Entertainment
It's all about the music for performers at Celebrate East Lyme 2011.
This year, musicians will rock Niantic from Main Street to McCooks!
Celebrate East Lyme 2011 will boast a top notch
showcase of established entertainers and exciting student acts.
This
July 16th, we will be treated to performances by some of our town's
best musicians.
Among the line-up.....
Katie Perkins
LIVE at the McCooks Stage – 6:00pm
Singing
since the age of three Connecticut native Katie Perkins has
been crafting her creative talent as a singer and performer.
By age 12 she was classically trained and was performing
regularly in musicals, plays as well as any other form of
performing arts. Music being her #1 passion. At 16 tragedy
struck as Katie learned that she had to have major surgery
due to a hole in her heart. Not surprisingly she focused the
same determination on her health as she did her music.
making a full recovery. Soon after she won first place in
the U.S.A world showcase in Las vegas. Performing live with
her band throughout the New England area. Her voice caught
the attention of a multi-platinum entertainment company
based out of L.A and she was offered a deal to record her
original material. Composing both on guitar and piano
Berklee student Katie Perkins has been making incredible
headway in an ever changing industry. 2011 brings another
exciting adventure for her as she records her debut album
and prepares to share it with the world!Black and White
Since
1990, Black & White have performed non-stop at festivals,
club venues, and corporate/private functions throughout New
England. Blending high energy swing-blues and roots rock & roll, the band has garnered both critic and public praise (nominated in 2000, 2002, 2003 & 2005 PROV. PHOENIX MUSIC POLL - Best Blues/R&B Act Category).
Additionally they've shared billing with such famed acts as Junior Wells, Bo Diddley, Eric Burdon, America, Jefferson Airplane, Rick Derringer, Southside Johnny.
Perhaps The Providence Phoenix best summed up the band by writing "Their name is around the state so much that they've become part of the fabric of Rhode Island's pop culture."
The
East Lyme Youth Services Stage
Varied acts performing on the Town Green from 3 to 8 pm.
Celebrate East Lyme welcomes a full day of local teen bands sponsored by our wonderful Youth Services Department. This stage will showcase the talents of many of the area's young local musicians.
Come out and show your support for tomorrow's superstars today!
East Lyme Youth Services Web Page
The
Pro-Tek Auto Stage
Varied acts performing from 3 to 9 pm at the Pro-Tek stage!
ProTek Auto returns to Celebrate East Lyme with their amazing
support by hosting their annual music stage featuring a
variety of local musicians for your enjoyment.
Music starts at 4pm with line-up to include
Marcus Worthington, Waiting For Friday and Echo & Drake!Pull up a chair and enjoy the show!
Live Performance Area
Celebrate East Lyme is thrilled to offer a performance area this year on Main Street in front of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio.
Performances will include Dancers from Arthur Murray, Broadway Kids & Company, Jazzercise, Anytime Fitness, USA Wildcats, Eastern CT Ballet's Street Elite Hip Hop Dancers, karate with wonderful performance team from Gabrielle's Karate Kickbox.