By Iesha Toft
S-N Contributor
EHM fundraiser lets it loose
Mardi Gras on Main gets crowd 'In the Mood'
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Instrumentalists at the concert pictured back row, from left to right: James Kunz, bari sax; Jim Schroeder, clarinet and tenor sax; Rod Schedenhelm, trumpet; Dan Cassady, trombone; Greg Forney, drums; Tim Schumacher, bass. Front row: Joe Cuttell, guitar/vocals; and band leader/guitarist Mike Monnahan.
From delicious hors d'oeuvres to engaging performances, the Everly Heritage Museum's Mardi Gras on Main fundraiser concert was a success on every level.
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Blues Brothers Andy Nath and Gary Klett performed "Soul Man."
Guests were treated to a variety of selections performed by local musicians during the event, which was held last Saturday in front of a packed crowd at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center.
Following cocktail hour, the main event began with a full horns section, bassist, guitar and drums. Five vocalists lofted tunes to the rafters, backed by the lively full-band accompaniment behind them. Songs performed included "Locomotion," "So Very Hard to Go," "In the Mood," "Up on the Roof," "My Guy" and "Soul Man."
The finale song, "Shout!" got the crowd on their feet as they jumped, danced, swayed and sang along with the full stage of entertainers.
All money raised by the concert will go towards future projects at the museum.
