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Jim Latimer has been conductor of the Capitol City Band since 1981.

Free concert, 7 pm on 6/27; 6:30 pm, 7/4; and 7 pm Thursdays, 7/11-8/22.

media release: How old? Someone asked Jim Latimer, bandleader of the Capitol City Band. The response was “100 minus ten.” When the Capitol City Band, affectionately called CCB, played “Strike Up the Band” on June 27, it was also be playing “Happy Birthday” in their hearts to Jim Latimer who celebrated his 90th birthday that day. At 90, bandleader Latimer is still going strong. His passion since about age 5 has always been music.

Capitol City Band will play a 9-concert series on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm at Rennebohm Park on Madison’s near west side, something the band has been doing since 1969. It is now a Madison tradition! Free concerts in the park. Rennebohm Park is located at 115 N. Eau Claire Ave. in the Hilldale neighborhood.

With favorite music and tunes for all, the band delights audiences who come from far and wide, from the neighborhood to neighboring counties and states and from as far as Ames IA. Guests visiting relatives and friends in greater Dane County often let it be known they are visiting from Florida to New Mexico and California.

Bring a chair and a friend. Enjoy the music. Capitol City Band has been playing free concerts in the park since 1969. Jim Latimer has conducted the band since 1981.

For information, visit www.mmqccb.org, or like Capitol City Band on facebook, or call 608 835-9861.