Alden Theatre's Summer Sunday Concerts In The Park Begins 6/28
By: Gabrielle Sierra
Rockabilly, bluegrass and jazz will fill the air this summer when the Alden Theatre's Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park series begins. The series of five, free concerts will begin on Sunday, June 28, at 3 p.m. with a performance by local favorite Bill Kirchen. All concerts will be held on Sundays at 3 p.m. in the gazebo of McLean Central Park. The park is located at 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
This summer's series features a great line up of Washington, D.C. favorites and exciting acts, including:Schedule (Subject to Change)Bill Kirchenwww.billkirchen.com
Sunday, June 28, 3 p.m.
"Titan of the Telecaster," "King of Dieselbilly," whatever you call this guitar hero, "Bill Kirchen rules. It's just that simple"-Austin American-Statesman Last Train Home
www.lasttrainhome.com
Sunday, July 5, 3 p.m.
A favorite of the D.C. roots-rock scene, named Washington, DC's "Artist of the Year" in 2003, Last Train Home makes big waves with its powerfully evocative alt-country music and a live show that shouldn't be missed.The Grandsons
www.grandsons.com
Sunday, July 12, 3 p.m.
The Grandsons come home with their danceable mix of rockabilly, New Orleans R&B and swing. These Wammie Award-winning, McLean High School graduates always draw a big crowd.The Woodshedders
www.thewoodshedders.com
Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m.
If Django Reinhardt had taken a field trip to the West Virginia mountains and brought back a souvenir, it would have been the "original hot Appalachian jazz" of The Woodshedders. Lively, old-timey guitar and fiddle music meet delicious vocals.
www.adrianduke.com
Sunday, July 26, 3 p.m.
Blurring the lines between blues, funk, R&B and jazz, The Adrian Duke Projek will bring the sounds of everything from John Lennon to Dr. John to the gazebo.For more information, call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit: www.mcleancenter.org/alden .
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