There will be homegrown talent on the stage this week for Six Sundays in Spring with Mister Felix and the Tyson Brothers Band.
The Tyson Brothers Band is Tristan Tyson (lead guitar, keyboards and vocals), Brooks Tyson (drums and backup vocals) along with bassist Mason Brinson of Wendell and guitarist Robert Horne of Garner.
Tristan are Brook from Wake Forest. They began playing open mic nights and various charity events when they were just big enough to hold their instruments. In 2016 The Band of Oz invited the boys to open a show at the Wake Forest Fireworks Celebration after seeing a video online. The response to that opportunity led to the founding of what is now one of the Triangle area’s best classic rock cover bands. The group has been in the studio the first part of 2019 and expects the release of their first original album by summer. The band focus is on playing great music, real instruments and bringing back the style of music that told a story and made memories.
Mister Felix is an “indie” rock band based in the Raleigh area. They are Catherine Johnson (vocals), Robert Woessner (guitar), Ted Buckner (bass), and Jim O’Keefe (drums). Their set list includes original music with a rock/folk vibe as well as covers.
Felix means “happy, lucky.” Catherine explains their name. “There is no Mister Felix. It’s not a person. It’s us. It’s what we do when we come together.” Mister Felix gives its members a creative space to write and arrange their own music and draw from their varied musical influences. Check out the “music” and “video” tabs on our website www.misterfelix.com.
“Making music with these guys makes me really happy,” says Catherine.
The two groups will entertain from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 26, in the amphitheater in E. Carroll Joyner Park on Harris Road for the fifth of Six Sundays in Spring. The final performers for 2019 will be the Marcus Anderson Band on June 2.
A variety of food and dessert trucks will be on site for each Six Sundays in Spring concert. Concert goers are also invited to bring a picnic from home but are reminded alcoholic beverages and gas and charcoal grills are not allowed. Two large charcoal grills are provided on site. Unleashed pets are also prohibited.
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 2018 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<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/app.aspx>.
In the event of inclement weather, the 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 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.
Six Sundays in Spring is sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest. They are co-sponsored by The Wege Foundation and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Six Sundays in Spring” or email office@artswakeforest.org<mailto:office@artswakeforest.org>.
