July 3rd - Carolyn Adams and the Progressive Band- 7:00 pmThis band has been entertaining the New England area for several years now with its unique style in music with a blend of Caribbean, country R&B and raggae gives it a flavor no other band posses. Under the leadership of Joseph "Reality" Weekes Progressive band has been the forfront of the music world in the east coast. Reality is the composer of many songs like "Feeling, Hot, Hot, Hot". Since then Reality has been the driving force of this New England base band. Carolyn Adams is the lead singer for the Progressive band. Being a gospel artist, Carolyn has a smooth sultry voice which brings out the ethnic flavor of jazz, country, R&B and of course the Caribbean sounds of calypso & raggae. Carolyn has won several music awards and has been recognized by the state of Connecticut's Governor and mayor. This group has opened many official functions singing the natinal anthem of the US. She was the artist that sang welcoming the Soca Warriors soccer to team to the US. Carolyn along with the Progressive Band has been the main entertainment for several years in a at the Caribbean festival in Hartford and play every year at Bushnell Park. Sponsored by Konica Monolta and Peoples United Bank |