2012 RED TABLE PLAZA CONCERT SERIES

Who said lunch has to be boring? Grab lunch and head downtown for The Red Table Plaza Lunchtime Concert Series. This free, three month long concert series will run from June 1 to August 31, 2012. Live musicians will perform Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., weather permitting, on the KeyBank Plaza located on the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Michigan Street.

Red Table Plaza is a Wi-Fi hot spot, set-up each day at 10:00 a.m. and available for public use until 6:00 p.m. Food and beverages can be purchased from nearby downtown restaurants and eateries. The café tables and chairs Red Table Plaza are provided by DTSB. Interested groups and individuals wanting to use Red Table Plaza for outdoor meetings, lectures, promotions and other recreational and entertainment purposes are encouraged to call DTSB.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

KELLIRAE AND CRAIG

Kellirae & Craig is an acoustic duo that plays an eclectic mix of vocal music that draws from some of the best of country, folk and pop.

MONDAY, JUNE 4

LA REPUBLICA

A fresh and dynamic Latin/Rock band.

TUESDAY, JUNE 5

MICHAEL ELLIOTT

Michael is a songwriter whose style varies from Americana and folk to a country/Tex/ New Mex mix.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6

VENITIA SEKEMA

A little bit folk, a little bit blues, and a whole lotta soul.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7

DAVE FARRIS AND THE SHADES OF GRAY

Folk rock and contemporary folk.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

ANAYA JOLIE

10-year-old singer and songwriter, Anaya Jolie, delights audiences both young and young at heart with her soulful voice and playful stage presence.

MONDAY, JUNE 11

DAVID JAMES

All-Ireland Champion David James plays and sings Irish and American folk tunes and songs on half a dozen instruments.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12

JOE CHAMBERLIN

Original Folk, Rock, and Blues songs.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

MARTY MILES

A consummate performer delivering stunning folk rock originals alongside his own interpretations of acoustic rock covers.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

JOHN KENNEDY

joHn Kennedy sings Indiana and other love songs with a little Irish along the way.

MONDAY, JUNE 18

SHERRY K

Piano with spirit, soul, and a hint of lime and salt!

TUESDAY, JUNE 19

STEVE FORESMAN

“Wonderful vocals, great guitar playing – one of the best around. He’s the real deal.” – Al Kniola, WVPE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

JESS LUCILLE AND THE BOOKHOUSE BOYS

Soulful Originals and Covers with an acoustic guitar, banjolele, harmonica and a beautiful voice.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21

ANDYMAN HOPKINS

Andyman Hopkins sings songs about trains, women, and food with the help of an old beaten up guitar. It’s country-fried blues with lots of personality.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 (RAIN DATE FOR FRIDAYS BY THE FOUNTAIN)

DON SAVOIE

Blue-eyed Soul, original, steeped in Chicago Blues and Detroit Boogie vocals, guitar, harmonica.

MONDAY, JUNE 25

BILL BOSLER & AL KNIOLA

Hammered dulcimer and guitar – many instrumentals, some songs – folkie tunes, originals, some “pop” covers.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26

RIELY OCONNOR

Americana Singer Songwriter.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

DAVID SNYDER

Delta-styled finger-picker and slide-guitarist whose music travels between the cotton fields and the corn fields.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28

KELLIRAE AND CRAIG

Kellirae & Craig is an acoustic duo that plays an eclectic mix of vocal music that draws from some of the best of country, folk and pop.

MONDAY, JULY 2

LA REPUBLICA

A fresh and dynamic Latin/Rock band.

TUESDAY, JULY 3

BRYAN LEE EDINGTON

A master of the guitar presents a diverse mixture of styles from folk & celtic, to rock & blues, to jazz & ragtime.

THURSDAY, JULY 5

ANAYA JOLIE

10-year-old singer and songwriter, Anaya Jolie, delights audiences both young and young at heart with her soulful voice and playful stage presence.

FRIDAY, JULY 6 (RAIN DATE FOR FRIDAYS BY THE FOUNTAIN)

DAVE FARRIS AND THE SHADES OF GRAY

Folk rock and contemporary folk.

MONDAY, JULY 9

DON SAVOIE

Blue-eyed Soul, original, steeped in Chicago Blues and Detroit Boogie vocals, guitar, harmonica.

TUESDAY, JULY 10

MICHAEL ELLIOTT

Michael is a songwriter whose style varies from Americana and folk to a country/Tex/ New Mex mix.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

TIM VELEZ

Rock, folk rock, seventies and eighties pop on 6-string and 12-string guitars.

