Turley Publications photo by Ruth M. Lyon

The West Brookfield Music Committee on the bandstand. From left (top) Reed Savary, Kathy Savary, Heidi-Jo Kemp, Susan LaBarge, Annette Fortin, Cheryl Woodman, Tony Wodman. (Bottom) Dave Frazier, John Tuttle, Dixie Tuttle, Kato Tuttle, Tammy Tuttle, John Head. Missing from the photo: Dave Pierce, Leanne Pierce. The schedule for the 28^th year of weekly concerts has just been announced.

West Brookfield Music Committee announces summer concert schedule

WEST BROOKFIELD – For the 28^th consecutive year, this town’s music committee will present a summer series of concerts on the bandstand, which stands near School St., at the head of the common.

Committee Chairman Sue LaBarge and fellow members gathered on the bandstand last week to announce the June 23 beginning of the popular concerts, which will continue until Aug. 11.

All concerts are on Wednesdays from 7 - 9 p.m., with the exception of July 3, which will be 7:30 – 10 p.m. The rain date for that concert and the traditional bonfire will be July 4 – same time, same place.

The schedule is as follows: June 23, Glamour Girls; July 3, Rick Larrimore – Rod Stewart tribute (note time above); July 7, Union Jack British Invasion Band; July 14, Dale and the Duds; July 21, Draw the Line - Aerosmith Tribute; July 28, Victory Band; Charlie Lask with the All Star Band – Neil diamond tribute; August 11, Eddie Forman Orchestra.

Note: The July 14 band, Dale and the Duds, played for the Quaboag 350th Anniversary Ball on Jan. 2 at the town hall in West Brookfield. “They were so popular then that we just had to invite them back for a summer concert,” said LaBarge.