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press release
CAMDEN COUNTY HOSTS ANOTHER
EXTRAORDINARY FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
ANNUAL 4th OF JULY EXTRAVAGANZA, OUTDOOR MOVIES & MORE FOR FAMILIES, JUDY COLLINS, DIANE SCHUUR, RALPH STANLEY, PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, WAR, KARLA BONOFF, GRAHAM PARKER, PATTY LARKIN, JEFFREY GAINES, LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS, LEAD OUTDOOR CONCERTS SERIES
PRESENTED BY CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS
"A good way to spend an evening - for free� - The Courier-Post
CHERRY HILL, NJ � Another great year of music and other family-oriented entertainment is bursting at the seams once again for the annual Camden County summer line-up of events.� And families can experience all of this entertainment for FREE!
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South Jersey residents can enjoy stellar and diverse line-up of first-rate concert attractions presented by the Camden County Board of Freeholders without crossing over the bridge into Philadelphia!� Every year Camden County tops all other counties in the state with their entertainment offerings and loaded list of concerts performances � one which can compete with just about any other concert roster.� Indeed, something can be found in any number of outdoor settings this summer on just about any night of the week, as Camden County brings some 100+ entertainment events to its residents. �
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The summer entertainment slate is anchored by several concert series offering top name national acts in a multitude of musical genres, plus an extensive schedule of free family fun including outdoor "drive-in" style movies, workshops, music and more. The COOPER RIVER PARK TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES, the 15th ANNUAL SUNSET JAZZ SERIES at Wiggins Waterfront Park, the SUNDOWN MUSIC SERIES in Haddon Heights and the 2nd ANNUAL MIDDLE COUNTY CONCERT SERIES in Lindenwold combine to bring three dozen concert events surveying everything from classic rock to singer-songwriters to jazz � and the esteemed PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA.
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"We urge all the citizens of Camden County and the surrounding areas to come out and enjoy the outstanding entertainment we offer all summer long," says Freeholder Director Louis Capelli Jr., liaison to the Camden County Division of Special Events. "The quality, diversity and consistency of these concerts from year to year is just exceptional. There's never a problem finding something for anyone to enjoy, regardless of age. We�'e equally proud they can take in the outdoor splendor of our magnificent parks in the process.
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"Put simply," he adds, "We believe Camden County's fine lineup is unmatched in South Jersey, if not the entire state."
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The highlight of Cooper River Park this summer is the extremely popular annual Independence Day extravaganza which kicks off July with a bang.� The celebration once again explodes, classic rock style, on the Fourth of July at Jack Curtis Stadium in Cooper River Park when FOREIGNER takes the stage, followed by the always crowd-pleasing, spectacular fireworks display. The "Classic Rock 102.9 MGK Let Freedom Rock Fest" consistently draws 60,000 people to rejoice with classic rock legends and behold the glorious fireworks display, sponsored by Pennsauken Township, and viewable from both sides of the Cooper River. The Twilight Concert series begins with local Mummers Parade favorites FRALINGER STRING BAND performing July 13.� Pioneering folk singer-songwriter JUDY COLLINS brings her music of hope and healing to Pennsauken July 20, and revered country music figure RALPH STANLEY brings Appalachian folk and bluegrass July 27.� Doo-wop's founding fathers, THE INK SPOTS, will kick off August on the 3rd and a week later (Aug. 11), the Garden State Chorale will present A SALUTE TO BROADWAY. August 17 brings the best of jazz in the TWILIGHT JAZZ show featuring�JEANIE BRYSON, Woody Herman Band Leader FRANK TIBERI, BOOTSIE BARNES and other special guests. And finally, traditional doo-wop will appear again Aug. 24 with Fifties great LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS.�
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The 15th annual SUNSET JAZZ SERIES at Wiggins Waterfront Park offers the smooth sounds of world-renowned artists and is led by legendary Philadelphia bassist and his band CHARLES FAMBROUGH & FRIENDS (July 11).� Sultry singer-saxophonist MINDI ABAIR will take the stage at the Camden waterfront July 17 and avant-garde jazz drummer JOE CHAMBERS will follow July 25.� The jazz series continues its eclectic mix with "Philly's premiere swing outfit" THE CITY RHYTHM ORCHESTRA (July 31) and then WAR, one of the first and best bands to skillfully fuse rock, jazz, Latin, and R&B (August 8). This amazing line-up of jazz artists closes up with "the new First Lady of jazz" DIANE SCHUUR (August 15) and Argentinean jazz legend GATO BARBIERI (August 22). Other special events featured at Wiggins Waterfront Park this summer include the "Two Cities Two States" fireworks and concert (July 1), the Philadelphia Orchestra (July 7) and the 2006 WXPN All About the Music Festival (July 21-23).
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Only the best contemporary folk, blues, rock and alternative country artists will be found in the SUNDOWN MUSIC SERIES at Haddon Lake Park's McLaughlin-Norcross Memorial Dell in Haddon Heights this summer. The series kicks off May 31 with singer-songwriter LAUREN HART, who recently left her TV morning show co-host position at the 10! Show on NBC10. Vocalist-guitarist JEFFREY GAINES takes the outdoor stage in Haddon Heights June 14 while WXPN favorite PATTY LARKIN closes out the month (June 28). July brings Southern California singer-songwriter favorite KARLA BONOFF (July 12) and England's acidic pub-rocker GRAHAM PARKER combines punk's energy with his deeply rooted love of American R&B, country and soul to keep the series on the cutting edge (July 26).� American fusion-roots rocker DUKE ROBILLARD brings his band to Haddon Heights on August 9 and longtime Philadelphia hero and acclaimed singer-songwriter ROBERT HAZARD spotlights the series with his Americana-flavored songs and stories August 23.�
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The second annual MIDDLE COUNTY CONCERT SERIES extends the summer program's reach into Lindenwold and beautiful Lindenwold Park. The five-show lineup gets off to a rockin' start, Jersey style, with BRUCE IN THE USA, the World's # Tribute to Bruce Springsteen (June 30), then offers Camden County favorites the CITY RHYTHM ORCHESTRA (July 14), the Mummers favorites FERKO STRING BAND (July 28), "COUNTRY COMES TO LINDENWOLD" featuring GRITZZ along with Dance Instruction (Aug. 11), and the annual Classic Car "Showoff" & Doo-Wop Revue with THE DOVELLS (Aug. 25).
