Treasury of Claremont Music Summer Concert

Description

The Treasury of Claremont Music Concert takes place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the historic Garner House at Memorial Park. This event is a celebration of Claremont's musical legacy, featuring live performances, honoring local musicians and their achievements, and providing opportunities for community members to come together and show their support for our shared mission.

MUSICIAN HONOREES:
During the Treasury of Claremont Music Concert, the following will be honored for their contributions both to local community and the music industry at large:

• Roy Durnal. Roy Durnal has been a rhythm section mainstay in Claremont for over five decades, performing with roots, blues, and folk musicians such as Chris Darrow, John Harrelson, Dave Mallard, and Cindy Edwards, and is currently the drummer for Squeakin' Wheels and bassist for Claremont Voodoo Society.

• Mick Rhodes. Guitarist and singer-songwriter, Mick Rhodes has been part of the music scene in Claremont and Southern California since the 1980s. In 1980 he formed the band Human Therapy. Mick has released seven acclaimed records and currently performs with his acoustic trio and Mick Rhodes & the Hard Eight.

• Justin Andres. Accomplished session musician, bassist, guitarist, music director and tour manager, Justin Andres is currently bassist and tour manager for Australian guitar virtuoso Orianthi, and previously bassist, band leader, and music director for Eric Burdon and Billy Ray Cyrus.

• Folk Music Center.Founded in 1958 by Charles and Dorothy Chase, the Folk Music Center is the heartbeat of folk music in Southern California. Today, the Chase's daughter, Ellen Chase-Verdries manages the store that was purchased by her son, Ben Harper, from his grandparents to keep it in the family and alive for future generations.

• David Lindley (in memoriam). Multi-instrumentalist and unparalleled master of the lap steel guitar, David Lindley founded the rock band, El Rayo-X, and worked with Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Ry Cooder, Bonnie Raitt and Warren Zevon. Lindley and Chris Darrow founded the 1960s psychedelic band Kaleidoscope, and he was music director for several touring artists and scored and composed music for film.