Waterford River Rhythms 2012

1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS, JUNE 7 - AUGUST 30
6:30PM to 8:30PM

Join us this summer for Waterford River Rhythms at Village Hall Park.
We will have seven shows, June thru August.

Our Mission is: "To continually provide an Upscale Event that will Enhance the Community."

TDS Telecom and Lauer Financial Services have once again been gracious enough to be WRR sponsors. Our shows would not be possible without their support. Please say thank you whenever you can.

June 7

• DAN TRUDELL W/ SPECIAL GUESTS
  Food Vendor: American Legion Post 20 of Waterford
  Merchandise Assistance: Lauer Financial
  Dan Trudell gets the opening spot every year as he was an instrumental piece in the formation of River Rhythms (pun intended). As season six rolls in, we are excited to have him back. Dan brings special guests to the Waterford stage every year, as we have witnessed Clyde Stubblefield, Mike Standal, Pat Malinger, Ameerah Tatum and some of the best in Chicago Jazz. This year, rumor has it Dan's bringin' some Chicago Funk to Village Hall Park! Stay tuned as we get details... more on Dan Trudell

June 21

• GREG KOCH TRIO
  Food Vendor: Cotton Exchange
  Merchandise Assistance: TBA
  Known as The Gristle Man, Greg will simply amaze with his fiendish fret work. This seven time WAMI award winner calls Milwaukee home, but travels the world as Top Ambassador for Fender Guitars. Joe Bonamassa refers to Greg as one of the best guitar players in the world today and called him "scary good!" Greg can also be heard quite often on the WKLH Morning Show w/ Dave & Carol performing spontaneous original music and providing some great morning humor... more on Greg Koch

July 5

• KING COMETS
  Food Vendor: Thai Italiana
  Merchandise Assistance: TBA
  Five time WAMI Nominee, The King Comets are one of Milwaukee's hottest Jump-Swing bands. With two CDs of originals out there and a full list of covers, these guys will have you dancing all night. Their focus is on the swing era, including early rhythm and blues and the roots of rock 'n roll. They are typically referred to as "One helluva swingin' four-piece." more on King Comets

July 19

• KING SOLOMON
  Food Vendor: Friends of the Library
  Merchandise Assistance: Latitudes Travel
  Hey Mon! King Solomon is finding their way back to the Village Hall Park stage. Milwaukee's hottest Reggae band covers your favorites and has quite a play list of original grooves. Some of their influences include Bob Marley, Sean Paul, Buju Bonton, Steel Pulse, Big Mountain and Maxi Priest. C'mon out for another Carribean Party and make it a night of no worries mon... more on King Solomon

August 2

• JACKIE BROWN
  Food Vendor: Lions Club of Waterford
  Merchandise Assistance: Riverside Chiropractic
  Once again, your appreciation for Jackie Brown and our appreciation for her working with us in the early days, demands her return. This will be the sixth season of River Rhythms and her sixth appearance! She has retooled the band a bit, so look for some new instrumentation and some new tunes. Jackie continues to bring the crowd to their feet and this season should be even better... more on Jackie Brown

August 16

• ANTHONY GOMES
  Food Vendor: Waterford Lioness
  Merchandise Assistance: TBA
  National recording artist Anthony Gomes brings to Village Hall Park the most high energy, reckless blues power we have ever heard. This singer-songwriter-guitarist also brings some staggering credentials including BluesWax Magazines "Artist Of The Year" and Billboard Magazine's "#1 Blues Artist."
  
  Anthony has performed with BB King, Robert Plant, Doobie Brothers, Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Robert Cray, Chuck Berry, George Thorogood, Arc Angels, .38 Special, Eric Johnson, Gretchen Wilson, James Otto, Big and Rich, Cowboy Troy, Jim Peterik, John Goodman and Tim Robbins. more on Anthony Gomes

August 30

• HOI POLLOI
  Food Vendor: Riverhouse Pub & Grill
  Merchandise Assistance: TBA
  Hoi Polloi has performed at Milwaukee's top venues such as Summerfest, Miller Park and The Riverside Theater, has made a live TV appearance on NBC's "The Morning Blend," and toured the West Coast. They've performed at the Belly Up in San Diego, the Fiesta Del Sol in Solana Beach and The Hard Rock Cafe, Maui. This high energy Rock / Reggae band will be a great closing act for the season. more on Hoi Polloi

TNT Sound

• TNT Sound will provide the professional touch in Sound and Lights again this season. Due to the larger crowds, Tedd has expanded his system for us this year. Tedd has been working in live audio for 30 years and attended Full Sail recording school ummm... way back in the day. He prefers the challenge of mixing live rather than in the studio setting. Tedd has worked with a long list of professional artists, including Mitch Ryder, Spider John Koerner, Phil Keaggy, Larry Norman, Tracy Grammar, Bill Staines, Mike Stone (of Queensryche), Rare Earth, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, Allison Brown, Greg Brown and many more. Village Hall Park will never sound better... more on TNT Sound

Parking

• Ample street parking is available through out the immediate area. You may find yourself walking a couple of blocks, but it's worth it! There is also the municipal parking lot right next door to the fire / police building. It's right across the river from the park, just a short walk across the bridge.
  
  Village Hall Park is very close to our neighbors. We very much want everyone to enjoy us being there, because it truly is the perfect place to be.
  
  

  Select map for driving directions
  Village Hall Park
  123 N. River St.
  Waterford, WI 53185

Previous Seasons

• 2011

B-Town Sounds, Burlington

• A number of energetic people in Burlington have put together a River Rhythms type event called B-Town Sounds. Scheduled to run on the opposite Thursdays as River Rhythms, their debut show is June 14th with Janet Planet. The shows will be held in Echo Park. All of us now have access to FREE live music almost every week! Visit www.b-townsounds.com for details and schedule. Every community should have one!