"Witwen Park is an old church meeting grounds with white wooden buildings in a quiet setting next to Honey Creek. There, on soft summer nights, surrounded by neighbors and friends, listening to great music, a person feels about as close to perfection as he or she is likely to get in this life."  Joan and Bob Weiss

 

Witwen Park and Campground

 

FREE Concerts at the Campground for 2012*

Saturday - July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18, Sunday - September 16

Campground opens at 4 pm. Concerts begin at 6:30 pm.
Food available beginning at 4:30 pm.


Date                          Concert Performer
 
Jul 7                        Monroe Crossing
Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada.  website
Jul 21                       The Dang-Its
Their approach is roots oriented, emphasizing tight arrangements with clear, soaring vocal harmonies.  The Dang-Its offer a mix that will connect with everyone - jazzy, western swing tunes, whisper-quiet ballads, and gritty alt-country stories.  website

 

Aug 4                      Harmonious Wail
The Wail is made of mandolin, guitar, female vocals and drums, playing jazz, be-bop and Gypsy Swing.  website
 
Aug 18                    Larry Busch Band
Returning for the 10th season, affectionately called the "Buschwackers Swing Band,
 the music centers around swing and ballroom dance styles, but occasionally incorporates other styles into their repertoire.  website
 
Sep 16                   Gonzalo Bergara Quartet
Lead acoustic guitarist and native Argentinean, Gonzalo Bergara has performed worldwide and was picked as the Best Jazz Group in Los Angeles.  His latest CD, Portena Soledad, is an editor's pick and has been called a "masterpiece".  Gonzalo began playing professionally at age 16 in Buenos Aires.  He arrived in America in 2000 and has performed with hundreds of artists.  He has performed in Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Argentina, Brazil, England, Scotland, Germany and Italy.  His music is heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt, traditional jazz and hints of his native Buenos Aires.  website
 
 
* Family oriented concerts at the campground in the country where early settlers and Native Americans camped may years ago.  Concert goers bring lawn chairs, blankets and their own picnic supper, or purchase food from the food stand on the grounds, for a relaxing, beautiful summer eveing of music.  In the event of rain, concerts are held in the tabernacle on the grounds.

        

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