THE GRANDSONS - August 6th

2009 SUMMERFEST FAMILY THEATRE PRESENTS ‘THE GRANDSONS’

July 27, 2009, Frederick, MD- Promising a rockin’ good time, The Grandsons is set to take the Baker Park Bandshell stage Thursday, August 6^th. This free live performance—part of the Summerfest Family Theatre, presented by Celebrate Frederick, Inc.—begins at 10:30 a.m.

Performing together for over two decades, The Grandsons have perfected their exciting musical style, described as a blend of rockabilly, swing and country two step. The band’s impressive touring resume includes the entire continental U.S. as well as international dates in Germany, France, Canada, and Taiwan! Dubbed as the “hardest working band in D.C.”, The Grandsons exhibit a brand of rock that is all their own. Not only have their toured beyond the states but they have also opened for great musicians such as Willie Nelson, Ray Charles and Huey Lewis and the News. So strap on the kids dancin’ shoes and bring them out for a performance that is sure to please all ages.

While all Summerfest Theatre performances are free to the public, the Summerfest Family Theatre Committee encourages you to bring a canned food item in lieu of admission. Non-perishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, rice and pastas are requested. All items collected benefit the Frederick Food Bank.

The performance is weather permitting, in the event of inclement weather please visit www.celebratefrederick.com for news of event cancellations. Decisions regarding weather are made approximately by 10:00am; therefore if weather is inclement at this time please visit our website.

The series would not be possible without the generous support of our corporate sponsors. The 2009 Spires Sponsors are Bechtel Group Foundation, Spectrum Federal Credit Union, and Weis Markets. The 2009 Carillon Sponsors are Comcast, The Plamondon Companies, Sandy Spring Bank, 99.9 WFRE, and 930 WFMD. The 2009 Bandshell Sponsors are BB&T, The Frederick News-Post and NBC-25; and our 2009 Program Sponsor is The Gazette. Again, the series would not be possible without their generosity.

For more information, please call the City of Frederick Office of Special Events at 301-600-CITY (2489) or visit our website www.CelebrateFrederick.com.