Sundays on the Square featuring Square Notes with John Hegner & Friends | Sept. 1, is the final concert in our 2024 season. This FREE performance is 5:00 – 7:00 pm CDT, and there’s more … read on!
Square Notes is a collaborative, interactive performance conceived and developed by Woodstock community members who were asked to artistically respond to the question: “What is the song the Square is singing?” The program includes music, spoken word, dance, and some surprises.
Featuring: Chris Belden, Jessica Campbell, Bill Denk, Julie Gibson, Sven Hansen, John Hegner, Cara Chang Mutert and friends, Bobby Joe Scribner, Jim Seidel, Andrew Sentamu and you, the audience. Square Notes graphic design by Gabriel Karagianis.
This concert is RAIN OR SHINE! If we end up with rain, the alternate site will be Unity Spiritual Center, at 225 W Calhoun St, Woodstock, IL 60098.
Sundays on the Square featuring Square Notes with John Hegner & Friends Sept. 1 Wraps Up the 2024 Season
One of the best things about summer in Woodstock — Sundays on the historic Woodstock Square, Cass & Van Buren Streets, Woodstock IL 60098.
The September 1 concert, Square Notes with John Hegner & Friends, is the last of four FREE summer concerts to enjoy outdoors on the Square with friends and family!
Read about other treats we have in store for you along with the music. Food trucks and Hempstock Pharms CannaBus will also be present! For more information, read on…
Sundays on the Square Featuring Square Notes Brings Back Sandi Dogs & Hempstock Pharms
In addition to our great lineup of bands playing from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, we have food and other perks for you. For September 1 we have arranged this vendor: Sandie Dogs
Restaurants on the Square may be open as well and have carry-out items, but please confirm with specific places. Of course you can bring your own food items as well!
And one more thing! Hempstock Pharms Products will be there with the CannaBus selling a variety of cannabis products. Read what they say about their product HERE. And take a look at some of their products HERE.
So come on out to enjoy those lazy, crazy days of summer with Sundays on the Square, Sunday, June 2, 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Sunday Art in the Square
In conjunction with Off Square Music, a group of local artists will sell their work on September 1 from 4:00pm-7:00pm.
While you enjoy listening to some amazing music, you will have the chance to browse and buy some beautiful art! The artists will have functional, sculptural work and so much more in between!
Sponsored by the Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois and the City of Woodstock.
Start With Love…Another Collaborative Project From John Hegner
John Hegner’s website features his latest project, “Start With Love.” In his own words:
Start With Love is a song and collaborative project for which I am asking your participation. I have created a demo recording to begin the process. My vision is for it to evolve into a multi-cultural tapestry of musical signatures. Any and all of the existing parts can be enhanced, replaced, or expanded with your creative input, whether that’s a riff, an instrumental part, a vocal harmony, a rap, a lead vocal, or some type of remix. If the song resonates with you, feel free to run with it! You don’t need to be technical to participate, this can be done on a smart phone or with something more advanced such as DAW software. Reach out to me and I will assist you in the process.
Start With Love is inspired by the many peaceful protests around the world that reveal humanity’s deep desire for a new paradigm, redefining how we co-exist.
At the same time, the pandemic crisis brings into focus how truly connected we are, and how the conditions for a few can affect the outcome for all.
This moment offers a rare opportunity to reflect on what we are doing, what we want, and where we are going, personally and collectively. Together, we have the power to create a world in which ALL CAN THRIVE. There is enough for everyone – if we believe and participate in this truth. Now is the time to stand up, to be open, to care more than ever about what we are building. Let’s start. with. love.
This project invites musicians around the globe to add their signature to this musical petition to Start With Love.
Thanks to the musicians who played on the initial recording: John O’Reilly Jr. (drums), Peter Calo (guitar), and Michael Krayniak (bass). Special thanks to Rebecca Hegner and Gian East for their support and creative input on this project.
This goodwill endeavor has no political affiliation or profit motive.
To participate in the project, please fill out the contact form on John Hegner’s website, https://johnhegner.com/. You’ll receive access to the mix stems and other files so you can work your magic.
Peace, Love & Unity,
John — https://johnhegner.com/
Go here for the download, music sample, and lyrics
https://johnhegner.com/track/2447470/start-with-love
Music: John Hegner; Lyrics: John & Rebecca Hegner, Gian East
John Hegner: vocals, guitar, elec piano Peter Calo: guitar Michael Krayniak: bass John O’Reilly Jr.: drums
Find out more about John Hegner here:
- Website: https://johnhegner.com/home
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnhegnermusic/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnhegner3992
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Brought to you by…
These FREE summer concerts are brought to you by Off Square Music, the Woodstock Opera House, the City of Woodstock, and the Woodstock Hotel/Motel Tax Grants to the Arts — as well as your generous donations. It truly takes a village.
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