First Friday of Each Month*JANUARY 3 | Jimmy Rogers — It’s as traditional as greens and black-eyed peas to have this local favorite kicking off our New Year! Welcome the new season with Jimmy and his high-energy combination of honky-tonk classics and originals.
FEBRUARY 7 | Mike Hemmelgarn — Comedian and Ventriloquist: This cast of crazy characters returns to First Fridays and are bringing new friends. Join Mike and his unpredictable cast of characters for a show full of fun, magic, and amazing feats of skill!
MARCH 6 | Sunflower — Let the soothing sounds of the Native American Flute sweep over you at the hands of this internationally known and award winning musician. If you get so calm you fall asleep, she will consider it a compliment!
MAY 1 | Richard Lynch — A popular hit in our 2019 season, Richard had audience members asking for his return before he had even packed up his gear! His rich voice and heartfelt music made him an instant favorite!
JUNE 5 | Bacchanal Steel Drum — Can’t afford a Caribbean vacation this summer? Look no further than our First Friday “staycation” with this band and imagine tropical breezes and little umbrellas in your beverage! Complimentary family-friendly pina coladas will help set the mood!
JULY 3 | My Brother’s Keeper — Returning after too long an absence is this high energy bluegrass, folk, and gospel group, bringing timeless music to a new generation as only “The Brothers” can do! Don’t miss this one!
AUGUST 7 | Miami Valley Klezmer — What happens when you mix the soul-stirring music of Eastern European Klezmer melodies with the percussion and Afro-Cuban dance beats of the Latin cultures? Jubano Jazz! Come hear this unusual musical style…dancing in the aisles is permitted!
SEPTEMBER 4 | Richard Goering — Appearing last year with Suzanne Bona on flute, Richard brings his talent for Spanish and Classical guitar back this year for an impeccable concert of masterful artistry.
OCTOBER 2 | Clark Jones Trio — Celtic music is not just for St. Patrick’s Day! Join Jude Jones on fiddle, Nancy Clark on harp and Frank Clark on boudrain as we enjoy a “wee bit o’ spring” as the days get shorter and the night get longer!
NOVEMBER 6 | Janice Codispoti — This popular singer and actress can be found performing in musical hotspots all over SW Ohio. This month Janice will entertain us with some of her favorite Broadway show tunes. A sing-a-long might break out so do some vocal warm-ups in the car before you arrive!
DECEMBER 4 | Harps of Grace — We sense the beginning of a tradition here and we couldn’t be happier! Capture a moment of peaceful reflection to prepare yourself for all those holiday events by listening to a sanctuary full of harps! Make this your official start to the Christmas season.
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*This concert series would not be possible without a generous grant from the Barnitz Fund and the support of the congregation of First United Methodist Church. The Middletown Community Foundation, the Miriam Knoll Foundation and the Middletown Symphony Legacy Fund have also been instrumental in the success of this concert series, now in its 14th year of bringing music to our community!
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