Thanks to the Keokuk Art Center they will hold a two hour concert.
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KEOKUK, IOWA -- The Keokuk Art Center's contribution to this year's 4th of July celebration in Rand Park will be a two hour concert at the pavilion presented by the Irish band Switchback.
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, the program will end immediately before the Rand Park fireworks display begins.
This summer's presentation will be the third public performance in Keokuk by Switchback musicians Marty McCormack and Brian FitzGerald.
In 2008 the duo visited the community for three days as Keokuk Art Center Artists in the Schools.
Musical programs and discussions of their Irish heritage were presented at each of Keokuk's five elementary schools followed by a Friday evening concert at the Grand Theatre.
In 2009 Brian and Marty returned to perform at the Keokuk Middle School, the Keokuk High School, Southeastern Community College and River Hills Village.
This visit also culminated in a public performance at the Grand Theatre.
The July 3rd program at the Rand Park Pavilion will include many well-known Irish favorites along with a selection of Switchback's original songs taken from the group's six published CD albums.
Marty and Brian present over 200 engagements a year, as well as scheduling educational trips to Ireland and Italy.
This year's concert at Rand Park is being funded by a grant from the Keokuk Community Foundation, the Keokuk Cultural & Entertainment District, a mini grant from the Iowa Arts Council, and audience contributions during the performance.
In case of rain, the event will be held at the Grand Theatre located at 26 North 6th Street.
