Marty's Goldenaires picnic draws crowd
August 24, 2021

Charity Smith/Daily Globe
HARLEY VERTHEIN, 4, of Bessemer participates in a bowling game during the Marty's Goldenaires picnic at Bluff Valley Park in Bessemer, Saturday, as her brother Jordan, 10, looks on. At left is Marty's bass drummer Alex Hahn.
By CHARITY SMITH
BESSEMER - Marty's Goldenaires Drum and Bugle Corps' annual picnic fundraiser drew a large, steady crowd to Bluff Valley Park in Bessemer on Saturday.
The Dweebs, "a family band from Wisconsin," headlined the event with costumed, and charactered performances of popular music from a variety of eras. The band interacted with the audience from the get go. Lead singer Claire Blue, was walking on tables, as she sang "Walking on Sunshine." Many audience members were able to strum along on fake guitars, or wear flamboyant and silly costumes provided by th...
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