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Becky and the Swinging Bards play Stow Council on Aging barbecue; nonprofit covers music costs
Summary
Local band Becky and the Swinging Bards performed at the Stow Council on Aging barbecue, an appearance funded by a Beat Haven grant that supports live music for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. State official Kate Hogan attended and thanked COA volunteers.
Becky Lynch, leader of Becky and the Swinging Bards, performed for an afternoon crowd at the Stow Council on Aging barbecue, introducing the group and urging attendees to eat, sing along and enjoy the music. Lynch said the band planned to play for about an hour and a half and thanked event organizers for the invitation.
Lynch said the appearance was funded by a grant from Beat Haven, a local nonprofit. “We are here thanks to a grant from Beat Haven, which underwrites the cost of live music for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities,” she said. Lynch also promoted a free fundraising show the band will hold on August 9 in the Juniper Hill area.
State official Kate Hogan, introduced by Lynch, praised the Council on Aging volunteers and staff at the event. Hogan said she has been visiting communities and told attendees she was “working hard on the hill,” adding she hopes to “get things wrapped up the end of this month.”
The band recalled pandemic-era livestreams and local ties: Lynch described practicing outdoors during COVID-19 and noted that two band members live in town. She closed the set by introducing band members — including Barry Singer, Rick Morey, John Coffey and Bridal Middleton — and thanking STOW TV and the Council on Aging for hosting the event.
