(June 9, 2016) As part of a free concert series at Cypress Park, one of the lower shore’s most celebrated jazz ensembles, The Larks!, returns to perform starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight.
“The venue is awesome. The soundstage amphitheater is a great place to play, and the sound is excellent,” guitarist Pete Bozick said. “It’s a nice concert setting — not a club or bar scene, because everyone is there to see the show, not to watch TV while eating chicken fingers.”
As of press time, the weather forecast for Thursday in Pocomoke City is clear, with a zero percent chance of rain and a light breeze. The high temperature is expected to be in the mid 70s.
Lawn chairs are recommended, though there are bleacher seats provided. Also, some food and drink will be available for purchase, but bringing food is also allowed.
Last month, the town sponsored a gospel-music themed concert, and on July 14 the next concert featuring funk/R&B/blues rock group UpriZing is scheduled.
“This is definitely not a jazz area, but that doesn’t stop us from playing how we want,” Bozick said. “Good music translates, and you don’t have to be a fan to enjoy us playing the way we want to play.”
Bozick said The Larks! depend heavily on improvisation, mixed with more familiar tunes played in a jazz style.
“No two shows are ever the same, and we have a working repertoire of about 75 songs — it might take 5-6 times to see us to hear all of our songs,” he said. “Just keep an open mind and be ready to dance. We’re playing with our hearts and souls.”
Mixed in with some jazz standards will be favorites by The Beatles, Bob Marley, Jason Mraz and Bruno Mars.
“We’ll do some pop, some reggae and rock. The songs are accessible and recognizable but not presented in the usual style,” Bozick said.
“The venue is awesome. The soundstage amphitheater is a great place to play, and the sound is excellent,” guitarist Pete Bozick said. “It’s a nice concert setting — not a club or bar scene, because everyone is there to see the show, not to watch TV while eating chicken fingers.”
As of press time, the weather forecast for Thursday in Pocomoke City is clear, with a zero percent chance of rain and a light breeze. The high temperature is expected to be in the mid 70s.
Lawn chairs are recommended, though there are bleacher seats provided. Also, some food and drink will be available for purchase, but bringing food is also allowed.
Last month, the town sponsored a gospel-music themed concert, and on July 14 the next concert featuring funk/R&B/blues rock group UpriZing is scheduled.
“This is definitely not a jazz area, but that doesn’t stop us from playing how we want,” Bozick said. “Good music translates, and you don’t have to be a fan to enjoy us playing the way we want to play.”
Bozick said The Larks! depend heavily on improvisation, mixed with more familiar tunes played in a jazz style.
“No two shows are ever the same, and we have a working repertoire of about 75 songs — it might take 5-6 times to see us to hear all of our songs,” he said. “Just keep an open mind and be ready to dance. We’re playing with our hearts and souls.”
Mixed in with some jazz standards will be favorites by The Beatles, Bob Marley, Jason Mraz and Bruno Mars.
“We’ll do some pop, some reggae and rock. The songs are accessible and recognizable but not presented in the usual style,” Bozick said.