Chris O’Leary is among the blues and roots world’s most talented unsung heroes. The Marine veteran, ex-Federal police officer, and former lead singer for rock and roll hall of famer and Grammy award winner Levon Helm’s band The Barnburners, has walked a hard line from his upstate New York home to stages all over the world.
Chris has appeared on stage with Legendary Rolling Stones sideman Bobby Keys, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Vivino, Jeff Healy, Dan Akroyd, Albert Lee, Dave Edmunds, Dave Maxwell, and the great James Cotton, among others.
Described as “a forceful harp player, a powerful singer, and a natural frontman”, concert-goers can expect soulful ballads and entertaining roadhouse blues styles, from boogie-woogie to Southside Chicago to Louisiana stompers.
Individual concert tickets are $30 and a season pass for all 3 spring concerts in the series is $75.
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Friday, May 16
Free concert and yoga lifting heart and soul
Yoga: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Align your body and ground yourself in this outdoor group yoga class.
Live music: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Light up your heart and move to the beat under the night sky. Featuring these amazing artists:
MC Yogi
Mayapuris
Visvambhar Sheth
Saturday, May 17: Festival of Chariots
Welcome & main performances: 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Welcome / opening address
Dance performances
Live music
Vendors and exhibits open
Lunch: 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Free vegetarian meal available to all
Chariot procession: 2:30 – 5:30 pm
Join us on the beach for the chariot procession. If you want to stay back at the Pavilion festival site, live music will continue on the stage. Vendors and exhibits will be also be open.
Live music on the stage: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
When the chariot procession returns, there will be a final high-energy live mantra music performance on the stage.
Shaun Taunton & Shane Platten, the Thunder Buddies are your hosts for the evening. First come, first serve sign-in sheet.
Each participant gets a 3-song set, Shaun & Shane can support with bass and drums.
A variety of local singers and musicians participate in this fantastic night of talent.
Everyone is welcome, spectators are welcome, you do not need to participate to have a great time. Come in and catch the show!
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