Marion County This Week: Blues shows at Shovel City, McKinley Park
If you're a fan of blues and jazz, there's a couple of opportunities to hear some great bands this week in Marion County.
The Central Blues Co. (CBC) and the North Side Jazz Band, both based in Central Ohio, each have shows planned this week in Marion. And an up and coming Columbus musician will be in Caledonia on Saturday night.
CBC at Shovel City Drinkery
Central Blues Co. is set to appear at Shovel City Drinkery, 181 N. Main St. in Marion, at 7 p.m. on Saturday. It's part of Shovel City Drinkery's Patio Party that includes Mr. Bill's Wood Fired Pizza food truck, which will be on site from 5 to 9 p.m.
Central Blues Co. is a blues/rock trio featuring talented musicians Jason Allwood (vocals/guitar/harmonica), Dion Worrell (bass/vocals), and Timmy Hill (drums). The band plays "anything from Jimi Hendrix to Howlin' Wolf to Muddy Waters, ZZ Top, BB King, Allman Brothers, Joe Bonamassa, while including original music as well." The group's debut self-titled CD was named the 2018 “Best Self-Produced Blues CD” in Columbus by the Columbus Blues Alliance.
Check out videos of Central Blues Co.'s shows on its Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Summer Concerts in McKinley Park continue
The North Side Jazz Band is the featured act at this weekend's installment of the Summer Concerts in McKinley Park series, presented by the Marion Concert Band. The free show begins at 7 p.m. Sunday at McKinley Park. Folks attending should bring a lawn chair and their own snacks and drinks.
David Steele, member of the North Side Jazz Band, said "the group specializes in 'hot jazz' from the 1920s era with instrumentation of trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano, banjo, tuba, and drums." He said the band has previously played in the summer concert series and welcomes the opportunity to do so again.
Keller Acoustic at OK Cafe Bike Night
Keller Acoustic, featuring Matt Keller, will be on stage Thursday during Route 30 Harley-Davidson Bike Night at the OK Cafe, 734 E. Center St., Marion. Showtime is 6 p.m. For information, call the OK Cafe at 740-387-6565, or go to its Facebook page.
Music at Bowstring Bar and Grill
Columbus area musician Nick Folwarczny will be the featured entertainment at Bowstring Bar and Grill in Caledonia. Showtime is 7 p.m. on Saturday. Bowstring Bar and Grill is located at 109 N. Water St. in Caledonia.
Farmers markets this week
The Downtown Marion Farmers Market is open from 4 to 7 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 19. Vendors set up along Center St. between Main and Prospect streets. For information, contact Allen Wilson, Downtown Marion manager, at 740-802-7329, or email manager@downtownmarion.com. Information is available on the Downtown Marion website www.downtownmarion.com and on the organization's Facebook page.
The La Rue Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at 350 N. High St. in La Rue. Fresh produce will be available. A food truck will be on site. For information, text 740-361-8078.
The Caledonia Farmer's Market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday through the end of September in the village square. For information, call 740-360-9235, or email caledoniafarmersmarket2021@gmail.com. Information and regular updates are posted on the Caledonia Farmer's Market Facebook page.
The Prospect Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 200 E. Water St. in Prospect. In addition to a variety of vendors, the Do Some Donuts food truck will be on site during this week's market. For information about the Prospect Farmers Market, go to its Facebook page or call 740-360-0880.
Let us know what's happening
Email information about local concerts, plays, festivals, and other events in Marion County to ecarter@gannett.com.
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