Children showed off their dance moves to The Bazillions Monday at the HHH
Published 10:21 am Tuesday, July 22, 2014
The audience swirls scarves through the air as they listen to a song about mac and cheese from The Bazillion. There were about 45 people in attendance.
The Hormel Historic Home’s third summer concert for 2014 Monday was a chance for families to listen to be together, listen to music and bust a few moves.
“I get to show off my dance moves,” 7-year-old Grace Larson said.
The Bazillions performance last night in the HHH garden was directed at a younger audience after the previous two concerts this summer targeted adults.
Grace came with her dad and sister, Michael and Emma Larson. Michael’s wife, who was away during the concert, told her family to check it out.
“She suggested we check it out, so we did,” Michael said. “Our kids like to dance at home, so we figured they might like to dance here.”
This was their first time at the Historic Hormel Home. For Tulip Abelson and her 3-year-old granddaughter, Isabella Seguin, it was time spent together having fun.
Aveda Galle listens to The Bazillions play at the Historic Hormel Home on Monday evening.
Photos by Jenae Peterson/jenae.peterson@austindailyherald.com
“I just thought it’d be fun to come out and see what it’s all about,” Abelson said.
She came to a concert at the house last year with two of her grandsons, but this was her and her granddaughter’s first time seeing The Bazillions.
“I knew it was something for kids and I thought it’d be a good time to spend some time with Isabella,” Abelson said.
Executive Director Holly Johnson said she found the band when they played at the Minnesota State Fair.
“We just thought it’d be fun to have one geared toward families,” Johnson said. “Finding bands that might attract people, that’s the hard part. This group looked fun.”
Johnson said normally they worry about rain, but for this concert they worried about the heat. Monday’s high temperatures cooled off after grey clouds covered the sun during the concert, which about 45 people attended.
The HHH has hosted summer concerts for about three years. Thanks to a musical grant from MarySue Hormel Harris, the HHH has brought different bands to the home. Previous concerts have generated around 100 people.
A fourth concert is scheduled for Aug. 18 and will feature the band Speaking in Tongues. The historic home encourages people to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the concerts, and water and light refreshments are available.
Emerson Felten (right), Mirenna Galle, Breeley Galle, Hope Stephens and Kennedy Feten raise their hands to The Bazillions’ music at the Historic Hormel Home on Monday. Jenae Peterson/jenae.peterson@austindailyherald.com
