There’s a time and place for everything.
On July 22, Depot Park is the place for family fun, complete with a moment acknowledging those brave men and women serving in the military.
Kevin Tee and the Firebirds bring the Concerts in the Park series to an enthusiastic close during 50’s Night.
The band, founded in 1995, plays popular music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Band members are: Dale Showler, lead guitar; Cindy Showler, keyboards; Pat O’Hearn, drums and vocals; Sam Nemon, formerly of Humble Pie, bass; and Kevin T. Guyitt, lead vocals.
Guyitt said the band provides a fun atmosphere for people of all ages from infants to seniors. Concert-goers can expect flowers passed out to the women in the audience during slow songs and candy given out to the kids.
For a patriotic reminder, Guyitt says the band plans to play ‘Some Gave All? by Billy Ray Cirus while pictures from wars in Korea, Vietnam and Iraq show in the background.
According to Guyitt, the song is dedicated to ‘the boys fighting now and all the veterans.? The band started performing the song at Groveland Oaks on Memorial Day.
Kevin Tee and the Firebirds play festivals around Michigan from May to September. Guyitt mentioned that opening for the Beach Boys was the band’s most memorable performance.
‘It was awesome and a performer’s dream? it was really cool. The crowd had already packed the place when we played,? said Guyitt.