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Friday Night Live 2009
A Huge Thank You to our Friday Night Live Sponsors:
The Downtown Ludington Board
Occidental Chemical Corporation
The Ludington Daily News
House of Flavors
Instrumental Music & Sound
Tye's Signs
West Shore Bank
The Friday Night Live street parties, and music festivals began on July 17, 2009. The 2009 dates are
July 17, 2009 6-9pm
July 24, 2009 6-9pm
July 31, 2009 6-9pm
August 7, 2009 6-9pm ( Blessing of the Badges evening)
2009 Friday Night Live Highlights & Performance Schedule:
JULY 17:
Stage 1 (Robert Street)
6:00-6:30pm Forever Plaid Songs
6:30-8:30pm Clown Band
Stage 2 (Rath Avenue)
6:00-7:00pm Gordon the Magician
JULY 24:
Stage 1 (Harrison St)
6:00-6:30pm Music Man Songs
6:30-9:00pm Tim Krause
Stage 2 (Rath Ave.)
6:00-8:00pm Daisy May
8:00-9:00pm Gordon the Magician
N JAMES PLAZA Alicia Venchuk
Army Band (Robert St)
Community Church: M&M Big Band
JULY 31:
Stage 2 (Rath Avenue)
6:00-7:30pm Bill Burnett as Elvis
7:30-9:00pm Icicles
Stage 1 (Robert Street)
6:00-9:00pm General Assembly
N JAMES STREET: Jay Steilstra 7-8pm
AUGUST 7:
Stage 1 (Robert Street)
6:00-9:00pm JB Wells Timmers Hurricane
Stage 2 (Rath Avenue)
6:00-9:00pm Gary Lang-Just Country
N JAMES PLAZA Alicia Venchuk
7:00-7:30pm Blessing of Badges Ceremony. hour
About this year's Musicians:
Daisy May, born May Earlwine, opened for Terri Clark in 2001. Her voice has been compared to music great Patsy Cline. Daisy May, a Michigan Native blends enough Country and folk to accompany all tastes. We are honored that she will be a part of this year's Friday Night Live. http://www.earthworkmusic.com/daisyMay
The Icicles. An Indie pop phenomenon, the Icicles songs have been featured in Motorola and Target Commercials. The Icicles share with their contemporaries the ability to create music that recalls the joyous pop sound of the great Sixties' girl groups, at the same time managing to breathe a certain maturity into this oft-visited genre. The tried and true themes of young love and youthful, naive exuberance are present, but tempered with realism and the wistfulness that comes through a grown-up knowledge of conflict and regret. http://www.theicicles.com
The Scottville Clown Band, This group needs no introduction to the locals, but if you are not from here, you may wonder who these highly talented musicians dressed in clown attire are! This is the Hometown, World Famous Scottville Clown Band. Not only will they wow you with their talent, but they will keep you entertained with their witty, fun performance.
The General Assembly. The General Assembly was formed in the fall of 1971 by a group of musicians from the Ludington, Michigan area . The players enjoyed the sounds of the big bands and wanted to regularly play the music long associated with such names as Basie, Kenton, Herman, Miller, the Dorseys, and others. Since that time the band has performed throughout Michigan, from the Detroit area to Traverse City, while receiving requests for appearances from as far away as San Francisco. Audiences have responded with "The best in the Midwest," "Great performance," "We should have had a dance floor," and "Our audience insists you come back next year." http://www.thegeneralassembly.com/about.html
Bill Burnett as Elvis. If you enjoyed the sounds of Elvis and wish you could relive those golden years…wait no longer! Elvis will be making his debut appearance in Ludington for this years Friday Night Live line-up
Timmer's Hurricane. Come here one of Ludington's finest in this rock band ensemble. This will be Timmer's Hurricane's second year at Friday Night Live. They will be performing the evening of the Blessing of the Badges Ceremony.
Just Country. This traditional country band features one of Ludington's own Firefighters. Just Country has been a staple band at Friday Night Live for many years. They are always a crowd favorite.
Alicia Venchuk. Alicia joined the Friday Night Live line up in 2008. Her solo singing/guitar act stunned the crowd! Her amazing talent is a wonderful addition to our line-up, and best of all she is a Ludington High School Student!
Gordon the Magician. Back by popular demand is our favorite magic act! Kids and adults alike are entertained by the dazzling magic mastery of Gordon the Magician!
Tim Krause. Tim Krause has been playing the Ludington Circuit for many years. He has performed locally at Sportsman's Irish Pub & Grill and many other local venues. Tim is always a crowd favorite and we are excited to have him on our Friday Night Live Stage.
Songs from our local Stage! This year we will be adding highlights from 2 local musicals directed by Dr. Rick Plummer and staring some wonderful local talent. Hear songs from The Music Man and Forever Plaid. Both musicals have fun catchy songs that you can sing along with.
Other things to look for:
Friday night live 2009 is filled with booths, activities and music. It is fun for the entire family. Whether you are from Ludington or just visiting , the entertainment and activities will be different each evening. So you don't miss a thing, plan to attend them all!
Whether you enjoy pirates, or wish to honor public safety personnel, climb a rock wall, play on inflatables, enjoy live music, sample some wonderful local fare, or just take in a wonderful Friday evening in Downtown Ludington, there is something for you at Friday Night Live.
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