Bringing a modern sound and feel to The Beatles' classics, the band Doctor Robert kicks off the Alpine Bank-Community Concert Hall "Concerts @ the Park" series, Thursday, June 16, at Durango's Buckley Park The band returns to the Park series for a second year - back by popular demand, and will play from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
With performances that appeal to all ages, Doctor Robert has garnered respect for its fresh interpretation of arguably the greatest pop music ever written. The band, based in Crested Butte, is known for its extended, high-energy sets including songs spanning The Beatles' catalog, from "Please Please Me" to "Abbey Road," with no two shows ever the same. The band rotates more than 100 of the Fab Four's classic songs, depending on the audience and venue.
The members of Doctor Robert (Casey Falter - guitar, vocals; Ben Wright - drums; Karen Janssen - vocals, percussion, guitar, mandolin, piano, bass; and Kevin Reinert - base, guitar, vocals) hail from musical backgrounds ranging from jazz and bluegrass, to funk and classical. Their diverse musical tastes and experiences combine to inspire their interpretations of The Beatles' music.
The band's name, Doctor Robert, is the title of a song penned by John Lennon from the Revolver album. Sample Doctor Robert videos at <URL destination="http://doctorroberttribute.com/videos. ">http://doctorroberttribute.com/videos.
</URL>Designed to make live music more accessible to a broader community audience, the "Concerts @ the Park" shows require no tickets and offer a family-friendly environment for enjoying a diverse music line-up.
Concertgoers are asked to bring their own chairs or blankets, as seating will not be provided at Buckley Park. Fired Up Pizzeria and Schlotzsky's will offer food for sale at the park, but picnics are invited.
Buckley Park is located in the 1200 block of Main Ave. (between 12th and 13th Streets) on the north end of Durango's historic downtown.
The 2016 Concerts @ The Park schedule continues in coming weeks with:
. June 23 - After Midnight Jazz Band - swing sextet tips its hat to Benny Goodman, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and more.
. June 30 - Cale Tyson - old school, whiskey-soaked, outlaw country for a new generation of country fans.
. July 7 - Leftover Cuties - timeless jazz-tinged Americana sound, combining sultry vocals, pop-perfect songwriting and seasoned musicianship. Back by popular demand!
. July 14 - Mo' Mojo - hard driving, high energy, Zydeco-based "Party-Gras" dance band.
. July 21 - Paa Kow - "The Groove Master" fuses rhythm and artistry from his home in Ghana with jazz and African pop.
. July 28 - Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons - Jackson, Wyo. band with original and popular dance tunes inspired by the "funkiness of life in the mountains." Back by popular demand!
Further information is available at www.durangoconcerts.com.
