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Evenings at the Gazebo

Wild Turkeys perform at season's final Gazebo concert Aug. 25 

The Wild TurkeysThe Wild Turkeys will travel from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to perform at the weekly Evenings at the final Evenings at the Gazebo concert of the summer at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, in Old City Park. This group of picking and grinning cowboys' fun stage presence and energetic sound has been called "Swamp-Stomp Country." Armed with fiddles, mandolin, guitar, bass, harmonica, a tin can percussive suitcase contraption, and melodic four-part harmonies, the Turkeys win over the hearts and ears of audiences everywhere. They were voted the "best looking and sounding new generation roots band at the 2008 Blissfest Festival." Bring your lawn chairs, and leave your dogs at home.  

Wednesday evenings through August, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The Evenings at the Gazebo concert series is brought to you by the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce, our generous sponsors and in-park donations made on the night of each performance. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Pets are not allowed.In case of rain, concerts will be held at an alternate location - check this website or call the chamber for details. Thanks to event organizer Cindy Kujawski.

> If you would like to be a sponsor, please email or call the Chamber at 231-582-6222 or send your donation to Boyne Area Chamber, 28 S. Lake St., Boyne City MI 49712. Sponsors are recognized in announcements at the concerts, on fliers and the Chamber website.

Concert Schedule for 2010:

JUNE 30 - Ann and Will Rowland.

July 7 - BEVERLY MEYER - (Pictured at right) Dynamic voice accompanied by guitar, Beverly entertains young and old alike.  A must-see for the whole family. Sponsored by: Boyne City Ace Hardware.

July 14 - STILL ON THE HILL (pictured at left) - "The creativity of these two blows through the stale air of singer /songwriters like a gale of genius."  Rich Warren, SING OUT magazine. Sponsored by: Huff Pharmacy, Ed & Glory Barden “in dedication to Nellie & Gordon Flodquist”.

July 21 - THE KOWALSKES - Boyne's hometown family band is back. With Lon's pure voice and the harmonies of Diane and Mark, you might think you're listening to John Denver. Sponsored by: Century 21 Vacation Properties, Farm Bureau, Kowalske Accounting. Video of the band.

July 28 - JUDY HARRISON AND HIGH IMPACT - High energy, country music with an attitude!  Judy and the group loves to play in Boyne City and it shows. Sponsored by: Parkside Grill & Treats, Sunnybank Assisted Living, Bay Winds Federal Credit Union.

August 4 - TROBONES PLUS - Jazz ensemble performing a wide variety of popular, patriotic and jazz standards, featuring that mellow, smooth and soulful trombone sound. Sponsored by: Harbor House Publishers, Bob Mathers Ford, Eagles Lodge FOE 1583, Industrial Magnetics.

August 11 - PETOSKEY STEEL DRUM BAND -  Let this group of Petoskey High School students take you away to a Caribbean Island. Sponsored by: Sue Stockman & John. McCahan, Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau, Boyne City Spicy Bob's Italian Express, Pat O’Brien & Asociates, The Bank of Northern Michigan.

August 18 - LAKE STREET RAMBLERS - Fiddles, banjos,guitars and more... we dare you to not tap your toes while you listen to this group. Sponsored by: Boyne Falls Polish Festival, Boyne Co-op, Gordon & Joyce Lambie.

August 25 - THE WILD TURKEYS - This group of picking and grinning cowboys' fun stage presence and energentic sound has been coined as "Swamp-Stomp Country." Sponsored by: Boyne City Motel, SweetGrass Framing , L.G. Vance, Arch & Trish Wright.