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Concerts in the Park series enjoys record-breaking opener
by Barry Wisdom, published on May 5, 2012 at 5:34 AM
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Arden Park Roots headlined the 2012 Concerts in the Park opener.
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The volume wasn't the only thing turned to "11" the evening of May 4, as an off-the-dial number of revel-hungry music lovers descended on Cesar Chavez Park for the 2012 Concerts in the Park season opener.
Some 6,300 men, women and children – a record for the 21-year-old free, all-ages concert series – filled the downtown Sacramento venue to celebrate the River City's unofficial summer kick-off.
Local musician and erstwhile emcee Danny Secretion hosted the Downtown Sacramento Partnership-sponsored event, offering loving introductions to The Storytellers, Island of Black and White, and Arden Park Roots.
The Storytellers opened the May 4 Concerts in the Park 2012 season kick-off.
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The Storytellers, described on the DSP website as a group of "up-and-coming roots, reggae, and ska musicians," whose performances captivate "with jazzy trumpet verses, strong rhythm, and groovy bass lines," opened the show.
The El Dorado Hills-bred Island of Black and White followed, delivering high-energy "soulful blues and funky reggae."
Island of Black and White was the second act to take the stage for the May 4 Concerts in the Park season opener.
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Headlining the show was Arden Park Roots, which closed out the evening with its mix of "melodic reggae and rock," what has been called "modern California reggae."
DJ Shaun Slaughter provided transition music between acts.
The Concerts in the Park series continues Fridays (5 to 9 p.m.) through July 27. On tap for May 11: Middle Class Rut, Lite Brite and Horseneck, along with DJ Whores.
For more information, see the DSP website, or call (916) 442-8575.
Image by: Barry Wisdom
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mistybear
May 5, 2012 | 2:48 PM
It was a great show and a lot of FUN! Loved Island!
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inkdup
May 8, 2012 | 11:21 AM
actually, Casey from RADIO 94.7 introduced Arden Park Roots....
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