SPRINGFIELD, IL (06/04/2014)(readMedia)-- PEORIA, Ill. - The Air National Guard (ANG) Band of the Midwest is scheduled to kick off a free summer concert series at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre at 7 p.m., June 7

The 566th Air Force Band based in Peoria, Illinois, will perform jazz, rock and concert music for audiences in Illinois and Wisconsin as part of their community relations tour before a grand finale in Minnesota, July 4.

Audiences can expect a world-class show with exciting and dynamic music, while hearing the story of the ANG and hometown heroes who serve in it, said Maj. Bryan Miller of Naperville, Illinois, commander and trumpet player.

The annual concert series is the result of a year's worth of training and practice, one the band uses to celebrate patriotism with communities across the Midwest.

"I am proud to have my job and to be part of the ANG, so I look forward to being able to showcase that pride each summer on tour," said Senior Airman Sarah Carlson of Brookfield, Illinois, a euphonium and trombone player.

Senior Airman Justin Ahlberg of Galesburg, Illinois, percussion and saxophone player, said it is an opportunity for the band to put on a great performance and entertain the civilian and military communities, while spreading the message of the ANG's and United States Air Force's services.

"These performances are typically outdoor concerts in the park and attract all age groups, including many veterans and their families," said Senior Master Sgt. Greg Koger of Streamwood, Illinois, the band manager and bugler. "Then we send them home with a rousing patriotic music set, ending the show with 'God Bless the USA,' 'The Armed Services Medley,' and of course, John Philip Sousa's 'Stars and Stripes Forever.'"

All are invited to attend the following performances:

June 7 at 7 p.m. - Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre, Peoria, Illinois.

June 28 at 3 p.m. - City Park Summer Fun Fest, Oglesby, Illinois.

June 29 at 6:30 p.m. - Grundy County Courtyard Lawn, Morris, Illinois.

July 2 at 7 p.m. - City Park Band Shell, Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

July 3 at 7 p.m. - Barker's Island Festival Park, Superior, Wisconsin

July 4 at 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. - Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, Minnesota.

More information about the ANG Band of the Midwest can be found at www.BandoftheMidwest.ang.af.mil and on Facebook at ANG Band of the Midwest (566th AFB).

For additional information, please contact the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office at ng.il.ilarng.list.staff-pao@mail.mil

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Nova Singers & Friends
Kick off the 29th season with something
Out of the Ordinary-Broadway

Saturday, June 7- 4 p.m.
First Lutheran Church, 1600-20th St.
Rock Island

Sunday, June 8- 4 p.m.
Knights of Columbus, 1556 E. Fremont St .
Galesburg

Broadway choruses, solos and ensembles from Les Miserables, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cats, South Pacific, Guys and Dolls, Frozen and many more.

This special event is a fundraiser that will support the Nova Singers' 29th & 30th Anniversary Seasons.

The audience will also have an opportunity to purchase (for $10) chances on various prizes offered by businesses such as Four Seasons, The Cellar Restaurant, Biaggis, Knox-Galesburg Symphony, Quad City Symphony, Nova Singers, Lagomarcino's Confectionary, Quad City Music Guild and Lavendar Crest Winery.

- West Music Quad Cities is ready to rock into the summer with its 10th Annual Parking Lot Jam on Sunday, June 8 beginning at 1:00PM. Bring your lawn chairs to West Music Quad Cities for a day of cool music and hot food. This free family-friendly concert will be held rain or shine. Music lovers will be able to enjoy great live music, pose for rock star photos, and enjoy refreshments from Quad Cities Family Entertainment Center (QCFEC).  In the event of rain, the event will be held in the QCFEC party rooms.  West Music Quad Cities is located at 4305 44th Avenue in Moline, Illinois. For more information, contact Leif Rehnberg, Store Manager, at 309-764-9300 or lrehnberg@westmusic.com.

The Parking Lot Jam is a celebration of the musical partnerships between West Music Quad Cities studio teachers, local musicians, and West Music lesson students. The public will be able to see over 15 different bands as they take the stage live with their instructors. The concert highlights the musical bond that spans generations as local musicians of all ages perform together. West Music Quad Cities instructors and local musicians include Dana Starkell, Tony Carducci, Andy Cowan, Wes Weeber, Terry Hanson, Nicholas Nolte, Megan Bartlett, and Luke Hull.

This event is one of many hosted by West Music throughout the year for students, teachers, friends and the general public. This is a great opportunity for students to come together and perform for a live audience while showcasing their passion for music and their creativity. Best of all, Parking Lot Jam brings to life West Music's mission to create musical communities and to help people experience the power of making music.

- Christina Perri and MKTO to Join Tour as Special Guests -

iWireless Center / Moline, IL

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Tickets On Sale Friday, 6/6 at 10am!

- Tickets On Sale Starting June 6, Through the Live Nation Mobile App and at LiveNation.com-

LOS ANGELES (May 29, 2014) - Multi-talented, platinum-selling recording artist Demi Lovato announced today the North American dates for her all-new World Tour that kicks off on Sept. 6 in Baltimore, Md. at the Baltimore Arena. Produced and promoted by Live Nation and sponsored by the Tampax and Always Radiant Collection, the tour will make stops in 25 cities across the United States and Canada, with shows planned in San Diego, Chicago, Montreal and Miami,with additional cities to be announced soon. Christina Perri and MKTO will join Demi's World Tour as special guests. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, June 6 through the Live Nation mobile app and atwww.livenation.com.

Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday,June 3 at 10:00 a.m.local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program.For complete pre-sale details,visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

Earlier this month, in celebration of the one-year anniversary of the release of her album Demi, Lovato launched a social media storm with her #DEMIVERSARY campaign. After a temporary black out of all her social networking sites, Demi's fans (the self-titled "Lovatics") quickly decoded the message of the #DEMIVERSARY, and caused numerous worldwide social media trends. The Demi album has yielded the hit singles "Heart Attack" and "Neon Lights" and sold over 5 million tracks globally.

The #DEMIVERSARY celebration has featured a host of new content. VEVO debuted video footage from Demi's Neon Lights Tour. Spotify offered a worldwide stream of five songs recorded in London last year and a video previously available only on Demi's iBook for her poignant ballad "In Case," which went live on VEVO. VEVO also debuted the lyric video for Demi's sassy, up-tempo new single, "Really Don't Care," that has already amassed nearly 4 million views.

In support of the #DEMIVERSARY and her new single, "Really Don't Care," Demi will be performing on Good Morning America on June 6 and appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers on June 4.