Don't forget!
- We've been working diligently to keep everyone informed via e-mail about the upcoming gigs, please return the favor and respond to e-mail inquiries, even if you can't make it. Thanks!
Saturday, September 18 - "Camelot for Children 5K" - Just like last year, we're gonna play for the volunteers as they pass the "kilns" in Coplay. It's a short gig but a good warm-up for Ephrata. Meet time TBA.
Sunday, September 19 - "Practice" - Everyone should try to make this, if at all possible, we're going to go over some NEW songs and get ready for Ephrata. Practice will be at my house, at 4:00pm, until about 6:00pm.
Wednesday, September 22 - "Ephrata Fair Parade" - Those of you who made this one last year know that it is a HUGE parade, one of the most heavily attended parades of the year. Meet at the Allentown Fairgrounds, SE corner at 4:00pm, if possible. Last year we met at 5:00pm, and barely made it in time, so this year we'll try to get rolling earlier. The parade itself starts at 7:00pm. If you don't make anything else before Halloween season starts try for this one. You won't be disappointed.
Sunday, September 26 - "Angel 34 Foundation" - The Angel 34 foundation was started by a Northampton High School student to benefit children and families who are struggling with childhood cancer. We'll be helping out by entertaining at their fundraising event, at Northampton High School. Meet at the High School at 2:30pm. Details TBA.
Saturday, October 2 - "Freemansburg Halloween Parade" - Since getting in and out of the Wendy's (our usual meeting point) is a pain in the hobo, this year let's try meeting at the Waffle House, 2101 Cherry Lane, in Hellertown. It's across the street from the Wendy's (and a little closer to Saucon Valley) next to the 78 eastbound exit/on ramp on Rt. 412. Meet at 12:15pm. The parade starts at 2:00pm, but if you're heading straight there don't forget that the roads leading in will be closed at 1:00pm. Rain date Sunday, October 3.
Saturday, October 9 - "Topton Halloween Parade" - Meet at the Allentown Fairgrounds at 5:00pm for the carpool out to Topton. The Parade will start at 7:00pm. Their rain date is Sunday, October 10th, at 2:00pm.
Thursday, October 21 - "Northampton Jack Frost Parade" - No meeting point for this one, just head on up to Nothhampton. Park at the Municipal center parking lot, on Laubach Ave. near the public pool. Try to be there by 6:00pm, and we'll get ourselves into position and go over a few tunes to warm up. The parade starts at 7:00pm. Rain date Thursday, October 28.
Saturday, October 23 - "Lehighton Halloween Parade" - Meet at the Tilghman St. K-mart, near the turnpike at 3:00pm. Those of you heading straight there, keep checking in, I'll try to have a map and directions to the beginning added to the map page ASAP. The parade starts at 5:00pm. No word yet on any rain date.
Sunday, October 24 - "Saucon Valley Halloween Parade" - Keep your fingers crossed, maybe this time they'll make it across the finish line and actually go through with their budgeted parade. Meet at the Saucon Valley High School parking lot at 1:00pm. The parade starts at 2:00pm
Saturday, October 30 - "Hamburg King Frost Parade" - We took first place for community bands in Hamburg last year, we'll have to be on our game to keep top honors. Meet at the Allentown Fairgrounds at 4:30pm for the carpool out. The parade starts at 7:00pm The rain date is Saturday, November 6.
Saturday, November 27 - "Myerstown Holiday Parade" - They just love us in Myerstown! Once more we'll be doing their annual Holiday parade, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Meeting time TBA.