KINGMAN — Close to one hundred people attended the free music concert in Metcalfe Park. The event is presented by the civic group called, “Sounds of Kingman”. The performing group was “Strumlords”, one of the local bands that are featured during the monthly presentation.
The Sounds of Kingman chairperson is Robin Gordon, who gave a brief history of the organization, and what they do.
“A group of us saw the need for a venue to provide live music for the citizens of Kingman. We had our first concert season 14 years ago. We do concerts here in Metcalfe Park during the summer months. We have local musicians who play and then local businesses sponsor the concert so that we can pay the musicians who perform.”
The concerts are free. That’s not all the Sounds of Kingman present. They move indoors during the winter to local libraries for free lectures under the banner, “Our Time, Our History”.
Gordon continued, “We have speakers give presentations on historical things like the history of community. The last one talked about trading posts. We’ve had a lady talk about turquoise and its history. We had somebody talk about the Code Talkers, a lot of local history.”
Yvette and Daniel Finn were among the crowd enjoying the concert. Yvette talks about why these concerts are important for the community.
“First of all, it’s a free event, so retirement people or people that are living on a budget, it’s a nice way to get out and enjoy the outdoors and obviously musical arts is something that’s important. And everybody can enjoy this kind of music.”
Daniel added, “They have a great mixture of music, that’s why I come here.”
The Sounds of Kingman organization is also proud of the new, colorful mural they commissioned to be painted on the side of a building in the park. For the event schedule, go to the internet at www.soundsofkingman.com.
