06/20/12 Back by popular demand, Encore Performing Arts will be hosting a ‘Parrot-Head Party’ for their first Music in the Park concert on Friday, June 29th. After their popularity last summer, the group was a unanimous choice. Their music offers the sounds and antics similar to Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Refer Band.
Parrots of the Caribbean is a seasoned and diverse quintet from Dayton, Ohio. The musical backgrounds of the members spans some 25 years each, covering a vast variety of styles. They bring the excitement, energy and first-class musicianship of Jimmy Buffett.
Together this popular group of five musicians exemplifies a wide variety of talent second to none. The band members include Dave Albrecht, Jeff ‘Hawaiian Hillbilly’ Cline on lead and rhythm guitars, Kenny ‘Tips’ Rice on keyboard, Gary ‘Riptide’ Rigmaiden on bass and Greg ‘Great White’ Martin on drums, percussion as well as lead and backing vocals,
They have appeared all over the country. A fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Madison, Alabama last year commented, “Their Jimmy Buffett tribute show has been wowing audiences around the country for years now. Heading up this very talented band is Dave ‘Cap’n C’ Albrecht, aka The Voice. The amazing similarity of his voice to that of Jimmy Buffett has astounded many listeners. Dave comes complete with props and costumes for the true feel of a Buffett show!”
They will have CD’s to sell including ‘The Cool Bayou’ featuring all original music.
The group claims to have put the rock in ‘Trop Rock’.
To learn more about the group and hear excerpts of their music, go to their website at www.potcband.com
Encore is grateful for the generosity of Centier Bank for being the major sponsor for the event.
All ‘Music in the Park’ concerts are in beautiful Centennial Park in the Young Amphitheater. Bring a lawn chair, your favorite beverage and a picnic to enjoy this special music in a delightful setting. Get in the spirit and don your island finery, a lei—maybe you can find your muumuu! If you don’t want to cook, Delta Theta Tau will once again be offering refreshments—each performance with specials that reflect the group performing.
As in years’ past, gates open at 6:00 with the performance at 7:00, a half hour earlier than previous years. All tickets are $10 for adults and children and K-12 students are free. Tickets are available at the Encore Office, A.S.K. for Flowers, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Plymouth Park and Recreation Department and WTCA. Encore Board Members will be also be on hand at the Plymouth Farmers Market, Saturday, June 23 selling tickets.
For more information, contact Debi Gidley at Encore Performing Arts, 1305 W. Harrison Street, Plymouth at 935-4987 or the website at www.encoreperformingarts.org.
Upcoming ‘Music in the Park’ concerts—same time—same place:
Friday, July 6 Alligator Blackbird
Friday, July 20 Southside Denny and The Snyders
Friday, July 27 The Young Company/Shakespeare (free)
Saturday, August 11 George Schricker & Wild Rose Moon
Friday, August 24 Danny Barber’s Jazz Cats
