We are pleased to present the following line-up of live entertainment on the Dignam Family Stage at Pioneer Plaza:
A unique experience will be on hand when James Hawkins performs songs about our rich local history.
“I am a singer/songwriter from Venice, Florida. For about 10 years I have knocked around the Florida Folk scene performing in many different venues from coffee houses to a couple of concert halls.
“Some folks have described my music as a mix of Woody Guthrie and Harry Chapin but I leave that judgment up to you. ” James’ major project is called “Turn Back Time” which deals with Florida History through stories and songs and brings traditional Folk music and stories to the classroom.
Vinyl Recall
Paul Quinn has lived here in Englewood since 2016. He combines rhythm and lead guitar playing, favoring simplicity and groove over flashiness. He plays a wide range of rock, pop, soul, country, blues and R and B with Vinyl Recall and The Panicmasters. He is involved with community charitable organizations and is a member of the Englewood Creative Coalition for the Arts.
John Munn arrived in Englewood in 2016. Love of music started early in this one in choirs and musical theatre. He picked up the bass at age 13. In Englewood, he created and hosted both Groovin’ In The Gallery (An Open Mic) in 2018 and Wednesdays@5 (Community Supported Concert Series) in 2023. The Vinyl Recall Band is his first band and only band, though he plays music with almost anyone.
Jeff Dillon is a native Floridian and has been involved in the Creative/Performing Arts for all of his life. Drumming since his teens, he plays in a broad set of styles and genres. Jeff has produced and directed various musical and theatrical projects. His other bands include Jill and the Shills and The Kerry Drake Jazz Band. Jeff is the Director of Community Alliances for Englewood Creative Arts, providing Arts Education and Arts Support to the Greater Englewood Area. He is pleased to be working with John and Paul and being the drummer for Vinyl Recall.
Vinyl Recall has played at Pop’s Sunset Grill, Tomahawk Tiki Bar @ CoolToday Park, Englewood Moose, Englewood Eagles Club, Englewood VFW, The Back Yard, Libby’s Sports Bar and Grill, Rumours Wine Bar, AllStar Bar and Grill, Salty Jim’s Bar and Grill.
Kindred Band
David and Joni Romano are multi-instrumentalists and singers from the Niagara area in Canada. They have been singing and playing together for 40+ years. Their current band Kindred, back in Canada, consists of 3-5 members that play “roots” based music (folk, blues, country, bluegrass, Americana).
David has also played in a British Invasion Band, Classic rock band and is currently in a local country band while snowbirding in Englewood.
Craig Manning, a Massachusetts guitarist who winters in Englewood. He plays both electric and acoustic guitars in many styles, including finger-style, rock and jazz, smooth jazz, country, Gypsy, folk and bluegrass, and uses open tunings frequently. He began playing at the age of 12, listening to Chet Atkins, the Ventures, and Duane Eddy.
20th Annual CRACKER FAIR
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Times are approximate, there may be some changes.
10:00 Welcome and overview of events, vendors and sponsors
10:00 to 11:00am Entries Accepted for Lemon Dessert Contest
10:15 Bit of Hope Ranch Cracker Whip Demonstration
11:00 James Hawkins (singer, songwriter, featuring songs about our local history)
12 noon Lemon Dessert Contest Winners announced
12:45 Frank Desguin Swamp Cabbage Demonstration
1:45 Vinyl Recall (a wide range of rock, pop, soul, country, blues and R&B)
2:45 Kindred Band (folk, blues, country, bluegrass, Americana)
ALL DAY (10 to 4) – crafts, food vendors, artists, authors, music, and more.
— New editions of Englewood history books will be on sale at the Historical Society tent
February 10, 10am to 4pm at Pioneer Plaza, Dearborn St, Englewood.
FREE Admission!