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Local talent shines through on damp evening in Jackson Square

By Howard B. Owens
homegrown concert july 23 2023
William Franz performed on bagpipes. 
Photo by Howard Owens.

The skies may have been overcast, but the local talent shone through in Jackson Square on Friday night with the first of two Homegrown Concerts, hosted by Bill and Kay McDonald.

A second featuring young local talent, and some mature folks, is scheduled for Friday, June 30. The showtime is 6 p.m.

On the bill for the next show: William Franz (bagpipes), Leah Ford (guitar), Nolen Wright (guitar), Ayralynn Thompson (ukelele), and Quinn Karcher (accordion), along with Deanna Spiotta and Don Thomas and Steve Kruppner.

The evening's entertainment is rounded out with the Ghostriders and the Old Hippies.

Previously: Homegrown talent starting young in concerts hosted by The Old Hippies

homegrown concert july 23 2023
The family of William Franz watched from the High Cotton patio at Center Street Smokehouse.
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homegrown concert july 23 2023
Local acoustic guitar virtuoso Steve Kruppner performed two original instrumentals and songs associated with Doc Watson.
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homegrown concert july 23 2023
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homegrown concert july 23 2023
As always, performers found an appreciative audience in Jackson Square. 
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homegrown concert july 23 2023
Leah Ford performed with the Old Hippies (Kay McDonald and Bill McDonald).
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homegrown concert july 23 2023
Nolen Wright performed with the Old Hippies
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homegrown concert july 23 2023
The new patio at Eli Fish is open.
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homegrown concert july 23 2023
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homegrown concert july 23 2023
Bill McDonald
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homegrown concert july 23 2023
It got a little damp at times during the show.
Photo by Howard Owens

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