Summer is over, but the music continues at Boone County Public Library branches with a schedule of performances that extend into the new year.
Saxophone artist Rusty Bird performs a music ministry of solo saxophone playing praise and worship.
The schedule kicks off with an exciting, powerful and refreshing sound to praise and worship music by Saxophone Artist Rusty Bird at Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington on Friday, November 11 at 7 p.m.
Bird has been playing for over 40 years and is also a soloist performer with the local band Bluestone Ivory. In honor of Veteran’s Day, he will also perform some patriotic tunes.
Bird’s music career began at the age of seven, with piano lessons, and lasted on through his high school concerts, marching band and pep years. He played until college when he took a brief hiatus before auditioning and enlisting in the US Army Band program.
After six intensive months of training at the School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia, Bird was assigned to the 113th Army Band in Ft. Knox, KY. With the 113th for the next three years, he traveled five states performing with the concert, jazz, marching, dixieland and rock bands.
He has played the National Anthem for the Kentucky Derby five times in addition to playing for two presidents. In 1980, after his enlistment, he moved back home to Northern Kentucky and joined the 100th Division Army Reserve Band in Hebron, KY and started his career in engineering. Bird continues to shares his talents with church audiences, weddings, retirement centers, benefits and many other events.
The upcoming BCPL concert schedule includes:
Florence Community Chorus
Friday, November 18, 7 p.m.
Boone County Public Library – Scheben Branch
This group, made up of your friends and neighbors, sings a variety of music. The four-part harmony chorus has a repertoire of show tunes, religious, classical, popular and patriotic works.
Music Under the Dome: Pianist Steve Mason & singer Julie Wahba
Sunday, December 4, 2 p.m.
Boone County Main Library
Enjoy holiday music under the dome. Feel free to sing along!
Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle
Friday, December 9, 7 p.m.
Boone County Main Library
This Cincinnati-based, four-piece Americana/Folk band blends the music of traditional artists like Woody Guthrie and Mississippi John Hurt with contemporary flavor. Whether they’re playing local shows or touring throughout the region, their performances are guaranteed to be high energy and lots of fun!
The Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers
Sunday, December 11, 2 p.m.
Boone County Public Library – Florence Branch
Don’t miss the annual Christmas concert by our favorite local dulcimer group. Listen or sing along as they play carols, gospels, and other holiday songs.
Hayden Kaye
Friday, January 13, 7 p.m.
Boone County Public Library – Scheben Branch
This duo plays high-energy music rooted in folk with country and rock influences. Their synchronized harmonies and raw acoustics reflect their passion for life and each other.
Hickory Robot
Friday, January 20, 7 p.m.
Boone County Main Library
Considered one of the tri-state’s preeminent Americana bands, the band members are known to swap instruments with each other as they weave the threads of bluegrass, folk, Celtic, country, jazz, and rock into a singular, evocative tapestry that has been met with popular and critical acclaim.
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