www.mybaycity.com July 1, 2012
The Scene Article 7136

Doug Varty and his Rod Stewart Tribute Band Rock Bay City

July 1, 2012
By: Sean Connelly


People from all over the tri-cities were in attendance on Wednesday night for Wednesdays in the Park in beautiful downtown Bay City.

What started as a gloomy Wednesday afternoon turned in to an absolutely gorgeous evening as the weather was perfect to welcome two acts from out of town in to the tri-city area.


Cougar Ace
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Cougar Ace was the first on stage, performing some great rock tunes to bring in the growing crowd. The duo out of Northern Kentucky put on a great show for all, despite the audio issues that they seemed to be having at the Friendship Shell.

During a short intermission between acts, guests were encouraged by Matt Reid, member of the Bay Arts Council, to visit some of the different stands located around the park. Food vendors from local restaurants and merchandise from local artists were all readily available.


Matt Reid pointing out vendor locations.
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After the short break, Doug Varty and his Rod Stewart tribute band took the stage. The band made their way to Bay City all the way from London, Ontario. Taken from the Wednesdays in the Park program - "Just like Rod, wherever he performs, Doug Varty makes the stage (and the surrounding area) his playground."


Varty getting the crowd in to his performance.
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Which is absolutely true. Varty was all over the stage, and didn't waste any time making the entire park a part of his performance. During the opening song he was down in the audience, encouraging them to sing along, even putting the microphone in some of their faces. "It's about creating something special," said Varty, "something memorable. Rod's the minister of fun and he knows how to show an audience a good time. That's what I do."

Wednesdays in the Park will be on hiatus this coming week in lieu of the national holiday, but will be back with the Shining Star Dance Academy, Abraxas (a Santana tribute band), and Riviera Paradise (a Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute band) on Wednesday July 11th.


Cougar Ace
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Cougar Ace
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Local vendors
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Local vendors
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Local vendors
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Even the kids were getting in to it!
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Fixing the audio issues.
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Stop on by any way that you can!
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Varty getting in to the crowd.
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Letting the audience sing!
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Doug Varty
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