Williams College Hosts Free Summer Concert

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. Celebrate summer with family, friends, and world-class live music on the campus of Williams College which will host a summer concert featuring Sean Rowe on Thursday, August 3, at 6 p.m. 
 
Sean Rowe is an American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist and forager. 
 
According to a press release:
 
Rowe has a powerful sound with an emotional conviction that demands attention. NPR's All Songs Considered says of Rowe's vocals, "He can just crush granite with that voice. It's so powerful." The Wall Street Journal proclaimed, "Mr. Rowe's ringing baritone is as timeless as his approach, recalling the ecstatic intensity of late-'60s Van Morrison and stark subtlety of late-era Johnny Cash." Rowe has graced the stage of Mountain Jam, Wilco's Solid Sound Festival as well as opening for Robert Plant and the Alabama Shakes. Both an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and having his song, "To Leave Something Behind" featured in the film "The Accountant" have expanded his voice to an international audience.
 
The concert will be held outdoors on the President's House lawn. Guests are welcome to bring picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs; however, tents or large umbrellas are discouraged. Ice cream will be available for purchase. 
 
In the event of rain, concerts will be held at Goodrich Hall, 863 Main Street (near the eyeballs and WCMA).

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Out of 15 fiscal articles on the warrant for the annual town meeting in May, the board last Monday voted to recommend passage of 14.
 
It delayed its decision on Article 5, which concerns the budget for the sewer department, more specifically the town's share of operating costs for the Hoosac Water Quality District.
 
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