Local residents and visitors alike packed into Willows Park like sardines on July 22 to enjoy free live music from local rhythm and blues dance group the Soul Shakers.

The field was backed up to the treeline and sidewalk on Beach Drive as hundreds kicked back in their camping chairs and dozens more boogied next to the stage while the band performed from 6 to 8 p.m.

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The public event also included several tents with kidsB次元官网网址� activities, food and drinks for purchase at the Willows Beach Tea Room and a majestic floating dragon drifting around the venue.

The keyboardist brings his Alexander Ferguson Band to the park for an Aug. 19 free show at Willows Park.

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