Summer Concert Series Kicks into Overdrive

The fourth concert in this summer’s annual concert series on Sunday evening features another new entry to the program: Overdrive.

Overdrive brings a unique combination of funk, rhythm and blues and “cover” rock ’n roll to each performance. The eight-piece band features a four-member horn section, two trumpets, a sax and a trombone.

The band performs dance music from the past three decades, from “classic” horn bands such as Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears and the Average White Band, to other popular groups such as Huey Lewis and the News and a large selection of Motown and swing songs. Overdrive even adds some nostalgia with big band hits by artists such as Glenn Miller and Louie Prima.

Overdrive features the vocal talents of lead singer and percussionist, Dick Girard and guitarist Rod Begin, with additional lead vocals by bassist Carl Hynes and keyboardist Larry Novak. Peabody’s Carl Lerario performs on the alto and tenor saxes, flute, keyboard and contributes vocals as well. The rest of the band is filled out by the talents of Billy Love, Jim Goodwin and Scott Mitchell.

All concerts run from 6-8 p.m. at the . Admission is free.

In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Wiggin Auditorium at .

The remaining concerts in the series include We Are America Performers on Aug. 7 and the Lee Hawkins Band on Aug. 14.