Wednesday at Woodlands Lunchtime Concert Series Presents The Horse You Rode in On
Reins or Shine: The Horse You Rode in On Performs for Wednesday at Woodlands
Wednesday at Woodlands continues Wednesday, June 11 from noon to 1:00 p.m. with a dynamic performance by The Horse You Rode in On. Concerts take place in the Woodlands Park shelter area, 429 E. Boundary Street, Perrysburg. Bring a chair, or pack a lunch and eat at one of the many picnic tables available in both shade and sunshine while listening to a performance that promises to be as musically rich as it is easygoing and fun.
Led by longtime Toledo musician Dave Stella, this seasoned quartet brings together blues, jazz, and rock influences. The quartet is distinguished by expressive solos, soulful vocals, and interpretations of music by Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bonnie Raitt, and other roots-influenced artists. As Dave Stella puts it, “ We like to think of it all as fun music.”
Meet the Band:
Dave Stella – Lead Guitar, Vocals
A pillar of the Toledo music scene, Stella is best known for his work with The Grape Smugglers, a band celebrated for its energetic blend of rock, soul, and R&B. With decades of experience, Stella’s energetic guitar playing and distinctive vocals have made him a favorite on stages all around the area.
A pillar of the Toledo music scene, Stella is best known for his work with The Grape Smugglers, a band celebrated for its energetic blend of rock, soul, and R&B. With decades of experience, Stella’s energetic guitar playing and distinctive vocals have made him a favorite on stages all around the area.
Bob Manley – Saxophone, Flute
Based in Bowling Green, Manley is revered for his expressive sax and flute work, seamlessly navigating genres from jazz and blues to rock and soul. In addition to performing with The Horse You Rode In On, he’s a member and The Grape Smugglers and The Joe Baker Band, and has become a go-to collaborator for artists across Northwest Ohio.
Based in Bowling Green, Manley is revered for his expressive sax and flute work, seamlessly navigating genres from jazz and blues to rock and soul. In addition to performing with The Horse You Rode In On, he’s a member and The Grape Smugglers and The Joe Baker Band, and has become a go-to collaborator for artists across Northwest Ohio.
Tim Tiedeman – Keyboards
From Grand Rapids, Ohio, Tiedeman brings an expansive jazz vocabulary and deep musicality to the group. A versatile keyboardist and organist, he’s known for his tasteful solos and ability to elevate any ensemble with his richly layered textures.
From Grand Rapids, Ohio, Tiedeman brings an expansive jazz vocabulary and deep musicality to the group. A versatile keyboardist and organist, he’s known for his tasteful solos and ability to elevate any ensemble with his richly layered textures.
Tawnia Reffitt – Vocals
With a voice that blends the grit of Susan Tedeschi and the soul of Bonnie Raitt, Reffitt is the powerhouse vocalist at the heart of the band. A trained singer with roots in church, college ensembles, and the Toledo/Detroit blues circuit, she brings both strength and nuance to every performance.
With a voice that blends the grit of Susan Tedeschi and the soul of Bonnie Raitt, Reffitt is the powerhouse vocalist at the heart of the band. A trained singer with roots in church, college ensembles, and the Toledo/Detroit blues circuit, she brings both strength and nuance to every performance.
This series is made by the CIty of Perrysburg and Norma Stark Memory Garden and Labyrinth, and coordinated by Main ART-ery.
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