{"id":52790,"date":"2014-06-17T20:56:49","date_gmt":"2014-06-18T01:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=52790"},"modified":"2014-06-17T20:56:49","modified_gmt":"2014-06-18T01:56:49","slug":"fiddlin-with-fire-in-fountain-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2014\/06\/17\/fiddlin-with-fire-in-fountain-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiddlin\u2019 with fire … in Fountain Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

I know we are not allowed to burn in the city of Van Wert, and especially not in one of our city parks.\u00a0 This Friday, however, we have received a special ordinance waiver to allow Tom Rigney to light up Fountain Park with his electric fiddle playing.\u00a0 Actually, Tom Rigney and Flambeau, his band, which consists of bass, drums, guitar and keyboard, will be lighting up the stage this Friday night beginning at 7 with their Cajun and Zydeco flavored music.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s actually a little difficult to classify their music.\u00a0 In reading about them, you will discover the term American Roots Music, but since they hail from San Francisco, you also see San Francisco Roots Music thrown in as well as New Orleans style music.\u00a0 Zydeco and Cajun are actually forms of music that originated from Creole speaking French people located in southwestern Louisiana.\u00a0 The music has a blues, and rhythm and blues style characteristic to it.<\/p>\n

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Tom Rigney and his band, Flambeau, will bring their unique musical style to Fountain Park this Friday. (photo submitted)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Flambeau, which by the way is French for \u201cburning torch\u201d, brings the talents of four additionally talented musicians to the stage.\u00a0You may remember from a few years back that the keyboard player is an exception Boogie-Woogie style pianist.\u00a0 So, expect to hear some Boogie-Woogie thrown into the concert, as well as Cajun, Zydeco, Rhythm & Blues and who knows what else?\u00a0 Add to this the fiery fiddle playing of Tom Rigney and we\u2019ll have quite a night in Fountain Park this Friday night.<\/p>\n

Main Street Van Wert will be serving up the food in the park.\u00a0 This organization is very important to our city of Van Wert. \u00a0There have been many good things happen to downtown Van Wert in the past few years and much of it is because of the Main Street program.\u00a0 It is funded by the City of Van Wert and other government sources, but is also very dependent on private donations.\u00a0 So, eat heartily this Friday night and support another good cause in Van Wert as well as enjoy some wonderful music we don\u2019t get to hear around this neck of the woods very often.<\/p>\n

The following weeks in Fountain Park will feature Brass Transit — a tremendous Chicago tribute band — and then we arrive at the Fourth of July already.\u00a0 The Lima Pops Orchestra will help celebrate America and there will be some surprises in store for that concert.\u00a0 You won\u2019t want to miss it!<\/p>\n

I hope you have had the opportunity to see our new season just announced at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.\u00a0I feel we have a very talented and entertaining array of performers coming to the PAC, starting in the fall.\u00a0 Check out the website: npacvw.org<\/a> or drop by the box office for information.\u00a0 The exciting full season brochure is just about ready to be mailed.\u00a0 It will include all kinds of fun information you can share with your friends as you prepare for which tickets to buy for your entertainment palate this year.<\/p>\n

From Kenny Rogers to Josh Turner and so much more, 26 concert and shows will be offered for your consideration.\u00a0 I\u2019m sure we will have more and more interest from far away, so check out the selling dates.\u00a0 Members have first opportunity, followed by Grand Series and Select Series buyers.<\/p>\n

I look forward to seeing you in Fountain Park this Friday night for another beautiful night of music, brought to you by The Van Wert County Foundation.<\/p>\n

FIN\u00c9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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