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Thursday, November 22, 2007
Trendsetting
I was so glad to see that someone took the intiative to put together an outdoor music concert, one that actually had some decent bands and seemed to bring in a good crowd - about 500 people, which for this area is a good crowd. Of course, I’m talking about Camstock, which was a benefit to raise money for Camtech, the technical school for high school students in Camden. I know we’ve had other benefits recently, as well, such as the Benefit for Darfur at The Weeping Radish in Jarvisburg last May. I believe we could probably have a lot more of these concerts. Every time I drive by the Waterfront park on any night of the week, including weekends, I see an endless parade of cars and trucks full of teenagers driving in and out of the parking lot with nothing to do. Well, why not give them something to do? There is already a stage in the park and I’m sure it has electricity, even enough to power a rock band. I think kids would love to see some local bands playing out in the park. Many of them probably play in their own bands and would love a chance to get out in front of a crowd and do their thing. I realize it takes money to organize and advertise a concert, but I think the potential profits for the city or charity would outweigh any costs.It could be free, like the Potato Fest, but there could be vendors or t-shirt sales or some way I’m sure any business-minded person could find to turn a profit. I also think it would give our kids something to show them that we’re not clueless about their boredom, and that we care. Maybe we could start a new trend - concerts in the park.
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