The Barons in Concert

151 Brookdale Road,Stamford CT 06903

27 June, 2021

Description

The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens' 2021 Summer Concert series kicks off with the doo wop band, The Barons. Concert will take place on the Great Lawn - SHINE ONLY! Bring chairs or a blanket, and a picnic dinner. Wendy’s Weenies food truck will also be on site. The Barons are one of the tri-state's hottest "oldies" groups with over 30 years of performing experience, combined with the areas top musicians. The Barons are known for their 1963 hits, "Pledge of A Fool", "Remember Rita" on Epic Records, and "Possibility", on Old Town Records under the name of The Crowns. These tunes will take you back to the 50's and 60's while being performed the way music used to and the way it should be. The vocalists consist of three males and one female and are supported by five dedicated musicians. The Barons have shared the stage with such groups as; Kenny Vance and The Planotones, Brenda Lee, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, The Duprees, The Classics, The Passions, The Mystics, The Harptones, The Tokens, The Skyliners The Drifters, The Shangri-las, Lloyd Price, Eugene Pitt & The Jive Five, The Del-Vikings,TheTeenagers,Earl Lewis & The Channels,Randy & The Rainbows, Johnny & Joe, The Demensions, The Chantels, The Tymes, The Orlons, Herb Cox & The Cleftones, The Regents and we also had the pleasure of backing up Johnny Tillotson with music and vocals. Tickets are $5 for members, $10 for non-members, and free for children 12 & under. If you are interested in becoming a member, please visit our website. Tickets may be purchased in advance by clicking above. NO REFUNDS. Tickets can also be bought at the door. Cash, check or cards accepted. Thank you to our 2021 Summer Concert Series contributing sponsors. The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is one of Fairfield County’s leading botanical and horticultural education resources featuring 93 acres of open, green space located on the historical property of well-known arborist Dr. Francis A. Bartlett. This irreplaceable resource features the best of what Connecticut's native landscape has to offer: magnificent Champion trees, charming gardens, wildflower meadows, red maple wetlands and boardwalks, woodland walking trails, varied wildlife and native habitats. The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for people of all ages. Our adult lectures are provided by highly regarded professionals in various botany and horticulture fields. As a regional resource for science education and a nationally recognized Arboretum, the Bartlett is perfectly positioned to provide students with a unique experience of complete immersion into nature science. We currently offer several core programs to the youth of the community including school programs, after school programs, outreach programs and a summer camp. The Nature Explore Classroom, an outdoor classroom, answers the profound need for connecting young children with nature. Another great educational tool, the Bartlett Arboretum’s Herbarium and Research Library is a collection of more than 6,000 sheets of preserved plants from around the world dating back to 1887. Open during the summer months, University of Connecticut Master Gardeners, answer questions and assist the community in garden-related topics through their Plant Clinic (free).