One of the highlights of summer in Batavia is just around the corner: The Ramble Music & Arts Fest is set for July 11, opening at 11 a.m. with local author Bill Kauffman setting the stage, so to speak, with opening remarks.
This year, there will be 24 bands and performers on two stages, along with artists, poetry readings, food and an area for children's chalk art.
"A lot of people think that Ramble is just a reunion for the musicians," said Bill McDonald, one of the organizers. "It's not. It's a chance for all people who have loved the music and the art to come together and hear the music again and see the art."
This year will also includes an 8 p.m. guitar raffle, with tickets being sold all day, to benefit the Mental Health Association of Genesee County.
Pictured above are Jeff Wilber, Charley DelPlato, Bill Pitcher, Roberta Pugh, Don Burkel, Sue Gagne and Bill McDonald.
Here's the complete schedule of events for Ramble 2009.
Here's Philip's video from last year:
Thank you to TheBatavia.com
Thank you to TheBatavia.com and Howard for the article on Ramble Music & Arts Fest 2009. I am one of the members of the Ramble Posse that organizes this annual event. I am also the "webmaster" for the Ramble website (http://ramblemusic.com) mentioned in the article. The Ramble website is a public repository for all things musical by anyone who at one time or another called Batavia and the surrounding area their home. It includes photos, videos, songs, old newspaper articles and ads, memoribilia, and a Message Board where people can ask a question, leave a message, or just say hello to old friends. Please take some time to browse the entire website. If anybody has photos, videos, or songs to contribute to the website, please send them in digital form to webmaster@ramblemusic.com or contact me at the same email address for more information on how to mail them to me.
Thanks
Michael Murray