Blizzard of OZZ: The Ozzy and Rhoads Tribute was the first band to perform during Our Town Coshocton’s 5th annual Summer Concert Series. Diary of a Madman and Mama I’m Coming Home were just a couple of the hits performed by the band to a massive crowd spanning the Coshocton County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, June 20. Amazing guitar solos, heavy bass riffs, and thumping double bass drum beats could be heard throughout downtown, and of course, the on-point vocal performance from Mark Lavoie, who captured “Prince of Darkness'” look and stage presence. Other band members are Damiano Christian (guitar), Paul Sylvia (bass), and Kenny Evans (drums).
Blizzard of Ozz was just the first of a summer full of well-known bands and classic rock music. Next up is 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute) on July 18, The Weeklings (Beatles tribute) on August 15, and E5C4P3 (Journey tribute) on September 13. The next two concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the final concert in September beginning at 3:00 p.m. These family-friendly concerts are held at the Coshocton court square and are free and open to the public.
“This concert series is all about bringing the community together through great music,” said board president Tom Barcroft from Our Town Coshocton. “We’re thrilled to offer another amazing summer lineup, and we couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our sponsors and the Coshocton community.”
parents with young children and groups of teens were all enjoying classic Ozzy tunes. PHOTO: Lynette Dotson
Sponsors for this year’s Summer Concert Series are: Coshocton Foundation – Bechtol Fund (Main Summer Concert Series Sponsor), Genesis Healthcare System (Corporate Sponsor), Park National Bank, McWane Ductile (Concert Series Corporate Stage Sponsors), and (Concert Series Sponsors) Coshocton Regional Medical Center, The Home Loan Savings Bank, Sorrell’s On The Square, Reed Family Dental, Bratton Law LLC, CES Credit Union, and The Spangler Inn.
Attendees can take advantage of on-site food trucks as well as an array of offerings from downtown restaurants before and during the concert. The event is held in a DORA district, so those 21 and older can enjoy adult beverages during the show (no coolers are allowed). Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Learn more about Blizzard of Ozz by visiting their website, blizzardofozztribute.com. They can also be found on Facebook.
For information about upcoming Our Town Coshocton events, visit ourtowncoshocton.org
