Local summer concert scene

TALENTED FEMALE MUSICIAN PERFORMS IN MARATHON - Christy Anna of rural Marathon entertained the large crowd on the night of July 16 at the Marathon Heritage Center Park with classical country songs from Patsy Cline, John Denver and Glen Campbell, just to name a few, along with her original music. The crowd thoroughly enjoyed Christy Anna singing George Jones’ hit song, “Mama’s Hands.” She was the second musical performer in this summer’s Main Street Music lineup. Doug Kroening kicked off the concert series on June 11. The final concert in the Marathon Heritage Center Park features Curt Pliske & Polka Spirit from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

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KICKING OFF EDGAR’S CONCERTS IN OAK STREET PARK - Jerry Schmitt and the Schmittkickers performed during last Thursday’s first Edgar Fine Arts Association concert in Oak Street Park. Band members pictured, from left to right, are: Jerry Schmitt of Stratford, Bernie Dick of Marathon and Doug Skicki of Wisconsin Rapids. Mark Lacke counted 253 people in attendance at the start of Thursday’s concert, but he anticipated the final number would be close to 300 people who Jerry Schmitt and the Schmittkickers normally average during their concerts in Oak Street Park. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. each Thursday until Aug. 8. Tiny & Shoes (Tim Karlen and Steve Shumacher) play this Thursday, July 25. Jordan Blanchard plays on Aug. 1 and Elvis (Fred “E” Heidmann) performs on Aug. 8.

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STRATFORD’S HOMETOWN HAYES BOYS ORCHESTRA - The Hayes Boys Orchestra, which was started by the late Elmer Hayes, played polkas and waltzes during last Wednesday’s concert in Klemme Park. Band members pictured, from left to right, are: Elmer Hayes’ son, Tom Hayes of Stratford playing the trumpet; Gene Nikolai of Rozellville on the tuba; Pat Zdun of Marshfield on the trumpet; Rich Wilcosz of Wausau on the drums; John Greiner of Wausau on the clarinet and saxophone; Mark Heinz of Colby on the clarinet, saxophone and accordian and Gary Nejedlo of Green Bay on the piano. The band also played a few songs from the Don Frodl Orchestra of Stratford including their song, “Rain Over Mishicot.” The last concert in Klemme Park will feature the Balsam Road Rambler’s at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug.