Greg and Dan talk with Rich Kreigman, musician, and Tony Jones, director, about the upcoming River Valley Big Band performance on Friday, July 10th from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Steve Skinner Performing Arts Venue. Tony explains the history of the big band, what audiences can expect, and his role as the third director during the group’s fourth season.

They also discuss their personal musical backgrounds, how long they’ve been playing instruments, and the joy of bringing live big band music and dancing to the community. Tony shares the challenges and creativity involved in making a band sound its best in an outdoor setting, especially when working with acoustics and creating the right experience for the audience.