This Friday night, regardless of whether it rains or not, we are going to turn the brown grass of Fountain Park to Bluegrass \u2026 compliments of Feller and Hill & the Bluegrass Buckaroos.\u00a0 Formed in 2012, Tom Feller and Chris Hill follow in the tradition of such legendary duos as Flatt and Scruggs and the Osborne Brothers.\u00a0Their music is also heavily influenced by classic country greats Buck Owens and Ray Price.<\/p>\n
In 2014, their release of Here Come Feller and Hill \u2026 Again!<\/em> reached No. 2 on Sirius XM\u201ds most played list.\u00a0They are joined on stage by Bluegrass veterans, Mark Poe and Bobby Davis to create the Bluegrass Buckaroos.\u00a0Their latest release is a Southern Gospel recording from Tommy Hillpicker records entitled \u201cI firmly promise you.\u201d\u00a0It is receiving rave reviews in the Gospel Bluegrass circles.<\/p>\n For those who have been waiting for Bluegrass to return to Fountain Park, your wait is over.\u00a0If we can\u2019t have green grass in the park, we can at least create some Bluegrass in the form of music.\u00a0Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a beautiful evening with Feller and Hill & the Bluegrass Buckaroos this Friday night.\u00a0Phi Beta Psi will be dealing up the food, so I encourage you to support this non-profit organization of ladies who do many good things throughout our community.<\/p>\n I can\u2019t remember having such rave reviews and comments as I had after last Friday\u2019s performer, Chris Higbee.\u00a0Although we had a good audience, the weather forecast must have scared a few from attending.\u00a0The evening was actually very pleasant.\u00a0The heat was an issue for those setting up in the afternoon, but by the start of the show, the sun was setting behind Eggerss Stadium and it became a perfect night for a concert in Fountain Park.\u00a0If you did miss it, you literally missed seeing a fiddler on the roof in Fountain Park!<\/p>\n This Friday could be another hot day, but pleasant evening.\u00a0 If you enjoy Bluegrass, Country and\/or Gospel music, then I invite you to join your neighbors, friends, and visitors to Fountain Park.\u00a0It all starts at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n The next week is a bye week for us on August 5.\u00a0The Van Wert Area Community Concert Band has chosen to perform on August 19, while August 12 is our big summer finale and it features an outstanding concert all ages should enjoy: \u201cThe McCartney Years.\u201d\u00a0You will hear music from Paul McCartney and Wings, as well as the many memorable songs Paul wrote as a member of the Beatles.<\/p>\n If you are still looking for a fun event in Van Wert this weekend, you might head to the fairgrounds on Saturday or Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Railroad Heritage Days.\u00a0Model trains and other interesting items will be on display all over the fairground buildings.<\/p>\n Larry Webb just stopped by to pick up some summer concert brochures and told me they have grown to three buildings now at the fairgrounds.\u00a0This 13-year celebration got its start when we presented the \u201cSinging Trainmen\u201d in Fountain Park.\u00a0 I\u2019m glad the VW County Historical Society has continued this wonderful event.\u00a0 Check them out this weekend if you get a chance!<\/p>\n The box office at the Niswonger is still busy as people are packaging three or more shows and concerts and selecting their seats early.\u00a0There are a number of events leading the ticket sales right now.\u00a0The Hitmen are a surprise leader in ticket sales, followed by the Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza, REO Speedwagon, The Time Jumpers with Vince Gill, and several others.\u00a0 Although a few of the earlier concerts have released single tickets to the public, you can purchase any of the 26 by bundling them with two others.<\/p>\n