's outdoor amphitheater. The band was formed in 1982, and has over 1,000 arrangements in its repertoire, drawing from such historic artists as Benny Goodman and Count Basie, and current musicians like the Tonight Show Orchestra.
The last concert of the year at Lurman was Technicolor Motor Home, a band that plays in the style of Steely Dan. This 10-piece band won the Rammie, which is awarded to the Best Tribute Band, for the last two years. The members of this band play cover versions of songs from Steely Dan's albums, as well as covering songs by group members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, during the times they worked alone.
The concerts are free, but people can buy drinks and food, or bring their own. They are also encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs, since seating is limited.
Concert series organizers could build on this year's success by working with a flyer printing company to create a mailer that outlines plans for next year, and reminds patrons to save the dates.