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Taste of Saint Gertrude Church 2019

Taste of Saint Gertrude Church 2019

| December 17, 2019

Saint Gertrude Church held their annual Taste on August 17 and 18, 2019.  There was a wide variety of food from around the world as well as song and dance.  A great time was had by all that attended.

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Looney Train Performing at North Park’s Summer Concert Series

Looney Train Performing at North Park’s Summer Concert Series

| December 16, 2019

On July 30, 2019 Looney Train took the stage for the final concert of the season for North Park’s Summer Concert Series.  It was truly a rockin’ evening of 60’s, 70’s and 80’s rock and roll.

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Rosie and The Rivets and Midwest Dueling Pianos Live

| October 18, 2019

This past summer Rosie and The Rivets and Midwest Dueling Pianos performed at the Summer Concert Series at North Park in Franklin Park.  Here is a short video from the two performances.

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Yorkville, Illinois Independence Day Festivities

| August 21, 2019

Here is a video that I recorded and edited of the Yorkville, Illinois Fourth of July Parade.  This is an event that I attend every year with my wife, daughter and two granddaughters.  It is a nice way to celebrate our country’s birthday and independence.

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Summer Concert Series at North Park featuring Beach Bum Band and Spoken Four

Summer Concert Series at North Park featuring Beach Bum Band and Spoken Four

| August 1, 2019

Summer Concert Series at North Park had a great lineup this year including Beach Bum Band, Spoken Four, R Gang, Rosie and The Rivets, Midwest Dueling Pianos and Looney Train.  We missed out on Dancing Queen because of the weather.  Here is a video that I put together of Beach Bum Band and Spoken Four.

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The Harp Twins Performing at Poplar Creek in Streamwood,IL.

The Harp Twins Performing at Poplar Creek in Streamwood,IL.

| July 26, 2019

On June 23, 2019 I attended a performance by the Harp Twins at Poplar Creek Library in Streamwood.  Here is a photo of Camille and Kennerly, The Harp Twins, and myself.  One of the songs they performed that afternoon was White Wedding by Billy Idol.

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Civil War Days at Fischer Farm in Bensenville, IL.

Civil War Days at Fischer Farm in Bensenville, IL.

| July 24, 2019

The weekend of June 22 through June 23, 2019 Fischer Farm in Bensenville, IL held their annual  Civil War Days.  It was a very interesting event and very educational.  The video that I recorded and edited features the song When Johnny Comes Marching Home performed on guitar and drum and then on a hammered dulcimer.

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Franklin Park Fest 2019 Featuring Family Fun Day and Railroad Day

Franklin Park Fest 2019 Featuring Family Fun Day and Railroad Day

| July 5, 2019

Franklin Park held their annual Festival featuring Jazz Night, Family Fun Day and Railroad Day on June 6, 7, 8 and 9th. 2019.  June 8th. featured Railroad Day and Family Fun Fest.  Here is a video  that I recorded and edited.  Please watch it as you may find yourself in it.

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Village of Franklin Park and American Legion Post 974 Memorial Day Observance 2019

Village of Franklin Park and American Legion Post 974 Memorial Day Observance 2019

| June 13, 2019

Here is a short video that I recorded of the Memorial Day March which was part of the Village of Franklin Park and American Legion Post 974 Memorial Day Observance held at the Veterans Memorial.

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The Harp Twins Performing at Heroes and Villains – Walker Stalker Fan Fest in Rosemont, IL.

The Harp Twins Performing at Heroes and Villains – Walker Stalker Fan Fest in Rosemont, IL.

| May 14, 2019

On April 21, Easter Sunday, I attended Heroes and Villains – Walker Stalker Fan Fest at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.  One of the hi-lites was a performance by The Harp Twins.  Here is a short video that I recorded and edited.

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