North Morrow
Volume XXXII
Number 3
August 2, 2024
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Music in the Parks: Free Summer Concert Series at Boardman and Irrigon Marina Parks wrapping up with August performance
Photo above: Calico Bones, the sister duo, performas their tight harmonies in Boardman on August 12th.
Photo above: One Trick Pony, who perform a tribute to singer/songwriter Paul Simon, perform August 19th at the Irrigon Marina.
Only three concerts are left in the 2024 Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series in Irrigon and Boardman. On August 5, Stone Country will play at the Irrigon Marina Park. Founded in the 1970’s, Stone Country is a well-known country band that has played many venues through the years. If you missed hearing them play in Irrigon last month, Calico Bones is back for a performance in Boardman on August 12. The folk, indie, Americana sister act from Wallowa, OR, is known for their tight harmonies, rhythmic instrumentation, and variety. Finding inspiration in multiple genres makes for a unique sound. Their style can range from soft, melancholy vocalizing to belting at the top of their lungs and
Photo above: Country band Stone Country performs August 5th at the Irrigon Marina.
The August 19th performance at Irrigon wraps up the Music in the Parks series for this year. Funding was by Morrow County Unified Recreation District and sponsored by the North Morrow Community Foundation.
everything in between. The season wraps up with One Trick Pony on August 19 in Irrigon. One Trick Pony is a tribute to the music of singersongwriter Paul Simon. The audience should come prepared to be drawn into spirited singalongs as they cover songs from the 60’s Simon & Garfunkel days, 70’s hits, and more. The concerts are free to the public and begin at 7 p.m. on
Monday nights. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. The series is funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District and sponsored by the North Morrow Community Foundation. In the event of inclement weather, Boardman performances will be held at the SAGE Center and Irrigon performances will be held at the Irrigon Senior Center.