Press Release

Concerts

Sounds of Polka at Shawnee

Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania -- The Shawnee Community Concert Series will host the Jolly Rheinlaenders,
a spectacular 15-piece polka and German band! The show starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 8th.

They are a local 15-piece brass band, playing authentic folk music from not only Germany but also Austria and Switzerland! You might have seen them out before since they participate locally in a variety of marches, polkas and waltzes. The band has been in operation for over 35 years in Monroe County. The proud group is also happy to share that they have been part of Shawnee’s Community concert series from the beginning of the program – since 1999. Dawson Seese, a former charter member, and Ralph Harrison direct the band. For questions about the group, please call 570-421-4636.

About the Concerts:

Seven years ago, Charlie and Virginia Kirkwood (owners of the Shawnee Inn and the Shawnee Institute) organized this series of concerts as a way to give back to the community. Boasting a wide variety of musical entertainment, the concerts have become quite popular over the years for visitors and local residents alike. An attendance of 300 people is not uncommon, and well over 400 gather for the Fourth of July patriotic celebration.

The series of lawn concerts typically consists of 13 shows, and, because the Poconos is such a musically talented community, it is not hard to find performers. Volunteering their talents, these artists perform a wide range of music, including jazz, big band, country, polka, Broadway, oldies, folk, gospel, acoustic, patriotic and more. Each one as entertaining as the next, these shows are fun for audiences of all ages. Each concert is free of charge and donations to the performers are accepted in order to show appreciation for their time and talents. Shows run rain or shine at the front lawn of the Shawnee Inn and in the event of inclement weather they are moved to the Inn’s lobby or veranda.