Each year the French Art Colony produces a variety of community events, connecting our residents and visitors through the rich arts and cultural tapestry of our unique community. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us in celebrating life along the river!
THURSDAY - JUNE 10
Hurl and Friends, Featuring John Hurlbut, return to the French Art Colony
Hurl and Friends, featuring long time Fur Peace Ranch manager, John Hurlbut, return to the French Art Colony for a concert on Thursday, June 10. The show will begin at 7:00 PM and go to 9:00 PM.
The group was scheduled to play last June but the show was cancelled due to the pandemic. According to Hurlbut, the group has not played in 16 months and had other shows cancelled throughout the year as well. “We are all so looking forward to playing at the French Art Colony’s Hot Summer Nights’ Concert Series,” Hurlbut said. “We’ve missed playing with each other and for an audience and we have always enjoyed being a part of this live music scene at the Colony.”
Hurlbut plays guitar and handles lead vocals in the group. He is joined by Skott Brown on violin and mandolin, Mike MdGannon on banjo and guitar and Scott Maruskin on upright bass. Hurlbut has had some good fortune during the pandemic shutdown. He became a regular guest at the Fur Peace Ranch Quarantine Live Stream Concerts during this past year. He has also recorded a critically acclaimed album with Rock and Roll legend and long-time friend, Jorma Kaukonen, called The River Flows.
Thursday night, the gates at the pavilion on the grounds at the FAC open at 6:30 p.m. There will be food available along with a cash bar. Admission is $5 per person and is free for FAC members, as a benefit.
The group was scheduled to play last June but the show was cancelled due to the pandemic. According to Hurlbut, the group has not played in 16 months and had other shows cancelled throughout the year as well. “We are all so looking forward to playing at the French Art Colony’s Hot Summer Nights’ Concert Series,” Hurlbut said. “We’ve missed playing with each other and for an audience and we have always enjoyed being a part of this live music scene at the Colony.”
Hurlbut plays guitar and handles lead vocals in the group. He is joined by Skott Brown on violin and mandolin, Mike MdGannon on banjo and guitar and Scott Maruskin on upright bass. Hurlbut has had some good fortune during the pandemic shutdown. He became a regular guest at the Fur Peace Ranch Quarantine Live Stream Concerts during this past year. He has also recorded a critically acclaimed album with Rock and Roll legend and long-time friend, Jorma Kaukonen, called The River Flows.
Thursday night, the gates at the pavilion on the grounds at the FAC open at 6:30 p.m. There will be food available along with a cash bar. Admission is $5 per person and is free for FAC members, as a benefit.
