ORLEANS — The Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Springs Valley Bank & Trust, El Compadre, Hardman Promotions, and Visit French Lick and West Baden are teaming up again to bring free community concerts to historic Congress Square in downtown Orleans this summer.
Orleans Chamber Executive Director Robert Henderson said that this year marks the 19th year for the popular event, which has returned after an absence of the last few years during the pandemic.
“We are indeed grateful for the community’s continual support of the series and look forward to another fun summer on the square.
This year’s series continues Saturday night, July 13th, with the Kickin’ Up Dust band at 7 p.m. on the Bicentennial Stage, located in the square’s southwest corner.
Kickin’ Up Dust is a newly formed Country Rock Mix founded in the winter of 2023/2024. The Band consists of five seasoned musicians who have been playing music their entire lives. All five members have been engaged in numerous musical endeavors. The group was part of the entertainment for this year’s Dogwood Festival.
Band Members: Brian Seitz, Steel Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle and Vocal, Jasper, IN. Tom Babbitt, Lead Guitar and Vocal, French Lick, IN. Gary Brown, Lead Vocal and Acoustic Guitar, Salem, IN. Tim Kennedy, Bass Guitar and Backup Vocal, Salem, IN. David Williamson, Drums and Vocal, New Albany, IN.
Ladies for Liberty, always a real crowd-pleaser, will take the stage on August 3rd. Ladies for Liberty is a singing troupe dedicated to performing the Andrews Sisters style of music through their rendition of vocals, costumes, hairstyles, and the spirit of patriotism of the 1940s.
All concert begins at 7 p.m. on the Southwest corner of Congress Square (Bicentennial Stage). Those attending are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs or blankets, as seating in the park is limited.
