Arts and Entertainment
February 13, 2023
From: Gilbert Parks And Recreation DepartmentGrab a blanket or a lawn chair and meet us under the Water Tower this spring for our Free lunchtime Concerts in the Park at Gilbert's Water Tower Plaza.
Performances will include a variety of family-friendly local musicians. We'll have food trucks on-site during the event with refreshments.
Schedule of Events:
March 2, 2023:
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Star Alliance Band
Jim and Star moved to Arizona from eastern Washington in January of 2020 with ideas of enjoying a semi-retired life in the beautiful sunny weather. Soon it became clear that their mission was to be forming a cover band that would be a positive and encouraging force in what was becoming a very difficult season in our world. Truly motivated by love, StarAlliance is realizing their dream of bringing joy and laughter to their community through their music and their message of encouragement. Their greatest reward is seeing people sing, laugh and dance to their favorite songs and find a joyful respite from today's challenging world.
March 9, 2023:
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Priscilla Rose Band
The Priscilla Rose Band is a four-piece Classic Rock dance band, based in the West Valley.
Keyboardist and vocalist Priscilla Pinches lived up and down the East Coast as an “Army Brat” growing up, but calls Blowing Rock, NC her childhood home. She has been a piano and voice teacher for over 40 years. She has performed at the White House under two Administrations.
Guitarist and vocalist Rich La Rose grew up outside Syracuse, NY, and began his music career playing KISS songs in his parent’s basement. He studied Jazz Composition and Arranging at S.U.N.Y Oswego.
Bassist and vocalist Ray Carter hails from Aliquippa, PA. He grew up listening and playing Motown, Soul and RnB music. He has performed with the Isley Bros. He is a frequent player at local jazz clubs such as The Nash, and Westside Blues and Jazz, where he has performed with Sandra Bassett, Michael Reed, and Lewis Nash.
Drummer and vocalist Charles “Spanky” Lake grew up outside Seattle. As a High School drummer, he was selected by Quincy Jones to perform with a national High School jazz ensemble, at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. He has also performed with Mel Torme.
March 16, 2023:
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Sydney Swanson
Sydney Swanson is a 16 year singer/songwriter that plays both piano and guitar. She had an ear for music at the age of 6 when her grandmother gave her their Roland electric piano. Sydney started piano and vocal lessons shortly afterwards. She wrote her first song and performed it at age 9. She wrote a song for her 7th grade choir to perform as one of their musical pieces. She has performed in several talent contests throughout the valley and at venues across Arizona. Her genre of music is indie pop, classic rock and popular music. She is active with Music United Against Teen Bullying and Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Center.
March 23, 2023:
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: The Black Hole
The Black Hole is an explosive blues rock trio from Phoenix, AZ. The band has won the hearts of fans off all ages, all over the world with their showmanship. They have also earned the respect of fellow musicians with their world-class musicianship.
Formed in 2012 as the backing band for blues icon Carvin Jones, they have played in 43 countries with some of the biggest names in modern music.
The band consists of guitarist/vocalist Connor Kelly, bassist Joe Edwards and drummer Levi Velasquez. They are currently touring North America, South America and Europe and release new music regularly.
March 30, 2023:
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Danny and Kristin Duo
Dates: March 2 - 30, 2023
Location:
Water Tower Plaza,
45 West Page Avenue,
Gilbert, AZ 85233.
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