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Family entertainment is always a big part of Camden County's summer series, and Mom and Dad have more reason than ever to enjoy this summer with the kids in the parks.� Saluting over 70 years of the drive-in movie theater - which got its start right here in Camden County - is the STARLIGHT CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES.� The annual outdoor summer movie collection kicks off June 16 with one of baseball's best films The Natural, projecting a half-dozen Hollywood favorites from various genres onto the big screen at Cooper River Park through Aug. 25, when the Humphrey Bogart classic The Maltese Falcon closes the series.
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With highlights too numerous to mention, free world class entertainment makes the parks of Camden County the place to be this summer.� Complete listings and information can be found shortly on the Camden County website at www.CamdenCounty.com, and in the expanded, full-color PARK EVENTS GUIDE, arriving soon at the homes of all Camden County residents, and available for free at all County Stores: Echelon Mall, Cherry Hill Mall, and the Gloucester Township County Store..
2006 CAMDEN COUNTY SUMMER EVENTS
Concert/Event Hotline: 856.216.2170
www.CamdenCounty.com
COOPER RIVER PARK
THE TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES
Jack Curtis Stadium, Cooper River Park. All shows are FREE and begin at 8:00 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket- sit back, relax and enjoy.
July 13: Fralinger String Band
July 20: Judy Collins
July 27: Ralph Stanley
August 3: Ink Spots
August 10: A Salute to Broadway. Presented by The Garden St. Chorale.
August 17: Twilight Jazz, featuring: JEANIE BRYSON, Woody Herman Band, Leader FRANK TIBERI, BOOTSIE BARNES and other Special Guests
August 24: Little Anthony & The Imperials
SPECIAL EVENTS AT COOPER RIVER PARK:
July 4: 6th Annual Classic Rock 102.9 MGK Let Freedom Rock Fest
Concert & Fireworks (5-11 p.m.)
Special Guest Performer Foreigner
WIGGINS WATERFRONT PARK
THE 15th ANNUAL SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
All shows are FREE and will take place on Tuesdays beginning
at 8:00 PM unless otherwise noted
July 11: Charles Fambrough & Friends
July 17: Mindi Abair (Monday)
July 25: Joe Chambers
July 31: City Rhythm Orchestra (Monday)
August 8: WAR
August 15: Dianne Schuur
August 22: Gato Barbieri
August 29:TBA
SPECIAL EVENTS AT WIGGINS PARK (For more info go to CamdenCounty.com):
July 1: "Two Cities Two States" Fireworks & Concert - 7 p.m.
July 7: Philadelphia Orchestra - 7 p.m.
July 21-23: WXPN All About the Music Festival
THE SUNDOWN MUSIC SERIES
Join us at the McLaughlin-Norcross Memorial Dell at Haddon Lake Park this summer for FREE concerts featuring the best in today's contemporary folk, blues, rock & roll, and alternative country artists. All shows begin at 7:30 PM. Performances produced in conjunction with Jack Utsick Presents NE, Inc.
May 31: Lauren Hart
June 14: Jeffrey Gaines
June 28: Patty Larkin
July 12: Karla Bonoff
July 26: Graham Parker
August 9: Duke Robillard Band
August 23: Robert Hazard
LINDENWOLD PARK
MIDDLE COUNTY CONCERT SERIES
All shows are FREE and begin at 8:00 PM
June 30: Bruce In The USA: The World�s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen.
July 14: City Rhythm Orchestra
July 28: Ferko String Band
August 11: "Country comes to Lindenwold" Featuring: Gritzz with Dance Instruction
August 25: Classic Car "SHOWOFF" & Doo-Wop Revue with The Dovells
EXTRA! EXTRA!
ON THE ROAD CONCERT SERIES:
All shows are FREE and begin at 7:00 PM.
June 14: Oldies Revue, featuring Love Affair, Clementon
June 17: "Simply The Best" featuring a tribute to Tina Turner, with Suzette Dorsey, Chesilhurst
June 21: Riverside Doo-Woop featuring The Marino's, Gloucester City
June 23: The Blue Notes, Lawnside
June 29: Ann Oswald Country Band, Magnolia
July 20: Ann Oswald Country Band, Pine Hill
July 26: John Clark Big Band, Oaklyn
July 29: Summer Jazz featuring Exit 45, Winslow Twp.
August 2: Country comes Mt. Ephraim, featuring Grittz
August 9: Summer Oldies, featuring Fire & Ice, Woodlynne
August 16: Webb Thomas & The Soul Patrol Big Band, Winslow Twp.
August 23: Jonathon & His Orchestra, Runnemede
STARLIGHT CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES
Join us at Cooper River Park for a series of movie classics. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the show on our 18' x 24' Big Screen. All shows begin at 9 p.m. August shows begin at 8:30 p.m.
June 16: The Natural
June 30: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
July 15: Jaws
July 29: Airplane
August 11: Shark Tales
August 25: The Maltese Falcon
Visit Camden County Parks at www.CamdenCounty.com
For complete press info, tickets and interview requests, please contact
Randy Alexander, Randex Communications (856) 596-1410 or [email protected]
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