Staff Reports
The 2010 Genoa Summer Concert Series begins with the Billy Slais Jazz Ensemble, 5 p.m. June 20, in Genoa Community Park.
The free concert events are sponsored by the Town of Genoa Recreation and Events Committee. Bring friends, family and picnics, and enjoy an evening of music in the park.
Information, 782-8696.
Schedule:
5 p.m. June 20, Billy Slais Jazz Ensemble. Slais and Kevin Tokarz have appeared with well-known musicians around the world. Adding to the group are Brian Jenkins, drummer and Mic Valentino on guitar.
5 p.m. July 18, The Trey Stone Band. Stone returns to Genoa by popular demand to play blues, funk and R&B.
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 14, Old Time Music Festival. The American roots event includes more bands, more children's activities, and vendors. Some of the returning groups are the Country Valley Jug Stompers, Quake City, Mad Cow String Band, and Hot One Plus Two. New groups include Acoustic Solution.
4 p.m. Sept. 12, Old West Trio. The group played traditional Western heritage music last summer in Genoa and more recently at the Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival.
