Ring of Fire at the Westfield Garden State Plaza Bandshell â€“ the last hurrah o

by Mel Fabrikant
Wednesday, August 23 2006 @ 11:56 AM EDT
Posted in News & Views

Ring of Fire at the GSP Bandshell

Cultural Council President Valerie Coniglio came to the microphone almost with tears in her eyes. This was the last show of this yearâ€™s great season. She gave thanks to all the sponsors and to the town residents and to the Mayor and Council. Mayor James Tedesco spoke and not only praised the Cultural Council efforts, but mentioned that through their efforts and that of Councilwoman Concetta (Connie) Wagner, they had made a big town into a home town.Playing to an audience of approximately 350 residents, Ring of Fire led by Michael Patrick had the audience clapping, yelling and dancing. Most enjoyable was watching the youngsters who went around in Follow the Leader fashion and wound up dancing in front of the stage.

Professional show people, this band was the only one to bring their own complete set of lighting. They requested numbers from the audience as well as playing their own sets. You can access their website: www.michael-patrick.net to meet the band and also to learn their schedule. Among the songs they played were:
Ring of Fire
Folsom Prison
Walk the line
Hey Porter
Get Rhythm
Cry Cry Cry
I got stripes
Cocaine Blues
Sunday Mornin comin Down
San Quentin
Five Feet High & Rising
Orange Blossom Special
I still Miss someone
Boy named Sue
Busted
Home of the blues
Daddy Sang Bass
All over again

Once again Starbucks at the 35 Plaza, Route 4, provided free coffee and tea to the onlookers, a wonderful respite in the hot weather.

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