Glastonbury Riverfront Music Fest Begins Wednesday

It’s time for summer music again!

This Wednesday marks the beginning of the Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Glastonbury Riverfront Music Fest with a performance by the versatile 7-piece band Shaded Soul.

According to the event posting from the Chamber, Shaded Soul is a “high-energy 7-piece band that has been established since 1985 by owner/keyboard player Renee Prescott. The unique vocal stylings and dynamic stage presence of their lead vocalists Bobby Davis and Patricia Thompson captivate audiences and keep the dance floor filled all night long. Shaded Soul has one of the hottest rhythm sections in New England consisting of Bob Hill on drums, Tom Perrone on lead guitar, and Dave Laport on bass guitar, laying down a funky groove to artists like Marvin Gaye, The Commodores, Patti LaBelle, and Alicia Keys. Last but not least are the “Funktified” horns of Bill Rood playing tenor and alto sax throwing down horn lines from Earth Wind & Fire, Average White Band, and James Brown.”

The event will have a number of local food vendors, and will take place rain or shine; the concert will only be cancelled in the event of a lightning storm.

The free concert will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the lawn behind the Riverfront Community Center, 300 Welles St. There will be free parking and shuttle

Every Wednesday in July, the Chamber and the Parks and Recreation Department will host another concert:

-        July 17, EagleMania

-        July 24, Uppercut

-        July 31, 102d Army Band