THURSDAY, JULY 12

STUMP & DUBE

Old time music.

MONDAY, JULY 16

DOG&PONY

Experimental duo featuring a unique female vocalist and original songwriting.

TUESDAY, JULY 17

MARTY MILES

A consummate performer delivering stunning folk rock originals alongside his own interpretations of acoustic rock covers.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

DAN ALLEN

Folk Rock Acoustic and piano performer with flair.

THURSDAY, JULY 19

LAURA JOY

With a percussive fingerstyle guitar reminiscent of Ani DiFranco and a songwriting flair that recalls the likes of Joni Mitchell and Rebecca Martin, Laura Joy crafts personal tales in song that are both touching and entertaining.

FRIDAY, JULY 20 (ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL CONCERT)

THE BERGAMOT 11:30-1:30

The Bergamot is an amazing nationally touring act; blending pop, rock, & soul to create a fun and incredibly unique listening experience for all!

DON SAVOIE 1:30-3:30

Blue-eyed Soul, original, steeped in Chicago Blues and Detroit Boogie vocals, guitar, harmonica.

MONDAY, JULY 23

JOHN KENNEDY

joHn Kennedy sings Indiana and other love songs with a little Irish along the way.

TUESDAY, JULY 24

STEVE FORESMAN

“Wonderful vocals, great guitar playing – one of the best around. He’s the real deal.” – Al Kniola, WVPE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

BAILEY WILLIAMS

From soft and sweet to compelling honesty, Bailey’s acoustic folk style conveys universal themes and everyday life with conviction.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

KELLIRAE AND CRAIG

Kellirae & Craig is an acoustic duo that plays an eclectic mix of vocal music that draws from some of the best of country, folk and pop.

MONDAY, JULY 30

BILL BOSLER & AL KNIOLA

Hammered dulcimer and guitar – many instrumentals, some songs – folkie tunes, originals, some “pop” covers.

TUESDAY, JULY 31

BRYAN LEE EDINGTON

A master of the guitar presents a diverse mixture of styles from folk & celtic, to rock & blues, to jazz & ragtime.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1

VENITIA SEKEMA

A little bit folk, a little bit blues, and a whole lotta soul.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2

LA REPUBLICA

A fresh and dynamic Latin/Rock band.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 (RAIN DATE FOR FRIDAYS BY THE FOUNTAIN)

THE BERGAMOT

The Bergamot is an amazing nationally touring act; blending pop, rock, & soul to create a fun and incredibly unique listening experience for all!

MONDAY, AUGUST 6

BROOK BENNETT

Brook, a member the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, performs the solo Bach cello suites.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7

LUKAS SIMPSON

Original and traditional folk music.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8

TIM VELEZ

Rock, folk rock, seventies and eighties pop on 6-string and 12-string guitars.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9

JESS LUCILLE AND THE BOOKHOUSE BOYS

Soulful Originals and Covers with an acoustic guitar, banjolele, harmonica and a beautiful voice.

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

BRIAN RUSSELL COOK

Originals, Folk and Blues.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

ANAYA JOLIE

10-year-old singer and songwriter, Anaya Jolie, delights audiences both young and young at heart with her soulful voice and playful stage presence.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15

JOE CHAMBERLIN

Original Folk, Rock, and Blues songs.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

BILL BOSLER & AL KNIOLA

Hammered dulcimer and guitar – many instrumentals, some songs – folkie tunes, originals, some “pop” covers.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 (RAIN DATE FOR FRIDAYS BY THE FOUNTAIN)

ANDYMAN HOPKINS

Andyman Hopkins sings songs about trains, women, and food with the help of an old beaten up guitar. It’s country-fried blues with lots of personality!

MONDAY, AUGUST 20

LUKAS SIMPSON

Original and traditional folk music.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

RIELY OCONNOR

Americana Singer Songwriter.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22

MARTY MILES

A consummate performer delivering stunning folk rock originals alongside his own interpretations of acoustic rock covers.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

KELLIRAE AND CRAIG

Kellirae & Craig is an acoustic duo that plays an eclectic mix of vocal music that draws from some of the best of country, folk and pop.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27

MENDOZAS GUITAR DUO

Five Centuries of Classical Guitar.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28

BRYAN LEE EDINGTON

A master of the guitar presents a diverse mixture of styles from folk & celtic, to rock & blues, to jazz & ragtime.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29

DAN ALLEN

Folk Rock Acoustic and piano performer with flair.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

DOG&PONY

Experimental duo featuring a unique female vocalist and original songwriting.