'Little River Band' To Perform At Parks Department's Classic Rock Concert In June
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Jennifer Peryam-jperyam@timesuniononline.com
Australian rock group Little River Band will perform this summer at the Warsaw Parks Department's classic rock concert at Glover Pavilion in Central Park.
The band is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. June 19. A band to open for the group has not yet been determined.
Janelle Wilson, Warsaw Parks Department activities director, made the request during Thursday's Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
The board Thursday approved a $20,000 contract between the parks department and Artists International Management Inc. for the performance.
The board also approved a $2,857 grant from the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission for the classic rock concert.
The band was formed in Melbourne in 1975. During the band's career it has sold more than 25 million records and scored 13 American top 40 hits, according to littleriverband.com
Some of the top 20 singles include "Happy Anniversary" released in 1977; "Reminiscing" released in 1978; and "Cool Change" released in 1979.
Current band members include Wayne Nelson, bass and lead vocals; Greg Hind, and Rich Herring on guitar and vocals; Mel Watts, drums and vocals; and Chris Marion, keyboard and vocals.
The board also approved event contracts for Feb. 13 for the Daddy's Little Sweetheart Dance from 6 to 8 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion. A contract for the Mommy's Little Gentleman's Dance was approved for March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion.
In other business, the board:
n Approved Warsaw Police Department receiving $19,401 from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for the department's victim assistance program.
n Approved Warsaw Fire Department applying to the K21 Foundation for a grant for the purchase and the construction of a fire training tower.
