Capital Transit, a four-part vocal jazz ensemble with musical accompaniment, will headline Six Sundays in Spring’s second concert Sunday, May 3, in E. Carroll Joyner Park’s amphitheater.
Last Sunday’s free concert had to be moved to the Renaissance Centre in downtown Wake Forest because of the wet and the cold, but the weather is forecast to be sunny and warm this weekend.
The concert runs from 5 to 7 p.m. with the winners of the Wake Forest Has Talent competition performing at intermission. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase, but concert goers may also bring a picnic. Alcoholic beverages, along with gas and charcoal grills are not allowed. Park visitors are reminded that firearms and unleashed pets are also prohibited.
Capital Transit’s repertoire sometimes reflects the New York group, Manhattan Transfer, but they also branch out into blues, swing, pop, and doo-wop. The group is unique in using flute, sax, guitar, bass and hand percussion to the songs. The members are Laura Ridgeway (soprano), Lola Youngman (alto), Tim Smith (tenor) and Ben Palmer (bass). Dave Youngman tickles the ivories and drums are added for certain performances.
Other acts scheduled to perform during this year’s concert series include Casablanca Orchestra on May 10; Liverpool: Carolina’s Beatles Experience on May 17; Jeanne Holly on May 24; and Gravy Boys on May 31. To view this year’s concert schedule, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/2014-concert-schedule.aspx.
New this year to Six Sundays in Spring is the “Wake Forest Has Talent!” competition. At intermission during the first five concerts, competition finalists will take the stage and perform. Audience members can vote for their favorite contestants at www.crowdrise.com/wakeforestarts. The finalists range in age from 8 to adult, and include vocalists, rock bands, pianists, country singers and more.
Android and iPhone users can have a handy pocket guide to Six Sundays in Spring in the palm of their hands by downloading the Town of Wake Forest app and utilizing the app’s “Six Sundays in Spring” function. Designed to offer smart phone users instant access to important details about this year’s concert series, the function includes the complete 2015 concert schedule, information about Joyner Park, weather information and more.
IPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users can download the free app by searching for “Town of Wake Forest” on iTunes, in the iPhone app store, or in Google Play or by scanning the appropriate QR code provided at www.wakeforestnc.gov/app.aspx.
In the event of inclement weather, this year’s concerts may be relocated to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 South Brooks Street. Updated concert information will be available by 3 p.m. on the day of the concert on Wake Forest TV 10 and the town’s Facebook page and by calling the Wake Forest Weather Line at 919-435-9569. Smart phone users who have downloaded the town’s app will receive a push notification message informing them of any schedule changes.
The Six Sundays in Spring concert series is co-sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. For more information, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/six-sundays-in-spring.aspx or email info@wakeforestarts.org.
