For Immediate Release: 6/7/2013 2:06 pm
Worcester, MA (June 7, 2013) - The City of Worcester and the Worcester Cultural Coalition are pleased to announce the fifth installment of the wildly popular "Out to Lunch" Summer Concert Series. This year, the series has moved from Fridays to Thursdays. The concerts will kick off on Thursday, June 20th and will continue every Thursday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, until August 29th.
Building on last year's success, the public is invited to enjoy ten free, live concerts of various genres. The events will also include intermission acts from talented community groups, a variety of food sold by local restaurants and a farmers and crafters market, opening each Thursday at 11:00 AM.
The series not only showcases local talent and businesses, but provides an opportunity for families, visitors and individuals who work in the Downtown area to enjoy the historic Worcester Common. With added café tables, a brand new plaza and additional improvements, this venue continues to be the perfect home for a summer concert series.
This year's "Out to Lunch" is sponsored in part by Commerce Bank, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Bay State Savings Bank, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, United Bank and Immedia with media sponsors including WCRN, Worcester Regional Transit Authority, Worcester Telegram and Gazette and Charter TV3.
Performances Include:
June 20: The Soul of a Man
Grammy award winning producer George Massenburg says that, "[Soul of a Man] is what today's music is missing." Front man Demeyer Lauture sings the blues as the eight-piece band continues to captivate audiences around the United States and Canada. Come to the Worcester Common on June 20th to have Soul of a Man get you swaying to their sweet, sweet blues.
June 27: The Issues
Imagine Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive," Guns 'n' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle," No Doubt's "Don't Speak" and Neon Trees'"1983" all being sung flawlessly on the Worcester Common. Now imagine the five member rock band The Issues bringing you all of it and more. Nominated for several awards, The Issues are sure to have you packing the Common and jamming out to all of your Top 40 favorites!
July 11: Jukebox Junkies
These four astounding gentlemen have played at the Krazy Horse, Waterfront's and the Palladium. They're known around Massachusetts for their enthusiastic performances and ability to rock out! Playing new rock and pop songs, the Jukebox Junkies are a real asset to the Out to Lunch series. Coming to the historic Common the week after Independence Day, there's no better way to keep the July 4th party going than with an afternoon jam session with the Jukebox Junkies.
July 18: Nick's All Star Orkestra
The Nick's All Star Orkestra, like so many great bands before them, was formed so a group of excellent musicians who liked seeing each other and sharing music could find an excuse to get together more often. Focused primarily on the great standards of jazz, Nick's All Star Orkestra relishes in up-tempo classics that puts a smile on the listeners' face and get the toes tapping.
July 25: The Cranks
They say that fortune favors the bold. This young band led by lead vocalist Haley Gowland combines the fast-paced, punk sound of The Pixies with undertones of Sublime. With soulful songwriting and excellent execution, The Cranks bring youth back to punk. This indie band of youngsters is quickly rising to become New England's hottest new acts! Come out and watch this free show before they take off.
August 1: Shana Stack
Shana Stack is the country act to get you on your feet and dancing! Shana Stack has been nominated for album of the year and band of the year at the Independent Country Music Awards. The Shana Stack Band has opened for Reba and Sugarland and looks forward to a packed house as they open up for Rascal Flatts in August. The Worcester Common will be buzzing with energy when this high-impact, high-octane show comes to Out to Lunch.
August 8: SoulFuzion
SoulFuzion & The Soul Assassins bring 40 years of musical experience to the table in their varied and skillfully rejuvenating set. With a list of over 100 songs ranging from R&B, to Soul, to Top 40, Old Skool, Funk and some Hip Hop and Rock & Roll, SoulFuzion is going to rock the Worcester Common so hard we won't be able to have another concert for a whole week afterwards.
August 15: Grupo Fantasia
Angel Wagner and his band make up one of the most exciting, entertaining groups in Worcester. True masters of their craft, Fantasia Caribbean knows all types of Latin music including merengue, salsa, Latin jazz, cumbia, bachata and vallenato to get you moving. It's all the fun of vacationing to Latin America... if only for a few hours.
August 22: Sweetback Sisters
Country, swing, honky-tonk and 50's music converge to make Sweetback Sisters, a four member band that will have you up on your feet! The Sweetback Sisters have it all; featuring two enchanting vocalists in Emily and Zora, alongside melodious guitars, down-south fiddling, the sweet twang of expertly, finger-picked guitar strings, drums and bass. August 22nd brings a heavy-hitting week nine to the legendary Out to Lunch Concert Series!
August 29: The Nemes
The Nemes have covered everything from MGMT to Taylor Swift. They have three records out on their own and have nothing short of a cult following in the Boston area. With passionate delivery of relatable and poignant lyrics, The Nemes are the best way to round out the summer on the Worcester Common Oval. For two hours they will captivate and electrify all of Worcester at once! Come see what all the fuss is about on August 29th, as Nemes takes the stage in the last installment of the 2013 Out to Lunch Concert Series!
