The Hot Flashes All-Woman Rock Band Performs at Overland Farmers Market

The Hot Flashes All-Woman Rock Band Performs at Overland Farmers Market on Saturday July 14, 2012

Five Female Musicians “Of a Certain Age” Will Rock Your Blues Away at Free Show in Festive Market Atmosphere

 The popular, all-woman rock group known as “The Hot Flashes” will perform a free music show open to the public at The Overland Farmer’s Market in the City of Overland on Saturday, July 14, from 10 am to noon.

“If you haven’t seen and heard ‘The Hot Flashes,’ you are in for a treat, especially if you like great dance music because these ladies are terrific,” said Richard A. Kilzer, president of the Overland Farmer’s Market Board of Directors.

“The Hot Flashes” will perform their unique brand of pop, rock , ballads and blues from the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s in the parking lot at The Overland Farmers Market, located next to The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy  on Woodson Road in the City of Overland about one mile north of Page Boulevard in St. Louis County. Admission to The Overland Farmers Market is free.

The Overland Farmers Market is a popular destination for people seeking fresh, locally grown vegetables, fresh fruit and other produce, plus arts, crafts and consumer goods available from vendors in a festive market atmosphere.   The Overland Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., weather permitting, and will continue operating this year until October 20^th before re-opening in May 2013.

“We have a strong commitment to fostering and supporting local growers and farmers,” said Mr. Kilzer. “The majority of our vendors are local producers of fruits, vegetables, other edible products and plants, in addition to vendors who offer arts and crafts and other types of consumer goods for sale after being approved by our Management Committee.”

2012 is the fifth consecutive year of operation for The Overland Farmers Market, which is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Potential vendors are welcome to apply for an application by calling (314) 769-6360 or by visiting the website http://www.overlandfarmersmarket.com/.

“The Hot Flashes,” whose website http://www.thehotflashes.com/ refers to the members as “Women Who Rock!”, have performed at many venues in metro St. Louis, from schools and churches to private parties, weddings, reunions and more. Several of the group’s members started performing together years ago in a popular group called “The Teen Queens,” which was considered St. Louis’ first all-girl rock band.

Major sponsors of The Overland Farmers Market include Sutter Plumbing / Sutter Services; CarStar Collision Auto Repair; The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy; Baumann Colonial Chapel; Mattingly’s Embroidery; Overland Business Association; DDI Media;  Muenks Tax Company; City of Overland; Smoke ‘n Stuff / Smoke ’n Bottle; Overland Beautification Committee; Richard and Carol Kilzer; Overland Preservation Commission; Kenneth Crowder; and other local businesses.

For information about The Overland Farmers Market or to become a sponsor, please call (314) 769-6360.

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