Downtown Sounds

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Wednesdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. July 16 - August 6, 2008 Join us in the alley between Holly Street and Bay/Champion Streets Live music, food, and fun! Best of all, it's FREE! 2008 Concert Schedule
July 16
Opener Vaughn Kreestoe	Headliner Acorn Project Rock/Progressive/Funk		Acorn Project As a six-piece ensemble featuring saxophone, guitar, slide, keyboards, bass, drums, and percussion, Acorn Project produces an irresistibly unique sound. Formed in 2004, Acorn Project has rapidly built a following across the Pacific Northwest and seems destined to create music for the masses. Creating an uplifting atmosphere for anyone and everyone, Acorn Project will lift crowds to ecstatic dance at every show.
	Concert Sponsors	Volunteer Sponsor Conservation Northwest

July 23
Opener Round Mountain Char and Robby Rothschild and renowned bassist Jon Gagan form Round Mountain. Their background ranges from Balkan and West African styles to traditional Appalachian music, from classical to funk. Expect many extremes and original songwriting with respect and love for the music. And, of course, the peculiar breed of madness the Rothschild brothers possess.	Headliner Tiller's Folly Celtic Rock		Tiller's Folly For over a decade, Tiller's Folly has been captivating audiences. From the dynamic vocals, driving acoustic guitar and classic songwriting of Bruce Coughlan, through the wild, virtuoso layers of creative color added by award-winning multi-instrumentalist, Nolan Murray, to the solid driving foundation laid down by bassist and vocalist, Laurence Knight, Tiller's Folly is a high-energy acoustic roots music experience like no other.
	Concert Sponsor	Volunteer Sponsor Kulshan Community Land Trust
July 30
Opener Margaret Wilder Band Margaret Wilder is noted for her delivery of captivating vocals and eclectic song styles, from rollicking boogie woogie piano to soulful pop and r&b. She is joined by veteran players Kim Carson on drums, David Payne on bass, Adrian Clarke on guitar, and Tracy Ferrara on saxophone.	Headliner Jason Ricci and New Blood Blues/Rock/Jam Band		Jason Ricci and New Blood “As a lover of live music, a JRNB show is absolutely exhilarating. Imagine the best virtuoso-filled "jam band" you've ever seen (think early '90's Phish, old Fleck tones, Allmans, Robert Randolph, Derek Trucks, etc.) and then double the energy and stage presence.” -Blake Taylor, Cincinnati City Beat
	Concert Sponsors	Volunteer Sponsor Appliance Depot a project of ReUse Works
August 6
Headliner Lucky Brown & The Funk Revolution Funk			Lucky Brown & The Funk Revolution Representing the people's hunger for freedom, creative self-expression, authenticity, harmony and love, Lucky Brown & The Funk Revolution is a nonstop original, raw soulfunk revue!
Concert Sponsor		Volunteer Sponsor
		be cool a project of RE Sources' for Sustainable Communities
Through the event, Downtown Renaissance Network continues to build a sense of community in downtown Bellingham, to encourage equitable access to culture and arts, and to encourage creative use of existing space as Bellingham continues to grow. As part of this effort, local non-profit organizations are featured as volunteer sponsors and community businesses help sponsor concerts.
Downtown Sounds 2008 Sponsors
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Email Lindsey for more information or call (360) 527-8710.

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