RipChord, the 102nd Army Band, Tuesday rocked Veterans Memorial Park in Ansonia with an energetic performance.
The Connecticut-based band appeared as part of the city's summer concert series.
The above screenshots from a video feature the talented musicians in action.
Please stay tuned for more photos of the band in an upcoming Valley Voice newsletter.
*Next up is Bad Moon Rising, a Creedence Clearwater Revival cover band performing at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Park.
Dear readers,
Today's newsletter features the beautification of Ansonia Armory grounds, duo performs oldies at Derby Public Library, and more.
Thanks for reading,
Patti
Sharing from Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan's Tuesday Facebook post:
"Change is on the horizon...demo of the old Wal-Mart has begun. Make way for a brand new Big Y!"
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" pays honor to Daniel Waleski, Derby’s 1st “Citizen of the Year” proclaimed on July 1, 2011.
Dan was Derby’s most dedicated citizen, often playing his bugle in parades and ceremonies.
He attended seemingly every city meeting, always introducing himself as the “concerned citizen."
Waleski was a Navy veteran of WWII and a member of MMVET Post 43, American Legion, Catholic War Veterans and the Derby Historical Society.
Born on Dec. 9, 1924, Waleski died on April 9, 2014 at the age of 89.
This photo was taken by Derby resident Markanthony Izzo on June 16, 2012 at Derby Day.
Thanks go to the Derby Public Library for sharing interesting local history each week!
