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Doylestown Community Sounds of Summer 2011

 

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Sounds of Summer 2011 is presented by the Doylestown Community Performing Arts Council in cooperation with Doylestown Township and Doylestown Borough and supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Performances begin at 7:00 PM (unless noted). 

Concerts are free, open to the public and handicap accessible. At the fireworks performance, a $5.00 per carload donation, in support of this series, will be greatly appreciated. For the outdoor venues, blankets, chairs and picnics are permitted. Central Park is located at 425 Wells Rd.; Chapman Park is located at Rt. 202 and East Rd. In the event of inclement weather, performances will be held at Central Bucks West High School, 375 W. Court St. For information and/or schedule updates contact the Township at 215-348-9915 or visit www.doylestownpa.org.

 

2011 Performers

 

Almost FAB

June 29 · Chapman Park · 7:00 pm

Playing Beatle songs from every era of the Fab Four’s career, Almost FAB creates a fun atmosphere while rocking your night away with the songs that you know all the words to, and can sing along with. Almost FAB’s cast brings over 150 combined years of  studying and performing to the stage.  This gig may be the most fun these five guys have ever had  on stage... Their enjoyment and energy is contagious for the audience. Almost FAB is not a look-alike band but a group of FABulous musicians performing the songs the Beatles made famous in a fun and exciting show that will keep you singing and dancing all night long

 

Philly Horn Band

 July 3 (Rain Date July 10th) · Central Park · 7:30 pm

You'll want to get out of those seats and on your feet when Philly Party Band brings their unique style of entertainment to Central Park for the Doylestown Township concert and fireworks.  Experience the sounds of Standards, Motown, Rock, and Top 40 when the stage comes alive with the band's entertainment extravaganza to the delight of the audience of all ages. You'll sing, clap, and dance to your favorite sounds before a dazzling fireworks show to end the evening. The area in front of the bandstand is reserved for dancing so join in the fun with your family, friends, and the exciting entertainers of Philly Party Band. Featuring a special fireworks presentation following the concert. Parking: $5.00 per car

 

Magic by Stuart / Steve Pullara & the Cool Beans Band

 July 6 · Chapman Park · 7:00 pm

Stuart Rudnick presents a show geared for all age featuring, magic to music and routines involving audience participation and lots of comedy and good clean fun right through the final illusion. Magical silks and bubbles, doves and yes, the “white rabbit”…  all the amaze and entertain you.

 

Our very own local Grammy Nominated recording artist, Steve Pullara… with his Cool Beans Band will have you and your kids and your kids will dancing the night away. All the music will be high energy and family inclusive. It will certainly be a night to remember as your kids hop like frogs, sing about pizza and dance to tunes that sound like the chicken dance! A good time will be had by all.

 

Jimmy and the Parrots

July 13 · Central Park · 7:00 pm

“Yea Mon”! Grab your beach chairs, suntan oil, flip flops and get ready for a trip to the islands for an evening of fun, energy, dancing and audience participation. Their set list is deep as it is wide, covering songs from Harry Belafonte, The Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffett; the band shows their talents as songwriters in their impressive original works. 

 

In Full Swing

July 20 · Chapman Park · 7:00 pm

"Big Band Favorites and current swing hits. In Full Swing will get your foot tapping as we visit the “big Band” sound of the ‘30’s and ‘40’s with a bit of contemporary swing thrown in as well." In Full Swing creates music the “old fashioned way”… one person per instrument and offer the authentic sound of a bygone era.

 

The Fabulous Greaseband

July 27 · Central Park · 7:00 pm

The Fabulous Greaseband is a seven-member nostalgic dance-party band and concert attraction. Featuring outstanding male and female lead vocals in a front trio backed by a gifted group of instrumentalists, their highly entertaining and energetic delivery of some of the greatest songs ever written has kept the group on top for well over thirty years. Whether belting out a tune straight-up, getting the audience to join in, or adorning a themed medley with theatrical costume changes, The Greaseband has been a perennial favorite at community festivals across six states, suitable for all ages and enjoyable for the entire family!

 

   

Click here for Concert Series Schedule

General Information

 
All shows begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
Concerts are FREE and handicap accessible.
Bring blankets and/or chairs, as they are NOT provided at venue.
Alcohol is prohibited at ALL venues. Food and beverage is prohibited at C.B. West High School (indoor venue).
In the event of inclement weather, the performances will be held at C.B. West High School. Call the Township or Borough office after 3:00 PM to confirm location.
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
The schedule is subject to change without notice. Please check the Township website often for updates.

Inclement weather

In the event of inclement weather, performance will be held at Central Buck West High School (auditorium). Please note that all food and beverage is prohibited in the auditorium.

 

Directions

 

For directions to Central Park (Doylestown Township), click here.

To Chapman Park (corner of East State Street and East Road): 
Follow Route 611 North/Easton to 202 North/New Hope. Take 202 North to the "Y" in the road. Turn left at the "Y"; this puts you on State Street. At the first intersection, turn left (East Road). Chapman Park will be on your immediate right. Public parking is available in the business complex ("The Farm") across the street. Parking for persons with disabilities is available in Chapman Park.

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