Friday, July 17, 2015

Everybody Dances When Eight to the Bar Plays





I would call Eight to the Bar a Connecticut institution, but an "institution" seems like
something you call your high school's longtime basketball coach.

Eight to the Bar has been performing blues, swing, Motown, boogie-woogie and classic rock for the last forty years.  I tapped my toes, but others flung their bodies around.
Last night at -- where else?  -- Elizabeth Park.   


The sax player has been with the band from the start.



(The singer might have been added long after the band started . . .  )

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15 comments:

  1. Luis GomezJuly 17, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Nice set of images Jack. I like dancing.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 17, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Looks like the perfect evening for an outdoor concert.

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  3. DianneJuly 17, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    Everyone's having a ball Jack and I love the little huddle of kids in your top capture
    that's what I call - "having fun"

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  4. VPJuly 17, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    I am sure you are right about the singer..

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  5. EG CameraGirlJuly 17, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    What was the clue that made you think the singer wasn't a part of the band in the beginning?

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  6. KateJuly 17, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Good music and happy people, while sitting among beautiful flowers. . .what could be better!

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  7. Sylvia KJuly 17, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Ah, does look like a fun day in a great place!! And fun pics as well!! Thanks, as always, for sharing, Jack!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

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  8. William KendallJuly 17, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    The singer really catches my eye!

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  9. BirdmanJuly 17, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Do you get a cut with all the advertising of Elizabeth Park? You're sort of in the band '9 to the bar'. By the way, is there a bar at EP? hahahaha

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  10. SharonJuly 17, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Now that looks like a lot of toe-tapping fun!

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  11. RedPatJuly 17, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Good times at the park, Jack!

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  12. MoJuly 17, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    You've certainly captured the mood of the day.

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  13. cieldequimperJuly 17, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Fantastic! The first shot is an O.D. of cuteness!

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  14. jennyfrecklesJuly 18, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Looks such fun. There is music in our park too but people don't seem to dance much. Maybe you need a little sunshine to provide the mojo.

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  15. KayJuly 20, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    Wow! Great shots! That first kiddie shot is a real winner. I regain some hope for the world when I see children playing (and dancing) together like this.

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