By MELANIE PILTINGSRUD
Copy Editor
Sunday, June 25 kicks off the first of the Summer Burst Concert Series with the much requested doo-wop, rockabilly, and rock band, The Whitesidewalls, who will take you back to the golden age of rock-n-roll.
The band will play from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., but bring your lawn chair or blanket and head to the New Richland City Park early, because this band draws a crowd. A food truck will be available from 11 a.m. until after the concert, and, of course, the playground equipment is available for the kids, so what more could you ask for in a relaxing afternoon? Bring your family and have a good time.
The Summer Burst Concert Series is made possible through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council and sponsored by the City of New RIchland. As part of the grant, the New Richland Care Center is treated to a taste of the music of each concert earlier in the afternoon. In the case of The Whitesidewalls, one member of the band will perform a solo concert at the care center prior to the presentation at the park.
If you enjoy the Summer Burst Concert series, please consider giving a donation at the concert, or, if you prefer to give online, visit their website on Facebook under Summer Burst Concert Series. All donations go toward hiring musicians for upcoming concerts. If you would like to see more big names like The Whitesidewalls, donations are needed. Also, if you have a specific request for a band, surveys are taken after each concert, so feel free to share your ideas for upcoming concerts.
For more information about The Whitesidewalls and their upcoming concerts, visit their website at: www.whitesidewalls.com.