Syracuse, NY (June 6, 2016) – Armory Square Association will bring six concerts to Armory Square in the 32nd edition of the Association’s popular summertimeCandlelight Series of musical entertainment under the stars. The Series opens July 9 featuring two concerts dedicated to the memory of Dalton “D” Vanterpool, a long-time popular personality in the Square, who loved music. The Saturday night Series continues with double concerts on July 16 and 23.
Staged outside, on the corner of West Jefferson and Franklin Streets, each evenings’ Openers will begin at 7:00 PM, followed by Main Concert performances from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Versatile musician Todd Hobin kicks off the Series on July 9, immediately followed with an engaging performance by vocalist Ronnie Leigh. On July 16, the Accoustic/Electric music of Jerry Cali starts things rolling ahead of the Main Concert by the Symphoria Brass Quintet. This year’s season of concerts closes on July 23 with pianist Dick Ford accompanying his Signasture Music protégé, jazz vocalist Danielle Patrice. They perform ahead of international favorites, guitarists Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb.
The Candlelight Series is a free program of the Armory Square Association, made possible by a grant through NYS Senator John A. De Francisco as well as funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature – administered by CNY Arts. The Downtown Committee, City of Syracuse and Armory Square businesses provide additional support.
For all media inquiries, contact Gloria Romeo, Candlelight Series Developer,315.428.9205, gmromeo1@gmail.com.
SCHEDULE LISTINGS (32nd Annual Candlelight Series)
July 9, 2016
Main Concert, 8:00 pm: Ronnie Leigh
Opening Act, 7:00 pm: Todd Hobin
July 16, 2016
Main Concert, 8:00 pm: Symphoria Brass Quintet
Opening Act, 7:00 pm: Jerry Cali
July 23, 2016
Main Concert, 8:00 pm: International Guitar Duo Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb
Opening Act: Jazz vocalist Danielle Patrice and Dick Ford, pianist.