“This self-controlled circus of song… This is Entertainment.”
It’s the SUMMER SOLSTICE – and Time to Celebrate the Beginning of Summer with a New Orleans R&B Party in beautiful Foxburg with star-studded entertainment with THE COLBYS – a New Orleans style, piano driven R&B band, steeped in swing, gospel and blues that is a “class act” – featuring nationally acclaimed vocalist and recording artist BEV ROHLEHR and led by JOHN COLBY, a GRAMMY, Ace and Emmy-winning composer, producer, music director and keyboardist, who has created theme and background music for virtually every televised sporting event, including two Super Bowls.
Be COOL in Air-Conditioned Lincoln Hall, raising a glass to celebrate the beginning of summer with Bev Rohlehr on rub board and vocals and John Colby on keys and vocals, joined by Rick Matt, horns; Mike Sweeney, bass; and Brice Foster on drums!
This will be a cool night of world class entertainment – with dancing for those who wish to boogie-on-out at the back of the hall – or for those who prefer to enjoy the show in the theatre style seating, every seat in Lincoln Hall is ‘up close and personal’. Beer and Wine for Sale. Doors open at 7 PM before the 7:30 PM show.
ARCA is grateful for the very generous donation of long-time patrons, Kears and Karen Pollock, sponsoring the debut of The Colby’s in Lincoln Hall.
Adults $25 Call to Reserve: 724-659-3153 or buy online here.
Wine ($4) for Sale and Beer ($3).
Dancing at the back of Lincoln Hall.
“This self-controlled circus of song… This is Entertainment. These are artists who occupy a place in Tradition and live to pass it along from their place of respect. They are not here to show off, they are here to share. They are ebulliently excited to put their love out there and further the cause of the music they serve, and that enthusiasm shows.” Live Music News and Review
THE COLBYS
THE COLBYS BAND features acclaimed vocalist BEV ROHLEHR described as a combination of Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown and Ella Fitzgerald – who has performed throughout the Northeast in venues including the Village Vanguard and Newport Jazz Festival and with all the greats from the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra to the National Jazz Ensemble and is the only woman to record with “The Persuasions”.
These two nationally celebrated and seasoned entertainers have been featured world-wide and across the United States with the likes of Ray Charles, Tony Bennett and Willie Nelson, and since recently moving to Pittsburgh they appear weekly in the other ‘burgh’ at Con Alma and other venues.
The Colbys are led by JOHN COLBY, a GRAMMY, ACE and Emmy-winning composer, producer, music director and keyboardist. Best known for his work on Ken Burns ‘Civil War’ for which soundtrack he received a GRAMMY, JOHN COLBY has been described as part Ray Charles and part Professor Longhair.
You may not know his name, or recognize his face, but millions of people are familiar with his work. What’s more, most of those millions have hummed at least a few bars of one song in particular – the ESPN Sport theme he composed. Thousands more use it as their ringtone.
As ESPN’s music director, John Colby helped shape the sound of ESPN in its early years, composing and producing music for hundreds of ESPN sporting events and television programs.
John’s work on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”and ‘Baseball’ won the ACE award and he is the composer of themes for ESPN’s ‘Sportscenter’ & ESPYs, Fox’s ‘Best Damn Sports Show’, NFL on NBC. John has been Music Director for the ESPY Awards since its inception, The Player’s Choice, NASCAR, Indy 500 and College Basketball award shows on ESPN.
John was Music Director/Keyboardist for saxophonist, Clarence Clemons. He produced Clarence’s “Live from Asbury Park” CD which was released in the fall of 2004. He has performed with, among others: Ray Charles, Bill Murray, Tony Bennett, Willie Nelson, Delbert McClinton, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Duane Eddy and Grand Master Flash.
Bev’s album credits include “Symphony in Black”, a Smithsonian release; and “No Frills” by the Persuasions (the only woman to work with them,) “Johnny Shines & Co.”; “Rohlehr, Groves, Colby”; “Meat & More”; “Big World”, “Christmas Gumbo”, “Every Ounce”. She has appeared on TV in two episodes of the award winning children’s show Grover’s Corner.
Have an unforgettable night of entertainment with The COLBYS – Staying COOL in the comfort of Lincoln Hall’s A/C – and Groovin’ on this Summer Solstice Weekend with with this R&B band of premiere musicians – steeped in blues, swing, jazz and gospel!
Enjoy the RBG Exhibit Before the Concert
Plan to Make a Day of it in beautiful Foxburg and before the concert enjoy the ART & POETRY GROUP COLLABORATION Exhibit at the Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop in the Upstairs Gallery, open on Saturday, June 22 from 11 AM to 7 PM. The RBG is directly adjacent to and a short walk from Lincoln Hall – located at 17 Main Street, Foxburg.
The exhibit – “EKPHRASIS: Writers Responding to Art” – features fifteen writers from the Bridge Literary Arts Center responding to artworks by fifteen visual artists from Arts Oil City and the region.
RBG Artistic Director Jason Floyd Lewis was inspired in creating this collaborative exhibit by frequent ARCA poet/colleague and long-time Clarion University professor, Phil Terman, now affiliated with the Bridge Literary Arts Center, who wrote:
“The literary landscape between Erie and Pittsburgh is one of Northwest PA’s best kept secrets, housing an ever-evolving community of writers inspired by the diverse people, places, and atmosphere of our unique region.
The Bridge Literary Arts Center is thrilled for the opportunity to partner with the area’s inspired visual artists to create what the Greeks called “ekphrasis,” crafting a collaborative work of art.”
The exhibit runs weekends from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 30.
Plan to make it a day & ENJOY FOXBURG!
Before The Colby’s concert enjoy Foxburg – take a brisk walk in the gorgeous summer afternoon along the Allegheny River trail or rent bicycles or have a scenic pontoon tour on the Allegheny River with Foxburg Tours!
Have lunch or dinner at the Allegheny Grille with seating overlooking the Allegheny River.
Or for more casual fare, at Foxburg Pizza with salads, sandwiches and pizza.
Save time to enjoy a wine tasting or drinks and snacks on the patio of the elegantly remodeled Foxburg Wine Cellars
Savor a gourmet coffee and hand made chocolate – or ice cream and confections, sitting outside at Divani Chocolatier and Barrista.
OR – Have a get-away-weekend and stay over Saturday night in Foxburg in the rustically elegant and remodeled Foxburg Inn – where every room has a view of the river!
or if the Foxburg Inn is sold out for a wedding, stay up the river at Emlenton’s historic bed and breakfast, The Barnard House.
