Vintage Bands, Modern Experience
Four years ago the first Vintage Band Festival came to life in Northfield. This year it is back and bigger and better then ever. Today, Thursday, August 5, 2010, marks the first day of the second Vintage Band Festival. The festival is focused on historical instrumental music. There are over 100 concerts occurring throughout the next four days, at 17 different sites around Northfield.
One of the events that you cannot miss this weekend is the Civil War band called the 1st Brigade Band. This band features all OTS instruments, which means over the shoulder. On Saturday at 12:00pm this band will play over the Cannon River in the Battle of the Bands.
The term “Battle of the Bands” actually originated from the Civil War where the bands from the Northern and Southern armies would battle with music. They would play one and then the other. This historical background will be brought to life this weekend in a cannot/should not miss event over the Cannon River. The event will not only feature the signature Civil War era music, but costumes as well. The history and the music will be an exciting experience for the whole family. Not only will the music will be unforgettable, it will also be a chance to learn and enjoy this musical educational opportunity.
There will also be concerts this weekend that will be presented antiphonally. The Kentucky Baroque Trumpets will play at the First United Church of Christ this Friday August 6, at 12:00 pm. This concert will feature a unique sound. When a concert is presented antiphonally, it means that music is coming at you from a variety of different angles. Unlike a traditional concert, where the stage is in front of the concert space, in concerts that are presented antiphonally musicians will be playing from the front, back and sides of the space. This will create crossfire, stereo sound. This will be a unique musical experience that all ages will love.
No matter if you are a connoisseur of instrumental music, or you have never heard it before, the Vintage Band Festival will have something for everyone to love. Starting today August 5, through Sunday August 8 there will be multiple concerts daily. Catch one, or catch them all. Come out this weekend and support the arts and experience all that that Vintage Band Festival has to offer. For more information click here.
