Big Al Anderson and the Balls in Windsor (free!) on Saturday...

"Big Al Anderson and the Balls" Concert & Fireworks - September 13 - windsor375 website

Saturday, September 13th is the "Come Home to Windsor" concert and fireworks celebration in honor of Windsor's 375th anniversary. You won't want to miss this very special concert featuring Big Al Anderson and the Balls on the Windsor Town Green beginning at 4:00 PM. Opening for Big Al is Bus 13. Following the concert, enjoy a brilliant, colorful and heart pounding fireworks show in the meadow of the Loomis Chaffee campus, just a short walk from the Windsor Town Green beginning at 7:30 PM. Both events are free, courtesy of the many generous Windsor 375 sponsors!

FOOD-The Windor Lions Club will be selling food on the Windsor Town Green during the concert. Town ordinance 12-5 prohibits the consumption of alchoholic beverages on town property. The Loomis Chaffee School is an educational facility and therefore an alcohol and drug free environment.

MORE CONCERT INFO:
Windsor's own BUS13 will open for Big Al Anderson & The Balls.
BUS13 is known for their blend of alt-rock, alt-country, and power-pop flare. The bands lineup includes Todd Daniels as singer/songwriter, acoustic and electric guitars, and harmonica. Mike Armentano as lead guitarist, Mick Johnson on bass, and Roger Goulet on drums. BUS13 has released three independent albums including "Reflector" (2003), "Band Radio" (2005), and "Underground Parties and Other Fabulous Shoes" (2008).

BUS13's music has been inspired by a wide variety of artists and styles including Jeff Tweedy/WILCO, Ryan Adams, Eagles, John Lennon, Neil Young, and Hank Williams Sr. . The band has garnered national radio attention since 2003 with Daniels' folk inspired song "My Green Bike" released on their "Reflector" CD. BUS13 has twice been recognized by XM Satellite Radio as one of the "Most Notable Futures Bands" in America - first in 2003 with their song "Mobilistic Man" and most recently with their latest release in 2008 with their song "Bella Bandido". BUS13 takes the stage at 4PM on Saturday, September 13th.

Taking the stage following BUS13 is Windsor's own Big Al Anderson and the Balls.
Windsor's "BIG AL" ANDERSON - "300 Pounds Of Twangin' Steel & Sex Appeal!" - To headline Windsor 375 Concert with his band "Big Al Anderson & The Balls"! Alan Gordon Anderson grew up in Windsor, Connecticut, the son of a bass-playing father and piano-playing / teaching mother. Big Al Anderson, a former member of The Wild Weeds and NRBQ, is one of the most prolific songwriters in music today. He's been called one of the greatest rock guitar players. Ever. He's known on Nashville's Music Row as one of those elite writers of country songs who consistently pens hit after hit. Over 200 cuts at last count. Is he country or is he rock-n-roll? The answer is yes. Big Al Anderson is both not to mention a healthy measure of blues, soul, and pop. His awards include:
2000 BMI Writer of the Year
2000 BMI Country Award -- Popularity as Measured by Broadcast Performances
"Big Deal ", "Powerful Thing ", and "Unbelievable"
BMI One Million Broadcast Performances
"Unbelievable"
1999 BMI Country Award -- Popularity as Measured by Broadcast Performances
"Unbelievable"
1997 BMI Country Award -- Popularity as Measured by Broadcast Performances
"All You Ever Do is Bring Me Down"
1996 ASCAP Country Award -- Most Performed Songs
"Without Your Love"
Connecticut Songwriter if the Year Award in 1979, recording his "You're Gonna Be A Sorry Man" for his gold-award winning release Wild Streak. Al is bringing the same band of ace Nashville musicians that he's played with since going to Music City over 15 years ago. The Balls Glenn Worf on bass, Reese Wynans on keyboards, and Chad Cromwell on drums.

The Windsor 375 planning committee is very pleased and proud to have Big Al Anderson & The Balls headline the Windsor 375 Concert on Saturday, September 13th on the Town Green. Concert starts at 4PM.