Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 21, 2023 Wednesday night concert series underway at the Iron Works T By Laura Eisener his summer’s season of concerts at the Saugus Iron Works kicked off July 12 with the “Squeezebox Stompers.” The good times rolled as a crowd gathered to listen and sometimes sing along on the lawn near the outdoor stage. Their specialty is Mardi Gras, Cajun and zydeco music as well as their own original tunes influenced by these genres. Their new CD – “What’s So Bad about Feeling Good?” – was featured in the July issue of Metronome Magazine. The concert on July 19 feaThe audience “had big fun” enjoying zydeco music at the first concert of the season with the Squeezebox Stompers on the upper lawn of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Courtesy photo to the Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) tured Atwater-Donnelly, a folk duo from Rhode Island who have produced 14 albums. In addition to performing traditional Celtic tunes, they write and perform some original songs. Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly were very popular when they appeared at the Iron Works last summer and this year they did not disappoint. Concerts are scheduled this The alligator looming on the Squeezebox Stompers banner pays tribute to the music’s New Orleans roots. (Courtesy photo to the Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Veteran Gene Decareau claps energetically as he enjoys the concert with his wife Arlene Decareau, both longtime residents of Saugus. (Courtesy photo to the Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) summer every Wednesday through August 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. This coming Wednesday, July 26, will be Decades of Rock (music from the 60s, 70s and 80s). If rain threatens, people should check the website of the Saugus Public Library (SaugusPublicLibrary.org) for any weather cancellations and potential rescheduling. These concerts are free thanks to the National Park Service and the Saugus Public Library with partial funding from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local arm of the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. ASKS | FROM PAGE 4 to throw a javelin and to run faster.” Mary Zona, 10, going into the fifth grade: “I won two first place awards. It made me more athletic and I guess I met a lot of new friends.” Annalisa Ferrara, 9, going into the fourth grade: “I got a first place in hurdles. It made me run faster and I made a lot of friends.” Matthew Bell, 11, going into the sixth grade: “It made me better at long jumping and running.” Beau Grant, 10, going into the fourth grade: “I worked hard and made friends.” Leo Hobbs, 6, going into first grade: “I won some medals and made some friends.” ASKS | SEE PAGE 7
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