Ah, the smell of grass and trees, dog and people watching..... Oh yeah there are concerts too.

It's summer, so time to grab the leash and take the

ol' Symphony mascot out where he can do something postive for the KSO — strut about and look cute.

These concerts are a lot of fun on Saturday evening's. There are virtually no rules.  The kids can roll down the hills, while mom and dad picnic with friends all the while my Dad is usually up there leading the band in performing everything from Beethoven to the Bow Wow Blues (one of my personal favorites).

The first one (July 11 at Boone Woods and July 12 at Devou Park) is going to be fun, spanning 50 years of one-hit wonders. There is something there for everybody with tunes from the 50s & 60s like "Rockin Robin" and "Venus" to the 70s "Play That Funky Music" and “Afternoon Delight” (What’s up with this tune? They actually gave this group a television show due to this song.).

Anyway. pack up the kids the grandparents and the loveable canines. (Leave the cats at home—they are above this kind of entertainment). Hopefully this year I will be back hanging my peeps and pooches.

Woof! (dog for Ciao!)

Oscar