George Michael Reborn (Robert Bartko) kicks off the Fourth of July holiday weekend performing Friday night, July 1 at the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre
CONCERT News:
The Fourth of July holiday weekend brings concert performances by Chevel Shepherd and George Michael Reborn to Los Alamos this year.
Friday, July 1, George Michael Reborn performs at Ashley Pond Park for the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, and sponsored by Longenecker & Associates and Pajarito Brewpub and Grill.
This show is a must see! With his live vocals (no lip-syncing here), Robert Bartko exudes the energy and passion of George in the 80’s and 90’s … getting the crowd on the dance floor for Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go and prompting standing ovations for his performance of Careless Whisper.
Bartko is a spot-on George Michael lookalike, with the vocal range, dance moves, crowd interaction, and charisma that will leave you cheering for an encore. Close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re listening to the real deal, not a George Michael impersonator. For more information about George Michael Reborn visit, www.GeorgeMichaelReborn.com.
“Pajarito Brewpub and Grill is proud to co-sponsor the concert with returning sponsor Longenecker & Associates,” said General Manager Patrick Mockler Wood of Pajarito Brewpub and Grill. “With all the high school reunions happening over the Fourth of July weekend, George Michael Reborn is the perfect addition to the summer concert series lineup that brings exceptional concerts to Los Alamos every summer Friday night.”
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Opening for George Michael Reborn is Santa Fe blues prodigy Alex Maryol. His vocals exude a sweet grit and, on guitar, Maryol is a slow-burn virtuoso whose adept at conjuring muddy Mississippi river blues, gritty indie rock, buttery R&B, and sweat-soaked Chicago-style blues with an unmistakable swagger. Check out the music from his latest album “In the Meantime”, on YouTube.
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe runs every Friday through Aug. 26 at Ashley Pond Park. For a full listing of concert performances, sponsors, and venue information, check out the website LosAlamosSummerConcertSeries.com and watch the Official 2022 Series Promo Video, which profiles the 2022 lineup made possible by our incredible sponsors and community supporters. Watch the video on the Summer Concert Series YouTube Channel. Check out the @LosAlamosSummerConcertSeries Facebook Page.
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Craft Beer & Cocktail Garden is presented by Boese Brothers Brewpub and The Long Pour. There’s cold libations and hot grilled food every Friday.
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is presented by:
- Toyota of Santa Fe; and
- produced by the Los Alamos County Community Services Department; and
- Sancre Productions.
Official Series Partners Include:
- Official Hotel Partner, Hampton Inn & Suites;
- Official Drink Sponsor: Coca-Cola Bottling Co of Santa Fe;
- Official Home Furnishings and Mattress Partner, Mattress Mary’s Taos Lifestyle; and
- Official Media Partners: Los Alamos Daily Post and Hutton Broadcasting.
4th of July Spectacular Features Chevel Shepherd
Chevel Shepherd headlines the 2022 Fourth of July Spectacular Monday July 4, presented by Enterprise Bank & Trust at Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy/Sancre
Monday, July 4th, the 2022 Fourth of July Spectacular presented by Enterprise Bank & Trust at Overlook Park in White Rock, New Mexico, brings an all-New Mexican rising star lineup to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Chevel Shepherd headlines the music festival, which kicks off at 4 p.m. and includes performances by Los Alamos Jazz Project, Northern New Mexico sensation Gabriella Salazar, and Jemez Mountain favorite Austin Van.
In 2018 Chevel Shepherd won the national music talent competition, “The Voice” and in 2019 she brought an astounding 8,000-person audience to Ashley Pond Park for her first performance with the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Department.
Raised in La Plata, N.M., a rural community about 30 minutes outside of Farmington, Shepherd can’t remember a time when she wasn’t singing.
“Gosh, I’ve been singin’ since I could talk,” she said. “My sister and my mom sing, and I always wanted to be like them.”
At 4-years-old she entered a local talent competition. One of her early favorites, Before He Cheats, was deemed “inappropriate” for a little girl to perform, so she went with A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes –– but never really left behind the music that made her a star.
“Loretta Lynn, Tanya Tucker, Gretchen Wilson––I grew up being in love with that sound,” she said.
For more information about Chevel Shepherd, visit www.ChevelShepherd.com
This year, the Fourth of July Spectacular will include diverse offerings from regional Food Trucks, a home and garden exhibit by Hacienda Home Center, a car, truck and SUV showcase by Toyota of Santa Fe, and non-profit exhibitors from the United Way of Northern New Mexico.
The Los Alamos Fourth of July Craft Beer & Distillery Garden is presented by the Rolling Still Bros. from Taos. For more information about the Rolling Still visit, www.rollingstill.com.
The Fourth of July Spectacular food vendors include: Smokin’ Bear BBQ, Chicken Scratch, Manko Native American Fusion, Senor Tortas, Dos Amigos Sport Mexican Restaurant, and Loteria Paleteria.
The 2022 4th of July Spectacular is presented by Enterprise Bank & Trust and sponsors of the event include: Hacienda Home Center, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Santa Fe, Toyota of Santa Fe, and Rio Grande Motorsports.
“Enterprise Bank & Trust is a committed community partner for the Los Alamos Fourth of July Celebrations and have been for several years,” said Liddie Martinez President – Los Alamos Region & Director of Community Engagement for Enterprise Bank & Trust “While we may not have fireworks this Fourth of July in Los Alamos, we are going to light up the night with a star-studded lineup of New Mexico rising stars.”
