Jul
27
The Answer is Blowin' in the Wind Band
As the Vintage Band Festival 2010 approaches, it occurs to me that the Aug. 5-8 event is in some ways like a mash-up of Woodstock and "The Music Man." Thousands of concertgoers are expected to flock to the historic river town of Northfield to peacefully celebrate a love of music in an outdoor setting. Instead of rocking to Creedence Clearwater Revival, though, they will be enjoying a revival of band music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Some bands will play music from the late 1800s and early 1900s, when my great-grandfather, G. Oliver Riggs was a soloist and bandleader.
The festivals aren’t so different, when you think about it.
Some bands will play music from the late 1800s and early 1900s, when my great-grandfather, G. Oliver Riggs was a soloist and bandleader.
The festivals aren’t so different, when you think about it.