Delavan Fall Festival brings top-notch entertainment this
weekend
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[August
29, 2013]
DELAVAN -- An Armington
family band known as Sundown will perform at the Delavan Fall Festival on
Saturday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Lake Park pavilion. John Ingram and his
14-year-old triplets form this band, which plays a variety of music,
including country, blues, original rock and gospel. Sundown has played in
many talent shows, benefits, jamborees and festivals. John Ingram plays the
guitar and does vocals, with Johnnie on drums, Richie on lead guitar and
Casey on bass. They have recently completed a CD called "Long Way From
Home." |
Rusty Barr and The Good Ole Boys
will perform Saturday in the large pavilion from 4 to 6 p.m. with
some traditional country music and Texas swing. Barr comes from
Havana and has been playing music for a number of years with various
groups. Rusty and The Good Ole Boys performed at the Delavan Fall
Festival previously and received a warm response to their style of
music. They will keep your toes tappin' and your hands clappin'.
Terry Lynn Barton
is bringing her talents and her Down Home Country Band to the
Delavan Fall Festival on Saturday night. She has performed in
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Kentucky and is considered one
of the finest female country singers in the Midwest. Members of this
group are Barton with vocals and keyboard; Laura Laughery Charron,
vocals; Leon Mercer, steel guitar; Bill Bennett, lead guitar; Ron
Demlow, lead guitar and vocals; Jim Slayback, drums; Russ Barton,
bass; and Brad Downs, sound engineer. Chris Krause will appear with
them as a special guest.
The entertainment lineup will
continue on Sunday with live music to kick off the afternoon and a
grand finale of fireworks at dusk.
The Last Band Standing will
perform Sunday afternoon from 1 to 3:30 under the big pavilion. This
band is what's left of the New Salem Country Opry. They were the
last band playing at the New Salem Country Opry before it closed in
2011, which is where their name comes from. This group plays mostly
classic country music, with a little rock 'n' roll mixed in. These
fellows have performed in the park many times and are a very
talented group, each a musician in his own right, as well as singing
their favorite songs.
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The annual talent show and contest
will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the Lake Park
amphitheater. This is a perfect opportunity to show off what you can
do, and prizes will be awarded. Normally there are three age
categories. If you haven't already signed up, contact Debbie
Tomm-Woiwode at 244-8514. The organizers know there is a lot of
talent out there, as was displayed in the recent production of
"Cinderella" at the Delavan school. The Delavan Township Park Board
is sponsoring the talent contest this year.
The last group on the Sunday music
schedule is Bridges, formerly called the Dynamics. This group
consists of Chris Hawkins, guitarist and lead vocals; Betty
Giacobozzi, keyboardist and lead vocals; and Phyllis Staker, lead
guitar, bass pedals, lead vocals and harmonica. They play a mix of
old standards, country and a little rock 'n' roll, playing off the
audience to see what the listeners respond to -- a sign of real
professionalism. The group has played throughout central Illinois at
many fairs and festivals, as well as Chris and Betty doing many car
shows, so the audience is sure to be entertained with the tunes they
hear. Bridges will play under the big pavilion on Sunday from 5:30
to 8:30 p.m., just ahead of the fireworks. |