As the great ongoing lineup of events at Forest Park drew to a close, there were a few more fun shows we had the pleasure of attending.  One was the free concert from The Coney Island Cowboy, Sean Kershaw (highlights from that show coming soon).  And the other was a performance by The Mary Lamont Band.  Both shows were brought to us by the New York Metropolitan Country Music Association.

We had a beautiful evening and arrived just as the show was starting.  At right, Vice President of the NYMCMA, Tom Fleury, addresses the crowd.  The NYMCMA has a dance at its' headquarters almost every Saturday night, and they have instructors at their dances that'll teach you to dance. 

And the music was real good.  Personally, I was never much of a country music fan.  But what I've discovered with the bands that have played in Forest Park is that their music has a lot in common with the great music of the 50s and early 60s.  Here's a nice primer of "The Mary Lamont Band" doing "The Boots Are Made For Walking" and Leann Womack's "Buckaroo." 

I just love being on stage at the bandshell.  While I was up there I go this nice shot of Mary Lamont.  

Here's another old classic -- and one with a "local" flavor -- Glendale Train.

Again, it was a nice evening for a show.  After so much rain -- and hot weather -- this evening was moderate, and there was a cool breeze.  And you had a lot of folks just sitting here and there, enjoying being out in the park and seeing a show.  Next summer, we'll have new benches to sit on.  And, if it pans out, they plan to fence in the entire bandshell -- but that's an idea we're not real fond of. 

Here's another sample of The Mary Lamont Band, first up with a song called "Tempted" and then a rocking little number called "Poor Me."  Note:  During the first song, the audience members get up and do a dance called "The Tush Push."

The band interacted well with the audience and they were very happy to work with Project Woodhaven in bringing you this report.  Just about all of the acts that appeared at the bandshell this summer were accommodating and fun to work with.

As is always the custom at a NYMCMA show, it doesn't end until the flag is brought out, front and center, and "God Bless America" is sung.  Mary Lamont did the honors while VP Tom Fleury held the flag. 

What's really nice about this version is the inclusion of the opening verse:   

"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us all be grateful to a land that's free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer."

Nice show -- we had a great time.  If you'd like to learn more, check out their official site. 

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