Sounds On The Square

On June 19th, I intended to see Jake and the 'CPB' on Chardon's historic city square. But as an added bonus, I also heard a few songs by 'Toejam' - a group of participants in the Geauga Music Center's 'School of Rock' program:





After the 'school' performance, Jake and his polkateers took the stage with Mike Franklin on banjo and Paul Coates on Sousaphone:










In attendance was the irrepressible Mary Bramstedt, local journalist and former teacher, tennis coach, and elected official:



Jake spoke about an upcoming release from the Chardon Polka Band that will thrill fans from all across the music spectrum - stay tuned!