The Boone County Public Library concert series will offer a performance by Mark Utley and Bulletville at the Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington, on Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m.
Bulletville features Mark Utley, Jeff Vanover, and Todd Drake, joined by bassist Chris Douglas, world-renowned keyboardist Ricky Nye, and award-winning pedal steel guitarist John Lang.
The band plays a combination of Mark Utley’s acclaimed original songs along with a great selection of classic country covers by the likes of Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Gram Parsons, and more.
Mark Utley is the driving force behind Bulletville, a honky-tonk Country band, and Magnolia Mountain, a rock/Americana band. In addition, he performed in two Music for the Mountains fundraising concerts and contributed to compilation albums.
“Bulletville” is both the name of the new honky-tonk band and the title of Utley’s second solo album. Originally from Indiana, the performer resides in Cincinnati as a singer, songwriter, arranger and interpreter of songs. Utley has written, recorded and released six albums and almost 70 songs in the past five years. He is currently writing new material to be released in 2016.
Sample the Bulletville music before the concert here .
Other performances on the BCPL concert schedule include:
Velvet Soul
Friday, April 8, 7 p.m.
Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington
This band plays R&B/jazz, blues, top 40’s rock and country. They have performed at Tom Petty and Jimmy Buffett concerts at Riverbend and shared the same stage and performance platform with the Jimmie Vaughan Band at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green.
The Retread Bluegrass Band
Sunday, April 24, 2 p.m.
Boone County Public Library, Florence Branch, 7425 US 42 in Florence
The Retread Bluegrass Band is an energetic group of talented pickers and singers from the greater Cincinnati area, covering bluegrass, old time and gospel music. Retread has played numerous prominent venues including The Kentucky Wool Festival, Blue Ash Heritage Days, The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival, and the historic Southgate House.
Cold Smoke
Friday, May 6, 7 p.m.
Boone County Public Library, Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42 in Union
Cold Smoke was first formed in 1972. They play a great mix of R&B, blues, rock and dance music. This band consists of an extremely tight, dynamic rhythm section and a solid horn section, topped off by excellent singers. The band is made up of seasoned pros with many years of experience playing with some of the finest groups in the area, including The Juke Daddy’s, The Avenues and Amazing Grace.
Queen City Bronze
Friday, May 13, 7 p.m.
Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington
This group of auditioned ringers was formed to increase the understanding and appreciation of one of the world’s oldest and most versatile art forms – handbell music. Queen City Bronze has presented concerts throughout the tristate including performances with the Cincinnati Pops, Blue Ash Symphony, and the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus. Their concerts offer an eclectic mix of musical styles representing jazz, folk, classical, spiritual, and original compositions. Through community engagement, professional performances and education, Queen City Bronze is sure to leave a unique musical stamp on Cincinnati and the surrounding area.
All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information on events at the Boone County Public Library, click here .