Rizzetta's Tones To Close Concert Series

Rizzetta's Tones will perform at the final free concert of the Strasburg Community Park's "Sounds of Strasburg" concert series on Saturday, Aug. 14, at 6:30 p.m.

Rizzetta's Tones is a Celtic American band consisting of musicians who play "fraternal twin" hammer dulcimers, a silver flute, high and low whistles, alto and bass melodions, and a guitar. The band members often add button accordion, melodica, Greek bouzouki, mandolin, autoharp, and ukulele, as well as bodhran, djembe, and other percussion instruments. All members sing lead and backing vocals on songs. Rizzetta's Tones' repertoire includes original music and music from Ireland, Scotland, and the U.S., also drawing from the traditions of Sweden, Brazil, France, Hungary, and others.

Admission is free. Concert guests are advised to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating on soft turf within the park's terraced amphitheater. Coolers and alcoholic beverages will be prohibited. Those who wish to eat a pre-show meal may use the picnic tables in and beside the park's pavilion. Vendors will be present to offer food, cold beverages and Italian water ice. Social distancing protocols will be in effect, and audience capacity will be based upon state and CDC guidelines at the time of the event.

Ample parking can be found along Precision Avenue. The park's main parking lot, located at 151 Precision Ave., is reserved for handicapped-accessible parking.

For more information, visit http://www.strasburgpark.org, find "Strasburg Community Park" on Facebook, or contact Barb Rathbone-Frank at 717-572-6830.

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