Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 15, 2025 The Bands of Summer continue Ditto gets the iron Works crowd dancing on the lawn By Laura Eisener T he Ditto Band has always been popular when they play at the Saugus Iron Works. This band has had a varying number of players, depending on the venue and other factors. This year there were two members, who often refer to themselves as “The Duo,” consisting of Gary Santarella on vocals, harmonica and acoustic guitars, and Roger Kimball on vocals, electric bass and cello. They had plenty of energy for the popular songs to get several audience members from various generations up on their feet and dancing on the lawn. They led off with “For What It’s Worth,” which many peoIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available Two musicians who call themselves “The Duo” – Gary Santarella and Roger Kimball – performed as part of the “Ditto” Band at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site last week in the latest concert of the popular Wednesday night summer series. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ple recognize by its fi rst line “Somethin’s Happenin’ Here,” a protest song from late 1966 written by Stephen Stills. Other Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tunes they played at the Iron Works included “Heart of Gold” and “Southern Cross.” Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon” was a great choice for an outdoor concert (even though August’s full moon that occurred this week is known as the Sturgeon moon). James Taylor was represented with his hits “Fire and Rain,” “Carolina in My Mind” and “Sweet Baby James.” “On the Roof,” written by Gerry Goffi n and Carole King and fi rst released by The Drifters in 1962, is often associated with James Taylor since he and Carole King also performed a popular version of the song. Taylor Street in Saugus was named for another man named James Taylor from the 17th century, and the family once owned the Appleton-Taylor-Mansfi eld House, sometimes called the Iron Works House. Other songs played that evening included Gordon Lightfoot’s “If You Could Read My Mind.” Cat Stevens’ “Wild World” BANDS OF SUMMER | SEE PAGE 17 Concertgoers at the Iron Works admired the artwork displayed by the Saugus Cultural Council. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)
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