Wilton Library's summer concerts feature The Conn Artists July 12

The Conn Artists, a highly-acclaimed seven member men’s a cappella singing group based out of Fairfield, CT headline Wilton Library's Summer Music & More Concert Series, Thursday, July 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Not easily classified, the group moves from Doo-wop to Duke Ellington, from madrigals to folk ballad arrangements of the ’70s, and more. The group includes Martin Brayboy - Harwinton (Litchfield County); David Callahan - Fairfield; John Carlson - Ridgefield; Charlie Dear - Guilford; Doug Rollins - Guilford; Peter Sachner - Hamden; and Gary Schanzer - Weston. Although they do not consider themselves professional musicians – their “day jobs” range from attorney to financial planner to orthodontist – they all have backgrounds in a cappella music having sung with top collegiate groups. Their alma maters are the Princeton Nassoons, Amherst Zumbyes, Williams Ephlats, Trinity BMOC, and the New Hampshire Gentlemen (UNH). The group placed second in the New York regionals of the national a cappella competition, Harmony Sweepstakes.

The concerts are sponsored by The Village Market. Concerts and refreshments are free; no reservations needed; rain or shine. Wine is donated by Michael Crystal. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-6334.

Pictured: front row, (l-r): Charlie Dear - Guilford; Martin Brayboy - Harwinton (Litchfield County); back row (l-r): David Callahan - Fairfield; Peter Sachner - Hamden; John Carlson - Ridgefield; Doug Rollins - Guilford; Gary Schanzer - Weston.